#Yuri misses his ex

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The fear god (A yuri focused fic)

The Corps.

A facility that upholds itself in the highest standard. Filled with research analysts, ex-military personnel, and horrifying monsters the likes nobody has seen. 

The organization is hellbent on keeping  humanities best interests in mind. These monsters are sometimes beneficial, and intend to help out humanity. 

The others are locked away, or neutralized. 

The fear god has become a threat lately, and it’s Konni cult had been suffering losses. 

Yuri is the missing key, but even he has conflicting loyalties in his conscience.

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Nothing was ever easy. 

Nothing is ever easy.

Nothing will be easy. 

Yuri repeated the mantra in his head. He was originally of high status, and now found by a man who went by Soap. The lonely street corner he was sitting at months ago was on his mind. 

Makarov could have killed him. His insolence proved him to be disposable. He was taken in by the Corps after, an elusive organization hellbent on keeping humanities best interests in mind. 

He met a lot of odd fellas here, and he wasn’t expecting any of his old comrades to even be here. As elusive as the Corps is, the Konni cult is far more likely to be four steps ahead. 

Nobody in the organization knew of Yuri’s origins. He briefly mentioned supernatural dealings, but never disclosed his previous life to others. His clothes were always hyper modest in fashion. 

Nobody knew if he was allergic to the air around the facility, but his skin never stayed exposed. It wouldn't be too uncommon for someone as new as him to be this closed off. The mystery man simply did his work, and reported to the ever elusive Triad organized by the corps.

Yuri, now seated at his desk, begrudgingly stared at the stack of paperwork he was made to do. He knew he wasn't trusted yet, and his effort to appear like an ally was futile. The mere fact that he couldn't even speak to others of his situation made him look suspicious at any given time. He was required to report where he is at all times, and keep a time log of the things he ate.

It was never easy having your privacy completely invaded by men that would rather see you dead. He knew he was only alive for being the missing link needed in the Triad’s  investigation. Being an ex-cultist never helped anyones reputation, but he was blinded with false promises of fortune and security in a new world. 

Makarov was a silver tongued monster, both literally and figuratively. Yuri was never sure what parts of his life were ever real or which ones were fake.

He stared down at his papers deep in thought. The buzzing of the fluorescent lights above him always made these moments of dissociation worse. He thought there was no point in thinking about his past after escaping. He never wanted to be involved in anything Konni related after his life of clarity. Yuri always felt a pang of guilt hit him at times. He knew he had blood on his hands, and blood caused him to be close to the fear god. 

Makarov always fed off his fear, and oh was it delicious to the beast. It felt worse when he was complicit in any of the terror attacks. The hypnotic trances always got to him, and surviving was easier said than done. He knew he could have been the next one to go when another fellow cultist was devoured. Yuri was well aware of his use, and made sure he ran away. He ran away and took Makarov’s food source with him. 

He was used to being replaceable; Yuri rubbed his temples, and pushed himself to write on paper. He did not want to do so. It did not matter to him if he did not want to do so, as he did it since he found himself in the same position as he was before. He was yet again, replaceable at the hands of people who'd rather discard him. He somehow always found himself useful in both situations. He knew his luck would run out eventually. 

He did not take much time on his paperwork, as he was urgently needed for the next briefing. He is a part of the 141, a task force designed to neutralize threats.  The 141 were infamous for their monster slaying methods. As questionable as they were, the corp was thankful that they took care of threats to humanity pretty well. After all, they are the Shadow task force’s sister branch. Each task force was led by a commander, and each is selected based upon several careful evaulations.

Yuri knew he was thankful to be alive due to Hershel Shepherd, Kate Laswell, and Phillip Graves. The three commanders found his use in their case to be exceptional, as they have killed and captured several more Konni cultists. Trudging himself to the conference, he seemed surprised to learn he was finally allowed to join the 141 in this endeavor. 

“We apologize if we had been harsh before, but it was a precautionary measure. It is true that you were previously a Konni cultist, correct?” Laswell spoke, she was the more level-headed of the three branch commanders. She is in charge of the Rangers, an internal security branch.

 Yuri paused, and answered as truthfully as he could. “Yes ma’am, I was part of that organization,” Yuri struggled to speak up about his past, but he managed to pull through.  

“Konni cultists are individuals who are brainwashed past suggestibility. I was once stripped of my humanity and under the control of the fear god,’ He fidgeted with his hands, and looked around.

 “To break free from his suggestibility, you would need to have attachments and something to lose.” Yuri put emphasis on his words, and hoped that it was enough to pique the triad's interest. 

The triad did not need to know of his rather intimate relationship with Makarov. He thought he would be in the clear, since he made it seem like he was a lowly ranked cultist. Yuri did not make it known that he was an inner circle soldier. He was one of the more individuals, at least before his semblance of humanity came back to him.

Yuri thought it felt ironic that Makarov was the reason for his humanity returning to him. He knew that most of his ex-cultist colleagues were too fearful of Makarov, as was he. 

He snapped back into reality. Shepherd commented on his mental state; Yuri felt shame of embarrassment creep up on his neck. “Look at em, poor thing can’t even concentrate. Are you sure he’d even be a valuable asset?” 

The light brunette, Graves, spoke in turn. “Come on guys, give ‘im a benefit of the doubt, ‘m sure I think he’d be better off bubble wrapped and tethered.” The man had a mild Texan drawl to his voice—he chuckled at his own joke. 

How corny can one man get? Yuri’s thought was interrupted, this time by Laswell. He watched the blond woman chime in. 

“I believe the best course of action is to let my department take him in .” She stated as a matter-of-fact, “The task force excelled in neutralizing several aberrations, and a single man can be handled if he ever decides to go rogue.”  Laswell stated; she is serious about this.

“Very well then, I approve,” Shepherd spoke up, he continued to talk, Yuri could barely stand his voice, “After all, I wouldn’t want to take in any stray dogs in my department.” 

“That’s a good one Shepherd, as I wouldn’t want em’ in my field either.” Graves shined in yet again, he participated nothing to the conversation. 

He is good at his job. Yuri noted this fact, but other than that; he was horrible at these conferences. 

Yuri hated that they spoke about him as if he was lesser. He deserved it for being a terrorist, but it was as if he had less human rights than before. 

Perhaps Makarov’s brainwashing hadn’t ever gone away.  

Yuri was still deep in thought as the meeting was over, and he was made to follow Laswell through the building. 

He walked into the task force barrack, and there he stayed behind Laswell. Yuri didn’t feel like speaking up, but Laswell had priorities. 

She spoke up, and repeated most of what the Triad council told him. He is meant to be an extra, and nothing more. 

Yuri was suddenly taken aback when he was approached by a man in goggles. The silent individual signed hands, his scraggly brown hair indicating that he had survived many burns…as the tips of his hair were seared to the point of seeming as if he had—oh wait, those actually are antennae!?

“Hello-?” 

He waved awkwardly at the individual. The same guy signed something else, and looked at Yuri with a tilt to his head. 

“Roach?” 

The strange individual nodded, and seemed to inspect Yuri. 

“Ah don’t mind the lad, he’s a curious fella and wants to know what the hell is wrong with ye’”

A second guy chimed in, he had a buzz cut accompanied with this Mohawk,  and a very light Scottish accent. This is the man that found him and dragged his ass here, John Mctavish, also known as Soap. 

Yuri spoke up, and in short he sighed. 

“Long time no see, I was held up with papers…” 

“I Can tell.” Soap snickered, and seemed to enjoy Yuri’s look of annoyance

“You find me off the street, recognize my tattoos, and take me in only to do paperwork for months.” Yuri sighed, and grumbled with defiance. He was a patient man, but sometimes patience even has its own short fuse. 

“I thought I was the missing link between the cult and you guys?” 

“You are, until the Captain decides to further know if your story matches up. The duplicate paperwork was on purpose, yes, I told you this fact before you ask.” 

A fellow with a black balaclava and skull mask spoke . He was short and blunt. The guy seems to scan for his every move, even before he does it. Beside him, there is this dark skinned individual with a cap on his head. The man wore sunglasses on him while indoors.

That was strange...

The individuals all converse about their time being here. Yuri was mostly silent, and talked mostly with the individual named Roach. 

The more Yuri spent with 141, the more he got used to them. He was grateful to have people he felt at ease with, even if they’d kill him, should he ever have any semblance of turning against them. 

The hours seem to pass by, and a much older brunette with a full mustache and beard combo walks in to complete the members of 141. The captain himself, John Price. 

“Alright listen up everyone!” Price spoke with authority. He is definitely the man you’d want to talk to if you want things to be done right. 

The task force kills supernatural threats, and Yuri himself  knows they are dangerous with a hint of crazy.

“We aren’t field scouting yet, but a new prisoner came in. We just need Yuri to show them that we aren’t just going to outright kill the fella.” 

Yuri’s head finally perked up. All of these briefings were so boring, but he finally had a chance to talk to an old comrade. He wanted to know how Makarov was doing—ugh. Why is Makarov stuck in his head, he should be free from his influence. 

His eyes stared down onto the floor. When the briefing was over, he dragged his feet to follow the team…

His eyes wandered to several containment cells, each holding various objects. His eyes landed on a certain book for a while, it was nothing special. The book seemed to be aged and yellowed out. 

It was a blank book, but red lines started to form into shapes the more he became entranced by it. He didn’t have time to see what went on as he was pulled along the corridor. 

His savior from the trance, Roach, shook his head. 

This strange guy with goggles and a respirator mask was sure helpful. He seemed friendlier than the rest, and his antennae looked almost adorable now. Yuri questioned if he is one of those bug people. He tried to inspect Roach for a while, and kept the same pace as the bug boy.

After what seemed like an eternity of walking through corridors, Yuri and the team stopped in front of a door. 

He felt impending doom settle in his skin, and hoped the prisoner wouldn’t recognize him. It was hard for the Primordials to even get to witness any members of the inner circle, much less any Newblood recruits. 

The chamber door opened with a mechanical hiss. His blood ran cold at the sound. 

He laid his eyes upon the individual. He didn’t recognize him at first, but then the dress started to seep in. 

“Oh, not him…”

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jeon jungkook fic rec list (Ⅸ)

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dreamcatchers by @ggukcangetit f a

↬  DI Jeon didn’t need a new partner. Unfortunately, his superiors felt otherwise; especially considering the extremely high-profile murder that had just taken place in the port city. Recent transfer, DI Choi Yuri finds herself confronted with a new cityscape, unfamiliar people, a hostile partner, and a homicide that is certain to bring back unpleasant memories.  

block party by @minlucent f s a

↬ moving into your new apartment brings back memories of your biggest mistake. neighbours au e2l

a little bit of your heart by @yoongiofmine f s a ft. myg

↬ you had everything you could ever dream of; the career of your dreams as a music producer, the best friends you could ever wish for, and a exes-turned-friends-turned-fuck-buddies relationship with min yoongi. you knew you and yoongi would never move past that and you were okay with it. Until a friend from your past comes back into your life, offering to give you everything you deserve, everything yoongi couldn’t. Will jungkook show you what you’ve been missing? Or will the new guy threaten yoongi enough to do something about it? 

lost stars by @/yoongiofmine f s a

↬ Jungkook was lost. He didn’t know who he was anymore, so he decided to leave and find himself. But he wasn’t expecting to find you along the way, an island girl who has no idea who he is. Jungkook has a secret. But so do you. idol au s2l

secrets we keep by @/yoongiofmine f s a

↬ Being a camgirl was never your main goal in life, but when the pandemic hit and you lost your job, you were desperate. Now, two years later, the world is back to normal and  you are one of the top creators of OnlyChingu; the South Korean version of OnlyFans. A website where idols hide behind anonymous profiles in search of that connection they lost during lockdown. Jungkook was never into this type of stuff. Until he ran into you. He knows you’re his perfect girl, his ideal type. Will he be able to put his own insecurities aside when chasing you? Or will you let the secrets you keep ruin you? idol au

i hate you, i love you by @jungblue s a

↬ You hated him at seven, warmed up to him at twelve, and liked him at fifteen. Now the two of you are twenty years old and inseparable best friends… and you’re absolutely in love with him; he’s in love too—just not with you. 

fatal attraction by @jungcock s a ft. kth

↬ your dangerous ex-boyfriend comes back to haunt you in more ways than one. exes au serial killer thriller

pub golf by @taleasnewastime f s

↬ One night. One stupidly hot man, who just keeps appearing in every pub you go to. Six friends. Nine pubs. Nine drinks. Ten million stupid rules. Let the chaos begin. s2l

animal by @cutaepatootie f s a

↬ boxer jungkook au ANGST

things you don't know by @btsgotjams27 a

↬ It’s been seven years since you last saw the boy that broke your heart. After moving back home, you try everything you can to avoid seeing him around town, but destiny has a wicked way of doing the opposite.

entangled by @caelesjjk f s a ft. kth

↬ Jeon Jungkook is Spider-Man. He saved your life twice. But he’s also been your sweet lab partner in college for the past two years and now someone who is more than just a friend. You care about him…maybe even love him. But something tells you that you aren’t quite sure what love even is. How could you when you have feelings for someone else as well? Kim Taehyung is the handsome stranger you’ve seen around campus and somehow ended up dancing with at Club Onyx. You were upset that Jungkook had stood you up once again and Taehyung made you feel like you were on top of the world. What you didn’t know that night, is the dark secret Taehyung is trying desperately to hide, but the closer the two of you get the more difficult that becomes.

when the end comes by @oddinary4bts f s a

↬ Seven years after you've started dating Jungkook, long distance creates a wedge in your relationship. When the only solution seems to be breaking up, you go your separate ways even though love still lives in the two of you. Will you find a way back together, or has the end come for you and Jeon Jungkook?

new girl by @jjkeverlast f s a

↬ after finding out your boyfriend of 6 years cheated on you, you find yourself moving in with three guys in a loft. what could possibly go wrong?

horizon by @/sokooks f s a

↬ The way you approached life had started to break down Jungkook's emotional barriers. Jungkook couldn't deny that he was drawn to you in a way that was entirely new and unfamiliar. You had become more than just an assignment; you had become someone he genuinely cared about. It was the way you made him feel. With you, he felt more human than he had in a long time. Despite his best efforts to remain detached, his heart had other plans. angel au

searching for nirvana by @/sokooks f s a

↬ he shouldn't be here. he shouldn't be touching you the way he was- but he was here before him. he was your friend, not him. he knew your body, not him. he wanted to be the only one to touch you the way you liked. he he wanted you to remember that. despite the fact that he already had someone waiting for him. best friends au cheating au.

twelve hours by @whatifyoulivelikethat s a

↬ you have twelve hours to make jeon jungkook fall in love with you. he's about to get married. you're the entertainment at his bachelor party - a burlesque dancer. long ago, he used to be the class representative and you used to be the class delinquent. nothing has changed and, yet, everything has.

when it all... by @7deadlysinsfics f a

↬ what’s there to do when your husband says he thinks he doesn’t love you anymore? you pick up the broken pieces the best you can and try to move on

better than me ? by @/7deadlysinsfics f s a

↬ jungkook is clear on what you both are to each other. still, he doesn’t want you to think anyone else is better than him

our first and our last by @thedefinitionofbts f a ft ot7

↬ The first time you met Jeon Jungkook was on your tenth birthday. On that day, he was nothing more than the strange man who jumped into a dark portal that suddenly opened in the middle of the park. The ten year old you just stood in the grass, strands of hair ruffling from the calm breeze that swooped by; head slightly tilted, bright, innocent eyes wide open and staring at him with wonder and disbelief. There was a certain amount of confusion, but your young mind was too naïve to question his actions or what they entailed. soulmate au

dancer in the dark by @gwoongi f s a

↬ Money can’t buy you happiness. Jeongguk, for the longest time, thinks he’s happy. Truthfully, Jeongguk doesn’t know what happiness is until you find him. rockstar au

together by @httpjeon f s a ft.pjm

↬domestic!au, couple!au, stoner!au, gamer!au

hot bot by @/httpjeon f s

↬ purchasing a Hot Bot wasn’t exactly something you ever really planned on. when you do, however, it sends your life down a path of convoluted government schemes and dark secrets.

stardust by @iamtaekooked f

↬ You didn’t believe in soulmates until you lay your eyes on Jeon Jeongguk, the younger brother of your best friend’s husband. That is when you see the red string beginning encircled around your pinky and ending in his

serendipity by @rohobi f s a

↬ After you reveal your inexperienced sexual status to your best friend, Jungkook grapples with the news, startled by the idea that the girl he always thought could get anyone, is a virgin. After finding his porn at 3AM, you decide that maybe it’s about time to stain the white sheets of your world with the colors of a forbidden fruit Jungkook seems to have in the palm of his hands.

chasing shadows by @colormepurplex2 s a

↬ Your job gets you into trouble sometimes. Who would have thought crime journalism would put so many targets on your back? But, it’s happening again, someone’s threatening you. Only, this time, it’s not just you that’s in the crosshairs. Your best friend, Enola, is out on assignment and can’t help like she usually does. So, what does she do instead? She sends her brother, Jungkook, armed with a magic bag, a charming smile, and deductive reasoning skills that prove his worth as one of the best PI’s around.

I gasp once, and in that breath, I accept you in by @inkofyoonkoo f s a

↬ In which Jungkook arrives to your small town to spend the holidays, and you slowly let go of all the ghosts of your past. s2l fwb au

sweet nothing by @adonis-koo f s a

↬ Being a guest at the Jeon Estate after a mishap of being kidnapped and dragged into your brothers affairs isn’t all that bad. Truth be told it brings you a lot closer to the mobster and owner of the estate Jeon Jungkook himself. His two rules are simple, don’t cause trouble and don’t give him a hard time. Somehow you manage to constantly do both in the most endearing way despite being pregnant and waddling around most of the time.

three's a crowd by @/adonis-koo s a ft. jimin

↬ When your mom’s fairytale life begins to bleed over into your world you’re suddenly caught between two men and one big secret, what was supposed to be a relaxing trip soon begins to spiral out of control. All you wanted was a free vacation… ceo au

sleepwalking by @taexual f s a

↬ due to unfortunate circumstances, you ended up managing your ex-boyfriend’s band. you thought you’ve both made peace with it, but suddenly he’s very eager to prove to you that first love never dies.

empty space by @ahundredtimesover f s a

↬ It started as friendship, turned to a casual fuck, then ended in heartbreak. Turns out, he wasn’t who he said he was, and years later he enters your life again, forcing you to face all the emotions you’d been trying to bury. 

OR Officer Jeon looks really hot in his uniform and you wish you didn’t hate him as much as you do.

as the world burns around us by @today-we-will-survive a

↬ You haven’t seen the sun in two years. The Virus wiped out a good three quarters of the world’s population and then the wars that followed wiped out half of that. After everything happened, it was only a matter of time before the different countries started blaming each other and emptied their nuclear arsenals. You’re still surprised Seoul survived – if you can call what it has become “surviving”

hotter than hell by @chateautae f s a

↬ jungkook, lucifer and king of hell, has been cast out of the crimson underworld for a reason he’s unsure of. embarking on his journey for the answer should’ve been easy, if it weren’t for you, the human that nurses his wounded body in her home, and accidentally witnesses the truth of his identity. kickstarting a hellish adventure with the devil himself, you discover lucifer is the most infuriating company ever; and jungkook finds out that maybe his answer to returning home lies within his annoying human confidant.

to turn a bad thing good by @/chateautae f s a

↬ jungkook’s drunken one night stand goes awry when he comes to learn not only is he being forced into an arranged marriage, but it’s to the very girl he abandoned that night—and things get a lot more complicated when you’re the best hookup he’s ever had.

