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Review of Yoshihiro Togashi Exhibition -PUZZLE-

I would like to make a summary of Togashi's Exhibition that is currently taking place at the Mori Arts Center Gallery located on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, in Tokyo, from October 28, 2022 to January 9, 2023. After that, it will head to Osaka in Summer 2023 and to Fukuoka from Autumn 2023 to Winter 2024.

Since photos are not allowed in the venue, I will be using photos from the press and from the official catalog to illustrate my review. I focused more on the Yu Yu Hakusho Area.

The press had access to the exhibition one day before the official opening to the public. Even though photos are forbidden, you can buy the exhibition catalog at the official store. It contains the manuscripts, storyboards, original illustrations, and other exclusive materials displayed at Puzzle.

If you type "富樫義博展" (Yoshihiro Togashi Exhibition) on YouTube, you will also find good coverage from the media that will provide you with a general view of the place.

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Before entering the exhibition, you can rent for 700 yen a 30-min audio guide voiced by the comedian Bakarhythm and voice actor Daisuke Namikawa (Hisoka and Prince Baka VA).

Bakarhythm is the navigator, and Daisuke is the commentary narrator. The guide includes a quiz, if you solve it correctly, you will hear a message from Hisoka.

The Exhibition consists of more than 350 original drawings distributed in 6 different spaces, plus an official shop.

Prologue

Area 01. Yu Yu Hakusho

Area 02. Level E

Area 03. HunterxHunter

Area 04. World of Strange Creatures

Area 05. Yoshihiro Togashi

Shop

This little map that comes with the audio guide may help you visualize the exhibition layout. The numbers 1 to 14 are also the spots where you can hear Bakarhythm or Daisuke Namikawa talk.

The areas have information panels with explanatory text and english translation. As english is not available in the official catalog, I tried to take notes and copy some of the explanations.

"Prologue"

This space is basically a hallway to welcome the visitors. It introduces the author and the concept of the exhibition: "Puzzle". Several characters from all his works are displayed as puzzle pieces in the walls and hanging from the ceiling, inviting everyone to join the wonderful world of Yoshihiro Togashi.

As soon as you enter the Prologue area, there is a black panel with a greeting from the organizers and Togashi's basic profile:

Profile

Yoshihiro Togashi was born in Shinjo, Yamagata in 1966. In 1987, his one-shot story Tonda Birthday Present was published in the Weekly Shounen Jump Special Edition Winter Special. In 1989, he made his debut as a serial manga artist with Ten de Showaru Cupid, which was published in Weekly Shounen Jump. Following the huge success of his second series, Yu Yu Hakusho (1990-1994), he became one of Weekly Shounen Jump's leading manga artists and went on to publish Level E (1995-1996) and HunterxHunter (1998-present) in Weekly Shounen Jump. Fans of all ages praises his captivating, skillful artwork.

There's also a handwritten greeting from the author himself. Photos are not allowed, but luckily, his greeting is included in the official catalog (scan by: @Vishkujo)

Greeting

Expression of Gratitude I would like to sincerely thank you for visiting the Yoshihiro Togashi Exhibition -PUZZLE-. I hope everyone enjoys the various displays and information that are only available here. My progress is slow due to health reasons, but I intend to continue leaving new footprints.

Next to his dog avatar, there's a haiku poetry. I tried to follow the haiku syllable rule of 5-7-5 for each line.

Tip of my dip pen When it severs the sound is like That of my lower back - Yoshihiro Togashi

And next to Togashi's hips, there's the onomatopoeia "guki" (グキッ), which is the cracking sound of the joints. *crack*

Still in the "Prologue", right before reaching the YYH area, there's an explanation about the "Exhibition Concept".

Togashi's works stand out in terms of "character," "setting," "depiction," and "story," all important elements in the creation of a manga. So, in order to gain a deeper understand of the charm of his series (YYH, Level E and HxH), the exhibition is focused on these 4 points:

Character

Story

Setting

Depiction

Each series also has a fifth point called "special piece", a singularity that is particular to each one. I'll talk more about them later, but they are called:

Yu Yu Hakusho: Punch Line

Level E: An Unexpected Development

Hunter x Hunter: Nen

The handwritten manuscripts are undoubtedly a piece of the puzzle that Togashi-sensei continues to create. The idea is that you appreciate all the precious original drawings, while having in mind the five points and the thought process that goes into the completion of each piece.

After you leave the "Prologue", you will arrive at Area 01 dedicated to "Yu Yu Hakusho".

The 3 main areas "Yu Yu Hakusho", "Level E" and "HxH" begin with general information, including: serialization period in the Weekly Shounen Jump, number of chapters, copies sold, and Togashi's first comment in the Table of Contents.

Area 01. "Yu Yu Hakusho"

Serialization Period: November 20, 1990 (Weekly Shounen Jump 51, 1990) to July 12, 1994 (Weekly Shounen Jump32, 1994). 175 chapters in total.

Series cumulative circulation (including digital editions): more than 50 million (as of September 2022)

Comment at the start of the series: "I went back to the basics and started drawing. I aim to create a story that I myself am satisfied with. I'm hoping for you support." (Yoshihiro)

If you are interested in Togashi's comments from all the 175 chapters, please have a look on my translations: Togashi’s Comments from the Table of Contents (1990-1994)

As introduced in the Prologue, Yu Yu Hakusho is explained and detailed in four topics: Character, Setting, Story and Depiction.

There is also an Introduction section that shows a synopsis of YYH, some colored manuscripts, the cover of the WSJ#51 1990, and an explanation about the production background and how Togashi came up with the name "Yu Yu Hakusho". Actually, it's the same explanation found in the volume 6 of HxH, end of chapter 46.

Synopsis "One day, a delinquent junior high school student named Yusuke Urameshi dies saving a child from a traffic accident. It was an unplanned event in the Spirit World. The Spirit World gives Yusuke a test, and after he passes it, they bring him back to life as a special exception. Then, after becoming a Spirit Detective by order of Great King Emma's son, Koenma, Yusuke joins powerful companions and begins a life of fierce battles with demons."

An interesting panel also talks about his influences.

Influenced Works "When interviewed in 2003, he said that he was influenced by H. R. Giger, who designed the alien in the 1979 movie Alien (directed by Ridley Scott). He has also stated in the first volume of Ten de Shouwaru Cupid that if he were to choose just one manga work as his favorite, he would pick The Drifting Classroom by Umezu Kazuo."

Then, we learn more about the characters, setting, story and depiction.

An informative panel introduces the characters:

Character "There's the delinquent but hot-blooded Yusuke, the chivalrous Kuwabara, the clever Kurama, and the always cool-headed Hiei. With these four at the center, even the enemies have attracted zealous fans, and their popularity has spread to readers of all walks of life around the world. The characters' ranges are broadened by the dissonance between facial expressions that are drawn with a dramatic touch despite their caricature-like look, as well as the dissonance created by words and actions that occasionally provide comic relief in the midst of serious developments, which have heightened the appeal of the work."

There's a colored manuscript of Yusuke facing Toguro after Kuwabara's "death", and an explanatory text:

Yusuke Urameshi "Until this point, Yusuke had been enjoying fighting to some degree. That's when Younger Toguro takes Kuwabara's life (his death is actually temporary) in order to draw out Yusuke's power at the Dark Tournament. Unable to forgive himself, the soft, clear eyes of Yusuke as he stands up are enough to convey to the reader a change in his Spirit Energy and a sudden strengthening of his power."

Then, following this "Character" wall, we learn more about the other main characters of YYH. Kuwabara's highlight is the storyboard of chapter 36 (Byakko's Battle Roar!!) when he fights Byakko's beasts.

The Storyboard for Chapter 36 "The storyboard of an early work that was specially provided for this exhibition as a valuable material of the time. Chapter 36 depicts Kuwabara's battle strategy of using his Spirit Sword to skewer the beasts unleashed by Byakko, which is shocking even for Hiei."

I like that the explanatory texts also include some Togashi's comments taken from interviews and the "Yu Yu Hakusho Official Characters Book".

For example, they mentioned that Hiei wasn't supposed to become an ally, like Kurama, but it was Togashi's editor at the time who suggested it (Togashi mentioned that in a interview with Kishimoto to JUMP GIGA, 2016). A colored manuscript of the second popularity poll is also displayed with a note saying that Hiei won first place twice during the serialization. It's not mentioned, but after the serialization, there was a third poll in WSJ, and Hiei got first place again.

Character Popularity Poll "Hiei topped the character popularity polls conducted twice during the series. Initially, Kurama was drawn with a conscious effort to create a popular character, and Hiei was not even planned to be a part of the group. Hiei was only put in the group after an editor pointed out that he should be, but he eventually grew to become a beloved character with top-ranking popularity."

Other interesting comments taken from the official databook (2005) and "Yoshirin de Pon!" (1994) also appear. Kurama and Hiei weren't named after the mountains in Kyoto, but Togashi came up with their names by himself. Shuuichi's family name "Minamino" comes from celebrity Youko Minamino, and Hiei's model is Skunky from "Patalliro!". If you're interested, I made a post once of Togashi's comments about Hiei and Kurama.

Another example is the text about Toguro in the "Story" section:

Story "The powerful enemies in the story are not necessarily absolutely evil, and the story's ending is not defined by the duality of right and wrong. The reason why Younger Toguro stopped being human, and the reason why Sensui lost faith in humanity was because they were only humans. What awaits beyond the fierce battles are questions posed to the readers by these very human characters." Younger Toguro "In the series, Koenma speculates that Younger Toguro's relentless pursuit of strength was based on his anger at his former powerlessness and his need to redeem himself for his friends. However, Mr. Togashi tell us that Younger Toguro has no remorse for his actions and all his decisions were his own to make."

The last part about Togashi's commentary on Toguro is actually an excerpt from the databook.

The "Story" section also brings a brief synopsis about Sensui, the former spirit detective.

Sensui "Sensui was a Spirit Detective before Yusuke. The dark side of humanity that he encountered during his mission changed him. Sensui, who feels that human existence itself is evil, aspires to join the demons and eventually opens the entrance to the Demon World. Sensui goes to the demon world out of contempt for humanity, and Yusuke is a demon who tries to protect humans. Although they are both Spirit Detectives, we realize that their paths were completely opposite."

I don't know if it was a matter of space, but I wish they also had talked about Yomi and the 3 Kings Arc arc in this section.

I like that on the "Setting" wall, they included a panel of Kurama VS Kaito.

Setting "Yu Yu Hakusho features a number of battle styles, including one-to-ones, battle royale, and tournaments. Yusuke and his companions are often involved in some kind of disturbance or test, whether it is against humans or demons. On the other hand, the battle settings themselves are also wide-ranging, from strength battles to brain battles to videos games, such as the Knife Edge Death Match, a head to head battle; Taboo, a battle of words without physical attacks; and Game Master, a gaming match. Each battle has a betrayal in a good sense, and the satisfying betrayal makes the reader feel even more expectations for the story."

VS Kaito "A prime example of a "brain battle" in this brilliant battle manga is the famous game between Kurama and Kaito. Kurama proposed an unusual rule: every minute, one letter of the alphabet is banned from being spoken. Something not commonly seen before, this battle of intellect highlights Kurama's cognitive capabilities and gave birth to a new type of "battle scene" that was more than a simple clash of power and strength, what's profoundly impacted the manga world."

It is said that Togashi has been inspired by many works, and the "territory" from this chapter was based off a Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel. He actually mentioned that information in an interview with Kishimoto, from Naruto's fanbook.

Yu Yu Hakusho gradually develops to a typical battle shounen, but in the Sensui Saga, it turns into a battle of wits.

The "Depiction" is a small section with some battle manuscripts from the Dark Tournament of Yusuke VS Jin and VS Younger Toguro. It talks about the impressive fights, spreads, and Togashi's skillfulness to guide the viewers between stillness and movement.

Depiction "There are many famous scenes in the series, but the battle scenes are especially impressive. The effective use of the spread, the skillful segmentation of the frame to guide the viewer's gaze, the contrast between stillness and movement that seems to stop time for the reader, and the occasional deliberately clear background are all designed to make the movement look spectacular."

After going through the introduction, and the explanations and manuscripts dedicated to the four points - Character, Setting, Story and Depiction - of the Yu Yu Hakusho series, we reach the fifth point.

When it comes to the "special piece" mentioned in the Prologue, the Yu Yu Hakusho Area has a special section called "Punch Line". The walls are decorated with the characters famous quotes, and there are also many selected manuscripts with famous lines.

Punch Line

"Words are powerful in Yu Yu Hakusho. The work captivates the readers with monologues and explanatory text that are sometimes even more convincing than the illustrations. Famous lines includes, "I'm going to kill you with a double-page spread," "Don't underestimate the power of the evil eye," and "You don't even deserve the death." Togashi says his favorite part of the creative process is by far the making of storyboards. He says the peak of enjoyment is when he is thinking of what to draw just before starting the storyboard. Many of his hard-hitting punchlines are likely to have been created during the storyboard creative process."

I really like this special segment. Yu Yu Hakusho's lines and words have marked a whole generation and continue to attract new fans. I guess we all use some of the characters quotes in our daily lives.

One of my favorite quotes is Kurama's "You don't even deserve death" to Elder Toguro.

After gaining a better understanding of Yu Yu Hakusho, we arrive at a bigger hall, it's finally time to appreciate the original drawings and color illustrations. They are displayed in chronological order, following the arcs of the "Spirit Detective", "Dark Tournament", "Black Chapter" (Door to Makai) and "Three Kings" (Makai Tournament). The walls are also painted and decorated with many scenes from the manga.

The cool thing about the manuscripts is that some words are actually different from the ones published, and we can even see some fine details such as Mukuro's nipples, that were erased afterwards in the comics. You can also buy copies of the manuscripts of the last two chapters in the shop.

In the center of the Yu Yu Hakusho Area, there are those big panels of Yusuke, Kuwabara, Hiei and Kurama. Behind them, there are original manuscripts called "Battle Scene Selection".

I thought we could take photos of this central area, but they are forbidden. It's understandable, otherwise the fans would form a huge queue and obstruct the flow of people. Be aware to not step on those white/black lines. The staff called me out many times (lol).

This is an example of the carefully selected battle scenes that are behind the central panels. The double spreads of Hiei VS Seiryuu and VS Shigure are my favorite.

The battle scenes of the quartet include manuscripts of:

Yusuke: VS Suzaku; VS Jin; VS Younger Toguro; the famous scene of Yusuke knocking every one of his opponents off of the platform, in the preliminary matches of the Makai Tournament.

Kuwabara: VS Rinku; VS Rishou; VS Elder Toguro; VS Mitarai (seaman).

Kurama: VS Touya; VS Karasu; VS Kaito; VS Elder Toguro.

Hiei: VS Seiryuu; VS Zeru; VS Shigure.

The Yu Yu Hakusho Area ends with the last chapter Act 175. "And so...". Notice the big illustration of the guys, drawn exclusive for the the Yu Yu Hakusho Artbook (2005), decorating the wall.

Now, we head to Area 02 - Level E.

Area 02. "Level E"

Serialization Period: September 19, 1995 (Weekly Shounen Jump 42, 1995) to December 21, 1996 (Weekly Shounen Jump Double Issue 3/4, 1997). 16 chapters in total.

Cumulative circulation (including digital editions): 2,6 million (as of September 2022)

Comment at the start of the series: "I wanted to do everything myself, so I decided to make a monthly series. Each successive chapter will appear when you've already forgotten the last one. Please feel free to read it." (Yoshihiro)

To get a better understanding of the Level E series, there is an introductory panel with a synopsis:

Synopsis "Hundreds of alien species come and go, living their lives on Earth. The only people unaware of this fact are the earthlings living on the planet. One day, Yukitaka Tsuisui, an ordinary high school student, meets a young man who calls himself an alien, and his daily life is disrupted without warning. This science fiction story depicts the strange lives of various aliens through Prince Baka, the first prince of the planet Dogra, who has both the brain of a genius and a devilish personality, and gets everyone else involved in his mischievous escapades with irreversible results."

Production Background "The production of Level E began with the unthinkable idea of creating a work that would not receive votes in a reader survey. As if to say he had drawn enough orthodox manga for his preview work, Yu Yu Hakusho, Mr. Togashi made the most of all the tools in his drawers and wrote it in an omnibus style, drawing what he liked in a monthly serialization."

