#down-to-earth idealists ☁️

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Yeah yeah come at me dude. I can catch you in my arms and hug you.

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the character bingo for Cheren? :D

No bingo sadly but do you wanna hear about my specialest little guy.

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BWBerry and Cheren are the incarnation of the "I wonder what I taste like" "I can help with that" meme.

Easy to guess who imagines them kissing (while becoming as red as a ripe tomato) and who imagines himself biting the other.

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*points finger* @bestiehaver3000 said I could do it so f/o queer hcs time :]

90% of my f/o list has the bisexual so don't be surprised. Also only did romantics/crushes and qps or this would've been way too long. Also added Nao because.

Junpei: So gay it hurts my brain. Gender is "uuuh".

Yūki: Also gay. Probably transed his gender at some point.

Akira: Would put glitter on his gender if they could and is probably a neopronouns user. So much bisexual swag.

Yosuke: Bisexual also. Says he's cis but really gender is hard.

Yu: Demiromantic demisexual. Thinks gender isn't necessary (is right).

Akihiko: Yeah also gay.

Makoto/Ryoji: Bisexual again. Fuck gender only sleep/Fuck gender.

Deuce: Dumbass bi. The cis one™.

Malleus: Probably some shade of aroace. Finds gender confusing (mood).

Eve: Non-binary (could've and should've been canon but the writers are cowards) and basically doesn't care about their partner's gender they're like at the very least 100 years old.

Nao: Confused. It's his default mindset. Probably some kind of he/they nb though.

Itsuki: Also confused. Also doesn't care. He got told he was a boy as a kid and just went "Ok".

Haru: Another one with bisexual swag, look at the jacket.

Ryūichi: So transgender it also hurts my brain and another gay one.

Sora/Tazuki: They r both bi and in love.

Shuka: Also transgender bc I said so.

Makoto (Edamura): Look at him he too has the bisexual.

Cheren: Yeah him too. And he's transmasc and non-binary I think.

Julien: Another one. Often very confused about his gender (doesn't help the pre-existing identity crises).

Mime: No gender no sexuality only anger.

Sorrento: How you can think of him as anything else other than gay is beyond me. /nsrs

Makoto (Tachibana): Gasp another cis one. Probably bisexual too idk.

Itto: Couldn't give less fucks if he tried. Likes being a guy so he's a guy.

Mirai: Gender is "meh". Also bisexual oops.

Chiaki: Gasp a homosexual. Funky about gender and probably a neopronouns user.

Midori: Most likely doesn't know, doesn't try, doesn't care. Goes with the flow. He/they probably.

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"friends to lovers" this and "enemies to lovers" that...

I believe in "best friends to mutual annoyances to "I care but you shall never know" to actual friends again to lovers".

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About this post (link), it's actually pretty interesting to think about the fact that for the majority of bw (the times he wears glasses), Cheren and I didn't date. We literally spent our time arguing.

So this gesture -taking the other's glasses off when he was sleeping- was such a big thing. Like, "I care about you but you I also don't want you to know about it because you're gonna tease me but I still really want to show I hold you very dear to my heart".

And. Idk.

(↑ me after actually giving this some thought)

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knock knock!

Yuki and Cheren for the ask game you just reblogged? :3

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Hi hi hi!! Thank you for sending something!!

Let's start off with Yūki then!! :D

Y - You! what do they like about you?

He told me once that he loves how I see the little things. A pretty flower on the sidewalk, a kitten at a window, a couple waltzing on their balcony... The little happy things. There's still hope and the world still has love to give.

U - Uplift - how do they help you when you’re stressed or sad and vice versa?

CUDDLES. No questions asked, cuddles and hugs and physical touch overall are the best ways to cheer both of us up. A little cuddle break when we're stressed, or our hands brushing each other when one of us is overwhelmed.

K - Kiss - give us any kiss headcanon you want. description, reason, location, who initiates it, etc.