J’aime by @baepop f s a

↬ You’re the newest hire at a local café and head barista Jeon Jungkook takes you under his wing.

Written in the Stars by @/baepop f s a ft. kth

↬ You’re the girl of Jungkook’s dreams, literally. The only problem: you’re taken by his best friend

make me forget by @roseannekook f s a

↬ You are the lead vocalist and main dancer of your company’s first girl group, but on the fourth promotion of your debut song things don’t go as planned. At the brink of an uprising scandal, you seek refuge in the bathroom stalls…and find it in the arms of no one else but BTS’ golden maknae Jeon Jungkook.

one of your girls by @ggukiepie s a ft. pjm

↬ fwb au college au fuck boy au inspired by the song

boy in luv by @/ggukiepie f s a

↬ just two idiot best friends in l*ve college!au, bff!jk, athlete!jk, student council president oc, cheerleader!oc

the boy who left by @/gujoonim a

↬ As your eyes staring deeply into your possible client-to-be’s eyes, something crossed your mind, it was that pair of eyes that you were looking for when you being abandoned at the aisle on your wedding day. ceo au

love sewn by @jvnghxope s a

↬ You’ve never cared about the thin-as-paper walls of your beloved apartment until Jeon Jungkook moved next door. You could hear everything –from his late-night parties on Saturday, to the quality time he spent with his girlfriend in the intimacy of his bedroom. One day, everything ceases. Days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months and you find yourself knocking his door before you can think it twice.

not yet by f s @bratkook f s a

↬ jungkook feels the pang of guilt in his gut when you spot your recent ex out with his new girl, and what better way to make the jerk hurt than to have him believe you were now dating him, the neighbor he had been insecure about your whole relationship.

one shot

blazes of deceit by @periminkle f a

↬ when the opportunity to finally venture past the stone walls you’ve grown up in presents itself, you jump at the chance to discover the origin of those mysterious lights—even if the trip comes with a harsh truth and a suspicious, yet undoubtedly attractive, tour guide. tangled au disney au

southpaw by @starshapedkookie f s a

↬ Knowing Jeon Jungkook for the better part of your life, you thought you knew everything about him. Well, that was before you two disappeared from each other’s lives at least. When Jungkook suddenly finds himself buying you a coffee to rekindle your friendship, it leads to much more than you bargained for.

house of cards by @jeonggukingdom s a

↬ What does safe mean when you are chased by zombies, when every corner you turn could be the last one for you? What do words like home and future mean when you’re always on the run and every moment could be your last? They mean nothing and everything at the same time and Jeongguk is all of the above. He is your safe haven, he is your home and he is your future. But things like that crumble easily in your world.

enouement by @littlemisskookie s a

↬ War is Hell, but it’s what you had to do to take your brother’s place. Of course, between the days of Hell are little slices of Heaven you’d call your Captain, Jeon Jungkook. mulan au disney au

miss taken by @junghelioseok f s

↬you pride yourself on being a professional, but sometimes your students' parents really test your patience. single parent dilfjk jk e2l

the ex text by @shadowkoo f s a

↬ The 2 AM texts have started again. It’s a bittersweet familiarity that you can’t run away from, and despite wishing to forget him: no one will ever measure up to the exceptional standard set by your ex, and you’ll never have anyone as good as him either. Like a permanent mark on your heart, Jungkook’s presence has become an insatiable craving, an addiction you'll never outgrow or cast aside.

the proposal by @hansolmates f s a

↬Jeon’s the editor-in-chief for Big Hit Publishings, a closet romantic with a penchant for antagonizing his assistant on the reg. When his work visa is in the process of being renewed and he takes a trip to Norway, his eligibility to stay in America is on the line. However Jeon Jungkook doesn’t go without a fight, and in order to save his job he offers you a proposal you can't refuse. based on the movie the proposal e2l

red and gold by @/thedefinitionofbts f s

↬It’s no secret that genius, billionaire, international playboy, and philanthropist- Jeon Jungkook, better known as the CEO of Jeon Industries-and even better known as Iron Man, is one of the most intelligent, wealthy, and powerful men in the world. There’s nothing that can get to him or his ego, that is, until you happen to show up and give him a run for his money. 

burning bright by @snackhobi s

↬there are no secrets in the drift. if jungkook were to see the mess inside your head and heart, laid utterly bare, he’d turn away from you. based on the movie pacific rim

but we loved young by @jl-micasea-fics s a

↬Jungkook is everything you’re not, the ying to your yang. Your tight knit friendship nurtured from childhood survived the major life events that most don’t, and to that end, you suppose you’re fated to be together, until unrequited longing is eventually noticed, and boundaries are forever crossed.

the shoulder on which you cry by @lemonjoonah f s a ft. knj

↬ after moving away from your hometown five years ago, you’ve struggled on every return. each trip back being made out of haste due to an unfortunate event in your life. namjoon has always been there to help you through those moments. but when he can’t be there to support you during your current trip home, jungkook offers to stay by your side and be the comfort you need. 

illusion of choice by @hobibliophile f s a

↬ You’ve grown up with the Jeons, Jungmin and Jungkook, for as long as you can remember, your parents being very close. But little did you know that this is because you are in fact arranged to be married to the Jeon heir, Jungmin. However, a tragedy causes Jungkook to take up his brother’s mantle, and that includes becoming your fiancé.

the blue princess and her red rose by @/cutaepatootie f s a

↬ After all, he was her red rose, while she was just another one of the many blue roses that grew in the dying gardens of Greyria. princess au

rigor mortis by @readyplayerhobi f s a

↬ A night out at a bar results in you going home with a young and attractive police officer. But if you think the night was something to remember, that’s nothing compared to waking up to find a zombie outbreak in the city. A chance encounter with Officer Jeon leads to him helping you escape from the plague infested city.

lowkey by @joonbird s

↬ Jungkook is the nude model for your art school’s life drawing class.

part-time lover by @sketchguk f s a

↬there is no crime more perfect than marrying jeon jeongguk. your relationship is nothing more than a ruse - while your friends pester you for being perpetually single, jeongguk desperately needs a wife to complete the pristine image of a family, fooling his way through the parent interview at the nation’s most prestigious private school. only time will tell how deep your lies will run as you find home in one another’s minds. because untangled in the moonlight, he is but a spy, exposing a secret world of corruption, and you, an assassin, ridding the streets of danger one hit at a time. 

sweet apple biscuits by @rosaetae a

↬ a story about someone who receives letters from themselves ten years in the future and asks them to fix all their regrets and save a particular boy. inspired by the anime 'orange'

i'll be home by @wwilloww f s a ft.knj

↬ When your first love, Jungkook, disappeared from your village five years ago, no one thought he would return, let alone on the night of your betrothal to another man. 

white lies by @noteguk f s a

↬ in which Jungkook lies his way out of and into trouble. But he can’t tell white lies when it comes to you. 

yes coach by @/taleanewastime s

↬ You play in a local netball team and as a new season starts you have a new coach. Enter Jungkook, he may look soft, but he turns out to be a hard taskmaster, one who ruffles your feathers when he makes some changes to the team. Tensions grow between you through the weeks, until they finally reach breaking point.

spf 50 by @gimmeyoon f s

 ↬ If you have to spend your summer home from college working a job you hate, it might as well include sitting by the pool with Jungkook. Now if only kids could stop vomiting in it.

fifth wish by @jiminrings f a

↬ jeon jungkook, world-class socialite and nepotism baby, should be out every night to celebrate while he’s at his prime. why should he fake-date his bodyguard instead? alternatively, jungkook regularly throws coins to wishing wells with only one desire in mind — to get rid of you.

blacklisted by @/httpjeon s a ft. kth

↬after departing from your dom, you’re assigned to two incredibly powerful men.

↬looking for other jjk fics or the other members check out my library

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She's My Kid | Wooyoung

- Pairing: step-dad!Wooyoung x Mum!Reader

- Requested by: requested by @starsfly01091711

- Synopsis: Part two of Chosen Appa. Hannie's biological father tries to come back into the picture.

- Warnings: Mentions of asshole ex-husband and Hannie's biological dad, lawyers, custody. Sorry if this is a little angsty. I needed to write some angst.

- Word Count: 1,421

- Requests: open

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Y/N arrives home to find a large white envelope taped to her front door. A sinking feeling enters her stomach as she recognizes the stamp in the corner that belongs to her ex-husband's lawyer.  

She takes a deep breath, her fingers trembling slightly as she reaches for the envelope. a reminder of a past she had put behind her. Unlocking the door, she carries the envelope, a bag of groceries and the baby carrier inside. She leaves the bag of food and envelope on the kitchen counter, unable to bring herself to open it just yet and tends to Hye-young, her and Wooyoung's three-month-old daughter. Once she's settled in her crib in the corner of the living room, she makes her way back into the kitchen to put away the food she brought. 

Stealing glances at the envelope, her stomach and heart feel heavy. She can only think of one reason why her ex-husband is reaching out to her after all this time. It’s been 5 years since she’s heard anything from him. Five years since he left her for his mistress and five years since he abandoned Hannie, completely cutting his own daughter out of his life for a woman and child that probably wasn’t even his. Y/N is no longer angry at him or hurt that he divorced her. She was able to find love again after all. It was Hannie that her heart breaks for. She understands the pain it brings not having your own biological father love you enough to stick around. Y/N knows that pain all too well.   

But just like when she was a child, there's a man who stood into the father role as if they were born for it. Someone who loves her more than himself and she calls him dad. Wooyoung didn’t have to, he keeps reminding her that he knows he didn’t have to. He wanted to.  

Instead of opening it, she pours herself a glass of water and sits at the kitchen table, glancing at the clock. Wooyoung is due home with Hannie any moment now. It's his day to pick the now six year old up from school. Not even a second later, the familiar sound of the keypad lock unlocking is heard.  

“Eomma! I’m home!” Hannie calls out, bursting through the front door with Wooyoung right behind her. 

Y/N’s heart swells as she watches Wooyoung crouch down to help Hannie remove her shoes. Once her shoes are off, she makes a beeline for her mum, climbing into her lap and giving her tight hug, not knowing that it's what Y/N needs the most right now.  

“Did you have a good day?” she asks, moving a strand of hair out of her daughter's face when she pulls back from the hug. 

Hannie nods. "Miss Lee made sticker packs for everyone and said we can use them on our new project," she excitedly tells her mum. 

Y/N smiles at Hannie's enthusiasm, feeling the warmth of her daughter's joy wash over her like a comforting blanket. “That sounds amazing! What’s the project about?” she asks, hoping to keep the conversation light and cheerful.  

“It’s about animals!” Hannie exclaims. “I wanted to do mine on penguins, but Yuri got the penguin sticker pack, so I chose squ-squ-," she continues trying to pronounce squirrel but ultimately gives up and says, "Uncle Joong because he's one of those.” 

"I'm sure Uncle Joong will feel honoured you chose the squirrel," Y/N chuckles lightly. "Go put your bag away and I'll make you something to eat," she kindly orders her daughter, helping her off her lap. She watches as Hannie picks up her bag and takes it into her bedroom. 

"Are you okay?" Wooyoung asks his wife as soon as Hannie is out of the room. He knew something was wrong the moment he walked inside. The look in her eyes when she put on a smile for Hannie only confirmed that something wasn't right.  

She stands up and makes her way to the kitchen counter, picking up the envelope and handing it to him. "I haven't brought myself to open it yet." 

Wooyoung takes it from her, looking at the fancy law firm stamp in the corner. Wooyoung’s brow furrows as he examines the envelope, his fingers brushing over the smooth surface. “This is from your ex-husband’s lawyer?” he asks, his voice low and careful, as if afraid that Hannie will overhear them. Y/N nods, a lump forming in her throat. "Do you want me to open it?" 

She nods again. 

Wooyoung tears open the envelope and pulls out the letter inside. His eyes quickly scan the words on the page, his own heart sinking. "He's applying for custody," he tells her.  

Y/N feels the world around her tilt on its axis as Wooyoung's words sink in. "Custody?" she echoes, her voice barely above a whisper. Even though this is what she was expecting, it being the only reason why her ex-husband and Hannie's biological father would reach out now, it's still surprising. 

Wooyoung looks up from the letter, his expression one of fierce protectiveness. “He hasn’t been in her life since she was a baby, Y/N. What does he think he can just waltz back in and—” 

“Wooyoung,” she interrupts gently, placing a hand on his arm to calm him. “I know. I feel the same way.” Her mind races with memories of how hard she fought to create a loving home for Hannie after everything fell apart. “But, biologically-.” 

“I don’t care about biology,” Wooyoung says, frustration creeping into his voice. “She's my kid... our kid.” 

“I know,” Y/N replies softly, feeling tears prick at the corners of her eyes. "He's a complete stranger to her but the courts won't see it that way." 

Wooyoung runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident in every line of his face. “We need to fight this,” he says, determination igniting in his eyes. “I’m not going to let him take her away from us.” 

“I know,” Wooyoung replies gently as he tries to calm himself down, stepping closer and wrapping an arm around Y/N's waist. He pulls her against him, grounding them both amidst the storm brewing inside their hearts. “But we can’t let him just walk back in and claim what he hasn’t wanted for years.” 

Y/N leans into Wooyoung’s warmth, drawing strength from his unwavering support. “You’re right,” she murmurs softly, looking up at him with gratitude shining in her eyes. “But… it’s just hard to think about what this could mean for Hannie if things go south. She's going to be so lost and confused.” 

"Maybe it's time we tell her everything, that way if it does go to court, she might be a little less confused," he suggests. 

“You’re right,” she concedes, pulling back enough to look at him. “But how do we even begin to explain all of this to her?” 

Wooyoung holds her gaze, his eyes filled with warmth and determination. “We’ll figure it out together," he assures her, pressing a kiss to her forehead. 

"Eomma, Appa, look what I made today," Hannie's sweet voice calls to them as she walks back into the kitchen. "Look it's you Appa and Eomma and me and Hye-youngie and our cat," she exclaims, holding up a drawing of her little family with a little cat next to them. 

Wooyoung tries to blink back the tears hearing her call him Appa. “Wow!” he exclaims, leaning forward to get a better look. “Is that us?”  

“Yes!” she beams, her face lighting up with pride. “And that’s our kitten,” she adds, pointing to the little cat again.  It’s her latest attempt at trying to convince her parents to add a kitten to their family.  

Y/N smiles warmly as she moves to make Hannie her after-school snack. "But we don't have a kitten. 

“Can we get one? Please?” Hannie pleads, her big brown eyes sparkling with hope.  

Wooyoung chuckles softly, “I don’t see why we can’t.”  

Hannie’s eyes widen in delight, and she practically bounces in her seat. “Really?”  

“But you’ll have to help with taking care of him or her. That means helping with feeding the kitten, cleaning out the dirt box, making sure there’s plenty of water and all that comes with having a cat,” Y/N tells her, letting her know that since she wants a kitten, she will also be responsible for the tiny creature.  

“I promise!” Hannie exclaims, her excitement bubbling over.   

Wooyoung smiles, “That’s sorted then. We’ll start looking for a kitten this weekend.” 

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episode 4.

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pairing: XO, Kitty's Min Ho x Female Reader

genre: Fluff, angst, exes-to-lovers, slow burn, coming-of-age.

word count: 6.6k (not proofread yet!)

warnings: Cursing, cheating, heartbreak, lots of arguments.

summary: it's seollal and it's ski trip. you expected fun, but you didn't expect so many secrets to have unfolded.

note: Bold - Korean, Italic - Over the phone

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In the split of a second, Kitty and Yuri pulled away from each other, looking just as in shock as you and Min Ho were. It took a moment for Yuri to get up and leave in shame, looking down as she passed by you.

"Hey, guys," Kitty said awkwardly, getting up herself.

"Hi," you responded, though you weren't entirely sure if you were supposed to act like what just happened didn't happen.

Min Ho, however, cut right to the chase. "Covey, what on earth was that?"

"Oh, so you saw that?"

"Since when do you even like Yuri? Yesterday you were all about Praveena."

She sighed. "Okay, the truth is, I started having feelings for her last semester. It's... it's part of why I broke up with Dae."

Min Ho paused, looking up in thoughts. "So, when Dae almost punched me in the face..?"

"He knew she had feelings for somebody else, and he thought that it was you," you finished.

His eyes grew bigger. "You knew?"

You smiled shyly, but before you could say anything, Kitty kept going. "What am I gonna do? I need to talk to Yuri."

"What you do now is get to the cars," you encouraged.

"And try not to ruin my ski weekend," Min Ho added.

She nodded, trying to convince herself, while Min Ho gestured for you to follow him outside. That allowed Kitty to gather her emotions and it gave you both an opportunity to talk. He mindlessly helped you carry your suitcases while you kept your carrying bag close to your side.

"So, Kitty is into Yuri?"

"Was," you corrected. "But yeah, it's been confusing for her. I don't know, maybe she still is?"

He scoffed. "Definitely. They were kissing," he insisted on the last word.

"And so? We kissed and it wasn't because we were still into each other."

"Right," he cleared his throat.

"We have to keep this to ourselves, Min Ho."

"As if I didn't know that already."

You shook your head. "Not just Kitty and Yuri, but our kiss too."

He knew what you meant. Clear as day. You might say a thousand times that the kiss meant nothing, but you both knew it was deeper than that. You still had feelings, you just knew it needed to be buried deep down.

As you finally arrived at the cars, you settled your things down while greeting the girls. You noticed how many of you there would be: Dae, Q, Mihee, Eunice, Stella, Juliana, Yuri, Praveena, Kitty, and of course, Min Ho. You were quite overwhelmed to be surrounded with such a crowd, but you were truly looking forward to the weekend.

"I don't think I can do this," Kitty said, joining you and Min Ho.

Before you could answer, Praveena walked up behind her, covering her eyes. "Guess who?"

"Hey."

"Hi! Oh, I think Yuri and Julianna made up. Should we ride with them?"

You immediately shook your head. "That one seems full. Come and take this one with me!"

Kitty gave you eyes that screamed 'thank you, I owe you', and followed Praveena as they began to load the car. Min Ho nudged your arm, giving you a small smirk in the process. And the blushing was back.

As the cars pulled in front of the cabin, you couldn't help but be amazed by the sight. While it seemed bigger and fancier than most cabins you've gone to in your life — which meant a lot since you had, yourself, a certain level of luxury — it still had a warmth to it. It looked like this place held a lot of memories. And from Min Ho's eyes as he stared at the entrance, you could tell you were right.

"It's beautiful up here," Stella exclaimed after Min Ho helped her get off the car.

"Got to admit, I've missed this place," he smiled.