Then, another panel that merges the 4 themes (Character, Setting, Story and Depiction) into a single explanation called "An Unexpected Development" (想定の斜め上).

The japanese expression "斜め上" literally means "diagonally above", and it means going up at a 45-degree angle (diagonally above) from one's imagination; to describe things that are unexpected or in a way different from what was expected. Because of its relatively widespread use since the 90s, this expression recently got into the japanese dictionary. It is said to be first used by Togashi in the Level E manga, a quote from Captain Kraft. Togashi-sensei is really a genius!

An Unexpected Development "In a sense, the lines of malicious dialogue by Kraft, a character in the work, most accurately express the essence of the work Level E. The series provides fresh surprise and excitement by always taking the least expect turns. As the fifth special piece to showcase the appeal, we have chosen one of these unexpected developments."

Initially, Level E was planned to be a self-contained series that does not need prior viewing of any other chapter to understand. However, Prince Baka was so well received by the readers, that he became the main character of Level E. It was really an unexpected development.

In this area, selected manuscripts from all 16 chapters are distributed in an 8-episode exhibition.

In Japan, Level E is known for its 8 small episodes or arcs:

Episode 1. バカ王子・地球襲来編

Prince Baka: Invasion of Earth Arc (Chapters 01 to 03)

Episode 2. 食人鬼編

Cannibal Demon Arc (Chapters 04 to 05)

Episode 3. 原色戦隊カラーレンジャー編

Genshoku Sentai Color Rangers Arc (Chapters 06 to 09)

Episode 4. マクバク族サキ王女・ムコ探し編

Princess Saki of the Macbac Kingdom: Searching for a Husband Arc (Chapters 10 to 11)

Episode 5. 高校野球地区予選編

High School Baseball District Qualifiers Arc (Chapters 12 to 13)

On their way to the regional preliminary site for Koshien, the entire bus containing the Kisaragi High School baseball team members gets lost in a mysterious space. The baseball team tries to solve the mystery of supernatural phenomena caused by the subconscious mind, and the readers have as much fun guessing the "culprit" as the characters do.

Episode 6. 原色戦隊カラーレンジャー・人魚編

Genshoku Sentai Color Rangers: Mermaid Arc (Chapter 14)

Episode 7. バカ王子・結婚編

Prince Baka: Marriage Arc (Chapter 15)

In this chapter, Prince Baka proposes to Princess Luna. It's said that Togashi got the idea from Goku and Chichi's sudden marriage, from Dragon Ball.

Episode 8. バカ王・ハネムーン編

Prince Baka: Honeymoon Arc (Chapter 16)

This area is the smallest of the 3 series, but it feels like you're in a science fiction movie. Prince Baka's decoration is also too cute.

Area 03. "Hunter x Hunter"

Serialization Period: March 3, 1998 (Weekly Shounen Jump 14, 1998) to present.

Series cumulative circulation (including digital editions): more than 84 million (as of September 2022)

Comment at the start of the series: "Nice to meet you! My name is Togashi Yoshihiro, and I am excited to be able to create my dream Jump series. Please address your letters to "Toga P." (Yoshihiro)

It begins with an Introduction section:

Synopsis Gon Freecss, who aspires to become a hunter in order to find his father, Ging, passes the Hunter Exam, which is said to be extremely difficult, with the help of the friends he meets, and obtain a Hunter License. He then train as a hunter during his journey to find Ging, maturing as he overcomes various challenges. The storyline is unpredictable, and the novel Nen battles, which features both physical and intellectual combat, are just one of the elements that keep readers engaged in the adventurous action.

As explained in the Prologue, and similar to the "Yu Yu Hakusho" Area, the HxH work is also detailed in four points - Character, Setting, Story and Depiction.

I copied the english explanations from the "Character" and "Depiction" sections:

Character "The story centers around Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio. However, in some chapters, characters other than the four are depicted as the focus of the story, and the individual characters have a strong presence that contributes to the distinctive appeal of the work."

Hyskoa "Hyskoa is a magician that Gon meets in the Hunter Exam. He is a combat enthusiast who takes great pleasure in fighting and winning against strong opponents. Mr. Togashi also describes him as a popular character whose next action is always unexpected. He is a master trickster who acts only to satisfy his own desires and becomes both an enemy and ally of Gon and his companions."

Meeleem "Meeleem is born as the king of the Chimera Ants. He is portrayed as the strongest enemy of mankind, who believes violence to be true virtue. However, his encounter with a human girl named Komugi gradually changed his mind, and he appears to grow as a statesman. The conclusion of the emotional exchange between a tyrant and a weak girl becomes a shocking scene that remains one of the most famous in manga history."

Depiciton "Mr. Togashi says that one of the most important aspects of manga portrayal is whether or not what the character is trying to do in that moment is conveyed. Evident in the depicition in HunterxHunter is a sense of confidence in the ability to make the reader understand what is going on without relying on explanatory lines or stage directions."

When it comes to the 5th point, instead of a punch line section, there is a special section called "NEN".

This special exhibition also shows some Togashi's unpublished notes about "nen". It is called Togashi Memo's "Nen Ability Setting Material" (冨樫メモの「念能力の設定資料」). If you're interested, you can see scans of this material and translations on reddit.

My personal opinion: this is probably early notes from when Togashi was still creating and developing the nen system. It doesn't mean you have to follow those memos to the letter. I believe Togashi is still improving his ideas, and making changes over the years.

After immersing yourself in the world of HxH, we arrive at the main exhibition room. The original manuscripts follow a chronological order, beginning with Gon meeting his friends to the current arc. They are divided in 7 parts:

Hunter Exam Arc (ハンター試験編)

Heavens Arena Arc (天空闘技場編)

Yorkshin Arc (ヨークシン編)

Greed Island Arc (グリードアイランド編)

Chimera Ant Arc (キメラ＝アント編)

Election Arc (選挙編)

Succession to the Throne Arc (王位継承編)

In the last arc, there is like this huge chart with all the characters that appear in the succession war. It is explained that Togashi challenged himself by asking, "How many characters can one have in one chapter of the manga?". His goal for the Succession Arc is to surpass the number of characters in Captain Tsubasa's Jr. Youth Arc (excerpt from Jump Ryu interview, 2016). They also added that counting from chapter 340, when the Kakin Kingdom was introduced, over 200 characters have already appeared in 50 chapters.

In the exhibition, the manuscripts are displayed in frames, but when you buy the official catalog or copies of Hunter x Hunter manuscripts, you realize that many of them don't use the standard HxH manuscript paper with the "Yoshihiro Togashi POT" logo, but instead, it's Naoko Takeuchi's manuscript paper. What a cute couple!

In the center of the HxH area, there's the mizumi-shiki glass (water divination glass).

Unfortunately, we can't neither take pictures nor do the test :P

Adjacent to the HxH Area, there's a weird area with manuscripts of bizarre creatures, it's Area 04.

Area 04. "World of Strange Creatures"

This small area is a special exhibition dedicated to the bizarre creatures that appear in Togashi's works. I was happy to see Helen from Yu Yu Hakusho.

World of Strange Creatures "The creatures (?) with bizarre designs that occasionally appear in Togashi's works leave a powerful impression. This special exhibition area features a collection of all the strange and lovable beings depicted in each work. They are an interesting bunch of designs that offer a glimpse into the creativity and tastes of the artist."

Finally, we reach the last area.

Area 05. Yoshihiro Togashi

As the name suggests, this area is dedicated to the author.

It begins with a timeline of his life, from his birth in 1966, the first submission to the Weekly Shounen Jump in 1986, manuscripts from his early works (one-shots and his first series "Ten de wa Showaru Cupid"), to the present day.

"Sensee wa Toshishita" was a finalist of the 20th H☆S Award in 1986. Togashi won a cash prize and got a call from Toshimasa Takahashi who became his first editor, the same who proposed to Togashi that Hiei should become a main character.

Togashi's first submission is displayed in his timeline and printed in the catalog. He used a pen name at the time, Toritome Yomoya.

It was hard to tell the correct reading of his pen name (鳥留夜母屋), because the furigana (reading of the chinese character) was not printed in the WSJ magazine. But, now, thanks to the exhibition, we know it reads as Toritome Yomoya.

In Yuusuke Murata's book, Hetappi Manga Laboratory Returns, Togashi mentioned that in his first submission he asked for sharp criticism that would kill his enthusiasm of a beginner. The late editor Mr. Takahashi had also mentioned that this particular line caught his attention.

It's funny that Togashi thought that someone else was in charge of creating the titles for the covers. That also crossed my mind. Yu Yu Hakusho, for example, has such a beautiful logo with stars (幽☆遊☆白書).

In the back wall of this area, there are color illustrations of all his works, and in the opposite wall from his timeline, a corner called "Creators Messages".

Creators Messages

To congratulate Togashi for his exhibition, there are a total of 9 messages and illustrations from other manga artists and celebrities.

Messages and illustrations from other mangaka

(to see HD scans, follow @Vishkujo thread on Twitter)

Yusuke Urameshi by Hirohiko Araki (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)

Gon Freecss, Monkey D. Luffy, and Tony Tony Chopper by Eiichiro Oda (One Piece)

Pakunoda and Hisoka Morow by Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen)

Machi Komacine and Shizuku Murasaki by Koyoharu Gotouge (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)

Yusuke Urameshi, Kazuma Kuwabara, Hiei, Kurama, Gon Freecss, Killua Zoldyck, Hisoka Morow, Chrollo Lucilfer, Prince Baka, and Kraft by Sui Ishida (Tokyo Ghoul)

Translated messages by #hxhsource:

Messages from celebrities

(check original scans on @Vishku)

I translated the messages from:

Film director Chloé Zhao

Togashi-sensei, congratulations on your exhibition! "Yu Yu Hakusho" had a great artistic influence on me when I was young, and it continues to inspire my work to this day. I can't forget the emotion I felt when I first read the scene where Toguro bids farewell to Genkai on the bridge of the Spirit World. When he took off his glasses, smiled at her and uttered his last words, I was 14 years old, and cried my eyes out in a crowded bus! Toguro's last words still bring me to tears. I re-read all the volumes every year, but when I see the photo of Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei on the last page, it always brings a lump to my throat. The beautiful and complex human nature of the heroes and villains depicted by Togashi-sensei has set the standard for me to tell amazing stories. Thank you, Togashi-sensei!

Actor Kento Kaku

Yoshihiro Togashi-sensei, nice to meet you. My name is Kento Kaku, and I am an actor. I am fully aware that it is very rude for someone like me to have the privilege to comment on sensei's great day. However, allow me to inform you. When I saw sensei's work for the first time, was deeply impressed. By the story, the characters, the development, the structure, everything. Once I came across it, my criteria for "amusing" became sensei's work. I was at a loss. I was no longer excited by other stories. How many times did I practice the Black Dragon Wave (kokuryuuha), in my youthful days? (I also tried to feel like Bui). Why can't become a demon fox (Youko)? Why can't I put out 120% of my power? Sometimes, I spent half a day practicing "ten" (纏) (I also practiced "ten" (点) like I'm supposed to). I also imagined the flow of "gyo". In my Water Divination, the leaf do not move at all. There must be people throughout the world who have had the same experiences. That's how much we're obsessed with sensei's work. Sensei, thank you very much for giving us such exciting emotions. I would like to continue enjoying sensei's work.

T/N:

纏 (Ten): "Envelop"/"Shroud", the first of the Four Major Principles of Nen.

点 (Ten): "Point", the first exercise of the "Nen of the Flame".

TV Producer Nobuyuki Sakuma

Togashi-sensei has been in a different league, since I was a teenager 30 years ago. "This manga is so interesting to me now, but will I find it even more interesting when I'm older? I still don't understand it at all, do I?". With this thought in mind, I put it back on the bookshelf and read it again from time to time. It's entertainment, it's art, a guide, but in the end it's an extremely interesting manga. I'm glad I was born in the world line where Togashi-sensei was born and is drawing manga. Thank you very much.

Writer Yumeaki Hirayama

Despite the position Togashi-sensei holds in the current manga industry, isn't his writing style itself unusual? And yet, even though he sticks to it, there is no sign the reader's enthusiasm will drop at all. This is surely rare, and I have never heard of such a thing. According to his passionate believers, one of the charms of Togashi's work is the basso continuo (severe realism) that lies in his shounen manga style. Sometimes it looks splendidly cruel, sometimes even grotesque. However, I guess it is the outstanding grasp of reality that makes his work so appealing. I believe this is the reason why it has become a bible for modern youth. For me personally, it is as if you're being challenged to play a long, long tens of thousands-moves "tsume shogi". It is always a frightening work where there is no correct answer other than the checkmate. When I think about how much trial and error goes into producing the next frame, I can only shudder and gaze at his work in wonderment. I'm praying from the lowest seat that you may continue to wield a powerful pen for many years to come.

Togashi Yoshihiro Amusement Land

In the center of Togashi Area there's the only spot where photos are allowed, the "Togashi Yoshihiro Amusement Land".

There are big covers of the first volumes of "Yu Yu Hakusho", "Hunter x Hunter" and "Level E". Hanging from the ceiling: Botan & Puu (Yu Yu Hakusho); Color Ranger's Golden Hammer crushing Prince Baka (Level E); and Knuckle's Potclean (HxH).

New illustrations

Behind the big covers of the photo area, the beautiful frame "ALL☆STAR in the PUZZLE", with the exhibition visual key, is strategically placed. So, it's impossible to take any photo. I'm glad the media shared this one. This frame is absolutely amazing, I want it in my living room.

Finally, when you are leaving area 5, there's a message from Togashi, "Thank you very much for visiting us", and one more big surprise:

A totally new illustration of Gon and Yusuke (check HD scan on @Vishkujo)!

Some people have been complaining that Yusuke is red, but Togashi color-coded him red many times during the YYH serialization in the 90s. I guess we all have this strong green image of him from the anime.

Official Shop

Of course, before you exit, don't forget to visit the Official Shop. Depending on the day or time you visit it, you may face a queue to get in. I recommend purchasing the Exhibition Official Catalog. It's just a pity that they didn't include the english text displayed at the exhibition in there.

Moreover, check the official site to see the current status of the merchandise. Many products are out of stock or being back-ordered. They have also changed the limit purchase of some items. And, if you're buying from resellers, take a look at the original price on the site first. Some products are being sold on sites like Mericari for three times more the retail price.

The goods will also be sold after the exhibition ends. So, probably only in 2024, after the Fukuoka tour. Details will be announced on the official site.

Pieces Cafe

On the 52rd floor, next to the venue, there's also the Pieces Cafe. Contrary to the shop, you don't need to have bought a ticket and visited the exhibition to enter the cafe.

I only had time for the Quartet Eternal Bond Tapioca milk/tea drink. The photo of the quartet is precious, I could hardly eat it.

Next time, I want to try the Kurama x Hiei "TWO SHOTS" curry and the Toguro Brothers dessert.

I didn't have much time in Tokyo, so I hope I can spend more time and take down more notes when the exhibition comes to Osaka. I could only stay a few hours, but I would recommend at least four to five hours if you wanna check all the details and properly enjoy the shop and the cafe.

That's all. I want to write more, but this post is already too long and Tumblr only allows 30 photos per post. Maybe, I'll do a second post, talking more about the manuscripts and catalog. It's hard to explain everything without showing photos or videos of the place, so if there's any confusing information, let me know.

#Yoshihiro Togashi Exhibition #Puzzle #Yu Yu Hakusho #Level E #HunterxHunter #Yoshihiro Togashi #富樫義博展

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detectiveichijouji · 1 year

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How would you guys react if Tai, Daisuke, and Takeru suddenly vanished? Like, up and gone, with almost no trace, not knowing what actually happened.

The Day Taichi, Daisuke and Takeru went missing for a whole day… They all just went into panic mode – Had Ken, Iori, Jou and Sora trying to contain their panik fiesta but it wouldn’t work very well.

It all started because Yamato friggin entered the Koushiro’s office KICKING the door in despair screaming HAS ANYONE SEEN TAKERU TODAY?? HE DIDN’T MESSAGE ME SINCE YESTERDAY!!

Koushiro says Taichi had sent them a message yesterday about having something IMPORTANT to say but he never answered past 1 AM. Miyako believes it was Arsenemon’s fault. Iori thinks it might be another reason, and Mimi wonders if they got a triple date with people they have a crush on (Hikari: Are you implying Daisuke-kun would like someone else than me??)