*gasp* I adore peppering his face with kisses. Oh my gosh. Just,,, a lot of small soft kisses all over his face. He starts giggling each time and it's the best sound ever. It's so cute. I love him so much.

I - Image - show us a picture of them that gives you a lot of feelings. if they aren’t a visual character, describe your mental image of them!

OK LISTEN. I KNOW IT'S A CUT-IN BUT I LIVE OFF VERY LITTLE VISUAL CONTENT FOR HIM. BUT LOOK AT HIM.

LOOK AT HIS SMILE. HE LOOKS SO SMUG AND PROUD I,,,, DUDE. I LIVE TO SEE THAT CONFIDENCE.

Ok deep breaths. But yeah I love him and his smile so much.

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I have a lot to say about Cheren because I've been selfshipping with him since I'm. Like. Six or seven years old. /srs

C - Confession - which of you admitted romantic interest in the other first (if they’re the flirty type, when did they admit they were really serious about the other?) how did they do it? what was the reaction?

... Honestly, we were arguing when it happened. During the time when he was still very obsessed with being the best trainer, we often argued because of diverging opinions.

And during an argument one day when he asked me why I cared so much, I pretty much answered "Because I fucking love you! Why wouldn't I care ?!" in the heat of the moment. He answered "I love you too, but it's none of your business." And we both froze and lemme tell you it was pretty fucking awkward.

H - Height - is there a height difference or a size difference in general between the two of you? how do each of you feel about it?

When we were kids, I was taller than him by a few centimetres. And then he grew up. We don't have a huge size difference, he's like five centimeters taller at best. BUT. I hc him being born a bit after me (in October because he gives both autumn child and October Libra vibes) so, hey, I'm still older (and used to be very smug about it when we were younger).

E - Emotion - is your f/o open with their feelings or do they keep them close to their chest?

He's not the most demonstrative guy in the world, and he often keeps his feelings to himself. It was worse before, but significatively imroved when he got to talk with Alder.

R - Rainbow - what colors do you associate with them and why?

Grey and red. Grey because (aside from the normal type's color) it's full of different nuances, and red because,,, I don't know, red fits him hehe.

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Second E, I have nothing to add on the subject!

N - Nostalgia - what’s your f/o’s favorite memory?

I think it might me the first time we really talked (without arguing) about our ideals. It took time, but one day we walked to one of Accumula Town's hills and just... Talked about both nothing and everything. It's a bit of a bittersweet memory, but a lot was happening and that was a much needed parenthesis that reminded us that we were childhood friends and even if we kept on disagreeing anout everything, we still had each other in the end and even if one didn't necessarily agree with the path taken by the other, we'd support each other's goals.

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I wrote this a little while ago and I have no idea what to do with it so I might as well post it.

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I tugged on his shirt.

-Hm? Anything wrong?

I shook my head.

-You've been working for hours, it's late...

-I... Just have to finish that, I'm sorry Berry I promise I-

-Mh, I'm not buying it. Put that paper down and come here.

I mumbled something else, but Cheren didn't get it.

-What?

-Hugs. I want hugs. From you.

He chuckled.

-You sound like a needy child.

-I am a needy child. Stop working, you're not gonna burn yourself out on my behalf.

-Says the one who ran away because he couldn't bear the pressure anymore.

I sighed.

-That's exactly why I'm telling you that. I don't want you to feel like that. You're incredible, much more of a serious guy than me, most of the time, but... Well, still, you don't have to work that much.

-I... Didn't know you felt that way. I'm surprised.

-I care about you, how's that surprising?

He didn't answer, and I somehow managed to look at him.

-C'mon, now. I said. Don't give me the "that was unexpected" face. Put that paper down and give me my hugs.

Cheren smiled.

-Give me a second.

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TAG GAME!!

Rules: add a picture of your first fictional crushes then add a picture of your latest crush and see how your type has changed.

Thank you @think-a-think for tagging me! ✨

So, my first fictional crush (at least the first I can remember because my memory's a block of cheese: full of holes- /hj) woooould have to be him!