Right, you remembered you were stuck to watch them act all lovey-dovey for two days. But no, you weren't going to let them ruin your mood. Opting to get away from anything or anyone that would cause you a headache, you joined Q's sides as you both headed towards the cabin. The group was far ahead from you, and Q smiled upon seeing you, only to nudge your arm in an eager way.

"Guess who I invited," he said.

You raised an eyebrow, doubtful. "If you say Florian, I'm literally going to hit you."

"What? No!" he got defensive before leaning towards your ear. "Jin."

You widened your eyes. "As if that's better," you whisper-yelled.

"It's not like they're going to find out," he argued but judging from your face, he dropped his shoulders. "He'll come in through the window, sleepover, and go back to his parents' place tomorrow."

"Oh, sure. That's an amazing plan."

"Please help me distract them while he's here?"

"Oh, that's why you told me."

He pouted. Mostly, it was cringe, but you were never the kind to refuse favors. Especially from Q. You mumbled some sort of agreement, earning you a hug from him.

"Let's go join the others before they ask what we're up to."

Walking in the cabin, you shook your legs to get the snow off your boots while the others gasped from how amazed they were. You agreed it looked even better inside, but you couldn't say you weren't used to it.

"All right," Min Ho spoke. "Dad will be here in a few hours. Tomorrow, we ski Alpensia and have dinner by Baek Jong Won."

Everyone cheered, but you rolled your eyes mockingly at his presenter persona. He took notice of it and sent a grimace your way, visibly joking back.

He shushed your group and he continued. "All right, settle down. Come on in, make yourselves at home."

You all followed him while he showed you around the place, indicating where the main necessities were such as the bathrooms. He then led you down a hallway which you assumed led to the bedrooms.

"There's, like, no photos of you," Madison pointed you.

"Thanks for noticing, Madison," Min Ho sighed.

You then pointed at a certain portrait of a man you thought of recognizing. "Wait, is this your brother?"

"Half-brother," he corrected. "Joon Ho is Dad's firstborn, and best-selling artist."

He cleared his throat before moving on to opening sliding doors. Nothing could have prepared you to the sight you were welcomed with. Displayed on top of the bed was a landscape image of Min Ho's father, naked on a fur rug with only a blanket of velvet to cover his intimate parts.

"Oh my God, jumpscare," Kitty began to laugh.

"Yeah," Q agreed with a more disgusted feeling towards it. "Talk about a full moon."

Min Ho's phone chimed, earning him a small scoff. "Speaking of..." He paused for a moment as he read the text. You could tell it was no good news from his facial expression.

"He's not coming."

"Min Ho," both Stella and you said softly, to which you exchanged a look.

"Since my dad decided to bail, some of the girls can use the primary suite. The boys can takr thr back bedroom. There's also a pullout in my dad's office."

"He had an office here?" Stella was quick to question, which made you question about her.

"Dibs!" Q rushed to say which only added to your confusion. "I-I need the single. I'm a night screamer," he explained.

"No, you're not," Kitty contradicted him.

"Fine. It's bubble guts."

You fake gagged. "Q, really?"

"Okay, none of you would know this but intense running actually causes intense... runs."

"Okay, spare us the deets. Room's yours." Q nodded, satisfaction on his face — and now you understood why he wanted the single. "We should get to bed if we're gonna hit the slopes early."

Everyone said goodnight, heading towards their assigned rooms. As for you, you stayed behind with wanting to check on Min Ho set in mind. That, however, was clearly not an option when you saw Stella sitting next to him before putting her head on his shoulder. Right, who were you to be his emotional support? It was Stella's job now. You told yourself you weren't going to mind them during the weekend. A break, that was what this trip was about.

As you were about to leave, he found your figure standing in the doorway still. He stood up automatically and came to you, which left Stella to sigh.

"Do you need something, Park?" Min Ho said.

You shook your head. "I should be the one asking you that."

His head dropped low. "You know, coming here was all his idea. But the second precious Joon Ho is available, he drops me. He has never put me first."

"I'm sorry."

Stella finally got up and hugged his arm, and you understood you might have stepped past a line when you sensed a slight tension appearing.

"This must be really hard," she added.

Min Ho, however, did not look at her once. His head did move up, but he was looking at you. You had been comfort and safety for months, it was hard to break this dynamic.

"I wish I didn't care," he continued.

"I get it," Stella affirmed. "I mean, there have been plenty of times when I felt like I'm not enough either."

You frowned at her words, similar to how Min Ho reacted as well. "Doesn't church help with things like that?"

"God can't fix everything, Y/N."

Min Ho hummed. "Really? I thought that was his whole deal, no?"

Her figure stiffened, like she had been caught in action. In an instant, she detached herself from Min Ho before grabbing your hand. You watched her lead you outside the door, confused.

"It's late. You should get some sleep. Meanwhile, Y/N and I will join the girls."

"Okay," Min Ho nodded, as dumbfounded as you were. "Good night."

She pulled you to the primary suite before you could say anything. The girls were already there, unpacking their suitcases and arranging sleeping mattresses on the ground. Stella finally let go of your hand to do the same, but you stood still. What was her deal?

"You know," she spoke, not looking at you. "I really appreciate that you care about Min Ho."

"You do?" you asked, surprised.

She took a few clothing items out, still not facing you. "I do, but I think you might need to relearn how to be a friend, and not a girlfriend."

You scoffed. So this was the issue. "You're right, I should know my place."

This wasn't much of a confirmation of her statement, and more of a sarcastic comment. She could say all she want, but you didn't care if you were coming off as invasive to her. Min Ho was someone you cared about, much more than you cared about yourself, and you would check on him if you wanted to. But for now, she'd hear what she wanted to hear.

She finally turned around, a smile across her face. "Thank you, Y/N. I knew you'd understand!"

She hopped to the bathroom with her pyjamas in hands which earned stares from everyone. Kitty came to check on you quickly, but you assured to her that it was nothing. In reality, it really was nothing. Only, Stella was starting to get suspicious in your eyes. Her behaviour, her mannerisms, her incoherent background story...

"Cool if I sleep here?" Praveena interrupted you two.

Kitty nodded. "Yeah, of course! The more the merrier!"

You were screaming internally from second-hand embarrassment. The poor girl was painfully trying to act normal, but it showed something was off. You then heard a squeal, indicating Stella came back. Yuri and Juliana weren't too far behind.

"This is giving slumber party vibes! Oh, who's gonna start the girl talk?" Stella exclaimed cheerfully.

She gave you a knowing look but you shook your head. "Not me."

"We could play Never Have I Ever, get to the real dirt," Praveena suggested to which Yuri answered with a yawn.

"I'm really beat."

"I forgot to brush my teeth, so I'm going to do that. Right now," she chuckled awkwardly before going straight to the bathroom.

Praveena stopped her, holding out her care products bag. "Kitty, don't you need this?"

She took it, embarrassed, leaving the four of you standing awkwardly. Stella announced she'd read her book instead, and the three other girls went to bed right away. You took it that it was your time to sleep as well, but an idea popped in your mind.

The letter.

You knew you left it in your travel bag in the kitchen — that left you no choice but to get your ass up and go fetch it. Knowing Min Ho, he was most likely still awake. And so, it was no surprise to see him sat at the table, scrolling mindlessly on his phone. The moment he heard you walk in, he adjusted his posture and put his phone down.

"Not going to bed?"

"I figured I could help you get your mind off things." His eyebrow raised and a smirk appeared on his lips, but you shook your head in disgust. "Not that, pervert."

"I'm joking," he chuckled lightly. "What do you have in mind?"

"My dad's letter."

He gave you a genuine smile, a sign to let you know he was in. You rushed to your bag, browsing through it. You frowned when the only things you were pulling out were receipts and notes of all sorts. None of them was the letter.

"Are you blind, Park?" Min Ho joked.

"I swear I put it in there. It was the first thing I packed."

He got up to join you before snatching the bag away from you. He began to search through every single pocket there was; nothing.

"My aunt's going to kill me," you said under your breath, falling onto a chair.

He crouched next to you and took your hand to rub it with his thumb. "Maybe you think you packed it but you left it in the dorm. We'll search for it when we get back."

You wiped your face with your hand. "You don't understand. This is one of the few things my dad left for us. If I lose it, I lose a part of my father. A part of his story."

Smoothly, he stood straight up, dragging you up with him. He engulfed you into his embrace. It was warm. It smelled good. He smelled good. Without noticing, you began to cry a bit. Just enough to have tears dropping but not enough to be putting your snot all over him.

"Y/N," he spoke softly, pulling away. "I..."

His eyes were bright and full of what you would think is love if you didn't know any better. And somewhat, you were satisfied you could see this side of him and have this much effect on him. Just like magnets, your faces were pulled into one another as your lips collided. Your body was warm and your hands were yearning to touch even an inch of his skin. When his hand went up your neck, you melted. But that was also your sign you maybe shouldn't have come to see him. Pushing him away, you stared at him in shock.

"I should go," you almost ran back to the room, and slammed the door shut.

"Good morning!" you cheered, observing Kitty waking up.

"Hi," she responded with a yawn as she began to slowly get out of bed.

"I'm so excited, I haven't been snowboarding once yet this winter, I barely even slept," Praveena cheered.

Kitty hummed. "Me either."

"You snowboard?" you asked to which she replied with a glare.

Stella joined in, a book in hands. "I'm staying here. I'd much rather read a book than risk breaking my neck."

"Is the Wi-Fi down?" Yuri said before showing you her phone.

You pulled out your own to see you had no better connection.

"I have no bars," Juliana sighed.

"I've got bad news."

Min Ho. Again. You turned your body the opposite way from him, trying everything to not catch a glimpse of him.

"I just popped my head outside," he continued. "There was a blizzard last night."

You grew slightly curious at his statement, so you allowed yourself to sneak a peek. And needless to say that you were not disappointed. Bursting into laughter, you covered your mouth with your hand to try and tone it down.

"Park," he rolled his eyes but all you could see was his head covered in snow.

"That's cute," you complimented.

"Stop, it's serious! Must've knocked down the service and the Wi-Fi."

Stella smiled apologetically. "Bummer. But that means great skiing, right?"

"Unfortunately, no. We're not going anywhere. It takes a day to clear the roads."

Your moment of fun was cut short from what you were hearing. Stuck? For a day?

"So, there's no way out?" Praveena asked.

Kitty scoffed. "We're trapped?"

In no time, the group assembled in the kitchen to look out the windows. Indeed, there was snow everywhere. So much that there was little of the windows that were not covered by snow. No way out.

In shiver, Madison spoke up. "Min Ho, can't you make it any warmer in here?"

He huffed. "Next Seollal, book a flight to Cebu."

"Breakfast then?" Mihee suggested.

"Oh, I'm so hungry!" Eunice nodded in agreement.

While Dae took it upon himself to try and find a way to warm up the place, you gave yourself the task to make some warm tea for everybody. So far, this seemed to be the only thing that worked in keeping yourselves warm. When you made the last cup of tea — yours — you joined Mihee and Eunice on the couch.

"He's a bit dumb, it's cute."

You looked at Eunice. "Who? Dae?"

Her eyes lit up. "Should I go help him?"

She didn't wait for an answer to get up and crouch down next to the man. You let out a laugh that was quickly shared with Mihee.

"She hasn't stopped talking about him since they began working together for the singing contest," she informed you.

"I think they're a cute match."

"Agreed. Now, tell me about you."

You cocked your head to the side, confused. "You know me, Mihee."

"I meant, what's the deal with Min Ho? You guys are always together, maybe even more than when he is with his actual girlfriend."

"Can I join you?"

You almost jumped at Stella appearing next to you. She didn't need an response to sit and take your arm as if you were close friends. You suddenly felt sweat all over your body. Uneasy, you scooted a bit further from her. Madison was next to sit with you, and Eunice came back eventually. Squeezed? Yeah you were being mushed between the two.

"I should wake up Q," Min Ho thought out-loud.

"No!" Kitty and you yelled.

"He went to bed very late," Kitty messily lied.

You nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I heard the toilet flush like a thousand times."

He was obviously not convinced by your explanation but didn't push it.

Mihee, on her part, was freezing. "Guys, what are we supposed to do stuck here all day with no Wi-Fi?"

"I have no idea, but I cannot feel my toes," Kitty reiterate. "Min Ho, are you sure there's not one part of this house that is not freezing?"

And just like that, it was like he had an illumination. "Oh my gosh, how did I forget? The hot tub?"

Everyone were in awe at the idea, cheering lightly at this small victory. Kitty, on the other hand, made herself disappear easily as she ran to the 'bathroom'. Gay panic, clearly.

You plugged your phone to your speaker and scrolled through the many playlists you have. You used to host pool parties almost every week when you were still living with your parents. One thing your mom transmitted to you was her love and taste in music. Unlike many, you both had a gift to pick the right songs for any context.

"Hurry, Park," Min Ho whined.

You glared at him. "Get in the hot tub already."

"Music makes the experience ten times better."

"Or," Q said. "You just want an entrance song for when you take your robe off."

"Sounds more like it," Kitty affirmed.

Min Ho scoffed. "And you call yourselves my friends."

You did finally pick a playlist and, in all his glory, Min Ho got in the hot tub. It took all of your energy to focus on Dae talking to you instead of looking at Min Ho's abs. This was the last thing you needed to see, especially right now.

"You're not listening, aren't you?"

You fake-smiled to Dae. "You were saying?"

He chuckled. "Simply that I think this is better than ski."

You couldn't be any more grateful that he didn't bring up the obvious. Another thing you appreciated a lot of him.

"In a way, but hot tub after skiing is a whole other experience."

Your eyes wandered around and you could see everybody was satisfied and relaxed. Well, except Yuri, Juliana and Stella...

"Where's Stella?"

You wanted to thank Q for speaking your mind. It avoided you looking like you had any interest in her.

"She's inside with a book," Min Ho hummed, eyes closed as his body shined from the water.

No, not looking.

Thankfully, Eunice convinced Dae to give him a massage and the man was groaning non-stop. You laughed at his pain while his eyes were screaming for help. They were one hell of a duo, that was for sure.

"While she's not here, want to tell me about you and your boy?"

You turned to Mihee and shook your head. "He's right there," you muttered.

"Don't speak so loud, then."

You shrugged and tried to find the best way to explain the situation without giving out the previous night's event. "It's been weird, I don't know. We're struggling to get back to being friends, I guess."

"It's usually not a struggle."

"Sure," you replied, unconvinced.

"Kitty and Dae are good friends now."

"It's different, they are an exception."

She gave you a knowing look. "Girl."

"I swear."

"All right. Switch places with me and we'll see."

You glanced at Min Ho only to shake your head violently no. "Are you crazy?"

With that being said, she forced you to get close to Min Ho while she sat next to Dae. Faking a conversation started, she made it look as if the action wasn't intentional. Damn you, Mihee.

"I'm glad you're here."

You didn't want to look at him, nope. "And I'm glad I get to be at the Moon cabin."

He let out a laugh. "Did you want to talk or..?"

Seeing he referred to the change of spot, you were quick to deny. "Mihee wanted to speak to Dae, that's all."

He leaned closer to you. "Are you sure?"

You grunted, growing frustrated. "Stop that, will you?"

"Stop what?"

"Act like you don't have a girlfriend."

He hummed. "I act like I have a girlfriend."

"So stay loyal."

He shrugged his shoulder before scooting closer to you. "You're right, I'm loyal."

You felt his body coming closer and closer to yours. Your heartbeat couldn't keep up with the millions of thoughts running through your head. The words were almost struggling to come out of your mouth.

"To Stella."

And he pulled himself back. And your body relaxed.

"Yeah," he cleared his throat. "Y/N, I know I told you I was going to break up with her, but she is very sweet. I kind of wanna see how it goes with her. I think we should forget about... yeah."

That was not what you wanted to hear. "I'm heading back inside, guys," you announced, already getting out the hot tub.

Kitty frowned. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah. I just don't want to be in the water too long. I'm doing this skin care routine and staying in water for too long can break the whole process."

"Your skin does glow," Madison pointed out. "Could you show me what products you use when we get back?"

"Sure," you forced a smile before wrapping yourself in a blanket and walking back inside.

It was still cold, but the heat from the jacuzzi did help you warm up a lot. You wanted to get changed quickly still, though. Wet body and cool air is never a good mix. Walking towards the primary suite, you were caught off guard when you spotted Stella, opening the office's door. Curious, you tried to make as little noise as possible and followed behind. Who knows? This could be your chance to see why she had been acting suspicious. As she headed to a drawer, she let out what is probably the loudest scream you've heard in your life.

Within a minute, everyone who was in the hot tub was now standing behind you, looking at the scene. Stella, a hand on her heart, staring in shock at Jin. Oh, right. Jin was there.

"Stella!" Min Ho yelled out as he rushed to her. "Are you all right?"

"I was looking for blankets. I found him in the armoir."

Dae made his way through the crowd. "What are you doing here?"

You didn't need a genius to figure out why he was here. Seconds later, all eyes were on Q. The poor guy smiled shyly.

"Would you believe that he's stalking me?"

"Are you two..?" Madison started but she didn't need to finish.

You changed into proper clothes and went to the kitchen to join the lot. At the table, Min Ho and Dae were just fixated on Jin. Meanwhile, the girls were on the couch, chattering about everything and nothing. Only Eunice and Mihee were missing. It took her a while, but Madison ended up talking you into braiding your hair. If you reached that point, you reached a new level of boredom.

Eunice made an entrance as she came in the kitchen with her hands full of snacks. She dropped them on the table, not forgetting to say a few words to Dae, before sitting on the couch with you. It wasn't long before Mihee appeared in her turn.

And she had something with her.

"Oh my God. Guess what I found in our room. I think it's a love letter."

This caught your attention. "A what?"

"Oh, let me see," Eunice said enthusiastically before reading some of it out-loud. "When we first met, I thought we were opposites. But then I thought, what if the universe made us partners in crime for a reason?"

"Wow, that's..." you breathed out, not realizing it was that deep of a letter.

"Oh my God, wait," Eunice gasped as if the truth hit her. "Partners? Opposites? I think Dae wrote this for me! I didn't know that he felt this way!" she squealed to which Mihee joined in.

As for you, you buried your head in your hands, earning some nagging from Madison to stop moving as she finished your hair. Kitty finally came back after a while and she complimented your hair. Your talk was not long as she sat with Praveena.

The letter began to get passed around after Eunice realized it wasn't directed to her. Madison thought Min Ho wrote it to her for some reason — let's not judge her. Then, Yuri read it, and her face got pale. In a rush, she took Kitty's wrist and brought her outside the room. Then Madison guessed Yuri wrote it to her... Then Praveena read it. Out-loud.

Q's eyes found yours and he signaled for you to come join him. Once next to him, you both said nothing. All you could do is bite your bottom lip nervously as Praveena kept reading more and more of it.

"You helped me discover a whole new side of myself. I thought I knew everything about love. After all-"

A sigh of relief left your mouth when Kitty came into sight, but Juliana didn't let her take the letter.

"Woah, no! You wait for your turn like everybody else," she chuckled, but Kitty's face was pure panic. Juliana continued reading. "I thought I knew everything about love. After all, I am a matchmaker."

Juliana's body froze. Kitty rapidly took her letter back. It was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. No one knew what to say, and even less Kitty.