Jou think they might have forgotten their phones at home (Ken: Would all of them do it at the same time!? | Iori: I suppose Taichi-san and Daisuke-san would, but I’d be surprised if Takeru-san did forget his phone at home too… | Yamato: TAKERU NEVER FORGETS HIS PHONE AT HOME, I KNOW IT I’M HIS BROTHER!)

Sora’s theory is that they’re in a place with too much noise that they can’t hear their phones ringing… Or are on silent mode. Hikari thinks this is plausible, because sometimes she can’t hear her phone ringing in the middle of the crowd in Shibuya Crossroad.

Miyako keeps insisting it’s Arsenemon’s fault, only to get a Calling Card saying… “Nope. Try again, mademoiselle Miyako 😐” – mysteriously Noel pops in seconds later because he was instructed by Daisuke to come gather with them, and then Daisuke suddenly stopped messaging him.

None of the Older Chosen know Noel, but they just accept he’s just another of Daisuke & co’s friends. Ken suspects Noel of eavesdropping on them. Noel denies, and shows his phone – The last message Daisuke sent was last night, telling him to gather with the group for something. Iori knows Noel is just a recent Chosen Child, so he assumed Daisuke wanted to introduce them to Noel.

(Soleil and Lune are not there, and they don’t give a frick to Taichi, Daisuke and Takeru either. None of their business. However Noel does care about Daisuke and Takeru, and to some extent Taichi – Daisuke’s friends are his friends in some way)

Everyone was losing their minds, having wild guesses for HOURS until Yamato started calling the police, Miyako and Koushiro trying to ask the Chosen Network, Sora and Jou trying so desperately to keep everyone CALM but getting headaches, Mimi teasing Hikari even more with the idea of the three boys being on a mixer in secret, Ken and Iori just believing Noel might be lying to them about further details WHEN…!

The door opens. Taichi, Daisuke and Takeru come in with snacks and a cake. It was a surprise for Hikari but all they see is CHAOS AND EVERYTHING BURNING. (No, the digimon didn’t set things on fire, they were just also arguing between each other about what happened to the trio and Agu-Vee-Pata too)

Yamato SCREAMS “WHERE DID YOU GO TAKERU!? WHY DIDN’T YOU MESSAGE ME THIS MORNING!?” – Takeru answers he was out with Taichi and Daisuke, but then Daisuke squints at Taichi, who was the one supposed to gather everyone for the surprise PARTY AND….

Nope. Taichi forgot to send the message talking about HIKARI’S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY to everyone but Hikari herself. Hikari then smirks at Mimi, “See, they weren’t on a mixer, I know none of them would enjoy that kind of activity!!”

Everyone is now staring at Taichi. So, the important thing Taichi wanted to tell them was that? Oh it was to celebrate Hikari’s birthday (Sept 26) and HE DID NOT SEND THE FRIGGIN MESSAGE!? Taichi protested that it was too late and he was tired from work.

Crisis averted, they had a double feature party – one for Hikari’s birthday, and one to introduce Noel into the group.

The End.

#02 team mail box #no drawings this time i'm just lazing around.

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rinrinx2 · 2 years

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Heart-shaped headlights

4- Roll up the windows

Hanma x reader

Summary: Hanma besides being a well known delinquent was also known in the car scene for being a street racer, he seems to get every woman's attention but yours.

Warning: Angst, Mature themes, mention of suic!de.

Heart-shaped headlights

Masterlist

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It had been 9 days, 7 hours, 45 minutes and 15 seconds since he had last seen you. Since he had last seen the girl who had his heart, (Y/N).

Hanma now lied on his bed, eyes starring blankly at the white ceiling as his head filled with images of you. The way you were easily irritated by him and yet allowed him to place the softest kiss his ever given on your lips.

Hanma knew his feelings for you ran deep, as he had never dwelled this long on the thought of a person. Hanma was plagued with the worst illness ever - love.

He hated that it was because of a single emotion that he felt so much dread overwash him. Dread that stemmed from you ignoring him. He wasn't sure why you were ignoring him, he just knew you were.

He had thought that after your shared night at Roppongi that maybe you would open your heart to him, and you nearly did but somewhere along the lines he lost you and he wasn't sure why.

The feeling of coming back, three waters in hand, with the biggest smile on his face only to find you missing.

"Where's (Y/N)-chan?" He asked looking around wondering if you had not walked off somewhere .

"She left Hanma" Kisaki said as he removed his glassed to wipe them clean, giving little reaction to the Hanma's changing expression of happiness to confusion.

"What do you mean she left?" Hanma said as his eyebrows furrowed together, trying piece together your sudden disappearance.

"She's gone Hanma, as in she's left for home"

Hanma felt the confusion slowly drop to sadness at the mention of you ditching him. He wasn't a man whose feelings could easily be hurt and he never thought he'd ever taste heartbreak, but at that moment it was all he could taste in his mouth as he felt little cracks form in his heart.

"Why?" He asked as he felt his throat become dry, so lost in his emotions he had dropped the water bottles he held a moment ago with excitement.

"Hanma do you really know who (Y/N)-chan is?" Kisaki asked finally giving his full attention to the taller man with the sulken expression painted on his face.

Hanma didn't answer, he stood still feeling his heartbeating in his ears. Kisaki sighed at his reaction, never in his life would he have thought that the playboy himself would be so dramatic over a woman. Kisaki took the lack of answer to proceed with what he was saying.

"(L/N)(Y/N) is a girl in the illegal street racing scene, and the person who brought her into that world was (L/N) Daisuke"

Hanma knew that name (L/N) Daisuke, everyone did it was the name of one of the legends in the street racing scene. Even he someone who had join only a few years prior knew the man.

And now he had found out he was your father. Hanma stood there feeling like a fool how didn't he know he was your father you had the same last name, but as he continued his realization he noted that, that was the only thing the two of you had in common besides street racing. You didn't look like you father and you may be hard headed, stubborn and outspoken but you didn't have his larger than life personality that caused many to despise the man.

He really didn't know you...

"A thing or two they may not have mentioned about her father in all the grand stories, is that the man racked up debt and he couldn't pay it off. So before anyone could get to him he killed himself and now she has to pay it all off." Kisaki said placing his glasses back on his face.

"So before you go searching for her think about this, she has to pay her fathers debt off and you Shuji you win nearly every race, the ones worth status and money so wouldn't it be worth it for a girl like her to suddenly play along to your advances now that she's realized she can benefit from you. Think about it Hanma. Think." Kisaki said watching Hanma try to comprehend the information which was just bestowed upon him. He watched as his face dropped of any sadness, watching as the thoughts buzzed in the taller man's head, and all while Kisaki remained starring at him; Hanma could only get one thought articulated in his mind.

He really didn't know you...

Hanma shut his eyes tight trying his best to not have his memories relive him through that night.

He missed you he couldn't deny that, he couldn't deny he missed when you were pissed at him and he especially couldn't deny he missed when you had finally given him your soft smiles that made his heart beat faster than the car he drove.

But he was wary of Kisaki's words, he loved you but he wasn't going to allow you to slip him into a spell just so you could extort him. He wasn't as much as big dumb brute as everyone placed him for.

Hanma sat up from his bed, realizing that in these 9 days he had only left when he was required to race for Valhalla, otherwise he was bound to his rooftop apartment. And as luxurious as his apartment was he felt like a ghost in it. Trapped between the white walls as the thoughts off you once again overtook every inch of his mind.

He was ready to slink back down into bed and allow the thoughts of you to consume him, until the mention of your name would mean nothing to him and he could continue on with his life as if he had never met you. He was content on that ideal situation until he felt his phone buzz.

Someone's selling an old R32 Nissan Skyline GTR first addition model in Shibuya. Check it out.

He read the message that Baji had sent him. Hanma was settling on ignoring the message and going back to the plan of laying back in bed but a budding feeling of need told him to go see the car.

'Maybe getting out would do some good. Maybe I'll see a hot chick' Hanma thought as he tried to convince himself to get up and go to Shibuya.

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Hanma had decided against taking his car, as the scent of you still lingered in it even after all this time. So he instead walked, even if Shibuya was a lengthy walk he would rather endure it then have has mind remind him of the way you sat in his passenger's seat smiling up at him.

The sunny afternoon and the refreshing breeze slowly brought his mood slighlt upbeat as he began to enjoy his walk. He examined his surrounding realizing that he was close to the place where he'd fine the car Baji sent him to check out.

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Hanma had finally arrived at D&D motors, the place that was selling an almost replica of his own car, the only difference that the one held at this mechanic shop was about 1 second faster and in racing that 1 second counted more than a life.

"You must be the guy Baji said who'd be taking a look at the R 32" Kazutora said his gaze fixed on whipping the oil on his hands off, not realizing who was standing in the shop.

"Don't worry about the condition, it's really good. I did a bit tinkering-" Kazutora said stopping himself once his gaze met the man who stood in one of his best friends mechanic shop.

"Why the fuck are you here?" Kazutora said, his friendly demeanor gone now replaced with agitation.

"I'm here for the car" Hanma said keeping his voice monotone, trying his best to not get physical with the shorter man with the dangling ball earring. The last thing he needed to do was lose his temper now, he might end up killing him.

"You've got some fucken nerve showing up here, you know. First you break (Y/N)-chan's heart and then you buy her fathers car" Kazutora said trying to keep his cool.

He nearly snickered when he heard Kazutora accused him of breaking your heart, when you were actually the one who ripped his to pieces and didn't even have the decency to tell him yourself your true intentions.

"It's just a car"

"Just a car!" Kazutora yelled feeling the anger radiate throughout his body, as he looked at Hanma who remained disinterested.

"This car is (Y/N)-chan's fathers and the only reason she's selling it, is because she's quiting racing and still needs to pay off his debt you dickhead"

"Why she quit'en did everyone realize she's going to financially exploit them to pay off Daddys debt" Hanma said finally airing out some of the built up irritation he held towards the situation you had placed him in.

"What?!" Kazutora said snapping at the tattooed hand man who still stood their expressionless.

"Kisaki told me already her little get up. She was going to use me for my money to pay off her fathers debt"

Kazutora's angered expression dropped at Hanma's words, now replaced with one of confusion.

"You really are dumb as you are big" Kazutora said condescendingly.

"Need I remind you, you came after (Y/N), and if she would be using people for money you'd be the last on the list, hotshot" Kazutora said turning his back on Hanma readying to leave the man and go back to working on his own car.

Hanma was taken aback at Kazutora's words, so you weren't using him for money. Then why did you leave he thought, his mind trying to comprehend everything at once. He had to ask him it was the only way he would be able to sleep tonight.

"Then why did she leave?"

Kazutora turned around now facing Hanma once again, and any emotion of anger or irritation was gone instead cold eyes pierced into Hanmas golden ones. Without having to ask what Hanma meant, Kazutora already knew what he was referring to.

"Isn't it obvious"

"She saw you kiss that girl"

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How could you forget the image of Hanma kissing that girl. The way his large hands clung onto her waist as he deepened the kiss. The image seered into your mind.

It had been 9 full days since you last saw Hanma and you planned to extend those 9 days to forever.

Your heart fought against your mind, your heart wanting you to find closure to the situation whereas your mind refused to let him waste anymore of your time. You had sided with your mind, the last time you gave your heart a chance you watched as it was ripped into two right infront of your eyes.

You looked at the red roses that still sat on your kitchen counter not having the heart to dispose of it yet, for as much as you sided with your mind a small piece of you held onto Hanma.

You let your mind wonder a little bit onto him before you pulled it back to reality.

'I'm done with Hanma' you thought.

'I'm done with racing, I'm done with it all'

As dramatic as it sounded to leave everything behind, you knew it was for the best. You had decided that you wouldn't race anymore, you would get a proper job to pay off your father's debt, even if working at D&D motors was considered a 'proper job' you needed one that brought more financial income into your pockets. The only time you would go to races was to support your best friend - Hanemiya Kazutora.

You were settled on your thoughts. That would be your new life an ordinary 9 to 5 with occasional visits of support to watch Kazutora and that was that.

Your thoughts shifted when you saw a familiar name appear across your phone. Intending to ignore it a part of you had to know why he was calling.

"Hello?"

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"Hi, (Y/N)-chan. It's Hanma. I'm sorry for everything. I wanted to explain myself. I'll come to your place, I still remember your address...I really like you (Y/N)" Hanma said ending the voice message, the 15th one he had left thus far. Every attempt at calling you went unanswered, every message left unread - 100 unread messages now.

When his heart had realized his mistake it went straight into panick mode, trying everything in his will to talk to you, to explain the situation. He didn't care about how desperate he seemed he just had to hear your voice, even if you said the most meanest cruelest thing to him.

"She's not picking up" Hanma said to Kazutora who was now sitting on the hood of one of the cars he was working on, lounging about listening as Hanma panicked away.

"What did you expect was going to happen" Kazutora said not even bothering to look up from the JDM magazine he was skimming through.

Hanma's gaze was now locked on Kazutora's figure that lounged about on the car, not even somewhat sympathetic to his panicked expression.

"Why aren't you helping me?" Hanma burst out, finally causing Kazutora to look up at Hanma.

Kazutora's eyes hung low as he looked towards Hanma behind the pages of the magazine- a clear depiction of unamusement and irritation painted on his face.

"Why should I ? You hurt the woman I care about and you expect me to run laps to help you solve the problem you caused. Grow up" Kazutora said dropping his eyes back down to the magazine.

Kazutora was tired of this, he was tired of having Hanma be one of the topics you always spoke about lately. It's not that he envied the position Hanma was putting himself in romantically rather that he was tired of all the negative things he brought into your life, from the way you complained that he belittled you to nothing but one of his groupies to cheating in the race just to take you on a drive and the one night he thought you'd come back with good news his instead told how the man himself had kissed another girl infront of you.

"Just leave (Y/N)-chan alone it's for the best" Kazutora said putting the magazine to the side as he hopped off the hood of the car. Getting to once again leave Hanma alone, as he attempted to do the first time before Hanma had begged him to help contact you.

Hanma felt defeated, all he wanted was to talk to you and explain things, make you understand and he wasn't even granted that simple wish.

"I can't just leave her alone, I love her Kazutora and I know you're going to say it's sudden but I do. And I don't mean the type of rushed love you force yourself to feel when you find someone attractive, or the type of love you get because they make eyes at you I mean the type of love where I could listen to her talk about everything and anything, the type of love that even on her bad moppy days I'd be there to cheer her up, the type of love that everyday you learn to love each other a little more, the type of love that when you're apart it hurts and you pray to have them in your arms. As much as it be easy for me to forget about her and go back to the old ways I had I doubt my mind would ever let me. All I can do is think about her- all day and all night"

Kazutora listened to each and every word that left Hanmas lips, he watched as Hanmas face fell with sadness and only lit up when he thought about you. As much as Kazutora was against Hanma he couldn't leave him to just wallow in heartbreak.

"She's in her apartment. Knock 5 times she'll think it's me" Kazutora said now finally walking away from Hanma.

"Thank you, Kazutora" Hanma said loud enough so Kazutora would be able to hear as he walked away.

"Oh and take the car it'll get you to her faster" Kazutora said quickly turning around with the smile Hanma was accustomed to as he threw the R32 keys in his direction.

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Hanma had drove, like he have never driven before. Switching gears as fast as possible, speeding down various road all in the hopes of getting to you quicker. He didn't care about the tickets he would rack up from speeding and riding over red lights. You were the only thought on his mind the only thing motivating him to go further.

When Hanma had arrived at your apartment complex it didn't take him long to reach your apartment as long legs carried him swiftly up the flight of stairs until he was met with a familiar door.

"(Y/N)" Hanma called out knocking 5 times just as he was instructed to by Kazutora.

"(Y/N)-chan" He called out again against the door.

"Its me Hanma please open I have to talk to you" Hanma said, not caring that he unveiled his identity- if the sound of his voice hadn't already given it away.

"Please just please open" Hanma said as his face now rested against the door.

Hanma let out a shallow breath, before sucking in all the air his lungs allowed him to fill up with, screaming your name over and over again.

"Please just open!"

Hanma pressed his face right up against the door, hoping that any moment you would swing the door open to tell him to stop yelling, anything so he could somehow wiggle is way into your home.

But after 15 minutes he realized you wouldn't open, so Hanma did what he thought was best. He would confess right outside your door hoping that it would be enough for your forgiveness.