And as for now, well...

I'm not sure you can say my type changed that much, hehe. Although, generally, you could say that I am into more reckless characters (and people, for that matter) nowadays~.

I unfortunately have nobody to tag, sorry, but thank you again!

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Now that I think about it, actually, most of my s/is' character motivations are derived from that will to protect in some way.

-TwstBerry's drive is defeating the overblot monsters to protect them -mostly from themselves and, more recently, protecting Yuuya came into play.

-PBWBerry assumed the role of the dependable friend to Bianca and the lighthouse to Cheren.

-My TMS self-insert (who doesn't have a name yet oops) is weak and an anxious mess, but deeply wishes to be able to protect the other Fortuna members.

-Mikaëla's character is self-explanatory, as he adopted a random terrified kid off the street.

-Aloïs is a bit tougher to explain, but he's basically Haru's anchor.

-Thirteen wants to protect his younger siblings (OCs) and Mankai from his past.

-Shiloh's entire character revolves around protection: protecting Mime from his own self-destructive tendencies but also watching over Asgard as a whole with Hilda.

-My G.enshin self-insert (no name yet either) is always running after Itto with Shinobu to avoid trouble.

-Yael (my P.latinum End s/i) is also very self-explanatory.

And there are others under the cut, from ships I've never/rarely talked about.

-Rena (B.akuten!! s/i, shipped with Ryōya and Shōtarō), as the entire trio's dynamic is based around protecting and taking care of each other.

-Lewis's (P.aradox Live s/i) character is a rock, or a lighthouse, to the character he's shipped with.

-A J.JBA s/i (whom I mentioned before but need to rewrite entirely) is extremely keen on protecting his mom and little brother.

-Another self-insert without a name's entire character arc revolves around learning to trust enough to be able to actually protect people.

-Another, shipped with an OC, often protects said OC from his own past.

Funny to notice how most of my P.ersona self-inserts' P.ersonas (notable exception is Carey, his being a way to prove he exists, mostly) come from the desire to protect in one way or another.

Ellis is able to shoot himself with the E.voker for the first time while trying to protect Yukari.

Axel's Shadow appears because of his will to disappear, mostly because he feels like he's too weak [to protect anyone].

P5Berry's P.ersona awakens during an arc I made up (I originally wanted it to happen during the K.amoshida arc, but it would've made 5 awakenings, which is... A lot. That arc happens right after Futaba's) because he wants to protect the other Phantom Thieves. He's only been a support unit in the real world so far (long story. Maybe I'll explain one day), and he felt useless. From that strong will to protect emerges a powerful rebellious spirit.

Idk this is just me rambling but I really didn't mean to do this and it happened.

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Random quote I'll try to develop:

Berry, after seeing the Team Plasma's not really done when he came back to Unova: Oh please, I still see this logo in my nightmares.

Cheren: Nightmares?

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For context, Berry used to have a lot of nightmares when he was younger, but assured Cheren and Bianca he didn't have them anymore. But he still does, and sometimes they're even worse because he can't be as carefree as he was before.

He hates it.

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Stealing the bf's shirt >:)

Shirt by @/steelfolk !! Link to the post :)

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Reassurance

I still love pain 🥰/s

I see him shipped with a Pokémon M4sters character (not gonna say who but iykyk, and I'm not gonna talk about him because it's honestly hurting me too much) and Bianca (I love Bianca, don't get me wrong, she's one of my best friends), and it makes me so f*ckin insecure, so there we are.

Actually, scrolling through his tag here and searching up his name on Pinterest brings up lots of shipping stuff and while I love people's work and all, I'm... Yeah you got it.

Anyway enjoy :D

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-I, uh... Need to get some air. I stuttered. I'll be right back!