"Oh my God," Juliana finally spoke. "This is about Yuri." Kitty didn't dare to look at her. "Why did you bring this here?"

"I didn't, I swear."

She looked between the two girls in front of her. "You both were acting really weird last night." Silence. "Something happened?" Silence again... "Yuri." ... "Tell me I'm wrong."

Nothing.

Both girls looked down, ashamed. That was all Juliana needed to know she didn't want to be here anymore. Walking into Yuri's shoulder, she went past them and to the rooms.

"Wait, babe!" Yuri ran after her.

"Should we check on them?" you wondered for the nth time.

Q sighed. "It's something between them."

"Should I go in there?"

Jin gave you a look. "All we can do is stay here and wait until they're done talking."

You threw your head back. Min Ho really did call it when he warned Kitty to not make this trip a nightmare. You couldn't imagine how she felt when you weren't even involved and felt so uncomfortable.

Silence took over the room once more. This time, it was because the tension between Min Ho and Dae with Jin was back. They decided to play a board game while you stayed with the couple, watching them play. Time was passing and you were hoping to be doing anything other than this. It was so boring.

"Min Ho, Dae, let's finish this once and for all."

Both boys stood up and came face to face with Jin. Madison seemed too excited about this to your liking.

"Are you gonna fight them?" she asked in a hopeful tone.

"No," he scoffed, earning a disappointed groan from her. "I'm going to apologize. I'm sorry I bullied you two, okay?"

Both spoke. "No."

"A begrudging apology is not enough," Min Ho explained.

Jin sighed. "Fine. You know what? Bully me. Then we'll be even."

"Jin, come on," Q tried to talk him out of it.

"It just got interesting again," Madison commented and you rolled your eyes.

"I'm serious, okay? Bully me, I can take it. Come on."

You weren't having it. This was childish to you and all you had in mind was how worried you were about your friends, and fed up. Fed up with Min Ho and Stella haunting your thoughts. Maybe she was right, you were out of line. The more you saw him, the more you craved him. But his mind was set. And could you blame him? No. He gave Stella a chance just like he gave you one. You just fucked it up. And seeing the whole Yuri-Juliana-Kitty triangle, you saw how you weren't any better. And to make things even worse, you still had your letter in mind. Where the hell did it go? If your lost yours, how did Kitty's get here?

You were on autopilot mode as you let yourself mindlessly get changed and head outside where the hot tub sounded like a reward from your worries. The warmth hit your skin just right as you dipped in one foot after the other. Slowly, you let your body slide down into a seated position. Turning on some music, you closed your eyes and sighed in contentment. Well, the closest thing to contentment at the moment; relief. Relief that the weekend was coming to an end.

"I thought the water was bad for your skin," you heard Min Ho arrive.

Eyes still closed, you shrugged. "Aren't you in there to bully Jin?"

He ignored your question. "The roads are open, meaning lockdown is over."

"Great," you said with no emotion.

"Park, please. Come out so we can talk."

"I just got here."

He let out a long exhale. "Well, if you're not coming out, I'm coming in."

That made you open your eyes. "As if you would ruin your designer jacket."

"You know it's not my favourite."

"Go back with Stella, Min Ho," you demanded, now turning your back on him.

While your demand was very clear, so was the sound of the water moving when he came in, slowly making himself comfortable next to you. Gently, he took your shoulders to bring you into his arms. Tears began to stream down your face as you finally allowed yourself to rest your head on him.

"Why are you like this..." you said in a whisper.

"Like what?"

You shut your eyes close again. "Giving me a headache."

He chuckled. "Habit?"

You shook your head. "Did the girls break up?" He nodded. And the tears multiplied. "I'm a terrible person."

"No, you're not."

"You're telling me you want what is happening to them to be what happens to you with Stella?"

"That's something I'll deal with. She knows we... that our relationship is complicated."

You pushed him away. "You're doing it again."

He sighed. "It's impossible to keep emotions like that hidden."

"Min Ho," you said in a warning tone.

"But we both know how it'll end."

You shut your eyes close. "I know," you breathed out. "Stella is a nice girl. You'll be happy."

"I- Yeah, we'll see."

A figure appeared in your panoramic view and it didn't take long for you to figure out it was none other than the girl herself.

"What are you doing out here?"

You exchanged looks and Min Ho stood up. "Just talking as friends." She walked away, only confirming you were the awful person now. "Stel!" he called her out.

"Kitty? You okay?" Q asked as him and Jin stood in the doorframe.

The girl shook her head. "Not really. Neither is she..."

Q took in the sight in front of him before bring you into his embrace. "It's okay, we're here," he comforted you.

"I guess I'm a chaos queen too," you commented, making the three others laugh lightly. "How are you two?"

"We're good," he said, pulling away. "Min Ho, Dae and Jin all made up. So Stella finding Jin in Moon's office was a good thing."

Jin agreed with a chuckled, but then paused. "It was weird. When I heard her coming, I hid in the armoire. She said she was looking for blankets., she was definitely opening up his desk drawers before she found me."

You nodded. "Yeah, I saw her too."

"Oh, that's... weird."

You waved the boys goodbye before going back to your room to pack your things. In silence you did your own thing, but there was an unsaid agreement; Stella was odd. You shared a look and Kitty's eyes went to Stella's suitcase.

"Kitty," you warned her.

"If she can snoop, so can we."

While you were most definitely against the idea, your curiosity about this girl was bigger. You stood in front of Kitty to both hide her and be on the lookout in case someone walked it. She carefully opened the suitcase, searching through Stella's thing.

"Forget Moon's office. Why the hell did Stella take my letter?"

Min Ho didn't know what he wanted anymore. He thought he knew. Stella was the choice, no? Church girl, pretty face, kind soul... But you? There was an invisible string that always led him back to you, no matter how many times he tried to cut it. Still, too much pain happened and it couldn't be saved. You two were over. He knew this when he finally stopped thinking about you during a date with Stella. But after this weekend? He wasn't so sure anymore.

Stella was out there, waiting for him to explain why she found him in the hot tub alone with his ex-girlfriend. There was no reasonable explanation to that, because he couldn't explain it to himself. Upon realizing you were no longer in the room after the Jin moment, his focus was on finding you and making sure you were safe. Nothing else.

"Stella?" he said as he approached her in the kitchen.

On the table was a briefcase. Confused, he walked up to her slowly.

"Before you say anything, there's something you need to see."

"All right," he said, sitting down as doubt was all over his face. He opened it, and his heart tightened. "These are..."

"Report cards, birthday cards you wrote your dad, drawings..." she listed as he took each piece of paper one by one. "I found them in his office when I ran into Jin."

"My dad kept all of these?"

"He loves you, even if he's bad at showing it. And you deserve to know that."

That was something he loved about her. She wanted him to fix his relationship with his dad as much as he wanted to. That's something you never did. You kind of ignored he had a father at some point.

"It's time to explain you and Y/N."

He cleared his throat, not too sure where to start. "I did love Y/N, a lot. And so did she. Last semester, we went to L.A. together. It didn't work out. I blamed her for my mom leaving L.A. again. And... I kissed a girl, as some sort of revenge?" He paused. "And she left. It's all over now. I've learned better and I'm with you. I just want to be there as her friend to redeem myself from what happened. But we hurt each other in different ways that I don't think we will ever be together again."

She smiled sadly, and took his hand. "Thank you for telling me the truth."

The moment was cut short. Dae and you walked in the room and you never wanted to bury yourself underground any more than now.

"Why didn't you tell me the truth?" Dae spoke up.

Min Ho stood up, walked up to his friend. "Dae, I can explain."

"What's going on?" Kitty, walking in behind you, asked.

"You cheated on Y/N? You're supposed to be my best friend when you treat our friend — your girlfriend at the time — like that?"

Min Ho slowly took a few steps closer. "I am your best friend, Dae. Listen to me-"

"Shut up," he pushed him away. "You lied, saying you argued over whatever bullshit you made up? No, I don't want to talk to you. Ever again. We're done."

His head low, he walked out the room. Min Ho and you didn't dare to look at each other, and Kitty already ran after Dae. You were sick to the stomach.

"I told you to keep it to yourself. We agreed to spare it from our friends for both our safety. And you broke that promise?"

He stepped closer to you, this time, but you back away. "Y/N, listen."

"You know, since the beginning of the semester, I keep telling myself that I am so grateful to have Dae as a friend. Every day, he does something to support me. And today, I cannot be any more grateful he's standing up for me. Because you clearly are not."

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Winning the Breakup | Chapters 10 & 11

- Minho (Xo Kitty) X Reader

🦦ྀི Summary : Y/N, a talented and athletic after an intense breakup, Y/N reluctantly agrees to fake date Minho, to make their exes jealous. What begins as a mutual arrangement soon turns complicated when their fake relationship starts to feel all too real. With humor, bickering, and tender moments, Minho and Y/N's journey proves that sometimes the best way to heal from heartbreak is to allow yourself to fall in love.

🦦ྀི Warnings : None

🦦ྀི WC : 2,207

🦦ྀི Previous Chapter : 8 & 9

🦦ྀི A/N : Hope you enjoy!!!

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Chapter 10: Crossroads

The days following Y/N and Minho’s tense late-night conversation were a haze of awkward silences and unspoken words. They still played the part of the perfect couple in front of their friends, but behind closed doors, the cracks in their act were glaringly obvious.

For Y/N, everything felt harder now. She missed the playful banter, the easy laughs, and even the way Minho would always make sarcastic comments about her volleyball matches. Now, every interaction was strained, and it was her fault. She’d pushed him away, and she didn’t know how to pull him back.

It was the day of a big volleyball match, and the gym was packed with students cheering for the KISS team. Y/N stood with her teammates, stretching and trying to focus, but her mind was elsewhere.

“You good?” her teammate Hana asked, nudging her.

“Yeah, just… distracted,” Y/N replied with a forced smile.

“Well, undistract yourself,” Hana said with a grin. “We need you on top of your game today. No pressure, but Minho’s in the stands.”

Y/N’s head snapped up. “He’s here?”

Hana nodded toward the bleachers, where Minho sat with Kitty, Q, Jin, and Yuri. He looked effortlessly cool in a leather jacket, his expression unreadable as he talked to Yuri.

Y/N’s stomach twisted. She wasn’t sure if his presence was comforting or just another source of stress.

As the game began, Y/N forced herself to push all thoughts of Minho out of her head. She focused on the rhythm of the match, the sound of the ball hitting the court, the shouts of her teammates. This was her domain, her escape.

By the second set, KISS was dominating, and Y/N was in the zone. She spiked the ball with such force that the opposing team barely had time to react. The crowd erupted in cheers, and for a moment, she allowed herself to bask in the adrenaline rush.

In the stands, Minho clapped, a small smile tugging at his lips despite himself.

After the game, Y/N was surrounded by teammates and fans congratulating her. She smiled and thanked them, but her eyes kept drifting to the stands, where Minho was waiting with the group.

“Go on,” Hana teased, nudging her. “Your boyfriend’s waiting.”

Y/N hesitated but made her way over, her heart pounding.

“You were amazing!” Kitty said, throwing her arms around Y/N. “That spike in the second set? Legendary.”

“Thanks,” Y/N said, her gaze flicking to Minho. He stood a few feet away, his hands in his pockets, watching her with an expression she couldn’t quite read.

“Good game,” he said, his voice cool but not unkind.

“Thanks,” she replied, her stomach flipping.

Q, ever the peacemaker, stepped in. “So, celebratory dinner? Jin and I found this new barbecue place that looks amazing.”

“Yes!” Yuri said, already heading toward the exit. “I’m starving.”

As the group filed out, Y/N fell into step with Minho. The silence between them was heavy, but she didn’t know how to break it.

The barbecue restaurant was bustling, the scent of grilled meat filling the air. The group squeezed into a booth, with Y/N ending up next to Minho. She tried to focus on the conversation, but the tension between them was impossible to ignore.

“Pass the kimchi,” Q said, breaking into her thoughts.

Y/N handed it to him, trying to seem normal.

“So, Y/N,” Yuri said, leaning forward. “What’s the secret to spiking like that? I feel like you broke the sound barrier.”

Y/N laughed. “Years of practice and a lot of trial and error.”

“You make it look easy,” Jin said. “Meanwhile, I can barely hit a volleyball without it going sideways.”

“You’re amazing at track, though,” Q said, squeezing Jin’s hand. The gesture was subtle, but the affection between them was obvious.

Y/N glanced at Minho, wondering if anyone else noticed the way his jaw tightened whenever Jin and Q showed affection. Was he jealous? Or just annoyed by the PDA?

After dinner, the group lingered outside the restaurant, debating what to do next.

“Movie night at Yuri’s?” Kitty suggested.

“I’m in,” Yuri said.

“Same,” Q added, pulling Jin along.

As the group began to head toward Yuri’s car, Minho hung back. Y/N hesitated before turning to him.

“You’re not coming?” she asked.

He shook his head. “I’ve got some stuff to do.”

There it was again—that wall between them.

“Minho,” she said softly, “can we talk?”

He looked at her, his expression guarded. “What’s there to talk about?”

“Everything,” she said. “I know I’ve been… distant. And I’m sorry. I’ve been trying to figure things out, but I’m not good at this.”

“Good at what?” he asked, his tone tinged with frustration.

“At being honest,” she admitted. “With you. With myself. I’m scared, okay? I’m scared of ruining this, whatever this is. But I hate how things are between us right now.”

Minho’s gaze softened, and for a moment, he looked like he wanted to say something. But then he shook his head.

“You don’t get it, do you?” he said, his voice rising slightly.

“What?” Y/N asked, confused.

“You’re scared of ruining things,” he said, stepping closer, “but you’re already doing it by holding back. By acting like what we have isn’t real. And it’s driving me crazy.”

Y/N blinked, stunned. “Minho, I—”

“No, let me finish,” he snapped, his voice trembling with emotion. “You think this is just a game? That it’s just some act to fool everyone else? Well, it’s not. Not for me.”

Her breath caught in her throat.

“I like you, Y/N,” he said, his voice breaking. “I’ve liked you since the first time you made fun of me in class. And I’ve been pretending that this fake relationship doesn’t mean anything because I thought that’s what you wanted. But I can’t do it anymore.”

Y/N stared at him, her heart pounding. She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out.

Minho shook his head, his expression a mix of anger and vulnerability. “Figure out what you want, Y/N. Because I can’t keep doing this.”

With that, he turned and walked away, leaving Y/N standing there, her mind racing and her heart aching.

Minho’s confession had shattered the fragile balance they’d been holding onto. And as much as Y/N wanted to chase after him, she knew she couldn’t. Not until she figured out what she truly felt.

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Chapter 11: Cracks in the Armor

The night after Minho’s confession felt like a storm raging inside Y/N’s mind. She lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling, replaying his words over and over again.

Her chest ached with guilt, confusion, and something else she wasn’t ready to name. Minho’s voice—usually full of teasing or sarcasm—had been raw, trembling with emotion. She hadn’t expected it. She hadn’t expected him to feel this deeply.

“Figure out what you want.”

That was easier said than done.

The next day, Y/N arrived early for volleyball practice, hoping the familiar rhythm of drills and spikes would help clear her head. The gym was quiet except for the squeak of her shoes against the polished floor.

She went through her warm-up routine alone, slamming ball after ball into the opposite court. Each hit was an attempt to push her emotions aside, to focus on something—anything—other than Minho.

“Wow, someone’s aggressive today,” Hana teased as she entered the gym with the rest of the team.

Y/N forced a laugh. “Just working out some stress.”

“Good, because we need that energy for next week’s game,” Hana said, tossing her a ball. “You and I are doing extra sets today.”

Y/N nodded, grateful for the distraction. But as the team practiced, she couldn’t shake the feeling that she was only postponing the inevitable.

By lunchtime, Y/N’s anxiety had only grown. She hadn’t seen Minho all day, and she was starting to wonder if he was avoiding her. Normally, he’d pop up at her locker or make some snide remark about her choice of snacks. But today, nothing.

When she joined her friends at their usual table in the cafeteria, she immediately noticed the empty seat next to Kitty.

“Where’s Minho?” she asked, trying to sound casual.

“Skipped lunch,” Q replied, biting into his sandwich. “Said he had something to do.”

Y/N’s heart sank.

“You two okay?” Kitty asked, her brow furrowed.

Y/N hesitated. “Yeah, why wouldn’t we be?”

Kitty gave her a knowing look but didn’t push further.

The rest of lunch passed in a blur of conversation and laughter, but Y/N felt like she was miles away.

After school, Y/N found herself wandering aimlessly around campus, hoping to run into Minho. Instead, she ran into Yuri, who was sitting on the steps outside the library with her headphones on.

“Hey,” Y/N said, sitting down next to her.

Yuri pulled off her headphones and smiled. “Hey, superstar. What’s up?”

Y/N hesitated, unsure how to start. Yuri had always been one of the more perceptive members of their friend group, and if anyone could give her advice, it was her.

“Can I ask you something?” Y/N said finally.

“Of course,” Yuri replied, turning to face her.

Y/N took a deep breath. “How do you know when you’re ready to admit your feelings for someone?”

Yuri raised an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at her lips. “Oh, this is about Minho, isn’t it?”

Y/N’s eyes widened. “What? No, it’s not—”

“Please,” Yuri interrupted. “You two have been dancing around each other for months. Everyone can see it.”

Y/N groaned, burying her face in her hands. “It’s not that simple.”

“Why not?” Yuri asked. “He likes you. You like him. What’s the problem?”

“I’m scared,” Y/N admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Of what?”

“Of ruining everything,” Y/N said. “What if it doesn’t work out? What if we lose what we already have?”

Yuri was quiet for a moment before she said, “Look, I get it. Taking that step is scary. But you can’t keep holding back because you’re afraid of what might happen. Sometimes, you just have to take the risk.”

Y/N nodded slowly, her chest tightening. Yuri was right, but it didn’t make things any easier.

That evening, Y/N decided to stop avoiding the issue. She texted Minho, asking him to meet her at their usual spot by the soccer field.

When she arrived, the field was bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. Minho was already there, leaning against the fence with his hands in his pockets. He didn’t look up as she approached.

“Hey,” she said softly.

“Hey,” he replied, his tone distant.

Y/N hesitated before stepping closer. “Thanks for coming.”

Minho finally looked at her, his expression guarded. “What do you want, Y/N?”

She flinched at the coldness in his voice but pushed forward. “I wanted to talk. About what you said yesterday.”

“Which part?” he asked. “The part where I told you I liked you? Or the part where I told you to figure out what you want?”

“Both,” she said, her voice trembling.

Minho sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Look, if you’re just here to tell me that you don’t feel the same way, I get it. You don’t owe me anything.”

“That’s not it,” Y/N said quickly. “I just… I don’t know how to do this, Minho. I don’t know how to let myself feel something without being terrified of losing it.”

“You think I’m not scared?” Minho said, his voice rising. “You think I haven’t thought about how this could go wrong? But I’m still here, Y/N. Because I’d rather take the risk than keep pretending I don’t care.”

Y/N looked at him, her heart pounding. Tears filled Y/N’s eyes as she whispered, “I’m sorry.”