"(Y/N)-chan, I know what you saw at Roppongi may have looked like I was kissing someone else, if I saw you in that same position as me I'd be just as pissed but I didn't know the girl she just grabbed me and I tried to pull away and she grabbed tighter. It was chaos (Y/N)-chan. You don't have to believe me but I wouldn't of done all this if I didn't care. I do care, I care so much. In these last 9 days all I could think about is you. How pissed I made you and yet you still agreed to go out with me on a stupid date, how you smiled at me. How you didn't pull back when I kissed you meant the world to me and for the past few days I knew what feeling was bubbling inside me it was love... I love you (Y/N)"

Hanma was still met with silence as he finished his confession with his face still against the door. So lost of hope until he heard the jingle of the lock being moved around, a sign that the door would open.

It was finally happening you were opening the door for him and no matter what reaction you gave, whether you accepted or rejected his confession he was going to kiss you, even if it meant you'd hit him so hard his face would be bruised.

The door slightly began opening, Hanma could see the image of a silhouette form behind the door and he readied himself.

It was happening the door was finally opening to releave none other than

A shirtless Rindou

"God, Hanma your banging woke me up you're lucky you didn't wake (Y/N) up"

Taglist:@tojitsukaisen @sleeplessreader @rinrinfox @ubbjwi @xbabybajix @barbiekatz

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pof203 · 1 year

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A Summoner Birthday

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Story (Epilogue Part 1)

Announcer: And they pass it to Number 14! It looks like the Yoyogi Academy Buffalo's might have a tie. Wait, is that.. Yes, it's Yoyogi's captain, Wakan Tanka!

Co-Announcer: Many people thought he wouldn't be playing today because, being a World Rep., his powers give him an unfair advantage.

Announcer: But he assured us he wouldn't use those powers. They're passing the ball to him. He's nearing the end of the field. He's going... Going... TOUCHDOWN! YOYOGI BUFFALOS WIN!

Let's go, Buffalos! Let's keep working towards victory!

You just watched Wakan Tanka's team win the game after he promised he would not use his World Representative powers. He won like a mortal, which was already doing before becoming a World Rep.

In the locker room, you, your friends, and your other boyfriends go in to congratulate Wakan Tanka on a great game.

You were wonderful, Our Wakan. Very wonderful.

Thank you, My Lupin. The same for all of your for your support.

It wasn't easy, but we managed to pull through.

I may not know much about American football, but I can tell you gave it your all out there.

It's true. Even the D-Evils enjoyed themselves. I think this was there first game.

You should be proud of yourselves. No many can score like that.

The only down side to this... is that those two tagged along. Then again, I haven't seen them since the game started. Maybe they got board and left.

As if to prove Oniwaka wrong, the doors of the locker room open and two more people come in.

Ah, here we are, the locker room.

It certainly smells like one, my darling master.

This will be interesting.

Daisuke: (looking down) It's my fault. They followed us here from the Arena... where I was visiting Oniwaka and nothing else.

Lupin: (thinking) I still don't see why you still have to hide it. Everyone pretty much already know who you are.

So, what brings the Guild Master and his aid here?

Snow: My darling master was bored. We don't have any fights scheduled for tonight. But we learned of this game and we thought we would see for ourselves what the fuss is about.

Oniwaka: How come I didn't see you in the stands when the game was on?

Snow: You don't expect my darling master to be sitting in the regular stands like a commoner.

Claude: The arena has a private sky box. We watched the game from there.

You were? Say... Is it true they serve cheese fondue up there?

Of course not. Choji says that only happens in sitcoms and funny movies. They have pretty much the same foods they have at the stands.

Claude: But it would be nice. We haven't had fondue in a long time.

Snow: My darling master, all you needed to do was ask.

Claude then turns his attention to Wakan Tanka.

Claude: We must say, you did well out there. Especially for an Invader. You fought like a warrior.

Wakan Tanka: Thank you, My Claude. Though, bringing that I'm an Invader makes it sound like you don't like me.

Claude: We will never forget what the Invaders did that day. But Lupin loves you with all his heart. Anyone can have a place like that in his heart is alright by us.

Wakan Tanka: Again, thank you.

Claude: We must insist, you must let us treat you to a fine dinner to celebrate your school's victory. Snow, make some quick reservations at the finest restaurant nearby.

Snow: As you wish, my darling master.

Daisuke: You don't have to do that. Yoyogi already has our victory party ready. It was Durga who arranged it. She even gave it a theme.

Claude: What theme is that?

Wakan Tanka: She was inspired by a book she read. The theme is, and you have to admire her boldness... an American high school prom... and something about twilight.

Kengo: (shocked) A prom?! I've heard of these and those things make any teenager nervous. Even me, and I've never been to one.

Shiro: I've read about them, as well. Don't worry, I'll teach you everything I know about prom etiquette. First, we'll need something nice to wear.

Lupin: I'll call Arachne and see if she can bring us something.

Shiro: Maybe just for yourself. We still have our fancy clothes from some time back.

Claude: Well that's a shame. Maybe next time you'll take me up on my offer.

Lupin: ... Claude, this is about more than just celebrating us winning a football game, isn't it?

Claude: You know us, too well. No wonder you because one of our top champions. Wakan Tanka, we know that in some way, you've pretty much left the Invaders. But I have heard about the incident in the virtual fairy tale world. How you managed to free everyone trapped there.

Wakan Tanka: I didn't do it alone. I had everyone with me.

Claude: We just wanted you to know that if you ever need a new Guild to be in, we always have room for one more with the Berserkers.

Wakan Tanka: That's very nice of you to offer, My Claude... But I've already told My Lupin I would join his Guild, the Summoners.

Oniwaka: Besides, I've already joined them as their liaison between our two Guilds.

Claude: We understand. Though, the offer still stands. And we will try to keep those restaurant reservations open.

Lupin: We'll think about it. Thank you, though.

Claude: You're welcome. Come, Snow, let's head home.

With that, Claude and Snow leave.

Shiro: Right, we should be heading home, too, to get ready for the party. Lupin, are you coming?

Lupin: I'm gonna go with Wakan. You guys go on ahead.

Ryota: Okay, see you guys later.

With that, your Guildmates leave.

Oniwaka: I'll come with you guys, too. I'm hoping one of you guys has a spare fancy dud I can borrow since I don't own any. (Seriously, Lifewonders, get me some.)

Wakan Tanka: I don't think you need to do that, My Oniwaka. You look fine in anything.

Boogeyman: I'm coming with you, too. I'm chaperoning the dance along with some of my fellow teachers from both schools and would love to be your escorts.

Lupin: That would be wonderful of you, Boogeyman, thank you.

Wakan Tanka: Let's head back to my dorm to get ready.

You leave to the Yoyogi dorms to get ready for the dance.

To be continued...

#my birthday #birthday #tokyo afterschool summoners #housamo #wakan tanka #daisuke ikusaba #taurus mask #kengo takabushi #shiro motoori #zabaniyya #oniwaka #claude (housamo)#snow (housamo)#toji sakimori #boogeyman #moritaka #ryota yakushimaru

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digitalgate02 · 1 year

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Okay I know this is hardly an AU because I see it happening in canon, and a friend is into Phantom Thieves and Detective series lately to the point I keep feeling this big urge to explore my favorite scenario-headcanon idea when I’m writing stuff.

What, you may ask?

Ichouji Ken and co. investigating digimon mysteries and cases in some vein for Cyber Sleuth, Hacker’s Memory and other stuff like Dekaranger :)

But more like, a group of teens focused on solving misunderstandings and some supernatural phenomena which are actually Digimon-related cases.

“Wait Ni, this is just Ghost Game!!”

Well, I admit GG is also in my mind when it comes to that, but we had Ken as detective in the epilogue, and you must wonder if he never went sleuthing between 2002 and 2028 right? Something is making him… decide this was what he wanted to do for his life.

*Ahem* I bugged a friend to make those smol headcanons.

Ken and his friends have a website where they receive cases from people around Tokyo. Besides that, they gather cases from their own schools too.

Besides Ken looking smart, he’s a walking mess. When he’s not in a case, he’s just enjoying his obsessions and explaining everything about them to whoever asks him about them. Daisuke sometimes feels his technical knowledge of things is too much for his (Dai’s) brain so he completely starts feeling a little overwhelmed by the info.

Everyone has a favorite type of case, yeah. Daisuke likes simple and easy tasks. Takeru and Hikari like supernatural-like cases, Miyako likes most of the stuff she can be helpful in, Iori likes to observe and learn more about people/digi and their reasons for such actions, and Ken… He likes everything, and he cannot turn his back on anyone in trouble (he might have absorbed that behavior from Daisuke)

Daisuke is canonically afraid of ghosts. So he’s the kind to be nope-ing outta there whenever he learns the case involves ghosts or supernatural. Of course they manage to drag him over, especially using Hikari as an excuse (“Hikari is going too~”) or Hikari herself pushing his right buttons (“Oh I’d like someone strong and brave to protect me in case something terrible happens!”)

Besides that, Daisuke thinks his crush on Hikari is a secret to everyone else, except everyone – Hikari included – is aware of it.

Somewhere between 02 and Kizuna, Ken started to like Miyako a little more than a friend, but he does not let it be known. No one knows that. (yes, this is canon compliant here.)

Most of the cases they get are some misunderstanding between human and digimon, or digimon and digimon, quite like CS/HM’s cases.

Since the digimon are known by the public and the number of digimon partnered to people are increasing quickly, this little group activities are important.

If they can’t solve something by themselves, they ask for Koushiro’s help, or the Chosen Children network on the web, or even Gennai (or a Gennai clone).

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[Edit June 20/2023]

Got some ideas on table with the friend into Phantom Thief genre again

Their nemesis is Arsenemon, a digimon who steals stuff stolen from the Digital World by the selfish humans/”renegade” Chosen Children. He’s classy and sassy, which makes Daisuke lose his patience with him all the time. Ken is also determined to stop Arsenemon, but not on a deep level as Daisuke.

Arsenemon can disguise as anyone, and since they don’t know what he looks like, they are clueless. One day someone claimed to have seen Yamato leaving a museum at night and then the kids had to clean Yamato’s name. Turns out Arsenemon’s hair is sorta like Yamato’s…

That said, Yamato hates the idea of some digimon having his haircut or uh… having his face…

Hikari works for her (and Daisuke-Takeru’s) school journal, so this digimon intrigues her as her editor keeps asking about him. She takes photos for Ken-and-the-group’s website.

Miyako helped Ken to build the website and the chatroom to gather cases. The entire group was kinda into it at this point. Students and children from their schools could come ask them for favors and even give them rewards for their assistance and counselor, but they don’t accept doing it for money or gifts. They do it because they want to help humans and digimons to get along now!

Arsenemon does have a point and they accept it, once it is revealed to them his real motives to steal stuff. And yeah, they kinda… side with him later.

By the way, Arsenemon has a human form, but since he can transform into anyone… Well, I’d post his design later (might be a bit of a spoiler for another thing I’m working on but… whatever? )

[edit June 25/2023]

I’ve been thinking about it more and more… Sorry in advance.

The 02 group only started doing this because someone was having free time after school and decided to watch Dekaranger and fell in love with it, and since the series kinda felt very close to their reality… The idea was pitched to the rest of the group, which thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea. After all, they were already doing something like this for a while, right?

When it comes to Arsenemon, the 02 group starts trying to guess who they are… By checking each person outside their circle of friends who’s close to them, especially because of the mysterious Calling Cards they receive. From the suspects they led to two Chosen Children in Daisuke-Hikari-Takeru’s school: Youta and Mizuki.

Youta is suspicious BECAUSE he tends to be all smug and a little aggressive on Daisuke, by making poor Daisuke have a new rival. Youta is also called “Soleil” around the school, and is smart. Partner digimon: Coronamon

Mizuki is suspicious because she’s strangely involved in some with one or two people related to the heists. She’s the pacifist and most calm person in the school – enough to be called “Lune” by the students. She’s also part of the school’s journal staff. Partner digimon: Lunamon.

Noel/Étoile is a kid involved with those two too, so he became another suspect. Besides that, he’s a shy boy who recently started attending the same school as Youta and Mizuki.

The digimon are permitted at the schools, but not at classes. The digimon spends most of the school hours outside the school, in the yard. Some school staff members make sure to feed them and keep watching their behavior, in order for none of them start picking fights against the others or damage the buildings.

Now about the digimon: Soleil’s Coronamon is a more noble and serious digimon with a better sense of justice than his partner, but he’s so loyal to Youta that he won’t argue with the boy. Meanwhile Lune’s Lunamon is a very sweet and gentle one, except she’s very very overprotective of Mizuki to the point this can become a nuisance.

No one knows who Étoile’s partner digimon is, or if he has one. He tends to not talk about that at all. However he seems to get along with the digimon quite well?

Since Arsenemon can be anyone, and the 02 kids have no idea how to stop him, they lean into suspecting of everyone – except themselves Because… Well, you know, they know each other quite well to not be fooled that easily.

Soleil serves as Daisuke’s nemesis, Lune as Hikari’s rival, and no one has a beef with Étoile because he’s a good kid.

Étoile seems a little clueless about certain stuff, or being kinda weird when making food combos.

Arsenemon has many ways to send a calling card to the 02 group. Some are very creative and some are a little intrusive.

For the calling cards, Arsenemon likes to sometimes pick just one favorite victim because of their reactions. Yes, it is Daisuke. (Angry) Daisuke noises are his pleasure.

#just ni rambling things for no reason #young prince detective ichijouji ken #ni's digiheadcanons

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zenigatakeibu · 8 months

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' then, what about this one --- ? ' a while later, and they're here at the museum. the niwa's been getting the feeling that certain things were lost on the inspector, but of course, there was never any sort of necessity for a detective to be an art connoisseur. things like traps, extrapolation and practically being able to match any thief in wit if not skill itself... these, by some, could have been considered an exquisite 'art' as well --- but daisuke desperately wanted his mind to be off something like that, maybe just as desperately as he hoped zenigata's could be drawn away from it, if only for a little bit.

here, in places like these, works of art weren't just pricy things. the sculptures weren't just blocks of stone, cast-bronze-bricks. the enormous, impressive portrait in front of them, likewise seemed to express some sort of inexplicable, fantastical 'something else.' within the image, both a boy and man's backs were turned, the two of them dressed in curious historical wear that once upon a time must have been ordinary, their hands delicately held by one another.

daisuke's own gaze drifts over to the inspector's rough palm before he timidly reaches out for it. he quietly steps a little closer; mirroring image's stance, admiring the piece before him with bright eyes and a small smile and flush. ' i ... like this one. i think understand it . ' if nothing else, he hoped he did: the thoughts and feelings of a work of art that were desperate to be expressed, this kindness and this warmth. for both the boy in the painting, as well as the boy outside of it, the sort of greater, larger person that they nevertheless tried to carefully hold in their tender, timid hands---

was infinitely precious.

' thank you again for spending time with me, zeni-san. my dad's always a little busy, so he couldn't make it ... but now i'll get to tell everyone that i got to spend time with a great uncle instead. ' as long as he left out the fact zenigata was a detective to the rest of his family, of course!

⚖️ THE LAGALITH ART MUSEUM: ONE of Azumano’s finest. It had been the victim of a theft once upon a time– the Agate Links, if memory serves… Anonymously donated only to be stolen away not five days later. Zenigata remembers reading about it in the paper. A damn shame, really.

A row of pillars stand guard at the entrance, tall and proud and grand as ever, their white marble shining under the crisp winter sun. People crowd around the steps to chat amongst themselves. It’s cold out, though not uncomfortably so. The threat of snow is not so much a threat at all, more an empty promise in the face of an otherwise clear sky. Days like these you could expect to find the local park full, even despite the chill. Tickets tucked away, Zenigata follows the boy inside. Even now he can’t help but wonder if it was a good idea, coming here. People stare as they pass, watching the inspector in awe. They recognize him, he knows they do, but he presses on nonetheless.

Ink and canvas, clay and bronze… It’s hard to grasp anything beyond the physical. He’s never had much of an eye for art. Being here feels wasted on him, like he doesn’t deserve the view if he doesn’t know how to appreciate it. Endless paintings pass by one after the other… Slowly but steadily they blur. It doesn’t take long for his attention to drift elsewhere. After all, counting exits, guards, cameras– it’s second nature. Doesn’t help that the security here is sorely lacking, either. Lupin could no doubt clear whole exhibits in the time it’d take for the guards to raise their guns. Where was their sense of duty? Of dignity-?!