I got out of the Pokémon center, probably looking stiff. As much as I wanted to seem natural and just feeling a bit tired, it probably didn't work. Bianca, Cheren and I have been friends for years and we knew each other like the back of our hands. Yet, none of this really mattered at that moment. I just needed to get out, to have some alone time.

Getting to the road that was heading out of the town, I sat down against metal beams, elbows on knees and head in hands.

-Am I really getting worked up because of those random girls' remarks?

I actually was.

"-Don't you think these two look cute?

Asked the first girl to her friend.

-What, you mean Cheren and Bianca? They are!

Answered the other woman with a giggle.

-But that guy over there... The first girl was looking at me. He kinda looks like a third wheel, poor him."

I was confident as a trainer, not as a person. And this... Kind of hurt. A lot. So I did what any mature and responsible adult would've done. I ran away. I'm getting good at that, which is pretty ironic since I have a pretty strict "never run away from a battle" policy. But that wasn't a Pokémon battle. It was real life, and it was scary.

Without warning, my Serperior got out of his Pokéball, making me jump in surprise (just imagine two seconds being sad, then seeing your 3-meters-long plant snake appearing in front of you). He has always been a pretty calm Pokémon, helping my younger self to temper his explosive personality. Right now, though, his appeasing aura helped me to calm down. I put my hand on his back.

-You're awesome. Thank you, buddy.

He hit me softly with it's nose.

-Ah, sorry, I know you hate that nickname. But still, thank you.

I rested my hand against his body, and slowly fell into slumber.

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Bianca's voice woke me up.

-I've been looking for you! I was worried sick, but I'm glad you're okay!

-Sorry for worrying you, Bianca. I mumbled, still half-asleep. But I'm okay, so it's fine.

-Hey, Berry, I know you wanna avoid the subject but... If anything's wrong, you can tell me. I can be forgetful and all, but I'm your friend.

-You're adorable, Bianca, thank you. I'm just... Y'know, I heard girls talking about how you and Cheren looked cute together, and how I was the unfortunate third wheel, and... I don't know, I love him. Red flushed my cheeks. And he said yes when I asked him out. But he only talks of me as a friend... Which is true, we're friends! But... We're also more than that you see? But hearing these girls and all of that... It's starting to feel a bit heavy on my shoulders.

Bianca seemed a bit dumfounded by my monologue, but she seemed pretty determined.

-I'm gonna call him, make him come here, and then I'll leave and you two will talk like the responsible guys you are!

-No, Bianca, wait-!

But she was already calling. I didn't listen, too busy tucking at my bracelets. Serperior softly pushed my hand, soothing me.

-He's coming! Smiled Bianca. I'll get going, so good luck!

And before I could say a word, she left. I got up, dusting off my pants, and patted Serperior's back. I was feeling stressed. I knew this conversation would happen, sooner or later, but I definitely wasn't ready for it. It needed to be done, though.

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When I saw Cheren's silhouette appearing, I considered the option of running away again. Serperior locked my leg, making me unable to reconsider that option.

-Hey, Berry? Bianca asked me to come, but she's nowhere in sight.

-She just left. I mumbled before taking a deep breath. I... I wanted to talk to you.

-Really?

-Mmh. You know, I... Overheard some people talking about... About how cute you and Bianca looked together and how I was just the third wheel. And I know we're friends, but... To me you're more than that, and you said you love me too when I told you, but I feel like I'm nothing more than a good childhood buddy. I'm not the jealous type but... It's a bit hard for me.

-You've always needed reassurance, didn't you?

I almost started crying on the spot, not knowing how to take that question. I stuttered an answer.

-Yeah... Yeah, pretty much.

-It's okay. I'm sorry, I didn't know you were hurting.

-I didn't say anything, you couldn't have known. Can I... Have a hug?

Cheren smiled before hugging me. I hugged tighter in response.

-I love you, Berry, okay? He said, and I nodded, burying my face in his shoulder. Don't doubt it.

-I love you, too.

Serperior was looking at our figures, his tender gaze watching over us. At least we knew that we had nothing to worry about.