Minho shook his head, his expression softening. “I don’t want you to be sorry. I just want you to be honest. With me. With yourself.”

For a moment, neither of them spoke. The only sound was the distant hum of traffic and the rustle of leaves in the breeze.

Finally, Y/N took a deep breath and said, “I like you, too, Minho. I think I’ve liked you for a while. But I was scared. Scared of what it would mean, and scared of losing you if it didn’t work out.”

Minho stared at her, his eyes searching hers. “And now?”

“Now, I’m still scared,” she admitted. “But I don’t want to keep running away from this. From us.”

Minho’s expression softened, and for the first time in days, a small smile tugged at his lips.

“About time,” he said, his tone teasing but warm.

Y/N laughed, wiping her eyes. “Don’t push your luck.”

Minho stepped closer, his gaze steady. “No promises.”

As the sun dipped below the horizon, Y/N realized that, for the first time in a long time, she felt lighter. There were still uncertainties, still fears, but she wasn’t alone in facing them.

And that made all the difference.

[girlfailureboylosercom]

Ex-literature Student Hyperfixates on Haikyuu Characters and launches off their rocker

the title says everything.

i got too silly trying to plan a hrhs yuri au fic and ended up deciding to do an analysis on the Kamomedai team (its mostly hrhs. my bad guys)

I'll be analysing volumes 38-41 in this post!! If I miss out on certain panels or misinterpret moments, that's my bad. Most of the panels I'll be putting here are taken irl, so they might not be that easy to read 😞🙇

This is also an opportunity for me to dissect my brain and figure out why I took a liking to these characters. I LOVE ANALYSIS and genuinely wish there was more over Haikyuu, especially on themes and characters and their philosophies!

so, what will I be focusing on in this analysis?

Kamomedai's philosophy, importance + message

Hirugami Sāchiro and

Hoshiumi Kōrai's significance in the story of Haikyuu

Coach Murphy's connection to HRHS' philosophies

If there are any topics I've failed to list here but have explored in this analysis, please understand that I was simply too excited to write and may have forgotten to list them here!

Word Count (excluding titles): 4838

Hirugami Sachiro

His Backstory

of course, whenever Sachiro is brought up, his backstory is the first thing that automatically pops into mind. It's tragic but even worse, it's realistic. It stuck with me the first time I read the entire manga, but I couldn't figure out why. I knew it resonated with me, reminding me of the several burnouts I witnessed in multiple kids around me at school, but that reasoning wasn't enough. So I supposed that pushed me to write this analysis haha!

From these panels, it's safe to say that Sachiro did have love and passion for the sport. He practically grew up with it- his parents and siblings played it, and they eventually went down the path of going pro. It would be no surprise that he was bound to follow in their footsteps. It was natural. There's no confirmation and this is more like a theory/headcanon, yet I believe that his family did have these expectations for him or placed pressure on Sachiro to play volleyball, whether or not they intentionally meant to. When you grow up with a family of star athletes who all did the same sport, why would you do something different? In the manga, Hirugami states that if he just 'straight up quit' volleyball there and then, there would be a whole set of problems. We could assume that maybe their coach would be upset, but this could be another hint that his family would not take the news that well. Perhaps his parents would be the more judging ones. Since he has all of these expectations and the pressure to improve and earn respect and acknowledgement from his family, it wasn't a surprise that this mindset would eventually turn sour and cause Sachiro to crash. We even have some supporting evidence for this, and it (strangely) comes from Atsumu.

Atsumu states that he knew Hirugami was always this good, but the way he played was 'like a man possessed', and watching him gave Atsumu the impression that he was on edge at all times. In the panel that displays Atsumu's recollection of his original impression of (middle school) Hirugami, we can see that the Miya Twins are completely fine compared to Hirugami who is panting like a dog, tired out and not looking in top shape. I don't think it's a far-fetched assumption to say that Hirugami was just forcing himself to play the sport, to keep on going and giving his all despite his body protesting, trying to tell him that he's reached his limit. But the mind can be stubborn and Hirugami's mind was also dead set on goalless/vague improvement; He wants to build more muscle, not let anyone outdo him, and not get left behind- all these goals don't have a proper end and that's harmful. Of course he's going to force himself to continue whether or not his body gets the rest it deserves. To him, there's no such thing as a rest day. Hirugami doesn't believe he gets to rest until he finally achieves or stops chasing the improvement he desires. But there's no end to the goals he wants to achieve. If Hoshiumi didn't stop him, how long would've Hirugami been aimlessly chasing his own demise?

Hoshiumi & Hirugami's Middle School Relationship (sub-category of Hirugami's backstory)

I think that Hoshiumi and Hirugami have quite similar philosophies! Both are centered around hard work and the need to improve, to become better. However, here's the difference: Hoshiumi's more accepting, acknowledging the harsh reality that he's weak. There are stronger people out there, which is why he NEEDS to be competitive and strive for improvement in order to avoid lagging behind his competition. If Hoshiumi makes any mistakes, he most likely would take it as a learning opportunity and eventually shrug it off. He already knows he gives everything his all, so any mistakes he encounters are not an outcome of laziness or lack of effort. On the other hand, Hirugami's is more degrading. It's harsher, taking any mistake he makes and echoing it back at him in a harmful manner, telling him that he could've- should've done better, that there were ways Hirugami could've gotten that last point, that the smallest mistake he made would affect the way he and his team played. There's no room for error because if there is, then there's something wrong with him. And because of their difference in philosophies, I believe that led them to interact when Sachiro finally crumbles and hurts himself.

While re-reading Sachiro's backstory, I got the impression that he and Hoshiumi barely interacted during their middle school days, so I asked myself: why would Sachiro tell Hoshiumi, an all-time bench warmer, that he doesn't like volleyball? The few times we've seen middle school Hoshiumi and Hirugami interact besides the self-harm scene were they only getting brief glimpses of one another. The panel above shows Hirugami briefly noticing Hoshiumi, acknowledging that he's still practising this late at night, then shrugging it off and walking back to the canteen. Well, Hoshiumi just helped him out of a daze during a difficult moment. Hirugami's head is now above the deep, dark water called his thoughts, so he's most likely disorientated. He's shaken up by the pain in his knuckles that are finally alerting his senses and at the same time, he's settled on a simple conclusion: He doesn't like volleyball anymore. And in that moment of silent anguish, who else could he let out this confession to? Any walls Hirugami has put up during this time are now knocked down by raw vulnerability. He needs to speak and ground himself, to let his mind finally acknowledge that he doesn't want to continue playing volleyball like this. And it just so happens that Hoshiumi is also there to hear this statement. There is no hesitation in Hoshiumi, not when he offers a tissue for Sachiro to clean up his bloodied hands, not when he listens to Hirugami's sudden, sensitive confession and simply asks, "Okay. Why don't you quit?", a question that Hirugami didn't consider nor thought possible before. He doesn't coddle but offers Sachiro advice that he could take or leave behind. Korai doesn't forcefully press the tissue packet into Sachiro's hands, nor continues to show his discomfort at the sight of the other boy's wounds despite the response being natural. His steadiness and composure are reassuring, allowing Hirugami to take his time to calm down and process his thoughts and the advice that Hoshiumi has given him. Also, Hoshiumi's advice is structured more like a conversation, if that makes sense. Hoshiumi is straightforward and honest and his words hold no flattery when he points out Hirugami's strengths, something that he can't achieve as easily as the other could. He's not making a big deal out of the situation and is staying calm yet helpful, which is essential. Because of his approach and advice, Hoshiumi unknowingly helps to give Hirugami an entirely new perspective, when he probably intended to only stop him from harming himself even further. (I also believe that Hirugami revealed this thought to Hoshiumi because sometimes, people find it easier to talk to strangers than the family or friends that they are close to.)

Little note: I love how supportive HiruHoshi are of one another!! Throughout the manga, we can see how close they are; Hoshiumi has always been there for Hirugami, ever since they first properly interacted in middle school until the end of their high school days. And of course, during adulthood. Hirugami visibly reciprocates this by taking the time to understand Hoshiumi, learning his story and other things like his thought process and quirks in volleyball.

Sachiro's View on Volleyball

One of the special arts that included Hirugami called him 'dispassionate' and I found that very interesting. It highlights his whole stance on volleyball; He likes it, but after all that he's been through, Hirugami would rather leave it behind and watch from the sidelines. He likes it, but he's not going to get overwhelmed by it again, unlike the other Kamomedai members or characters in Haikyuu. This time, Hirugami has set the goal of playing volleyball only until the end of high school. Knowing that he will get to quit after all these years, that these long periods of burnout will finally come to an end, its a relief to him. Hirugami still has a love for volleyball, but he understands that his relationship with the sport will not go back to the original, passionate state that it was before. And he's accepted that. He wants to play the sport without getting drowned in those overwhelming thoughts, he wants to have fun and not let volleyball take over his life. It doesn't matter if his talent in volleyball gets wasted. So what if it does? Hirugami knows what he wants in life now and wants to pursue it.

Dispassion can come off as someone having no passion, but that's not true; it's simply another meaning for being calm and not letting emotion take over logic.

Parallels with Asahi

Also noted that he and Asahi have some parallels! Not as much or obvious as Hinata and Hoshiumi, but it's there! Even the summary for Volume 40 acknowledges this!

Both characters have had a past with or are currently experiencing overthinking, along with how it affects their attitude and behaviour during games and or in general. Their arcs are connected to their mental health/well-being and how volleyball, the sport they play, are closely intertwined. However, Asahi's character does seem to be more centred around anxiety and how it can affect his gameplay and social life. Meanwhile, Sachiro's character has a more intense focus on the depression that can come from burnout and the effects it can develop. Yet both of these characters share the pressure of needing to be better, the need to live up to certain expectations that have been placed on them consciously or not. For Asahi, it's being the ace. And for Sachiro, it used to be, well, being good at volleyball.

Throughout the entire story of Haikyuu, we can note that Asahi is still trying to get over the overthinking that his anxiety has given him- he's struggling with the thoughts, which have been shown to affect his plays and his relationships. Asahi is learning to have more faith in his abilities, to go easier on himself and stop wallowing in his negativity. Meanwhile, Sachiro is shown to have already gotten past that. Has he made a full recovery? I don't think so. But he's shown to have not been affected by expectations anymore; He's over that burden and he knows that even if things get tough, volleyball is just a game. If he makes a mistake, Sachiro knows he won't die. It's a sport he enjoys, but there are simply other things in life that he has more passion for. He's just currently focusing on having fun with volleyball and trying his best.

Hoshiumi Kōrai

The Little Giant Legacy

If you care about either Hinata or Hoshiumi, you would know that the cause of their rivalry is the pursuit of the 'Little Giant' title. It makes sense after all! Both players are considered astoundingly short for their sport, have great jumping lengths and are considered amazing players by their team, just like the original Little Giant, Udai (who changed his mind on the pursuit of volleyball and went on to do manga instead). Personally, I believe that the moment their rivalry was officially solidified was actually at the end of Chapter 361 and the beginning of Chapter 362!

This panel was when Hoshiumi started to develop some respect for Hinata, recognising him as a potential rival he wanted to go against. But before it, when Hinata jumps and manages to spike the ball against Kamomedai's defence, Hoshiumi recalls a statement he made earlier, one he gave to the interviewer: "Yes, being short is a disadvantage...but it isn't a sign of incompetence."

And this panel establishes just how similar they are. They haven't heard one another's philosophies, yet they share it already. Gao acknowledges it with an expression of unease, and even Sachiro thinks, "He's just like Korai-kun." For this part, I will focus on these four people due to their connection with one another: Hinata, Hoshiumi, Udai and Coach Washijo. These four characters have experienced how height can be an extreme hurdle to overcome in sports.

According to Udai, the original 'Little Giant', he talks about how he knew he was the ace back in the day and how he deserved to feel confident over it. However, as Udai grew up, it is implied that the pressuring competition experienced at nationals most likely got to him. Udai assumed that if he trained himself even more, and focused on improving his skills and technique, it would be enough to keep up. But there was one thing he forgot to factor in: mentality. In fact, I think Udai does acknowledge this as well! It's why he politely shoots down Akiteru's comparison compliment of his and Hoshiumi's playstyle. Udai points out during the match that if he was in one of the situations that Hoshiumi was in, he would've failed at scoring as he would've spiked the ball down instead of back, a sign that the block intimidated him and made him retreat. "Hoshiumi has far better skill and decision-making than I ever did." Referring to Volume 41, Udai gives this mental narration while watching Hoshiumi set the ball to Hirugami: 'Know your weaknesses. Accept them. Forget the weapons you can't wield. Find all the ones you can...and carefully, persistently hone them all to a wicked point. That is what it means...to be a Little Giant.' Between these two pages, we can note that Udai is also eagerly watching Hoshiumi's play, with a determination that we can conclude from that if Udai had to pass down the title personally to anyone, he would most definitely choose Hoshiumi. If Hinata has Coach Washijo rooting for him, then Udai is the one who is silently applauding for Hoshiumi from the sidelines. (Fun fact! In Volume 45, in a small panel that features Udai, we can see him drawing his second manga series and the main character looks reallyyyy similar to Hoshiumi,,,)

All four characters know that they are weak when it comes to volleyball. However, Udai and Washijo are the ones to have been shown to crumble under that knowledge, accompanied by other factors that have made them resign from the court and pursue another path. Yet, that other path is still connected to volleyball. For Udai, it was making a manga based on it; For Coach Washijo, it was becoming a coach and only cultivating those with strong potential.

Coach Washijo has been burdened by the knowledge that his height restricted his ability to play so severely that it's firmly become a staple of his philosophy, that he'll only take in the strongest and biggest, keeping that mindset for 40 years. He only starts to change his mind when Hinata enters the scene; Not when Udai started playing and became Karasuno's ace years ago. Yet, Coach Washijo remains resistant to the idea that a player like Hinata or Hoshiumi can make it. (We don't see what he thinks about Hoshiumi, but I think his view would be similar to how he views Hinata, but not as personal 🤷) Over the time of Haikyuu- and by the time we reach the Kamomedai vs Karasuno match, Washijo's mindset has already begun shifting into a more positive view. He's started becoming more open and eager to the idea of a 'Little Giant', finally accepting that the harsh reality he faced back then is now possible to overcome. I believe that the match and the development of the fun rivalry between Hoshiumi and Hinata contribute to it, even if it isn't hinted at that often.

Turning back the focus onto Hoshiumi and Hinata, their rivalry is simply a beautiful thing to witness, especially considering the legacy both these players are chasing and discovering the respect they have for one another despite being one another's biggest competition. (also something something about the monster generation players on the Adlers team being the people who are the top three rivals Hinata has experienced in the entirety of the story,,,,yeah)

Referring to a panel from Volume 41 (again), Hoshiumi confesses to Hirugami that compared to other competitor teams, where he states that he simply wants to go through them no matter how good they were, Karasuno is one that he truly wants to beat. This intimidating statement sends a shiver up Hirugami's spine, which is something considering the handful of panels we get of him making a sadistic expression throughout this match. From this interaction between the two, we can interpret that up until this point, Hoshiumi did give his all to help his team win against several other teams to get to Nationals, but most likely didn't experience much competitive thrill during those matches and had to hype himself up by beating opponents who would underestimate him due to his smaller stature. Yet now, he finally gets the competition he desires. In Nationals, every team has been proven to be good. No one's planning to overestimate or underestimate anyone, there's simply no time for that. The time on the court is precious, meant to be used to win against whichever team is on the other side of the net. And like a cherry on top, there is someone like him. Someone gunning for the same thing he desired- Hoshiumi and Hinata's relationship can be classified under 'mirror characters'. Or in a more literary viewpoint, parallels. Typically, this trope is used to give the protagonist a rival, which is one of the reasons why Hoshiumi was created. Hoshiumi's role in the story is necessary as considering the other two main 'rivals' Hinata faces in the story (Ushijima as the Privileged Rival and Kageyama as the Main Rival, referring to TV Tropes), both of them seem to have more of the upper hand due to their height and long experience with getting the chance to play on the court consistently. With the presence of Hoshiumi, his character further drives the message that whether or not you have been given blessings from the start or have access to certain opportunities, working hard & smart along with having passion are also essential elements that you require in order to achieve the success you want.

"They come to us with solid, undeniable strength, and make us choose them."

The Need For Competition

Disclaimer: I do NOT have any siblings. So if I do accidentally miss-analyse anything in this section, I sincerely apologize 🙇 But yeah. Akitomo. Although we BARELY see him for the rest of the manga, he still has an essential role- if not, why do we need him in the first place? Furudante gives every character a purpose, whether or not they're major or minor. From Kōrai's backstory, we can see that he and his brother have your usual competitive sibling rivalry and whatnot. Akitomo bullies him and Kōrai retorts. But I think that this manga panel solidified Kōrai's need to be competitive and the desire to drive himself to improve in every area of volleyball possible (besides his mother's helpful advice that also plays a huge role in his philosophy).

This was the utter devastating realisation that he was so much weaker than Akitomo, despite Akitomo not knowing how the fuck to play volleyball. Kōrai learned that sport, dedicated and invested himself into it, yet here comes his brother, easily taking away the spotlight and spiking the ball without breaking a sweat. Just a jump and a hit, and boom. He could be replaced like that. Akitomo has always teased Kōrai over his height, yet this moment was most likely one of several that Hoshiumi experienced and solidified his understanding of how weak he was, and there were some things that he simply couldn't change from just effort and hard work alone. But with Asa's advice, Kōrai also understood that just because some doors were shut to him didn't mean the rest were. Some doors required a bit of prying to open, while some were already waiting to be discovered, and all Kōrai needed was to find and sharpen the required tools. Throughout the manga, there is a theme of competitiveness and how it affects the lives of the high school players on the court. We see how it affects them for the better and also the worse. We see how regardless of its positive or negative effects, these teenagers strive for improvement, to learn how to work with others as a team, and the list goes on. Hoshiumi is an example of a character who has a good balance of competitiveness and passion, which keeps him going in his pursuit of being good at volleyball. But in a moment of vulnerability (not defeat), he suddenly turns to Gao during the match and admits that there were times when he'd given up a little, starting to feel there were limits to the height he could reach. I believe that this statement was essential for Hoshiumi to admit out loud, as it further shows us that even a character as confident and competitive as him can eventually start to feel the pressure of keeping up and even almost let it get to him. But it seems that by the end of the manga, all the effort Hoshiumi has put into his own improvement in both body and mind, along with letting his competitiveness drive his passion instead of control him, he manages to achieve not only a spot on one of the best V1 League teams in Japan but also becomes a player on the Japan National Team for the Olympics. The seeds he's sown have finally grown and now Hoshiumi can reap his rewards as he rightfully deserves.

Someone once told me that competition was simply part of human nature. It can come in forms we never thought possible, but it's still there. Sports, academics, collections, status, and so on. It doesn't matter what form this competitiveness comes in, but it does matter how we use it in our lives. Do we let it control us and our desires in turn? Or do we use it as fuel to strive for improvement, to make a positive change in our lives and for others as well?