– But Daisuke’s voice finds the man just as he’s about to lose himself completely. The world comes back together with a hard blink.

“Then, what about this one..?”

.. The portrait is big, much bigger than any thief would know what to do with, and at that Zenigata feels an odd sense of relief wash over him. It isn’t going anywhere, not this one. Not without a fuss. With Daisuke’s hand in his he finally manages to relax.

❝ It is nice, isn’t it? ❞ A boy and a man, their hands linked… Father and son, perhaps? His heart squeezes a little at the thought, memories of his own father bubbling up before he can stop them. But there’s comfort in this painting– a comfort he perhaps hadn't known, all those years ago. The sort of comfort he’s taken to providing others these days. Protection. Safety. Both pillar and anchor... A fatherly shoulder to forever lean on. ❝ .. Heh. Y’know, I think I understand it, too.

❝ I’m glad I could come out today, kid. Really. I know I'm not always the best company, but... I appreciate you makin' the effort. ❞ A beat as Zenigata offers Daisuke a smile-- ❝ 'Nd for finally giving me a reason to spend some vacation days. Ha! ❞

#dnangelic #🚨 in character #🚨 answered #🚨 v: main

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himebushou · 1 year

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Onto Ep. 4 of Fugou Keiji — which I believe was my favourite!

I love Haru but this is literally SO RUDE? I really hate that trope in TV shows and movies where Character A refuses to explain what's up over the phone, forcing Character B to hike halfway across the country (usually when they're about to do something REALLY important), only for Character A's emergency to have been something completely inconsequential. Haru acknowledges that he's calling Daisuke on Daisuke's day off and even apologises for it... bit still gets huffy when Daisuke says he can't help. SHEESH. Daisuke is proud and Haru is prejudiced —

This expression is absolutely incredible!

Oh man! The exchange that launched 1000 pastiches! Everyone was obsessed with this moment when it first aired — and quite rightly!

What a moment, lol

Guh... this was a moment that cemented Haru as a wonderful character in my heart. "I deliberately buy the milk that's going to go off soonest so that it doesn't go to waste." He's so GOOD. I love him!!

Wao, Daisuke.

(Also, I don't have space to add a screenshot here, but Suzue tolerates a lot.)

Haru doesn't have a first aid kit???

Kurusu Kazuki definitely has one, 100%!

This whole scene is so sweet (I'm also distracted by the fact that I have the same lamp as Haru — just in scorching yellow). Daisuke obviously feels it's super humble, but yeah. I really like Haru's set-up.

HE'S SO HAPPY THAT DAISUKE LIKED HIS FOOD!!

And whoa, Daisuke is a quick study? His demo dish looks delicious!

#fugou keiji balance: unlimited #revisit

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detectivekambe · 4 years

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Looking at Daisuke’s wiki like holy heck bros, Daisuke’s Birthday is coming up

#♙ 𝕊𝕟𝕒𝕔𝕜 𝔹𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕜 // 𝕠𝕠𝕔 #on February 2nd #2020’s sexy anime man’s birthday is coming up #And I’m gonna blast the heck out of it #Daisuke probably doesn’t like mentioning it’s his birthday tho #but ofc he’ll be celebrating in style #just more style than usual #everyone wondering where Daisuke is on that day #probably off at some remote location getting treated like royalty

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dnangelic · 10 months

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@ardenssolis asked: "Dark, I wonder - does the concept of potential non-existence frighten you? There is someone I know whose thoughts were often heavily filled with this. Perhaps it might still be." Such was the fate of phantoms, after all. But Dark was different from them in the fact that he had never been human. So, that begged to question how he would look upon that 'death'. For was that not what non-existence was? Death?

had it been anyone else , the phantom might have declared it an insolent question . why exist if only to ultimately be undone ? why ever be born if only to die ? at first his eyes narrow , crimsons puncture by thin little slits . yes , in the silence of the night he had oftentimes imagined a darkness even greater than this one : the station of a cellar-monster haunt plaguing an innocent boy who only desired to be rid of him . but these were private , intimate thoughts ; too complex for the likes of even ozymandias to discern by mere silence alone .

' hmm . so you've come to me for advice ? ' he attempts to veil and frame the topic thus . excises himself from any confessional , maintaining his usual arrogant air in the face of equally arrogant company . ' well , people like that are usually insecure or plagued with regrets . is that supposed to be any sort of fun way to live ? look at it this way : right now , even i exist enough to be sought out and to have a conversation with you , or anyone else . that goes for helping the master , or keeping daisuke safe , too . '

his lip curls a little , enough to flash the tips of his teeth , and perhaps therein , in tandem with his self-confident words , remained his mantra and perpetual modus operandi : do not be afraid . never , ever be afraid . instead , merely do .

' whether or not i tried to avoid it ... even as everyone else around us fights for just one more day , it's inevitable that sometime , everything will still come to an end . ' the sun would someday burst . the moon would fracture . the universe would blink and swallow , and the earth would be gone in just a single gulp . perhaps human beings would have invented and innovated ways by then to escape it ; to continue to protect , pass down and inherit whatever was left of humanity itself by then ... or perhaps things would happen sooner rather than later , and the only thing left that anyone could do would be to hold one another ; to say farewells and precious i love yous .

' the only thing anyone has to worry about is being alone . eternity exists so long as it's believed in , ' his palm throws itself up into the air , out of a deep pocket with one careless motion --- his brows set coy and wry . ' you already know it well , don't you ? someone who's afraid should be busy . the more afraid you are , the busier you should be . talk more , laugh harder , reach out for and seize everything , anything , every one of your dreams and wishes . that way , once the end comes , you can look back on your life --- and see just how and where your existence has been left to linger . as for me ... '

the phantom thief , though readily accused selfish and corrupt , held but one supremely selfish wish . one that he near murmurs , soft and hazed , with a tender-cast sigh .

' at the end of it all , if i could still dwell properly within someone's heart ... that alone would be more than enough for me . '

#*･ﾟ⊰ ANSWERED. ⊱#FGO.#ardenssolis #nomnom good q shi #THANK U

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xoxo-teddybear · 3 years

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You Did This To Us - Bakugou Katsuki

Bakugou x f!reader

Warnings: ANGST, cursing, gore, implied sexual activity, infidelity, alcohol abuse, marijuana use, I’m just here to rip y’all hearts out, MDNI

Summary: It was a horrible battle against raging villains and he watched you, his loving wife of 6 years, get pierced right in front of him. It was traumatizing. Your days in the hospital sent him into depression, causing him to make the worst decisions of his life. Decisions he’s regretted the second he’s made them and decisions he’ll forever regret because of what it cost him.

BAKUGOU’S MASTERLIST

He warned you not to come. No that’s not the right word. He begged you to sit your ass down at home where you would be safe. But of course, you were never that kind of hero. You could never sit on the sidelines and watch others fight a battle you knew you could at least try to help in. So with a heavy heart, he reluctantly allowed you to come. His first regret.

Because as the battle died down and victory was in sight, his world was thrown into chaos once more. The villains were down. The wind was settling. The dust was clearing. Katsuki could see you struggling to stand due to exhaustion but saw your smile nonetheless. He gave a breath of relief as he still saw you and jogged over to you. As he did, you noticed him coming your way and your smile only grew. Until it suddenly dropped, along with his own. Out of nowhere, a sharp, metal staff flew threw the air and pierced you right in the stomach. The sight was nauseating as Katsuki covered his mouth, truly shocked. He watched you in horror as you trembled before falling to the ground.

Katsuki looked behind him to find the attacker and saw some stupid, weak ass, good for nothing villain use the last of his power just to cause you harm. Then the world began to shake. No, that wasn’t it. Katsuki was violently trembling as he looked towards the bastard on the ground. Despite him being knocked out cold, that didn’t stop Dynamight from rushing over to him, grabbing him by the neck and blasting him. No one was around. No one would see. His job was safe. He could do this and have no repercussions whatsoever, so why not?

After the petty villain’s death, Katsuk used every ounce of strength in him to run to your body that had blood trickling down the side of your lips. “Y/N!”

You turned your head the best you could to find your husband sobbing his eyes out as he picked you up into his lap. He cradled your head and gently tapped your face, trying to keep you conscious. “Hey! Hey, you’re gonna be okay, alright?! You’re gonna be okay baby I promise.”

“Suki..I’m tired.” You whispered out in a weak voice. Hearing your words stabbed him through the chest.

“I-..I know baby. I know you’re tired. But- but you can’t go to sleep okay? Don’t go to sleep. You have to stay awake- stay alive! Okay?” He pleaded with you. He called out for a medic once he saw the flashing red and blue lights near the scene and held onto your body. He looked to you and saw your eyes becoming null and dense before firing back up again. You were falling in and out of consciousness. You were a fighter and you were trying to stay alive. It made him choke out a sad laugh. “You’re gonna make it, Teddy Bear, I swear.”

“….if I don’t make it-“

“You will, you idiot, don’t say shit like that!”

“But if I don’t…just- Ah-….just know I love you, Suki.”

Katsuki kissed your forehead before hugging you close. “I know, Y/N. I love you too. More than anyone, and more than you’ll ever fucking know.”

He noticed a small smile reach your lips before the medics came. Katsuki was quick to stand with you in his arms, careful and aware of the metal still pierced within you. He handed you off to the professionals who handled you with extra care. They brought you into the ambulance with Katsuki trying to follow in before being stopped.

“The fuck-“

“Dynamight, we can’t allow you to go in.” One said.

“And why the fuck not?! That’s my wife in there!” Katsuki shouted as he pointed to you.

“I understand, but her condition is severe. We can’t have anyone taking up space as we take care of her on her way to the hospital.” He explained.

“Taking up space?! Do you even know who you’re-“

“Sir, please. Let me do my job, let me save your wife’s life.” With that, Katsuki finally nodded in silence as he allowed the medic’s words to echo in his head. “Can you meet us at the hospital?”

Once again, a silent nod. With that, the medic was off and back to your seemingly lifeless body. Katsuki watched as he lead the team and perfectly directed them. He was sure that until you got to the hospital, you were in good hands. That was one guy he could surprisingly trust. He didn’t know him very well or at all for that matter, but he has Dynamight’s trust. Now Katsuki just had to head home and clean himself up before finding you again. Screw getting checked up. He knew his body. He knew he was damn well fucking fine.

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As Katsuki opened the door to his house in a rush, he was quick to take a shower just to wash off the dirt and blood. He quickly hopped out and changed into some clothes before looking for his car keys. He found them at his nightstand along with the framed pictures of you and him. One on your wedding night and one celebrating your 3rd anniversary as a married couple. As Katsuki quickly looked through he pictures he smiled with a tear falling down his cheek. He looked around the room and took in all the pictures of you both that decorated your walls and tables.

You both were together since junior high. You were together for 10 years and despite being at the young ages of 23 and 22, he still decided to pop the big questions and propose. You said yes. It was one of the happiest days of his life, next to getting you to be his girlfriend, and meeting you in general. Forget the hero work, he’d trade it all if it meant he got to stay with you. You were always involved when it came to his happiest points in life. And now you were fighting for your life at the hospital. So with that, Bakugou wiped his tears and ran to his car, urgently trying to meet you at the building.

As he pulled up and parked, he pushed passed all the paparazzi and fans that surrounded the entrance due to news of you being there. You can assume how bad it got when everyone took notice of another pro-hero, and that pro being Dynamight no less, showing up. Despite all that, Bakugou forced his way in and made it to the front desk, demanding to know where you were. The poor lady at the desk had to deal with this explosive bomb, only to anger him even more by asking for his ID.

“Are you a fucking idiot?! Look at me! I’m Bakugou fucking Katsuki?! The number one pro fucking hero?!” He screamed at the poor girl.

“I’m- I’m sorry sir! It’s just protocol. H/N is a pro-hero, this is just what has to be done.” She shakily let out. Bakugou grunted before slamming his ID and Hero license onto the table. The lady nodded before handing him a piece of paper that had directions to your room.

Bakugou snatched it and gave her a scowl before running to look for you. Finally making it to one of the highest floors and down the longest hallways, he finally reached your door with 2 doctors already standing out in front of it. Bakugou tried to get through but they stopped him from entering.

“What?! What fucking now?!” He shouted as he stepped back to keep their hands off of him.

“Sir, they’re taking care of your wife just fine, but you have to wait here.” One of the docs demanded. With that, an argument bursted out between the pro and the doctors. The booming voices shook the building until a familiar voice was heard from behind the blonde.

“Dynamight, your wife’s in good care. I made sure my own wife was to be her head doctor.” Bakugou turned around to find the medic that stopped him from going into your ambulance there.

“It’s you.” He spoke aloud. The medic smiled before bowing.

“Daisuke Ena,” the medic said before standing back up straight. “Please trust me when I say your wife will be fine.”

“…and why should I?” Bakugou said after thinking for a minute.

“My wife is the one taking care of her. She is one of the best, if not the best, doctor in the prefecture. That’s not a biased opinion by the way, you can look her up. Daisuke Ami. I ensured it was her who was to see to your wife.” Daisuke said with a calm smile. After looking towards your hospital room, Katsuki turned back to the medic and nodded silently like he did before. But this time, he added a small ‘thank you.’

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6 hours. Katsuki sat in one of the seats in front of your hospital room for 6 fucking hours only for them to tell him they cannot allow you visitors. You were in an unstable condition and so they sent Katsuki home. The news was heart wrenching. You always ran through Katsuki’s mind 24/7. He couldn’t stop it. But now, these thoughts were no longer happy and innocent, consisting of ‘damn, I miss her,’ and ‘I wonder what my girl’s doing right now.’ Instead they consisted of ‘Is she gonna be okay,’ and ‘she’s gonna come home, right?’ but most of all ‘I can’t lose her.’

Luckily for Katsuki, he became familiar with medical staff, Daisuke Ena, and was lucky enough to get his number. Daisuke gave him updates on Y/N. Usually, they weren’t so great but the hero appreciated the messages. The text didn’t help in uplifting Katsuki’s spirits though. If anything, they made them worse. In the beginning, Katsuki had hope that you would turn out okay.

But then a week passed.

And then another.

And then two more and before he knew it, you had already been in there for a month. This was the longest month of Katsuki’s life. It sucks to say but in the 13 years that you both have been together, he’s hasn’t done much alone outside of hero work. And even then, he would be lucky enough to work with you. It was always you and him together. Dates? Duh. Grocery shopping? Always you and him. Going for a walk? Why not? He loves spending as much time as he could with you. He loves you. But he hadn’t realize how dependent he became on your presence. In a way, you being gone drove him mad. He knew where you were. You were in the hospital. He could drive her there and see you right now!

No he can’t.

Because he would go and you would be stuck in bed, unconscious and hooked to machines, in a room, behind a door that Katsuki can’t get by. Seeing you isn’t the same as holding you. Speaking to you isn’t the same as conversing with you. There’s no reciprocation from your end. Being around your near lifeless body could only do so much. And so after two more weeks without you went by, Katsuki fell into a depression.

And that sucks because a few days after Katsuki’s depression began, it was okay for him to see you. But you hadn’t woken up yet. He didn’t think he would be able to be near you and your practically dead body. The fact that you were alive didn’t stick to him. He can’t see your beautiful E/C eyes, he can’t hear your honey-like voice..there’s no way you’re alive. The back of his mind still had hope. He knew you were stable. He knew you were gonna be okay..hopefully..but, you weren’t waking up. You were basically dead. Dead, dead, dead. And the more he thought about it, the more realistic the idea came to be.

So he didn’t visit you anymore..something else he’ll come to regret, and because he didn’t visit, he grew mad. Throwing away his life and succumbing to the tempting taste of alcohol. Any he could get. From the cheapest beers in cans to the finest liquors sold from top shelf. In the beginning, it was..controlled, but then he showed up to hero work completely wasted. Kirishima saved his job and forced Katsuki to take a break until he becomes stable again. This only gave Katsuki free time to do whatever the hell he wanted. And what did he want to do? He wanted to become lost.

Lost in alcohol, lost in weed, lost in everything. Lost because he doesn’t have you. Everyday he would spend it drinking and smoking, constantly being cross faded and surprising all his friends when he remained alive after all the substance abuse. Wake up, drink, get ready, drink, sit in the living room, smoke, cry over you, smoke and drink, eat and drink, go to sleep after a smoke sesh, cry over you once more. Eventually, Katsuki had cried so much, the only thing keeping him together was the fact that he had all these pictures of the two of you. Pictures of your smiles, you giving him a kiss, your dates, your accomplishments..he has all these pictures..but none of them would ever be as good as the real you.