Kamomedai's Message

The Importance Of A Coach

Aaron Murphy is the coach for Kamomedai and according to the manga, his background and qualifications make him stand out amongst the range of other coaches we've seen in the story. He's a coach for one of Italy's Pro Series A leagues for years, took a Japan V2 League team and made them V1, and many kids on the volleyball team purely attended Kamomedai High just to play for him. He's a pro through and through- you'd expect him to be harsh, to have multiple well-detailed training schedules for his team, to push the limits of his players- similar to Coach Washijo, who's also a coach for a powerhouse school that is amazing at volleyball and set up to be one of the biggest antagonists Karasuno will ever face. But he's not! He seems to be a far cry from that. According to an onlooker (and referencing the manga again), people view him as a coach who doesn't seem to stand out too much, despite knowing he has an incredible record of being one. Meanwhile, Coach Washijo only looks for players with raw strength and power, the ability to intimidate and rule the court with their impressive height and skill and he will cut them off from their position if they refuse to listen to him. He's painfully harsh and it's evident in the way we've seen how his players react when he merely calls their names. Coach Washjio is intimidating and fierce, something you'd expect from a coach who has cultivated a team that's produced some of the most impressive players in the history of Haikyuu. Yet this treatment stems from his background, where Washijo was not allowed to play volleyball because of his height. We don't know a lick of Coach Murphy's backstory, but that's okay! It's unrequired to dissect his importance and why someone like him fits perfectly with Kamomedai's message and significance in the story, along with implied effects on Hirugami and Hoshiumi's philosophies.

Earlier, I stated that Udai gave up on volleyball because the pressure of intense competition got to him. It was good that he knew that improving his skills and technique could help him make up for his height, but Udai forgot about improving one thing that Coach Murphy had emphasised when training the Kamomedai team: Mindset. (Or more accurately, mental toughness) Through short moments in Volume 41, we can see that Coach Murphy focuses on mental training. Furudante could've shown us how intensely he trains Kamomedai, as he does mention that serving and blocking are the other two skills that he wants to train the team in (and Kamomedai is well-known for those two aspects), but we only get a brief panel showing us how sweaty and exhausted the whole team is. Yet, during that moment, the focus is on Coach Murphy talking about mindset, before directing the team to scenario practice. In the same volume, Akaashi recognizes that not one, not two, but the whole Kamomedai team is capable of doing task focus throughout the game, something that he barely managed to do in Volume 38. Akaashi is a character that is typically perceived as someone who is very calm and collected due to his analytical nature, but in Fukurodani matches we get to see that he doesn't have a good view of himself and tends to have negative thoughts that are similar to Asahi. A character like Akaashi noticing and making this connection further emphasizes how the players on Kamomedai are exceptional at their way of thinking, besides their serves and blocking.

We can see that his teachings have effects on his players and that's great! Reflecting on my earlier comparison between him and Coach Washijo, his methods are tough and intensive, but they're not excessive and seem to value both physical and mental health equally. Although Coach Murphy and Coach Washijo have years of experience training volleyball players, only one of them has experience looking over a professional team of athletes. Coach Murphy focuses on taking the players he has and helping them to hone their skills, instead of filtering through them and only picking ones who have the most potential. He looks at the cards he's dealt with and figures out how to make the best use of them. There's an air of professionalism with the way he handles and talks to his players, in my opinion- he's playful at times, but Coach Murphy's words are also grounding and firm. In a way, his method is very similar to gentle parenting (if that makes sense haha). His healthy way of teaching has affected his players, assisting them on their journey of improving their thinking in both their games and outside of the court. In Volume 41 and on the same page that the players of Kamomedai are briefly shown to be undergoing training, Coach Murphy's advice clearly addresses potential physical or mental obstacles players can face during a match- 'What happened was either a failure of your skill...or a failure of your decision-making process and mental control'. Murphy also states that they should make success a larger habit, before following up that a thought along the lines of "Oh, I'm having an off day today" isn't an excuse, unless the player themselves are sick or hurt. From this, it's implied that Coach Murphy is advising his players to pursue success but not let a negative mindset prevent them from doing so. Coach Murphy's second statement also supports the point that his training is gentle but firm by implying that he guides his players on how to properly reflect on their mistakes and spot areas of improvement before making the next step (which is solving the issue). Kamomedai's slogan is 'Habit Becomes Second Nature', which further supports the purpose and message of the team in the story of Haikyuu. Combined with Coach Murphy's teachings, it's no surprise that Kamomedai will not only grow as a team, but their players will also become people who persist despite undergoing harsh conditions. It's why they're closely linked to seagulls (and also why Hoshiumi resembles and is heavily based on one); To quote Coach Murphy, Kamome means 'seagull'. Seagulls can handle sea or sky, fair weather or foul, no matter what.

So, what is Kamomedai's purpose and message in the manga? From all the evidence I've gathered, I believe that the team exists to show the viewers and other characters in the story the importance of mindset besides skill, to carefully train yourself to persist in doing or achieving something despite obstacles in your way and that if something bad happens, it's not good to beat yourself up. Instead, careful reflection is required if you wish to improve and avoid making the same mistake again. Take care of yourself, both physically and mentally.

But then again, this analysis might be a bit biased as Kamomedai is one of my favourite teams and I've typed a crap-ton of words for this, phewwwwww. My brain is dry now. So if you have any other views on them, feel free to reply to this! I'm all up for discussion :3

[internals1ut]

After this last chapter I am completely convinced that Yuri would be a sensitive and weeping bottom during sex just like Subaru

Can you write how Yuri would be in that case with both Jiro and Jin please? 🙏

🚬🚬 Weeping Subaru... I haven't heard that post in ages 🚬🚬

I missed talking about the bottoms weeping during sex cause they are sensitive about it with their bodies.

But I feel like Subaru won't immediately reduce to tears like Yuri would.

He would whimper first from preparing and if he is pushed more he would start crying because of the size he is being stretched out too but he claims he can handle it all.

He cried with Jin yes, but he does reduce to sobbing with Jiro since he is in fact bigger and thicker than Jin

With Jin: He is more sensitive due to the stimulation inside him despite Jin's lazy attitude he is actually energetic with Yuri when they had sex. More energy he ever had when inside his ex - dorm student. The feeling of that energy inside someone smaller than him, it made Yuri whimper and cry as it kept on going.

With Jiro: Like I said above, it is because the size and thickness is something different that is a bit harder for him to fit in his body. He struggled to get it in but when it did, his whole body tensed and he sobbed. Jiro was a little worried, but Yuri tells him to keep going. His body will get used to it. And he does during the time, but every time it's a new day and a new sex time, his body needs to readjust to the size once again.

[starlightshadowsworld]

One thing in bsd I was always a bit confused about is languages. If characters are from all different countries what are they speaking. It can't be English because not every one would have had the education to learn it. Possibly Japanese but it doesn't make sense how characters like Lucy would know Japanese. I don't know if I have just missed the very obvious explanation but do you have any thoughts

Considering this is a world where Atsushi is a weretiger and Dazai can control his heart beat at will, everyone for some reason knowing Japanese isn't too far fetched.

It's something that's occurred in multiple anime and other media at this point.

Like why would every character in Yuri on Ice be speaking Japanese when only one of the contestants is Japanese? It's just a thing that happens that's not really addressed in universe.

Personally, I love toying with the idea that not everyone knows Japanese in Bsd.

I can see the Guild Google translating their monologues, especially Fitzgerald.

I can see Lucy learning Japanese when she joins the cafe. But prior to that the only member that does speak Japanese is Poe.

Because that man dedicated 6 years of his life to making a novel for Ranpo. He's gonna write it in the man's native language and ensure he can speak to him.

I like to hc that Atsushi knows a bunch of languages because (headcannon) a lot of the orphanage staff were ex soilders, people fleeing war etc who ended up settling here.

And thus may have spoken languages other than Japanese. The kids were still taught it but ended up learning others just by being exposed to them.

Same could be said for Yosano, we know countries like England, Germany and France were also involved, makes sense to have soilders of different countries present she'd be interacting with.

Something that could be also be said for characters like Chuuya and Akutugawa, surrounded by kids who may have been orphaned by the war who weren't originally from here.

I dunno I think it's a fun idea to toy with but as far as addressing it in universe, it's a pretty common thing so I doubt it would be.

[porcelainvino]

better!glee wrestling au lore dump

non-wrestlers

artie: puck’s roommate ; fan of local wrestling company PVW (“Porcelainvino Wrestling”, yeah ik that name is stupid idc), indie film director who has a pro wrestling guilty pleasure, roommates with puck for cheaper rent and puck’s apartment is on the 1st floor, knows puck as “Noah P.”, fav wrestler is puckzilla and he highkey thinks he’s hot, dates tina eventually and there’s conflict tee hee

matt: commentator ; overly positive about everything

jeremiah: commentator ; overly negative about everything

jesse: referee ; highkey no one listens to him LMAO ; don callis vibes but if don callis was a referee /neg obviously

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wrestlers

blaine: “warbler” ; ex-boxer, boxing is kinda like the equivalent to dalton academy for this au, finishing move is the one winged angel because wing because bird…, does a lot of phoenix splashes because bird.., does whatever other bird related things are in wrestling, likes to go on the ropes a lot

chris & tian: “2CELLOS” (no nicknames by themselves) ; most explicitly kayfabe-esque out of all of the wrestlers but lowkey take the joke too far, ENEMIES PLOTLINE!, hate each other so much, veteran wrestlers with life long rivalry, will go out of their way to fight each other even if there’s someone else in the ring, known for using cello props where they break cellos on each other, no one knows where they keep getting these cellos, maybe they also kiss a little

harmony: “harmony” (no nickname) ; golden trigger move with sunshine, has a BUNCH of belts as a new wrestler

kurt: “porcelain” / “the sadist” ; loves to beat men up!!!, lowkey mariah may vibes, christian cage-jungle boy plotline with maud where he mentors her and then betrays her, has a jack-perry-scapegoat-esque rebrand which leads to my klaine [redacted] plot because all porcelainvino roads lead to my klaine [redacted] plot…., wears maud’s hair bow on his arm, LOVESS to use steel chair props and also glass

maud: “the unstrung hero”; christian cage-jungle boy plotline with kurt where she is mentored by him and then he betrays her, gives kurt her hair bow after betrayal plotline and they make up and stuff, mina shirakawa aesthetic, hates using props

mercedes: “miss jones” ; disco aesthetic, toxic yuri throuple with quinn and santana fighting for her love in a mariah may-toni storm-mina shirakawa kind of way, loves to smash opponents through tables

puck: “puckzilla” ; fairly good but he gets his ass BEAT by kurt, vaguely kyle fletcher and matt jackson vibes, lowkey needs money because he keeps losing matches so he gets artie as a roommate, doesn’t tell artie he’s a wrestler, jealous of artie crushing on puckzilla even though he is him

quinn: “the fabulous” ; do you get it.. quinn FABray.. FABulous….. anyway………, toxic yuri throuple with mercedes and santana, rivalry with santana, hangman adam page vibes

santana: “snixx” ; lucha libre wrestler because i want her hair to poof out of her mask NOT BECAUSE SHE’S LATINA, toxic yuri throuple with mercedes and quinn, rivalry with quinn, eats down in cage matches

sunshine: “sunshine” (no nickname) ; golden trigger move with harmony, willow nightingale vibes, lots of moonsaults

tina: “queen T” ; vampire gimmick, highkey be biting her opponents when the referee isn’t looking, rhea ripely aesthetic

zizes: “dr. zizes” ; mad scientist gimmick, most overpowered out of everyone LMAO, carries maud on her shoulders like jungle boy and luchasaurus, mentors BG^2 later on but that’s like too much lore for rn

is this anything..

[doyoudreamofwater]

The World Turns Because Of You

First bit of my book I'm workin on, posted early for you guys

Just for a second, imagine that the world contains more than humans. More than monsters. More than what we know, but so much less than what we've seen. Just for a second, imagine the world turns because of you. (yes, I know, title card moment. this is furry yuri. furi. don't take it seriously.)

Vix Northington, known sometimes as Vix N., is a 46 year old snow fox. She happily lives on fruits and insects, even eggs as a treat sometimes. Not once has she hungered for the meat of another animal. She makes a decent living as a single mother. Ex-mother is more accurate. Her daughters haven't lived with her for over 10 years. Her oldest decided to leave with the other at 16 when the younger was 10. Despite trying, she could never stand up for her daughters against her ex-husband. She only ever loved women, so she never really understood why she let her own parents pressure her into marrying an abusive husband. But she did, had his kids, divorced him, and celebrated his death. But she didn't divorce him fast enough to protect her girls. Under her normal attire, she's hiding scars from her ex. Tonight, she's texting the eldest, Venus.

"Venus, dear, your mother's missing you. Can we talk?"

Venus doesn't respond for a while. Vix prays to the powers that be that Venus hasn't finally "had enough of her." Venus and Samantha(who was unfortunate enough to take her father's name, Sam) have never done anything to make Vix think she's not doing enough, but that doesn't stop her from hating herself. After all, she's the one to blame for how their father treated them for not standing up for them. How were they supposed to forgive her? Vix begins to cry gently. She drinks when she's sad, and she's nearly finished this bottle of wine. Just as the tears start rolling, the phone dings.

"mom i swear to god that bottle better be mostly full"

Venus certainly paid attention to her mother's habits. Vix avoids the accusation. "Do you know how Sammy's doing?" Venus, knowing her mom's not in a state she can be talked to about her alcoholism, just affirms her. "samantha's fine, mom. but she doesn't go by sammy anymore, remember? no shortening." Vix sighs happily. If only she could change the past. "That's good, dear. Mommy loves you. I miss you." "i love you too mom." Vix finishes off her bottle and ends the night off unwillingly. She drinks herself to sleep often.

[girltigerclaw]

breaking into ur house rn

top ten characters and bottom ten. reasons are optional

I just finished this chart thing i think i actually stole from your blog a few months ago <3 Slightly edited to my own prefs.

If anyone wants the template check the reblogs, and feel free to add you own. I'd love to see. I'm just rambling under here:

Leafpool: She is more special and sacred than the virgin mary. She has everything. Daughter of the first protagonist, ex boyfriend for me to hate, TONS of wlw situationships<3, a lifetime of tragedy, and some of the most gorgeous canon art to exist.

Crookedstar: Crookedstar is a trans woman to me. Her life is genuinely just so tragic and fucked, I love it. The erins asked: “How much truama, death and misfortune can you fit into a single cat?” and then they wrote Crookedstar’s promise.

Tawnypelt: GIRLS WHO HATE THEIR FATHERS. The erins dont love her like I do.

Tallstar: I love old men… I fucking love seeing older characters and how much they’ve changed from their younger selves. Tallstar is considered one of, if not the most peaceful leader in the clans. But also when he was like 19 he went on a quest to fucking murder a guy :3

Cloudstar: I rlly do not care abt anyone in Skyclan(I like Leafstar but she's not a fav yknow?) Cloudstar... he was based as fuck. Why did Starclan get away with this shit for real??

Scourge: It’s fucking Scourge. He’s awesome

Briarlight: I’m disabled and I love her. She has such a consistent fun, sweet personality and she makes me happy!!<3

RavenBarley: It deserves all the attention and hype it gets. Though I wish mlm ships didn’t overshadow wlw ones in this fandom, RavenBarley is genuinely well written and makes me very emotional even if the publisher didnt allow it to be explicitly canon.

CrookedBlue: TRANS WOMEN CROOKEDSTAR YURI. Two leaders having a forbidden relationship and kits is way more interesting than Oakheart. The angst of Crooked and Blue sitting next to eachother every gathering while the entire forest has their eyes on them. Don’t look for too long, don’t let the mourning slip into your voice. You have to pretend your lover is a stranger. You… have become strangers. You can never be together again. You're enemies now. This is what we wanted, isn’t it? …We’ll never be happy again.

Mothwing: Her novella delving into her relationship with Hawkfrost was so good and heartbreaking.

Heathertail: Daughter of leader, sister of a major villian, and former love interest of a protagonist! Why did she fall off the second po3 ended. She’s shown to be very compassionate and willing to put her own feelings aside for the sake of others. Would’ve honestly prefered her as a mate to Lionblaze or get a pov herself over the nothing we got.

Blackstar: *Murders an elderly woman trying to stop me from kidnapping children. Supports a dictator openly abusing/neglecting children and the elderly. Murders a man for refusing to kill mixed raced children- then tells said man’s sister that she will never be safe.* Man…. i sure do feel bad for abusing and killing all of those people…. Good thing I will face no consequences and proceed to be made leader, where I will have even more power over the wellbeing of others.

I hate. This guy.

The New Prophecy: A classic. My first series was actually tnp! i feel more attached to first arc cats tho, if you couldn't already tell by my list lmao

Johanna Map- Best Tawnypelt content out there

BlueQuince: My personal handcrafted, homemade Yuri. Bluefur feels terrible about Tiny going missing and promises Quince she’ll help her find him. They never did, but they had a very… fleeting but intimate relationship. Quince is grieving and Bluefur feels so overwhelmed by the duties in her clan. They’ve always thought of eachother since but never met again.

Tigerclaw: My name sake<3 The angst of his earlier life is so, so facinating to me. Starclan being straight fucked up and decided killing him is their only option? He was a kid and they saw him as a lost cause from the start. They never tried any other methods, never tried to steer him in the right direction or… even just take it into their own hands and kill him themself, which they have SHOWN they’re capable of.

They watched all the the horrific crimes he commited, entirely aware they were going to happen. Thats. Fucking. Horrifying. Starclan is scary as shit… and his death? FANTASTIC. I only wish he’d gotten lives from cats he killed so that him coming back to life to suffer over and over was an actual curse from Starclan and not blessings. They knew how he would die and they gave him the lives to torture him for his sins…

Flywhisker: Adhd girlies. Painfully relate to that feeling of the constant scolding for never being “good enough” because I prefer to do things a certain way or struggle to focus. So, SO happy for her when she left the clans! You don’t have to prove yourself to anyone! Hope she’s happy and warm indoors with her brother💕

(P.S. I was very suprised to find she actually had an official art piece!)

Bluestar: Get behind me women with mental disorders. I will defend you. Beautifully complex and tragic character, my favorite written in the series. Literally can't think of a single other female character in handled as seriously and with the complexity of Bluestar. (Although her super edition was a bit of an L with how others treated her, it ultimately makes her breakdown even more painful.)

Exile from Shaodwclan: Nightstar my beloved! He's such a great guy. The rightful leader of Shadowclan, always and forever.

Ravenpaw's Farewell: HE DIED IN BARLEY'S ARMS, TELLING HIM HE WILL FIND HIM, NO MATTER WHERE HE IS. FUCK.

Crookedstar art: So beautiful. I genuinely think she's one of the prettiest cats in the series. This along with her official art by Wayne Mcloughlin.

Leopardstar: As a kid I hated her and loved Blackfoot, now I hate Blackfoot and love her. #feminism. But seriously I think she has way more going for her than he ever has. Her father is a medicine cat who hates violence, the DRASTIC change in Riverclan's view of outsiders upon Crookedstar's death and her leadership. Her already having a position of power before proving she's unworthy of it. (Unlike Blackstar who gets rewarded for his racism and violence by being made leader afterwards) and the fact she has to interact with her victims on a daily basis after what she did.