Seeing his friend going down this road, Kirishima couldn’t help but try to do everything he could to fix his friend. No matter how many times Katsuki pushed him away, the red head kept going back. And none of his attempts to help his friend worked. Until…

—

“What now, Shitty Hair?” Bakugou groaned as he opened his door and squinted at the bright day light. He doesn’t remember that last time he’s seen the sun.

“I know you’ve been in a slump-“

“Slump? That’s what you call this? I lost the love of my life, Kirishima. This isn’t a fucking slump.” Bakugou said a little louder this time.

“She’s not gone, Bakugou.” Kirishima said trying to reassure his friend.

“But she’s not here either,” the blonde said as he chewed on his lip. “…look, whatever it is you want from me, I can’t give you. Not until Y/N is back at home, here, with me, safe and alive.”

“I know you feel that way man, but you can’t keep living like this. It’s not good for you. You at least need to get out of your house.” Kirishima said with his hand on the door as Bakugou tried to shut it. The blonde narrowed his eyes at his best friend before Kirishima spoke up again. “We can go wherever you wanna go and do whatever you wanna do, you just gotta get out of this house. Please.”

As Katsuki thought about it, he took a deep sigh before speaking. “Tonight at Hiro’s?”

“Dude, you wanna go to a bar-“

“It’s a club. Better than a bar, better drinks.” Bakugou corrected.

“Are you sure you don’t wanna hit the gym or maybe go to an actual restaurant or something?” Kirishima said, trying to steer his friend clear of alcohol.

“If you want me out of my house, then we go where I wanna go. No exceptions.” Bakugou said with a stern voice. Kirishima thought about it and sighed before giving in.

“Fine. But first, you gotta clean yourself up.” The red head said. The blonde nodded before going to shut his door, only to be interrupted by his friend once again. “With a little help from your best buds.”

As Kiri pushed the door open even more, Kaminari and Sero showed their faces that held kind smiles that only made Katsuki seethe. “No fucking way. This isn’t some girl’s trip and we aren’t doing makeovers.”

“Nobody said anything about a makeover, we’re just gonna help clean ya’ up Kacchan!” Denki smiled.

“I’m a grown man, I don’t need help cleaning up.” Bakugou said with a growl.

“Tell that to your stubble, messy hair, eye bags, and stench.” Sero began. “Seriously man, you smell like liquor and weed. You’re lucky you got that caramel thing going on to save you…barely.”

Before he knew it, his friends had pushed him into his house and quickly directed him to the bathroom. They did a full treatment. Forced him into the shower and made him soak in a tub of scented soaps and bath additions as they cleaned his house. Once they were done they had picked out a clean outfit for him before working on his face. They shaved his stubble, cleaned up his cut, put some eye cream on his bags, gave him some breath spray and changed out a few of his piercings. The full treatment. And when they showed Bakugou the new old him, he couldn’t deny he felt a little better. At least, before they stepped into his room again and he saw a few pictures of you. That’s when the slump in his shoulder returned.

Seeing this, his friends were quick to take him out of the house and head to Hiro’s. Walking in, they sat at the bar, ordered some food and a few drinks, and did whatever they could to keep Bakugou’s mind off of you. And for most of the night, it worked! Bakugou was laughing again, smiling, being his old self. But that’s when Denki decided to risk it.

“We doing shots or what?” The electric blonde asked. Kirishima gave him a look as he spoke.

“Uh, let’s go light on the liquor tonight. We don’t need shots to have a good time, right?” Kirishima said. Bakugou looked at him and chuckled.

“It’s nice of you to look out for me, Shitty hair, but I got this. Trust me.” Bakugou said with a small smile.

“I don’t know, man.” Kirishima said with a pout.

“Don’t be a pussy, Kirishima.” Kaminari smirked. That’s when all of Kiri’s friends, even Bakugou, began to egg him on. Of course, he gave in. Why not? What’s the worst that could happen? Bakugou gets drunk? He’s already been drunk before, nothing too crazy could happen, right?

Wrong. Shots were being downed and the 4 friends were losing themselves. The music was blasting, the lights were blinding, and the friends were…everywhere! Kirishima was probably puking his guts out in the bathroom, Sero and Kaminari were drunk on the dance floor, leaving Bakugou drunk at the bar by himself. Bad idea. The poor blonde was looking at his phone going through pictures of you and him together. He already missed you like crazy when he was sober, now that he’s drunk, that missing has hit full throttle. And then he caught the eye of a snake.

She walked up to the pro-hero with full confidence as she took a seat next to him. “Dynamight.”

Bakugou looked up from his phone with a scowl and blush from the alcohol. “Do I fucking know you?”

“No but-“

“Then get lost.” He said and downed another sip of his whiskey. The woman smirked at his crude behavior.

“Feisty. I like that about you, you know. Always playing hard to get.” She said with a seductive tone.

“I’m not playing hard to get, I’m playing impossible to get because I’m married,” he said and showed his wedding ring. “Happily.”

“You don’t seem too happy right now mister hero. My name’s Leiko..and if you want..I could help take away your troubles.” She offered with a smile as she leaned forward, making sure to expose a little more cleavage than necessary.

“My wife is better than just some quick fuck, so no thanks.” Bakugou said, still not taking his eyes off her, trying to scare her away with a glare that unfortunately she only smirked at.

“Who said I was trying to fuck? Why don’t you talk to me? Vent. Rant. It won’t get your mind off of your wife but it will help clear your head.” She said.

“And why the hell do you think I’m having issues with my wife?!” He asked with a tense voice.

“I walked over here and you were staring down at pictures of her on your phone. Miss H/N is beautiful. You’re a very lucky man.” Leiko said, playing the role of a snake perfectly.

“…I am..” Bakugou agreed before swallowing a gulp. “I’m Uh…I’m not having issues with her or anything. And we’re not fighting either. She’s just..been in the hospital recovering from a battle..I just miss her…”

He didn’t know whether it was the alcohol or if Leiko was just that good at pretending to be nice or both, but for whatever reason she made it easy to clear his mind. She listened well, never putting any input in. She let him speak freely and only spoke up when he looked at her in expectance to. In the moment..she was being a good friend. She allowed him to vent all he wanted about you, about how much he missed you and loves you. And by the end of the night, Katsuki could feel his chest feel a little lighter.

They didn’t sleep together but Leiko left an impression on his drunk self for sure. Maybe even him as a person. He’d remember her as ‘that one nice lady from the club.’ But that was until a few days later when she reached out to him on social media. Leiko was a perfect snake. Knowing exactly what she wanted and exactly how to get it. They spoke for some time online, casual conversations. Most times, it was Leiko asking about you and if you were okay. This went on for some time until their conversations changed. Leiko casually threw in a little flirt every now and then, Katsuki saw and held no reply for it, but didn’t stop her from doing so. Leiko seemed like a good friend. A good way to air out his emotions and issues. So despite her pushy and flirtatious nature, he kept her around. Solely as a friend.

Soon enough, Leiko offered to meet in person once more. At the same club they first met in. ‘Why not?’ Katsuki thought. He had nothing else to do. And so he went. Then he went again. And again. And again. The two became ‘friends’ and Katsuki even brought her back into your shared home where they shared even more drinks. Eventually, the use of marijuana came into play and now the two were cross faded. At least one of them was. Leiko was smart and sneaky. She took less drinks, didn’t inhale the smoke, and basically remained sober. She was in complete control, unlike the blonde hero who sat on the couch beside her. He was now upset and hurt as he thought about you.

“I-..I just miss her so damn much..it fucking hurts at this point.” He said with a whimper in his voice. Being so vulnerable, Leiko took her chance and slid in.

“Well..there’s always one way to take your mind off of harsh things like this.” She softly said with a hand in his lap. She leaned in and Bakugou made no move to stop her and allowed her to continue. She pressed his lips against his and despite it not being reciprocated the first time, she still pushed with it. Katsuki didn’t enjoy it all that much or at all. It was different, it was new, it wasn’t you. It didn’t feel like home. Her lips weren’t soft, they weren’t as plump, they didn’t have the same sweet and addicting taste you did but in a way..Katsuki felt it was what he needed. Her kiss wasn’t like yours. In fact, it was the complete opposite and he hated it. But it didn’t resemble you. When Leiko kissed him, it didn’t remind him of you, and that’s what he thought he needed. So despite not liking the kiss, when she pulled away, he pulled her back. Eventually the kiss grew more intense until it was brought to the bedroom where their night continued in a more sinful manner.

That morning, Katsuki made Leiko leave, angered at what she tricked him into and ashamed of his betrayal. How could he do that to you?! His love of over a decade! When Leiko was gone, Katsuki allowed himself to break down his walls and cry. He cried so hard that morning, more than he’s ever cried before. That morning made him realize his third regret.

Leiko and Katsuki never spoke again..until some days later when Katsuki allowed himself to become extremely drunk once more. He fell into his obsessive thoughts of you and felt the pain come again. Wanting to erase the hurt, he reached out to Leiko and asked her to come over and distract him again. He needed to feel something that wasn’t you. And so Leiko happily went over that night. And a few more nights because Katsuki felt the pain again for a few more nights. As Leiko kept going, she noticed the house loss more and more touches of you. Katsuki flipped his pictures of you in his bedroom so that they wouldn’t see his nights of betrayal and he moved his clothes out of your shared closet so he wouldn’t be reminded and hit with your addicting scent that lingered on your clothes. Leiko smiled, feeling like a victor as Katsuki slept beside her in your bed on your side. The two would have quite a surprise in the morning.

—

Katsuki was awake and was still feeling the shame. He didn’t like sleeping around with Leiko but he liked the way it distracted him from his painful thoughts of you. Every morning after a night spent with her was the same. The two would wake up, she would put on one of his shirts despite his protests and get ready in his bathroom as he sat in the living room downstairs. But this morning had a little surprise twist.

As Katsuki sat in the living room with his head down, the doorbell rung. Growling in annoyance at one of his friends’ presence, he reluctantly went to open the door with a sour mood. “WHAT?!”

“Umm, excuse me. Who the fuck do you think you are talking to your wife like that?” You asked with attitude. As Katsuki adjusted his eyes to the light and his ears caught the sound of his favorite song, his eyes widened and his smile rose.

“Y-Y/N?” He asked in complete shock. He saw you alive, healthy, smiling, looking naturally beautiful right in front of him.

“Missed me, Suki?” You asked with a giggle. Bakugou pushed the door open to pull you in for the tightest hug as he lifted you off the ground.

“YOU’RE BACK!” He cried out. He held you tight and shut the door with his foot as he dropped onto the couch with you on top of him. He held you close to him as he cried into your neck. “You’re really back! Fuck- I missed you so much Y/N! I fucking love you- I’ve been a mess without you..shit!”

His tears were everlasting as they fell from his ruby eyes that you missed so much. You smiled as you wiped them away with your thumbs and the soft touch he’s craved and missed so much. You pecked his nose to calm him down as you allowed your hands to get lost in his blonde hair. “Hey, hey, it’s okay. I’m here, Suki. I’m back.”

Katsuki still held tears in his eyes and was shaking in happiness as you remained oh so close, giving him the warmth he needed after so many months. “Tell me you love me, Y/N.”

“I love you Bakugou Katsuki.” You happily said. Your husband teared up once more, so happy he was able to hear those words from you again, before pulling you in for a passionate kiss. A kiss that brought him back to life. He took in your scent and the way you tasted illegally sweet. He let his hands roam your body in a loving way until they found way into your soft H/C locks, trying to bring your head closer to his despite your lips already being in contact. You pulled away with him chasing after your lips, needing to push him back a little to allow yourself to breath. “Relax Suki.”

He scoffed at that. “Relax? I just got you back, you’re not calling the shots today princess, that’s all me.”

You both have a little laugh as you tucked in to cuddle for a small time. He missed this. This is what he needed. This is what he’s been dying for. To have you back in his arms, alive, healthy, and present. He needed this for so long and now that he has it, he feels whole again. After spending some cuddle minutes on the couch, you rose up in need for a glass of water. As you tried to walk away, Katsuki tugged on your arm to try and bring you back to him, only to have you calm him down. “I’m just getting some water, Suki.”

He reluctantly let you go, allowing himself to smile like an idiot, glad to be around you again. As you searched for a glass in the cabin, that’s when Bakugou detected the sound of someone turning the shower off. And that’s when his eyes popped. His betrayal to you. The multiple times he betrayed your love and literal proof of it standing in his shared home with you. That’s when he began to silently panic. You were gonna find out. You were gonna find out he had been acting like a sleeze behind your back and you were gonna be pissed. Heartbroken. Downright furious and you had every right to be, but Katsuki wouldn’t allow it. He knew once you found out, you would leave again. But you can’t leave! He just got you back! You’re not allowed to leave when you finally came back to him. He’s finally happy again because you’re back! You can’t leave now!

“Hey, Baby, don’t you wanna see your friends?” Katsuki asked as he walked over to you. You had finished your glass and placed it down on the island when your husband came over asking an absurd question.

“Suki, they were all there when I left the hospital. They were the ones who bought me these new clothes. Aren’t they cute?” You asked with the smile he loved oh so much.

“Uh- yeah, yeah they look amazing on you Teddy Bear. Umm..if they were all with you, why didn’t they tell me you were coming back home?” He asked as you wrapped your arms around his neck and his went right to home on your waist.

“I wanted to surprise you!” You giggled. “How’d I do?”

“Really fucking good, you little dumbass. But why don’t we get some fresh air? Yeah?” He said as he tried pulling you to the door.

“What why? I was just out there.” You said as you stopped in your tracks. “Besides, I heard you didn’t visit me much in the hospital ya’ big meanie. I wanna spend as much time with you as I can.”

“I was gone because I couldn’t stand to see you like that, baby.” He said with a whimper.

“Yeah I figured. Which is why I’m not too mad, but you still gotta make it up to me with cuddles, so let’s go!” You said and tried pulling him in the direction of your bedroom but he planted his feet into the ground.

“We can still spend time together outside the house, Teddy Bear,” Katsuki said enthusiastically, trying to keep you away from the room that for sure reeked of sex and held scattered clothes of his own and another woman’s.

“But I want to spend time at home with you,” you pouted. Bakugou felt his heart melt at the cute face you pulled and brought you closer to him.

“I know, I wanna spend time with you too but I’ve been in the house for so long, I think I need to get out of here.” The blonde said while being aware and on the lookout for Leiko.

“Well I’ve been out of the house for so long and I know I need to be in it. Besides, as your previously injured wife, what I say goes.” You said with sass and a smile. Katsuki laughed, loving your little attitude but still worried of what you may find out.

“Baby please, can we just go?” He begged as he held your soft hands in his.

“Why are you so adamant on leaving, Suki?” You asked

“That’s because he doesn’t want you to find out about me.”

Your body jumped at the sound of a new voice and you looked at Katsuki’s face, noticing it scrunching in fear, before you turned around to find another woman wearing nothing but Katsuki’s shirt. The same shirt you’ve worn a thousand times over. You could feel your heart clenching in pain but you stood your ground no less.

“Who are you?” You asked as you dropped your hands from your husband’s. You heard his little whine at the loss of your touch as he reached out to hold into your arm but you gently pushed him off.

“Y/N-“

“Oh come on, H/N. Don’t be in denial. I bet you already have an exact idea on who I am.” Leiko said with a smirk as she looked at you. You turned to your husband with raised brows and a face of anger as you glared at him. You looked back at her and bit your lip before smiling.

“Were you in it for the long haul?” You asked Leiko, wondering if she really wanted Katsuki or if she was just getting pleasure out of this.

“Definitely not. I just came for a quick fuck every now and then. Wanted to get a feel of what it was like getting dicked down by a big shot pro-hero.” She said casually.

“Did you know he was married?” You asked.

“Yeah but he didn’t seem to care so neither did I.” She said. This made your blood boil a bit and you wanted to cry so damn bad, but you refused to allow your whore of a husband and this stranger to see you break. You huffed before smiling again.

“You can take your leave now.” You kindly said. Leiko looked at you in confusion.

“You’re not mad?” She asked. Katsuki had the same thought running through his mind as his heart raced at this conversation happening right here right now.

“Oh I’m furious. But am I really supposed to be mad at some stranger who’s content with being a home wrecker? ‘Cuz I feel like most of my anger should be directed to the man-whore behind me.” You said, never looking Katsuki’s way.