The writings attempts to redeem her are really lame and dismissive of the actually damage she did, but at the very least they TRIED to do something else with her. Personally, I would have loved to see her assassinated by Mistyfoot. Just like her mother Bluestar was almost killed all those moons ago by Tigerclaw... The parallels of violence for power and violence for peace. A victim repeating the actions of the very man who killed her brother to put an end to what he started in Riverclan.... A shadow in Riverclan, if you will. (<-Pretending erin hunter has hired me to rewrite their series)

Windclan: Tunneling as a concept and inviting outsiders into their clan so friendly and casual makes the clan seems so much more diverse than the others. It always stuck out to me!

Andddd there are my current warrior cat options as of 2023! If someone actually read this whole ramble ily<3

[teecupangel]

Got another idea. XD Sorry! 💜

Do you know about Yuri on Ice? I loved the animation of the ice skating in the show and just imagine Desmond doing those graceful jumps is making me swoon like a maiden. XD

Could do a light AU where Desmond is scouted by a proffesional because he is so nimble shortly after running away from the farm or a full blown AU with Altaïr, Ezio and Ratonhnhaké:ton as professional ice skaters.

The light AU would be a bit difficult to pull off unless we make the trainer ex criminal or something, so that Abstergo couldn't try to grab Desmond immidiently when he starts competing. The trainer would assure him that whatever threat is out there he would protect him and it works until 2012. Abstergo probably got desperate enough to kidnapp Desmond, damn the publicity of a famous athlete going missing. The image of Desmond wielding the ice skates as knives is also both funny and badass. XD

Full blown AU could have Bill getting injured early on in his career and pushing(abusing) Desmond into becoming the star Bill was meant to be. Because athletes in general retire around their 30s, we can muck about with the ages so that Al Mualim, Haytham and Bill where skating around the same time and after Bill was forced to retire early, he decided to date and have a kid with another famous skater in the hopes that Desmond would be a prodigy(he is, but that is not enough for Bill).

Al Mualim, when he lost his eye in a duel skating rutine gone horrificly wrong(imagine a few years after Bill), decided to take on his old friend Umar's son as his personal trainee to live vicariously through.

Haytham is the only one of the 3 who retires of his own free will. He could discover that an intense, but short relationship he had with the skater Ziio resulted in a child and she saw how fiercly competetive and single minded Haytham was about the sport, so she decided to not tell Haytham about Ratonhnhaké:ton or more commonly known as Connor. Once Haytham discovers he has a son after Ziio dies(i imagine disease), he takes him in and tries to bond with him, to mixed results. Connor decides to follow in both his parents footsteps, to honor his mother and because it seems to be the best way to bond with his father. I imagine some light angst about Haytham pushing Connor because that was how he was raised after his father died early on, but eventually Haytham learns to just be proud of his son. 🥰

Ezio is the fan favorite with his devilish charms and outrages antics with his older brother, gossip magazines love them because Ezio loves to tease and indulge the photographers in exchange for most of them leaving his family alone. The Auditores are not an ice skating family, Ezio is just really talented and does it for the love of the sport, so he is pretty chill about competing. He is feared for his jumps though. VERY feared. XD

This could be Altdes or Ezides(because i'm traaaash! XD) where Desmond growing closer to the love interest lets him discover what true love and family is meant to be. Tbh think Ezio is the most fitting if we do that route, because let's face it: out if every goddamned assassin i know of, he is the only one with a good family/upbringing until the hanging. Fucking Disney mom syndrom over here. XD

Btw, i have no idea about ice skating and it's been years since i watched Yuri on Ice, so i am sorry if any details here is wildy inaccurate or impossible. ^^ And sorry for the text wall, got carried away. Again. XD Love ya! 💜

I love Yuri on Ice and I’m still waiting for that movie lol.

If you don’t want to choose between AltDes and EziDes, go with both? XD

But in all seriousness, EziDes would be more on the side of fluff and Desmond slowly becoming part of the Auditore family and learning what it means to have an actual loving family. Ezio would be the kind of person who would show Desmond the world beyond the small confines of being William Miles’ successor and he’ll learn to be interested in other things.

AltDes, though, considering the setup we have here, would focus heavily on the distorted mirror image they both share. Altaïr would be the son William Miles wanted to raise in Desmond’s eyes and Desmond would be the type of person he would have become had he not rose to all of Al Mualim’s expectation in Altaïr’s eyes. This is less of a found family kind of thing but more on the side of “I am jealous of you but I also can’t help but worry about you” kind of thing because they both have an idea of the loneliness and suffering they are hiding.

So yeah, it really depends on what kind of story you want to go for. Fluff for EziDes, angst for AltDes XD

Also… maybe in some ways, EziDes is about Ezio saving Desmond while AltDes is about the two of them saving each other.

Regardless of which path we take, Ezio’s relationship with Desmond would be about ‘learning of the outside world’ kind of deal and having an actual healthy support system who cares and love him. Desmond’s relationship with Altaïr would be more on the side of finding someone so similar to one’s self that caring and loving them (either platonically or romantically) is a way for one to care and love themselves.

Ratonhnhaké:ton, on the other hand, is that kind friend who serves as Desmond’s own foil thanks to his relationship with his own father. But, unlike Altaïr, their friendship is less burdened because Ratonhnhaké:ton actually knows what he wants and Haytham is trying. Their father-son relationship is actually what makes Desmond realize that, shit, his own relationship with his father is fucked up.

Ezio told him that too but Desmond can’t really wrap his head around it because Giovanni act really different from Bill that he can’t really compare them but Haytham? Haytham definitely acts a lot like Bill. And then he meets Al Mualim who acts a lot like Bill as well (it’s the other way around, Bill is trying to copy Al Mualim since he was more successful than Bill). So yeah, Haytham shows Desmond (and Altaïr) that a father can fuck up but make up for it as well.

Also, regardless of the pairing, the four of them would have a close bond with one another with the not-love interest and Ratonhnhaké:ton having front row seat to whatever shenanigans are happening between Desmond and his love interest.

(Sidebar: Kadar is absolutely Altaïr’s Number One Fan. Malik is absolutely embarrassed because he’s actually competing in the same competition and everyone who knows Kadar is his brother pities him because his own brother is cheering a different contestant. Kadar also skates and he can actually copy Altaïr’s performances. Ask him to perform his own and he blanks out though)

Love you too💜 and never apologize for text walls. I love reading them hahahaha

[aimportantdragoncollector]

O o o for the new ask game what about a no quirk AU where after Yoichi moves out, much to his brothers chagrin, he meets Second. They have a whirlwind romance and marry. Except. Yoichi never tells his brother.

All of a sudden, Hisashi makes a surprise visit. Then he meets second. They stare at each other They all have a family dinner. Basically like the dynamic of Yuri, Yor and Loid from SpyxFamily

How fun, I'm going to add in even more identity confusion for maximum drama.

1. Since this is a no quirks AU, Hisashi is a corrupt businessman but has fortunately never killed anyone. Not directly anyway, he's racked up a lot of environmental violations. Second is an environmental rights activist bringing a massive lawsuit against All for One incorporated. The Shigaraki brothers are orphans and Hisashi more or less raised Yoichi. Because Hisashi is still a controlling brother even though he doesn't own a bank vault, Yoichi moves out as soon as he can get a job after college.

2. For months, Hisashi refused to speak to Yoichi because he moved out. Hisashi was under the delusion this would lead to Yoichi apologizing and returning home.

3. While Hisashi was sulking, Yoichi was acting like a kid from a controlling family experiencing freedom for the first time. Yoichi hit up every gay bar in town and didn't really know how to handle his alcohol due to no one teaching him responsible drinking. Second found Yoichi passed out, saved him from choking on his own vomit, and got him to a hospital. Yoichi has called Second his "hero" ever since. Their whirlwind romance included a trip to Las Vegas where they got married in a legally questionable casino ceremony like something from a romcom.

4. Hisashi eventually had to lower his pride and reach out to his little brother first to reconcile. Yoichi had long enough to start missing his brother and invited him to a family dinner to introduce his new husband. Hisashi's stunned look was mistaken for shock that Yoichi had a husband. Second was equally flabbergasted because he hadn't realized Yoichi came from the same Shigaraki family since Yoichi didn't seem rich and didn't talk about his family. At this point, Hisashi wishes he had a bank vault.

5. As soon as they were alone, Hisashi accused Second of seducing his brother to get information on him. Second panicked and was scared Yoichi would think the same, so he started trying to cover up his big court case against All for One. Meanwhile Hisashi also wants to cover everything up so he doesn't fight with his brother over his unethical business practices and risk another estrangement.

6. Cue a ridiculous comedy of errors with Second hiding his phone and exchanging these angry yet clearly transmitting information looks with Hisashi. He's not a very good actor and Yoichi is getting suspicious. The good news is that Hisashi actually cleans up his environmental act because the only thing more important to him than making money is winning against his brother-in-law in court.

7. Matters come to a head when Yoichi demands to know if Hisashi and Second are exes. They're so horrified that they come clean. And Yoichi is so relieved that he forgives them.

8. Family dinners continue to be combative with Hisashi and Second trying to spy on each other and make the other look bad in front of Yoichi. But it's still a relatively happy ending by Shigaraki Family Drama standards.

(Reminder that all of these are free to use in my Three Weeks of Trioholders event.)

[miss0atae]

Random Thoughts about Love Sick 2024 (EP 5): Love is everywhere and everyone is queer.

This episode was mostly around the sport event and wow so many things happened in just one day. I don't remember my teen's life to be so eventful. However, in Friday's school you never get bored because even a harmless match can bring so much action. It was a very enjoyable episode, again. I'm starting to recognize most of the cast now (even if I had to draw a relationship chart to be sure to miss no one).

This episode really showed the rivalry between Phun and Earn to win the heart of Noh. Earn is trying his best to be around Noh and he can't wait for them to spend time together, but he never imagined that Phun would get in the middle of everything he planned. He gave a bottle of Ichitan Tea to Noh, but in the end it was Phun who drank it. Earn wanted Noh to bring him snacks and water, but it was Phun who showed up. When he brought a snack to Noh he discovered him sleeping in the arms of Phun. They still have not confronted each other on this matter yet, but I believe it will come at one point because it's obvious that Phun doesn't want Earn to be around Noh too much.

I truly thought they would be the only love triangle, but the series has decided that in this episode they will show that everyone is gay here! Even those who don't know it yet (I'm talking about you Ohm!). We also discovered that Aim has feelings for her best friend, Li. She is having trouble accepting her romance with Taeng. It is showing more and more. I wonder if she is hiding her feelings because she is afraid of her mom or if it's because she is afraid of losing Li. In previous episodes I felt like Li's feelings for her were really showing. Even if she is torn and not ready to say it out loud, Aim has already decided to go to Hua Hin where Li and her girlfriend are going. She is going to use Yuri, Noh and Phun to get there by using the pretext of a double date. It is going to be messy, but it's always like that with teen love.

The third love triangle (which may be more like a square love, does this exist?!) a is more subtle and it's between Pete, Earn, Noh and the newcomer Ton. So Ton and Pete are supposed to be ex boyfriends if I understood properly. However, Pete seems to be in love with his friend Earn, now. He knows Earn is interested in someone else and he is selfless enough to accept it because he prefers for the one he loves to be happy with someone else. It could have stayed this way, but the last conversation Ton had with Earn and Pete gave me the feeling that it has a double meaning. Ton seems to know about Pete's infatuation for Earn. I wonder how everything is going to end. As for Noh, he seems to be oblivious of Earn's flirting. He is much more into Phun's flirting anyway.

You would think it would be enough romance action in this episode, but no there is more. We got a few scenes between Per and Mawin (sorry I called him Mick last time, but I made a mistake). They are cute, but we already saw it in episode 4. In this episode, we also got Mick and Ohm. Mick really likes Ohm (is it truly love yet?) and Ohm also cares for him. Will something happen between them? I also wonder if something will happen with Ngor and Fong after he saved him (poor Ngor is always harassed by people)? Ngor was touched by Fong's help and it would make sense for him to develop some kind of feelings after the rescue. There is also the Fi and Mick's interaction that can make you feel like it would be the beginning of something, but I may read too much in their small interaction (plus it would create another love triangle and we have enough of them already). Well basically, love was is the air in this episode for a lot of characters.

It's really not easy to be a teenager and to be in love. Let's not talk about how queer young love can be even more difficult depends of your situation and if you can be out. I feel like it's especially hard for Aim and Phun who are stuck in the idea of what they think people expect from them. It prevents them from being with who they really want. The way Phun is acting around Noh is so different from how he is with Aim who is supposed to be his girlfriend. Noh's friendliness gets mistaken for more by some people while he is just being himself (Earn thinks he has a chance to be with him and Yuri believes they are together). However, he is only getting shy around Phun for who he really has feelings.

Let's see what the Hua Hin's trip is going to bring to everyone.

[db0xtae]

Winning the Breakup | Chapter 6 & 7

- Minho (Xo Kitty) X Reader

ᥫ᭡ Summary : Y/N, a talented and athletic after an intense breakup, Y/N reluctantly agrees to fake date Minho, to make their exes jealous. What begins as a mutual arrangement soon turns complicated when their fake relationship starts to feel all too real. With humor, bickering, and tender moments, Minho and Y/N's journey proves that sometimes the best way to heal from heartbreak is to allow yourself to fall in love.

ᥫ᭡ Warnings : None

ᥫ᭡ WC : 2,490

ᥫ᭡ Previous Chapter : 5

ᥫ᭡ A/N : Thank you for all the support, hope you guys enjoy!!!

໒꒰ྀིᵔ ᵕ ᵔ ꒱ྀི১

Chapter 6: Tensions and Unspoken Truths

The next few days at KISS were a blur of awkward silences and forced smiles between Y/N and Minho. For the first time since their “relationship” began, they weren’t constantly in each other’s space. It was strange. Quiet. And Y/N hated it.

She was sitting at the dining hall with Kitty, Dae, Yuri, and Q, picking at her bibimbap while the others chatted. Minho was at another table across the room with his dance team friends, laughing at something one of them said. Every so often, Y/N felt his gaze flicker to her, but he made no move to approach.

“So,” Kitty said, breaking into Y/N’s thoughts, “what’s going on with you and Minho?”

Y/N looked up, startled. “What do you mean?”

“You two have been… off lately,” Kitty said, tilting her head. “You’re usually glued to each other, but now it’s like you’re avoiding him.”

“Trouble in paradise?” Yuri teased with a smirk.

Y/N forced a laugh. “No, we’re fine. Just busy, I guess.”

“Busy doing what?” Q asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Volleyball practice,” Y/N said quickly. “And studying. You know how it is.”

Kitty didn’t look convinced, but she let it go, turning the conversation back to something Dae said about an upcoming class project. Y/N let out a silent breath of relief but couldn’t shake the guilt gnawing at her.

That afternoon, Y/N was at volleyball practice, trying to focus on her spikes, but her mind kept drifting. Minho hadn’t texted her or approached her since their tense conversation. Was he mad? Hurt? Or worse—was he relieved to have an excuse to stop their fake relationship?

She was so lost in thought that she missed the coach’s whistle.

“Y/N!” the coach barked. “Pay attention!”

“Sorry, Coach,” she muttered, shaking her head to clear her thoughts.

After practice, as she was packing up her gear, she heard footsteps behind her. Turning around, she found Kitty standing there with a concerned look.

“You’ve been distracted all day,” Kitty said.

“I’m fine,” Y/N replied, zipping up her bag.

Kitty crossed her arms. “You know, you don’t have to tell me everything, but if something’s wrong, I’m here.”

Y/N hesitated. She wanted to confide in Kitty, to spill everything about the fake relationship and how it was spiraling out of control. But she couldn’t. Not yet.

“Thanks, Kitty,” she said instead. “I appreciate it.”

Kitty gave her a small smile. “Just remember, you’re not alone, okay? And whatever’s going on with Minho, I’m sure you two can work it out.”

Y/N nodded, her heart heavy.

Later that evening, Y/N was walking back to her dorm when she spotted Minho leaning against the wall near the entrance. He wasn’t looking at her—his gaze was fixed on his phone—but something about the way he stood, his posture tense and his jaw set, made her stomach twist.

She hesitated, debating whether to keep walking or confront him. Before she could decide, he looked up and saw her.

“Y/N,” he said, slipping his phone into his pocket.

“Minho,” she replied, stopping a few feet away.

An awkward silence stretched between them. Finally, Minho broke it.

“So… are we just going to keep pretending the other doesn’t exist?”

“I wasn’t pretending,” Y/N said defensively. “I just thought you needed space.”

“Space for what?” he asked, stepping closer. “We were fake dating, Y/N. It’s not like we had some messy breakup.”

“Exactly,” she said, crossing her arms. “So why does it feel like we did?”

Minho’s expression softened, and for a moment, he looked almost… vulnerable. “Because maybe it wasn’t as fake as we thought.”

Y/N’s breath caught. “What are you saying?”

“I’m saying,” he said, his voice low, “that maybe I didn’t hate spending time with you. And maybe I don’t want to stop.”

Y/N stared at him, her heart pounding. She didn’t know how to respond—didn’t know what she even wanted to say.

Before she could figure it out, Minho shook his head and stepped back. “Never mind. Forget I said anything.”

“Minho, wait—”

But he was already walking away, leaving her standing there, confused and conflicted.

The next day, the friend group was hanging out in the common room, playing a chaotic game of Uno. Y/N was trying to focus on her cards, but her mind kept replaying Minho’s words from the night before.

“Draw four,” Yuri said smugly, placing a card on the pile.

“Seriously?” Y/N groaned, picking up the cards.

“Okay, something’s definitely up with you,” Kitty said, setting her own cards down. “You’ve been zoning out all week.”

“Yeah,” Q added. “And Minho’s been weird, too. Are you two fighting or something?”

“No,” Y/N said quickly.

“Then what’s going on?” Kitty pressed.

Y/N hesitated, glancing around the room. Everyone was looking at her, their expressions a mix of concern and curiosity. She couldn’t keep dodging their questions forever.

“It’s complicated,” she said finally.

“Complicated how?” Dae asked.

“Like… complicated complicated,” Y/N said, hoping that would be enough.

But Kitty wasn’t letting it go. “Does this have anything to do with why you two started dating in the first place? Because, honestly, it always felt kind of sudden.”

Y/N froze, panic flashing through her. “What do you mean?”

“I mean, one day you were barely talking, and the next you were all over each other,” Kitty said. “It just felt… I don’t know, fast.”

Y/N opened her mouth to respond, but no words came out. She was saved by the sound of the door opening, and everyone turned to see Minho walking in.

“Hey,” he said, his gaze flickering briefly to Y/N before settling on the rest of the group. “What’s going on?”

“Y/N was just about to tell us why you two have been acting weird,” Yuri said, smirking.

Minho raised an eyebrow, looking at Y/N. “Is that so?”

Y/N glared at Yuri before turning to Minho. “Don’t worry, I wasn’t saying anything incriminating.”

“Good,” he said, sitting down on the armrest of the couch. “Because if anyone’s spilling secrets, it’s going to be me.”