“Y/N, please-“

“I’m not speaking to you yet.” You said calmly, still not looking at him. You didn’t have to turn around to know there were tears in your husband’s eyes. Leiko smiled before standing a little taller.

“Well then, I’ll be taking my leave,” she said and took off the big shirt and throwing it onto the couch, leaving herself in her underwear. “Am I expected to be back for another visit?”

“You can come back as many times as Katsuki asks. As far as I’m concerned, he’s a single man again.” You said with a laugh.

“What the hell are you talking about?” Katsuki asked with a break in his voice. Leiko laughed too before nodding and walking back to the bedroom and gathering her things. You walked silently to sit on the couch with Katsuki following you. “Y/N, what the fuck do you mean I’m single. I’m still your husband!”

You remained silent as you looked at him with a sarcastic smile. You said nothing as you waited for Leiko to return. “Say something!”

Finally, Leiko walked down the stairs, fully dressed, and looked to you before taking her leave. You smiled at her before speaking. “So..I don’t want him anymore. Do you?”

“No I’m good. Anybody’s good for a fuck but I don’t date cheaters.” Leiko said with her hand on the knob.

“I’m not a fucking cheater!” Katsuki shouted at her as he had tears dripping down his face. She gave him a dry laugh before opening the door.

“Take a look around Bakugou. You’re not a cheater?” She asked before walking out and shutting the door, leaving the two of you in the broken home. Silence passed and all that could be heard was Katsuki’s shaky breath. You then stood up, gaining his attention, and tried walking to your bedroom before Katsuki stopped you by holding onto your arm. Tight.

“Where the fuck are you going, Y/N?” He asked as he cried angrily. You tried to shake him off of you to no avail.

“I’m leaving you fucking idiot. If you haven’t noticed, you cheated. You were disloyal. You allowed some stranger into our home, into our bed, just to get your dick wet.” You said with an angry but calm tone.

“She wasn’t a stranger.” Bakugou said trying to defend himself. You laughed and stepped to face him.

“Oh really? Tell me one damn thing you know about her.” You asked. As Katsuki thought about it..he really didn’t know anything about her. Fuck- he didn’t even know her family name. All he knew was that her name was Leiko. They were speaking for a month and in that entire month, Katsuki only ever talked about himself. She never gave up any information about herself. All she wanted to do was get to know Katsuki and get in his pants. She really was a stranger and he just tossed away his entire relationship for some whore. His silence gave you your answer. “That’s what I thought.”

You tried walking away again before he ran to stand in front of you. “Y/N! Please! Just listen, okay? I was depressed because you were gone!”

“And that’s your excuse for cheating on me?!” You shouted.

“No! But- but it hurt me to even think about you in that hospital bed! I couldn’t even face you without feeling like I was dying! And then that fucking snake came and she distracted me and kept my thoughts away from you. She kept the pain away. I know that that’s not excuse for what I did but please try to understand why I did it!” He begged as he cried.

“I will never understand! Because I could never do what you did! If you were in the hospital, close to death, I would’ve been by your side every second of every day! Yes I would’ve felt all the pain and depression you did but I wouldn’t want to distract myself from it! Because at least then I would be thinking about you, and worrying about you, and caring about you, and loving you because you’re my husband Katsuki! I wouldn’t ever want to not think about you!” You shouted in anger and hurt as you allowed a few tears to fall. This urged Katsuki to cup your face in his hands and wipe away your tears.

“I’m so sorry, baby. Please, can we just move pass this? Please.” He said softly as he pressed his forehead to your own before you shoved him off.

“Get away from me!” You shouted, breaking his heart as he stumbled back. “After everything we’ve been through, you go and do this to me?! AFTER EVERYTHING?!”

“IM SORRY! PLEASE! I CAN’T TAKE BACK WHAT I DID BUT YOU HAVE TO FORGIVE ME!” He shouted back.

“WHO THE FUCK SAYS I HAVE TO FORGIVE YOU, BAKUGOU?!” You said, emphasizing the use of his family name. The name that you also held.

“Don’t call me that, baby, please.” He whimpered.

“DON’T FUCKING CALL ME THAT BAKUGOU! WE’RE DONE!” You shouted and walked away to your room with him following you. He kept spewing apologies up until you opened the bedroom door. It was a horrible mess and the stench of sex filled the air. You covered your mouth and nose as tears pricked your eyes before walking in to open your closet, disappointed as you noticed all the pictures of you two were flipped to be hidden. When you opened the doors, you didn’t find your clothes. “Where the fuck is my stuff, Bakugou.”

“I’m not telling you because you’re not leaving me, Y/N!” He said as he tried to hug you from behind before you pushed him off again.

“I’m not staying here! Tell me where my stuff is so I can leave!” You demanded.

“Like hell I will! We haven’t even had a full talk about this! You can’t just leave!” He said. You watched as tears fell down his face which only made you even more angry. He was crying? He did this! This is all his fault! How can he be the one upset?! “Y/N please, I’ll get on my fucking knees and beg you to stay if it’s what it takes but you can’t go! We’ve been together for 13 years! 13! Even before UA-“

“And you threw all that away when you decided to sleep with someone else.” You said calmly. You walked out of the room in search for your clothes as he followed and continued to speak with sobs breaking apart his sentences.

“Y/N please! I- I can fix this! You don’t have to go! You can stay and we can be happy, just like we’ve always been! Just like we were a few minutes ago before that bitch walked in and ruined everything!” He cried making you turn around in a snap.

“She didn’t ruin anything Katsuki. When you allowed her to come into your life and into our home, that’s when you fucked up. You did this to us. You ruined everything.” You said before continuing your search.

“T-Tell me what you want Y/N! I’ll make it happen! I’ll do anything- I’ll give you the fucking world! As long as you stay!” He begged. You approached the guest room in silence and Bakugou grew frantic as he blocked you from going in. “Please- don’t.”

“All my stuff is in there, isn’t it?” You asked, already knowing the answer and only having it confirmed when he remained silent. “Get out of my way.”

Bakugou shook his head as he kept the door block as you tried to pry your way through. Growing frustrated, you used a small amount of your quirk to blast him through the door, having him groan in pain as he hit the floor and watched you find your clothes in the guest room closet. You began packing your things and Bakugou was quick to stand and take everything you put in your bag out. “Stop it!”

“No! You’re staying with me! You’re not leaving me Y/N- I won’t lose you again!” He said as he tossed your bag across the room. You watched it go and stood in disbelief at his childish antics.

“Heh, you know what? Whatever, keep all the clothes. Maybe you’ll gift it to the next girl you decide to bring back here.” You said with attitude.

“I’m not bringing anybody else through those doors! I ONLY WANT YOU Y/N!” He shouted.

“Doubtful. Keep it, burn it, regift it, I don’t care. With my salary I can buy myself a new wardrobe and a new apartment. Far. Away. From you.” You said and walked out of the room. As you tried to exit the house, Katsuki pulled you back into his arms as you struggled in his grip with your face smushed against his chest.

“Please! Please tell me what you want! I’ll do anything! I’ll buy you anything! We’ll do whatever you want- Y/N I’ll even quit my job! Just please don’t go! Please forgive me!” He cried before you harshly pushed him off to reveal your sobbing face.

“I WANT TO LEAVE! BECAUSE I DONT WANT THIS ANYMORE KATSUKI!” You shouted before wiping your eyes and bringing your voice down. “I wanted my husband there with me at the hospital! I wanted him to be the first face that I saw when I woke up! But you couldn’t even give me that! Instead, you were in our home in our bed with some random person you found wherever having sex with her despite the fact that you’re a married man! …I was in a fucking hospital fighting for my life and my husband was too busy cheating on me, trying not to think about me…..I want to leave Katsuki.”

“….I can’t let you do that Y/N…I’m sorry. But I can’t do this without you.” He cried as you listed all his shortcomings. “I’ll give you whatever-“

“I don’t want material things!” You shouted in exhaustion. “I wanted your loyalty and love!”

“And you have that!”

“We wouldn’t be in this situation if I did!” You said. “I’m leaving, Katsuki. And not you or anybody else in this fucking world is going to stop me. If you try and trap me here I will break down these walls myself and get out. If you force me to stay I will do whatever it takes to get away from you. I’m not staying with you. So we’re done. And we’re getting a divorce, whether you like it or not.”

As you walked to the door you could hear his heart breaking cries as you opened the exit. “Y/N please. I don’t want this, I waited months for you to come home to me…I need you.”

“When are you gonna realize Katsuki? This is your fault. You did this to us.”

And with that, you shut the door on the house, the home, the relationship, and him. And it was all his fault.

A/N: Y’all ima be writing a part 2 for this so stay tuned

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The Haunting Past, and Kisses

Older Takaishi Takeru x Male Reader

Prompt - Nose Kiss

Takeru swung back and forth on the swing.

There was no one else on the playground, since the sun was setting. The sky was covered in yellow, orange and pink and a bright yellow-white ball.

The only sounds were cars speeding past, people talking, and the creaking of the swing. Takeru was slowly going back and forth, thinking

School was over and everyone wanted to go to the Digiworld to relax. Takeru had declined, his brain too full to stop thinking. He didn’t want to ruin it for everyone.

Plus, it was a little hard to think with Daisuke’s and Miyako’s bickering. So Takeru had left Patamon with you and walked to the park and sat on a swing to think.

That was a few hours ago.

Takeru’s head was still a little fluffy. “There you are”, Takeru looked up to see you standing in front of him with Patamon on your head. “Takeru!”

Patamon yelled with a smile as they flew from your head to Takeru’s. Takeru smiled slightly at Patamon. “I was wondering where you went off to”, you walked to the other swing and sat down next to Takeru.

Takeru watched as your Digimon ran to play. You started swinging but Takeru had stopped. “You okay?” You asked and Takeru looked down.

That was another reason Takeru didn’t want to go. Ever since Takeru woke up and realized what day it was he’s been off. Takeru didn’t say anything, just started swinging again.

You followed Takeru, you both swung back and forth as Patamon flew off Takeru’s head and went to play with your Digimon. You didn’t know what was wrong with Takeru, but you didn’t like it.

You were Takeru’s boyfriend, it was your job to keep him happy and help him when he’s not. But that was kinda hard when Takeru wouldn’t tell you what was wrong.

You stopped swinging and looked at Takeru. He was facing down, looking down at his lap. It was hard to tell what Takeru was thinking. When Takeru wanted to, he could look like a brick wall.

Normal Takeru was easy to read. He smiled when he was happy, his eyes would scrunch and sometimes he let out a little giggle. When he was angry he started shaking, his first would ball up and his voice would get deeper.

But when Takeru got like this. He was quiet and reserved. His eyes would droop and he’d rarely talk. Either Takeru was sad or thinking about something too much, maybe both.

Takeru stopped swinging and looked over at you. “What’s wrong?” You asked again, hoping to get an answer. Takeru said nothing and just looked ahead.

You got up and walked in front of Takeru, making Takeru look up at you. You looked at Takeru with sympathy in your eyes. You could tell that Takeru was sad about something, his eyes showed it.

“It's just that”, Takeru trailed off before looking away. You just stood there waiting for Takeru to finish. “Today was the day my parents separated, the day me and Yamato started living apart”, Takeru said with tears brimming his eyes.

You were afraid of that. You knew how that affected Takeru, how young he was when it happened and how confused it was. Now, even years later, Takeru was still affected by it. You leaned forward, placing one hand on the chain and the other on Takeru’s chin.

You moved Takeru to look at you, tears now slowly falling out of Takeru’s eyes. You placed a kiss on Takeru’s cheek, right on his tears. “It’s okay”, you said before pulling away slightly to look into Takeru's eyes.

You heard Patamon and your Digimon run back to you and Takeru. Patamon sat on Takeru’s head while your Digimon stood by Takeru’s legs.

Takeru smiled slightly and reached down to pet your Digimon. They smiled at Takeru while Patamon pouted. Takeru then took Patamon into his hand and held them, making Patamon smile.

You smiled slightly, happy that Takeru was at least feeling a bit better. “You know”, you said, getting Takeru’s attention. “I love you, and I’m your boyfriend, your friend too for that matter”, that statement, this first part mostly, made Takeru blush.

You leaned closer to Takeru, “I won’t leave you, neither will Patamon and D/n”, you said, Patamon and your Digimon confirming what you said. Takeru smiled and looked at you.

You leaned forward and kissed Takeru's nose. Making Takeru’s nose scrunch up and close his eyes. You then kissed Takeru, passionately yet slow and caring. Takeru kissed back before pulling away.

“Thank you”, Takeru said, making you let out a little laugh. “Don’t thank me, it’s my job”, you said, leaning up and letting go of the chains. “Now come on, I’m hungry”, you said.

Takeru let out a little giggle, making you smile, and got up too. Takeru was still a little hurt by what happened when he was young, he might never get over it. But Takeru’s got you, Patamon, the other Digidestined, and they won’t leave him. They won’t put him through that again.

Takeru hugged Patamon closer to his chest and looked down at your Digimon, who was smiling while rubbing themselves against Takeru’s legs. Takeru looked back up to see you holding out your hand to him with a smile. Takeru smiled back and took your hand.

You’d never leave Takeru, and Takeru knew that.

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seventeenlovesthree · 2 years

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Let's do the obvious one: Taishiro :P

Oh my God, you just want me to gush over my boys for the millionth time, I swear. I will try my best to keep it as short as possible this time...

Send me two names among the following 12 and I’ll write a short analysis post about them:

Whether canon provides input on them or not:

Well... Duh. Despite them being considered more of a rarepair in fandom (despite it being basically the second most popular Koushirou ship out there besides Koumi), they are actually one of the most developed, most elaborated relationships in the entirety of the Digimon Adventure canon, regardless of which version you want to take a look at: 01, 02, (especially) Our War Game, the novels, the PSP game, the stageplay, the reboot and, to some lesser degree but still palpable, Tri and Kizuna. They're set up as "brawns and brains", the brave hands-on protagonist who always asks his knowledgable strategist for advice, relies on and trusts in him without a shred of doubt, whereas said strategist would also follow him to hell and back, despite sometimes having to shout at him for being too reckless. Without Taichi, Koushirou wouldn't have gone to Summer Camp - and without Koushirou, Taichi would never have figured out a way for them to get back to the real world. They complement each other in their strengths and weaknesses, they may butt heads occasionally, but they're there for each other as good friends and comrades. So that is a very clear YES.

Whether I think why and how they’d work:

Since they're my absolute Digimon OTP, I do believe that they work out very well - not only have I already outlined why they're basically best friends in canon and thus work out nicely in a platonic friendship, but there's also a lot of aspects about them that make me adore them romantically as well. You just take the jock/nerd trope and flip them completely over the head - so you get a very kind football dork, who loves to take care of youngsters and immediately grows attached to the computer nerd who came into his club and is not very good at social interaction - yet. What happens? They become super good, if not best friends, the nerd is getting enabled to become just as much of a hands-on person as the jock, opens up more and more through the course of them spending time in a foreign world together and with the other kids as well, they solve puzzles and riddles together as partners in crime while displaying a sense of unshattered loyalty towards each other. There may be instances, as mentioned, where they butt heads because they're not able to talk about feelings well with each other, but they're still there to support and sacrifice themselves for one another, saving several worlds several times in the face of death and it's just... It gets to me. Tri probably realized that, after Our War Game, these two would probably be unstoppable if they really worked together, which is likely the reason why they didn't let them interact THAT much during their teenager years - however, the connections never really faded. Koushirou watched Taichi throughout all these years, he’s the only one who really knows about his childhood trauma, would always have his back and sacrifice himself for his sake - the boy who once reached out a hand to him at football club. And Taichi, no matter how much he'd isolate himself from everyone emotionally, will always trust in Koushirou in return - the boy who had been by his side through thick and thin, the person who saw him cry his heart out. To me, it's just a wonderful concept to have these two fall for each other romantically as well, as they just seem to be endlessly loyal - ending up working together one day, because their careers just seem DESTINED to be linked with each other (and the Digital World, which will always bring them together).

Whether I’d prefer them as platonic or romantic ship:

As pointed out above, I actually do enjoy both variants - in a universe in which these two end up falling in love with each other and overcoming all their oblivious nut-ness, realizing that that make each other better AND happy once they FINALLY open up to each other, I would cry tears of happiness. However, if I ended up getting a universe in which they'll always remain close friends until they're old and grey, working together while being married to other people (like Taichi being married to Sora or maybe even Yamato for that matter - and Koushirou being married to Hikari or Mimi), I would be perfectly happy as well.