The group laughed, but Y/N shot him a warning look. She had no idea what he might say, but she wasn’t taking any chances.

Later that night, Y/N was lying in bed, staring at the ceiling. Her mind was a whirlwind of emotions—confusion, frustration, guilt, and something else she couldn’t quite name.

She thought about Minho’s words, about the way he had looked at her, and about the strange pang in her chest every time she saw him talking to someone else.

Was it possible that this fake relationship wasn’t as fake as she had thought? And if that was the case, what did she even want?

With a groan, she rolled over and buried her face in her pillow. Whatever was happening between her and Minho, she needed to figure it out. Because pretending nothing had changed wasn’t working anymore.

And maybe, just maybe, it never would.

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Chapter 7: The Party That Changed Everything

The weekend arrived with an event the entire school had been buzzing about—a party at Florian’s sprawling penthouse. Florian was a wealthy exchange student who loved throwing extravagant gatherings that were more like social events than house parties. For weeks, people had been talking about it: the music, the rooftop view, and the promise of a night to remember.

Y/N wasn’t planning to go. After the whirlwind of emotions between her and Minho, she wasn’t exactly in the mood for a social gathering. But Kitty had other plans.

“You’re going,” Kitty said firmly as she barged into Y/N’s dorm room that afternoon.

Y/N looked up from her desk, where she was half-heartedly attempting to finish an essay. “I’m not really feeling it.”

“Not an option,” Kitty replied, plopping down on Y/N’s bed. “You’ve been moping all week, and I refuse to let you sit here while everyone else has fun. Plus,” she added with a mischievous grin, “Minho’s going. Maybe this is the perfect chance for you two to talk.”

Y/N groaned. “That’s exactly why I don’t want to go.”

“Which is exactly why you should go,” Kitty said, standing up and pulling Y/N out of her chair. “Now, get dressed. Something cute but casual.”

“But—”

“No buts. You’re going.”

An hour later, Y/N found herself stepping into Florian’s penthouse, which was every bit as impressive as the rumors had suggested. The place was packed with students, the air buzzing with laughter, chatter, and the bass of a well-curated playlist.

Y/N tugged at the hem of her cropped sweater, suddenly feeling self-conscious. Kitty had insisted on the outfit—a pair of high-waisted jeans and a sweater that, while not overly revealing, felt more daring than Y/N was used to. She scanned the room, spotting familiar faces in the crowd.

“Drinks are over there,” Kitty said, pointing to the open kitchen. “And the dance floor is on the rooftop. Have fun!”

“Wait, where are you going?” Y/N asked, panicking slightly as Kitty started to walk away.

“I’m meeting Dae upstairs,” Kitty said with a wink. “You’ll be fine. Mingle!”

Y/N sighed, watching her friend disappear into the crowd. She debated heading straight for the snacks but stopped short when she spotted Minho near the living room. He was leaning against the wall, drink in hand, looking infuriatingly good in a black button-down and slim-fit jeans. A group of girls surrounded him, laughing at something he said.

Y/N rolled her eyes. Of course, he was the center of attention.

“Trouble in paradise?” a voice said behind her.

She turned to see Yuri, holding a glass of champagne and smirking. “What are you talking about?”

“You and Minho,” Yuri said, gesturing toward him with her glass. “You’ve been weird lately. Everyone’s noticed.”

Y/N forced a laugh. “There’s nothing weird. We’re fine.”

“Uh-huh,” Yuri said, clearly not buying it. “Well, good. Because I’m way more interested in Emma,” she added, nodding toward a girl across the room with dyed pink hair and a killer leather jacket.

Y/N let out a small laugh, the tension easing. “Emma, huh?”

Yuri grinned. “What can I say? I have a type.”

“Good luck,” Y/N said, genuinely amused. “You’re gonna need it.”

Yuri smirked. “I don’t need luck. Watch and learn.” She sauntered off, leaving Y/N alone with her thoughts.

Deciding she needed air, Y/N headed to the rooftop. The view was breathtaking, with the city skyline twinkling against the night sky. Groups of students danced and laughed around her, but she found a quiet corner near the edge.

She hadn’t been there long when she heard footsteps behind her.

“Running away again?” Minho’s voice was unmistakable.

She turned to see him standing there, his hands in his pockets. “I’m not running away.”

“Could’ve fooled me,” he said, stepping closer. “You’ve been avoiding me all week.”

“You’ve been avoiding me too,” she shot back.

He raised an eyebrow. “I thought you needed space.”

“Well, maybe I didn’t,” she said, crossing her arms.

Minho sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Y/N, what are we doing?”

“What do you mean?”

“This,” he said, gesturing between them. “The fake dating, the avoiding each other, the awkward silences. It’s exhausting.”

Y/N looked away, unsure how to respond. “I don’t know,” she admitted finally. “I thought we were just helping each other out. But now… everything feels messy.”

“Messy how?” he asked, his voice softer.

She hesitated, the words stuck in her throat. How was she supposed to explain the confusion she felt every time she looked at him? Or the way her heart raced whenever he was near?

“I don’t know,” she said again, her voice barely above a whisper.

Minho stepped closer, so close she could feel the warmth of his presence. “Y/N,” he said, his tone serious, “if this is too much for you, we can stop. But I need to know where we stand. Because right now, I feel like I’m losing my mind.”

She looked up at him, her heart pounding. For a moment, she considered telling him the truth—that somewhere along the way, her feelings had started to blur. But before she could say anything, the rooftop door slammed open, and Q appeared with Jin by his side.

“There you are!” Q said, beaming. “We’ve been looking for you two!”

Minho stepped back, the moment shattered. “What do you want, Q?”

“Florian’s doing karaoke downstairs, and we’re all going. No excuses!” Q said, dragging Jin forward. Jin, who was quieter but just as charming as Q, smiled apologetically at them.

“Yeah, come on,” Jin added. “It’ll be fun.”

Y/N glanced at Minho, who gave her a small, almost imperceptible nod. “Fine,” she said, following Q and Jin back inside.

The karaoke session was predictably chaotic. Florian’s playlist was a mix of classic hits and K-pop anthems, and most of the attendees were too tipsy to sing on-key. Y/N found herself laughing despite everything, especially when Q and Jin performed a hilariously over-the-top duet of “I Want It That Way.”

“You two are ridiculous,” Y/N said, laughing as they took a bow.

“Ridiculously talented,” Q corrected, grinning.

Jin leaned in and kissed Q on the cheek. “You’re the talented one,” he said softly, earning an exaggerated swoon from Florian in the background.

“Get a room,” Minho muttered, but there was no malice in his tone.

“Jealous, Minho?” Q teased.

Minho smirked. “Of you? Never.”

When it was Y/N’s turn, she felt her nerves spike. But as she started singing, the crowd’s cheers and the support from her friends helped her relax. Halfway through the song, she noticed Minho watching her from across the room. His usual smirk was gone, replaced by something softer, almost unguarded. The intensity of his gaze made her voice falter for a moment, but she recovered quickly, finishing the song to a round of applause.

When she returned to her seat, Minho was still watching her, his expression unreadable.

By the time the party wound down, most of the guests were either gone or sprawled out on Florian’s couches. Y/N was gathering her things when Minho appeared beside her.

“Hey,” he said quietly. “Can we talk?”

She hesitated but nodded. They stepped out onto the balcony, where the night air was cool and quiet.

“I meant what I said earlier,” Minho began. “I don’t want to keep doing this if it’s going to hurt you.”

“It’s not hurting me,” Y/N said quickly.

“Are you sure?” he asked, searching her face.

She nodded, though her chest felt tight. “I’m sure.”

Minho studied her for a moment, then sighed. “Okay. But if that changes, you have to tell me. Deal?”

“Deal,” she said, forcing a smile.

But as they returned to the party, Y/N couldn’t shake the feeling that their deal was more complicated than either of them realized. And the longer they kept up the charade, the harder it would be to untangle the truth from the lie.

[tacharie]

VERY LATE REVIEW ON EPISODE 8 WOW.

HEY GUYS SO SO SORRY IVE BEEN LATE BUT IM HERE… ROGHT BEFORE EPISODE 9 😭😭😭. guys but for realsies I don’t really have much to say for episode 8 cause I mostly forgot what happened. TIME TO BRING OUT THE SCREENSHOTS. As always, spoilers ahead of you have not already read Tokyo Debunker Episode 8, and these were written in the order of my reactions, so you will be seeing how my reactions progress. There will be no more spoiler warning ahead of this soooo pls don’t blame me DANKE :3

ohhhhhh ok ok I see this and I’m kinda not liking it!! They’re pretty and all but like… I hate auctions cause it’s like geez louise. I’ve read so many zombie manwhas where they start selling people at auctions and it makes me so uncomfortable now that I see auctions.

ANYWAYS staring off strong with my boy RITSU!! I haven’t seen you in forever my lizard looking friend what’s happening !!!

this bitch is no longer my friend. WHAT ARE YOU BEING SO MEAN FOR DO YOU NOT REMEMBER THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF US TURNING INTO AN ANOMALY LIKE DANG. Like Ik you’re all head first into work or whatever but geez Louise, part of being a lawyer is being empathetic to understand how to get evidence from witnesses dumb dumb.

why is this LOSER. Not listening to my glorious queen. Just because it don’t follow the charts does NOT mean that it isn’t plausible like cmon think logical here. Also, when he’s like getting mad at Taiga without actually talking to him, I can just see him shaking his fist in the air lmao. Moving on from him… ROMEO CALLED US :3!!

HAIIII ROMEO MY NEW FAVORITE OF SINOSTRA WHATS POPPING!!! Also, NEW FACE!! NEW FACE FROM ROMEO I THINK. He has an angry one all the time last time, but now this one is more like… concerned?? Idk MOVING ON!! Also, I’m starting to like Romeo and I really want to know his lore for now. Cause look at this:

Like who is doing this to you BBG!!! I kinda feel bad for him he’s js a lil guy sometimes :(

(NOT IN LIKE THE FANON MIDORIYA WAY BUT IN LIKE A he’s very pitiful sometimes)

Also dang what is with this tension between Taiga and Romeo bruh. Like they’re legit acting like exes. I DONT SHIP THEM DONT GET ME WRONG. But like… there was DEFINITELY SOMETHING. Especially since Taiga remembers his name/nickname.

Yuri and Jiro :(!!! I MISSED YOU TWOO HAIIIII!!! Guys they’re so cute lmao Yuri getting worried like a friend awwwwww… though I’m pretty sure it’s because Jiro is still his subject. ARGHH OMG 😭💕 “I was only there cause I was looking for you” AWWWWWWW THATS SO SWEET!! The whole vomiting scene was so funny and silly and cute of them I hope we see them more!!

WOAHHHHHHHHHH!!! AWOOGA HELLO 😍😍😍!!! GUYS THEY LOOK SO PRETTAYYYYY!! Dang Romeo hand selected them, no surprise there. They’re sooooo cute AND THE MC AHHHHHH SHES SO SILLY 😭😭💕💕💕!!!

“try not to be discreet” immediately grabs Taiga’s ear. Oh wow. Also Imma need Taiga to STOP WOTH THE KITTEN TALK. IVE HAD IT 😡😡. ITS NOT FUNNY ANYMORE!

WHAT. NO. NONONONONONONONONO PLEASEEEEEEE SPARE ME WHY ME 😭😭😭. WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE HAVE TO SHARE A ROOM WITH THESE THREE LUNATICS. BRUH TAIGA’S PROBABLY LIKE A SLEEP BITER. UH UH I REFUSE 😡. You guys are rich aren’t you?? Can’t we have separate rooms pretty please. Also besides from sharing, I don’t like the idea of staying overnight. Cause they told us nothing!! We ain’t got toothbrush, deodorant, NADA. It’s gotta REEK in there.

Ok so… Romeo knowing the password is not rubbing me the right way. I hate it actually. Romeo please don’t be TOO sketch!!! Please please please I BEGGGG!! Also woah… I don’t like how it looks!! Like the AI is so obvious with this one PLEASEEE INVEST IN A BACKGROUND ARTIST. It’s not that difficult I promise you. The music is hella nice tho MEAH MWAH LOVELYYYY!! Also if you screen record a video with the background, you can see they added a shaky effect which was cool!!

alright Romeo. How’s you come up with the name. Guys he might actually be in some dark shit uh oh. Chat I think my fav sinostra character is cooked. Taiga pointing that out makes js confirms my suspicions. Like guys. Sighs. Also, I highly doubt Gojo teacher is gonna bail us out of this one taiga 🙁… he’s … NOT THAT GREAT!!

Ok so we split up anddddd… Taiga went to a bar. Naturally. RITSU, WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM. Like, I know he’s not personally insulting anyone, but like getting compared to Romeo is bad?? I mean, I guess they’re kinda opposites so IG!! Gulping down Taiga’s drink is WILD LMAOOO 😭😭.

ok moving onto their little exploration, Taiga, leaves his three blind mice looking glasses alone. It’s actually kinda cute that Ritsu is so sweet for his mom. ALSO HOURS??? FOR GLASSES?? I thought I was indecisive geez man. And oh!! They found the mask right? NOT TAIGA SUGGESTING THEY GANK THEM WHAT 😭 WHY IS HE SHOOTONG THE PLACE UP HELLO?? WHY DID HE SHOW RITSU TO WHACK THINGS WITH HIS BOOK OMG 😭.. IM DEADDDD.

alrighty now our side. Romeo and queeny let’s gooo!!! Romeo scamming some guy is actually crazy lmao. But like, he knew this guy?? Then why is this guy acting like he doesn’t know Romeo? That’s … STRANGE!! Anyways, AHHHH THAT ONE ART OF HIM HOLDING THE PAINTING WAS EVERYTHING :(!! So sweet so cute!! Other than the fact he scammed someone but I digress!!!

“There’s only a handful of people in this world that know the true vale of things.” Such an odd sentence to add, that’s more of an inner dialogue thing but he said it aloud. Maybe he meant smth else by it but like IM NOT THAT DETECTIVY GUYS!!

Romeo please leave my Boy Yuri alone 😭😭. They got that little man stressing fr. But I wanted to point out a few things from their conversation:

-“ Someone’s gotten cocky” (Romeo to Yuri) The word gotten changed the entire meaning of THSI sentence. They knew each other before… from Frostheim maybe?? Cause we know both of them have personal beef from frost heim, maybe they both transferred but were once close back then. Sounds kinda cliche but. Further evidence: “I remember when you ran off crying to the grubby old lab, now you’re playing king of the castle?” So maybe not together, but just what kind of connection did they have? Maybe Romeo was a bully :(

BUT WAIT !! THERES MORE!!! “ha ha. Fine words coming from a has-been like you. Why, I hardly hear anyone speak of you these days. I suppose your accomplishments were only possible before you relinquished your brand name. Oh, I suppose it’s more accurate ‘before it was stolen from you?’ “. … WOW!! Ok!!! So yeah Romeo was popular, he was .. maybe forced out of Frostheim because of his family situation… or maybe bullied out of it. With Romeo, a lot of times someone mentions something being stolen from him, which is probably why he’s so obsessed with wealth. Their relationship is so strange, I need to raise their affinities to see more lore.

Aw yeah, my queen got the lobster and pasta she deserved for her dinner!! I’m so glad that we don’t have to sleep with each other bro like legit JUMPING FOR JOY 😆😆😆!!!

Aw shucks Romeo is being shady once more ; “ Just relax by your little fireplace and I’ll bring you a nice souvenir. I’ll bring you back that mask so don’t forget our deal.” PROFESSOR HYDE. IK ITS YOU. WTF ARE YOU UP TO. Why does he want that mask, why does he need a mask, is he doing this against Darkwick or for them? Guys I need answers like urgently.

Oh no. It’s Taiga. Everyone smile and wave. Bruh why is he talking to us like he don’t know us m. It’s us, your kitty patootie. YEAHHHH HE RECOGNIZED US!! PROGRESS GUYS!! Omg wait he might actually remember the train… HE DID !! HE DID YES 😭😭!! TAIGA YOU ARE THE GOAT MY GLORIOUS KING TAIGA. Wait but he forgot where the monster went. Man… can’t do nothing fr 🙁. Uh oh :3 Romeo caught us!! DAMN TAIGA BEING SO MEAN FOR WHAT. “We were just talking about how gross you sound buttering someone up” like dang. We think that, not say that. What power does Gojo teacher hold to control Romeo so easily… I don’t get it :(.

phew day 2, auction day!! Taiga sleeping in the ceremony is so real. WHY IS HE SO READY TO SHOOT EVERYBODY GEEZ. Oh!! Romeo comes busting in… AHHHHHH MY GLORIOUS QUEEN MC IN THE BACKGROUND SUCH A CUTIE. Oh he actually started shooting ok!!! Awesome!!! OH WHAT THE… THEYRE ALL GLITCHING. RUN MC TUN. DONT LET THE OTHERS SLACK YOU!!

Ok so they got to the exit, and they won’t let us out… AWESOME. JUST AWESOME. Bruh Taiga is going on some riddle shit JS TELL US PLEASEEEEE. Bruh. Romeo. My guy. My pall. WHY TF DID YOU HAVE SO MUCH TREASURE 😭😭😭. WHY WOULD YOU THROW IT RIGHT AT RITSU. RITSUUUUU GET YO ASS HOME!! Oh wait his stigma nvm. He’s chilling. That panel of Ritsu saying his stigma goes hard though.

AWWWWW THEIR DIRT COVERED FACES ARE SO CUTE!!! AHHH I LOVE IT!! Too bad about the mask and Romeo’s treasure but we chilling. OH WAIT NVM TAIGA GOT THE MASK!! YAYAYYAYAY!! Romeo looks so happy aw 😭. Oh.. OH!!! ARE THEY ABOUT TO KISS?? WHAT HAOPENED IT ZOOMED IN ONTO ROMEO’S LIPS WHAT HAPPENDD.

Oh we’re back at the Diner with Ritsu. WAIT CAN WE SEE OUR BOY REN :3??? BRUH WHAT. TAIGA ATE THE FUCKING MASK??? HUH??? Another probation is actually crazy dang…

Oh shit Taiga and Hyde. “Lay off Lulu” AWWWWWW HE CARES ABOUT HIS FRIEND. AWWWWW!!! Bruh Hyde is actually pissing me off bro tf you mean “The stage is nearly set” FOR WHAT??? FOR WHAT PURPOSE??? Guys 😭

ok so that’s that. Uhhhhh I might have skipped a few parts but this is merely going off on the deleted screenshots I took the time I read it. The only thing I do remember is what I was thinking on each scene. Honestly, not much was given in this one for like DARKWICK lore, except for the fact they work with underground connections as well as governmental. That’s actually so wild how powerful they are. I’m actually so excited to see more of Ritsu’s emotional side, and Romeo/ Taiga’s backstory, not just tightened but their personal ones too. Still don’t have Taiga’s unique magic womp womp :(. Hyde… is freaking me out a bit too. And nothing has been explained about why Hyde called Sho for a “special mission”. It doesn’t look like he’s gonna be a part of the next chapter too, so it’s making sho SUPPERRRR SUS rn. But anyways I hoped you enjoyed and I will make another one of these VERY soon for Episode 9 :3!! Ciao , until next chapter!!