#my two cents #ask me!#taishirou #taishiro #taichi yagami #koushirou izumi #i just love them way too much #meta #analysis

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Case 29 - A Clash Between Minds

[AO3 version]

“Sigh,” sadly Daisuke was a little upset about putting Matsuno Takato’s life in danger. They had been friends since they had met at middle school and they luckily ended up attending Amanogawa High as well.

The effects of being used as some sort of host for a few hours weren’t bad, it's just that he witnessed all of that and couldn’t do anything to stop it. Matsuno was fine as well, somehow. But can Daisuke look at the other kid ever again after this??!

“Daisuke, are you…” V-mon wanted to ask him ‘are you okay’ but this felt obvious he wasn’t.

“... Don’t worry about me,” he replied.

Ken was also there with Wormmon, because he had a little impression he was the main reason for those things happening to his friends and anyone else in Tokyo.

“... I’m sorry Daisuke, It’s my--”

“Don’t dare to feel guilty about this,” Daisuke looked at him with a serious glare. He was also pouting. Deep down Daisuke knew this wasn’t Ken’s fault at all.

“... Ok.”

“Ok, good” the other sighed and relaxed in his desk chair. Luckily the Motomiya family did not question what happened and they just accepted that a digimon had attacked and Daisuke had to do something, “You said you found a card in that smoke, what was written on it?”

“I’d like to discuss it with everyon--”

“It’s past bed hours,” V-mon interrupted them, “Maybe everyone should just go to sleep.”

“I can’t wait until tomorrow tho!” Daisuke protested, slamming his fist on the desk, “Someone is playing with us, someone forced me to attack one of my friends…!”

“V-mon is right too,” Ken frowned, “This is not your fault either. You were attacked because you’re my best friend.”

“Sigh.”

“I think Daisuke-san is not thinking straight,” Wormmon whispered to Ken and V-mon, “He might be suffering from distress.”

“... If something like that happens again, please don’t hesitate.”

“W-what!?” the three gasped.

“Daisuke, that’s ridiculous what you’re saying right no--”

“Look, I don't want to harm anyone again! If it happens again and there’s no other option, just do it.”

“That’s a morbid thing for you to say” V-mon frowned, “You just had your birthday…”

“... I refuse to,” Ken stared at him back, “I won’t let that happen, and if it happens we will save you again. Don’t you want to open that ramen business, you idiot??! Then, for your own sake, just don’t say absurd things like these!”

Daisuke wasn’t fine indeed. He was just in shock, and then he turned the chair to the computer. V-mon could see him muttering something, but not sure what was.

“Uhh… It’s okay!” V-mon said, “I’ll take care of him from now. Thanks for escorting us back home.”

“... Someone pretending to be the Digimon Kaiser made a challenge.”

Daisuke turned the chair back to Ken, surprised to hear that.

“He wants us to get the 15 fragments they made. If we find them… He will stop.”

“You don’t trust someone who’s claiming to be your old-self right!?”

“No, but we know Unryuuji Naito is involved, and he might have been using his family’s technology to build the fake shards.”

“Which means we need to find where they’re making those and then…”

“I need your help to put an end to this. Your and Noel Leblanc’s.”

“Huh, funny you mention Noel like this now…”

“He’s furtive and sly, also he might know more than we don’t yet.”

“He left a hotline number, remember? So call him tomorrow, I smell that you’re plottin’ something…”

Ken smirked, “I am, indeed. If someone wants to pretend to be me, then he better be ready when the real Digimon Kaiser takes him down.”

“Don’t torture him that much, you jerk” Daisuke chuckled, joking lightfully.

“Are you feeling better now?” Wormmon asked him.

“Yeah, thank you Ken, Wormmon.”

The other day, at school… Ken started to wonder who would be the one pretending to be his past self. Someone who knows about his past as the Digimon Kaiser, someone…

“Oh I forgot to bring Wormmon’s apple juice…” He said, and then he noticed Wormmon frowning, “I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay I--”

Suddenly, a boy with a bowl cut and lilac hair popped in. He handed Ken a box of apple juice:

“Hey I got a spare, do you want it?”

“Oh… Thanks…”

Ken took the juice box and opened a hole in it with the box’ straw and then gave the juice box to Wormmon.

“Thank you!!”

“But were you eavesdropping on us?” Ken raised an eyebrow. It was strange but he cannot deny an act of kindness.

“Sorry, I was passing by” the polite boy replied, “I’m Nokita Yu, you’re the famous genius boy Ichijouji Ken, correct?”

“I hadn’t been a famous genius since I was ten…” and honestly, Ken wanted to not be called a ‘genius’ anymore. He at least wanted to deserve that title, with his own efforts.

“Ah, I’m sorry again” Nokita apologized once more, then… “But I heard you had been working with the police to solve certain digimon-centered cases, is that true?”

“...”

“How do you know that, Nokita-san?” Wormmon asked.

“It’s on the news” he replied, “Also there’s a BBS where Chosen Children and digimon, and even normal people can submit a case to be investigated, right?”

“Yes, we run that BBS-like webpage.”

“Oh, so you’re one of those people who go there?” Wormmon asked innocently.

“With all the information you can get nowadays, it’s hard to not be well informed,” Nokita laughed.

“You didn’t come here to only offer me apple juice, did you?”

“Well… You’re a sly detective. And I’d like to meet you in case I need your services.”

This sounds very suspicious though…

“And If you need a hand, just call me” he left a paper on the table and left.

“Ken-chan…?”

Ken took the paper and looked at the contact info on it -- it was an email and a phone number. But why would someone just come in and drop contact info on him?

“... Suspicious.”

“Indeed,” Ken and Wormmon were just surprised by Noel just popping out of nowhere.

“W-where did you come from!?” They snapped, “You can’t do that!!”

“Oh, I came from the entrance door” Noel answered, deadpanned.

“...” they squinted their eyes at Noel.

“Besides I can take someone’s for--”

Ken immediately covered the French boy’s mouth: “You can’t do that here!!” He whispered.

“Sorry sorry, c'est la coutume… haha” he chuckled awkwardly.

“Why are you here though?” Wormmon asked, “You don’t attend this school…”

“I’ve been trying to track who’s using the Digimon Kaiser alias to commit crimes in the human world,” Noel said, now that he, Ken and Wormmon were on the roof of the building.

“I see…” Ken commented, “I assume you found something leading to the same school I attend?”

“Yes and… No.”

“What do you mean?” Wormmon asked.

“Considering that you got a mysterious call out of nowhere before… Maybe it could be someone who has your phone. Someone this close to you.”

“Someone close…” Ken repeated, “But they could be from the Chosen Children Network too. We tend to leave our emails and other ways to be contacted in case anyone needs support.”

“Yes, I’ve thought about it too. But there’s a ton of humans with a digimon so far, so I guess we need to check this school’s students here.”

“Hmm…”

“Wait,” Wormmon said, “so we have to investigate Ken-chan’s classmates and club members in order to…”

“Actually,” Ken looked at Wormmon and then to Noel, “You’re right, we should consider taking a look into this school’s recordings.”

“I’ll ask mademoiselle Espimon to search for the schools and workplaces for each of you twelve, and I might leave Motomiya-san’s school in Soleil-san and Lune-san’s hands.”

“Alright.”

“Then, adieu--”

“Wait a moment,” Ken said quickly, “There’s one more thing I have to tell you.”

“Hm?”

Ken then showed the strange card he found last night. The card wasn’t handwritten, so they couldn’t use it to identify its sender alas… Yet this just sparked some curiosity in Noel.

“So they want to play with you huh…”

“I don’t like to be playing mind games with someone using my old persona though…”

“Interesting… But Motomiya-san is correct, this might be a bluff. Someone who simply sides with a digimon who hijacks another being’s body cannot be reliable.”

“... You’re angry about what happened to Daisuke too, I suppose…”

“He’s my friend after all.”

“Daisuke, have you said something stupid?” Miyako squinted at him. She heard from Ken last night.

“Look, I was not in the right place” Daisuke snapped, “Bet you'd have said the same thing if you had put someone in danger!!”

“I wouldn’t! Because I would know it wasn’t me who had done that!”

“But Miyako… I was forced to do that, it’s different.”

“You… what ?!”

Iori, Hikari and Takeru clanced at them, and their digimon were also looking at the group.

“What do you mean?” she asked, frowning.

“My family was in danger… I had to let that vampire-thing use my body to deliver a ‘message’ and somehow I was not able to resist or stop myself. If it weren't Matsuno, it would’ve been my parents or Jun…!”

“I’m…” Miyako had no words. None at all.

“So this is why you asked Ichijouji-kun to…” Hikari asked, but she was interrupted by the shard radar’s alarm.

“What now!?” Takeru clenched his fists. Iori checked Miyako’s laptop.

“There’s a Digimental fragment energy nearby,” he informed the group, “Should we go?”

“I will call Ken,” Daisuke sighed, “I’ll catch y’all later,” and he and V-mon left the karaoke booth.

“Is it safe to leave him to call Ken all alone?” Patamon asked.

“It doesn’t matter now, leave it to V-mon” Tailmon spoke, “We have to stop whoever is under the fake shard’s effect before something bad happens to anyone or them.”

The four went to the place where the radar readings were detected and saw that same masked kid next to a Mammothmon. Iori assumed that digimon was the digimon-or-human under the power of the faux fragment, because of the green gem stuck on the foe’s helmet.

“Hm? Where are the other two?” the masked human said, their voice altered to not have their identity revealed.

“Do you expect us to tell you!?” Takeru snapped, “Everyone, evolve and free the victim from that shard!”

“Alright!”

“... I have a game for your friend Ichijouji Ken,” the enemy said, “But I can’t start it without him.”

“A game?” Armadimon narrowed his eyes at the enemy, “What do ya mean, dagya?”

“Ken-kun won’ t come,” Miyako gritted her teeth, “We will stop your annoying plans right now!”

Iori took the advantage to stop behind Takeru and opened his phone. He typed a message and sent it directly to Ken and Daisuke’s phones.

“Why do you want to ruin the fun, Inoue Miyako?” the masked human said with a disappointing voice tone.

“This is NOT fun!” Hikari replied instead, almost losing her patience and glaring at the other person, “You’re putting people’s and digimon’s lives in danger just for this?! Can you find something more useful to do!?”

“... Mammothmon, get them.” The masked foe snapped their fingers. Mammothmon then dashed into the group’s direction.

The 02 group’s digimon evolved (to Silphymon, Angemon and Ankylomon respectively) immediately and shielded the kids.

“Silphymon! Try to catch that gem, dagya--” and then Mammothmon grabbed Ankylomon by his tail by using their elephant trunk… And used him to attack the other two -- “GYAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!”

“Anklymon-- OOF!” Angemon and Silphymon said, while they are thrown away like a ball hitting the baseball bat.

“Silphymon!/Angemon!” Miyako and Takeru gasped.

Then, Ankylomon was tossed on the other two partner digimon. Luckily, Silphymon and Angemon were fast enough to dodge. But Ankylomon was feeling dizzy…

“Aaack… 💫”

“Angemon, I need support” Silphymon (Tailmon side) asked the angel-like digimon, trying to approach Mammothmon’s head.

“Got it,” he nodded, and then he tried to hold their opponent. Though Angemon wouldn’t be strong enough against a perfect level digimon…

“We will need Shakkoumon maybe?” Hikari looked at Takeru and Iori, concerned.

“Ankylomon,” Iori ran to his partner digimon, “Can you still fight? We need Shakkoumon’s help here…”

“Dagya!” Ankylomon got up and nodded.

The digivices’ colors changed, becoming a matched pair and then released lights which formed the Jogress Holy Ring for its execution -- Ankylomon and Angemon turned into light beams and waltzed in a helix shape. Once the lights hit the Jogress Ring, Shakkoumon emerged from its top, and floated to Mammothmon.

Shakkoumon was big and strong enough to grab Mammothmon with their hands and let Silphymon remove the gem, turning the poor salaryman back to normal.

“Ken we need your help--”

Daisuke finally found Ken, who was with Noel at a coffee shop.

“Ken, Noel! We’re in real danger!” V-mon snapped, “How can y’all--”

“We’re not fooling around” Ken replied, calmly “We were discussing how we can go help the others… Seems like it’s a trap.”

“Huh??” Daisuke blinked.

“Your friends sent a message to Ichijouji-san” Noel explained, “Haven’t you get it too? He mentioned your email was also included on the header.”

“We didn’t check our inbox…” V-mon said nonchalantly and then looked at Daisuke, who was already checking his phone.

“You two are right…” the boy said, “Iori left a message saying something like that. The fake Kaiser wants to play a ‘game’ with Ken. They said they will solve it by themselves.”

“We were just thinking how can we go and help them,” Wormmon repeated with a frown, “We don’t want anyone to be hurt because of us.”

“... If it is a trap or not, we better go and see what this idiot wants,” Daisuke argued, “I’m not going to stay out and let my friends be on their hands. Not when I had been used as a puppet last night…!!”

“I can’t play a game without my favorite target” the masked guy watched Silphymon destroying another of their faux shards again, “You all are a nuisance to my entertainment.”

“This is NOT a game!” Hikari finally lost her composure and shouted, “How can you treat living beings like they were toys?!”

“Tell Ichijouji Ken I’m quite disappointed with him refusing to play. Bye bye,” and then they left.

“We can’t let that guy leave!” Takeru said quickly.

“Silphymon!!” Miyako ordered.

“Alright,” then Silphymon ran after them, only to be blocked by Matadrmon, “You again!?”

“My job is to keep the Neo Digimon Kaiser safe. Get out.”

“Huh??!” Silphymon’s Tailmon side seemed indignant by what response.

“If you don’t back off…”

“WIRE PUNCH!!”

Paildramon finger-cables came from nowhere and wrapped Matadrmon, who was caught off guard. They then saw Daisuke coming from the opposite direction.

“Daisuke-kun!?” Hikari exclaimed.

“Where’s Ken-kun??” Miyako asked, immediately.

“He’s fine, don’t worry!” Daisuke answered after he stopped in front of the group, “He left Paildramon with me.”

Iori wasn’t sure if this was indeed Daisuke though. Because they all knew Noel Leblanc AKA Arsenemon is too good enough impersonating the others, at least until he’s pressured by others with questions only Daisuke or Ken (or the real person) would know.

“Huh… Will you use the same trick again?” Matadrmon scoffed, and then tried to free himself from the cables.

“YOU!” Daisuke stared at him, “YOU WILL PAY FOR WHAT YOU HAD DONE!!”

“I guess you’re the real Dai--” Iori was about to comment, but only to witness Daisuke suddenly muttering something that wasn’t in Japanese…??

“Je vais te faire payer pour avoir blessé mon ami.”

“... Daisuke-san?” Silphymon (Aquilamon side) said, tilting their head.

“What? I mean, will we stay here without doing NOTHING and stop that cheap vampire from doing something horrible to everyone??”

“... He got a point, dagya” Shakkoumon (Ankylomon side) commented.

“I can’t let you catch me here” Matadrmon then threw countless javelins against the group, forcing the Jogress digimon trio to try to repel them all… Also… forced Daisuke snap his fingers and protect the 02 kids from it with giant playing cards.

“... I guess I was right after all” and the youngest of the kids said unamused.

Matadrmon escaped in the meantime.

“Oh shoot… I almost did it…” Noel sighed, then he checked the communicator in his ear, “Pardon, Motomiya-san, Ichijouji-san…”

“No sweat, Noel…!” Daisuke answered with a chuckle.

“Wait, was it a plan?” Miyako blinked.

“Well, yeah” he snapped his fingers again and turned his appearance back to Noel Leblanc disguise, “This was the only way we could come to help, sorry for deceiving you again.”

“Are they safe?” Hikari asked, concerned, “If their digimon are here…”

“The digimon partners are with them, this Paildramon is a magical copy.”

And with this… Paildramon vanished in a blink of an eye leaving just a small sparkling smoke. The other two Jogress digimon broke their fusions and turned back into Hawkmon, Tailmon, Armadimon and Patamon.

“But are they okay?” Miyako insisted. Noel just handed her the earpiece.

“Ask yourselves, it was Ichijouji-san’s idea.”

“Ichijouji-kun??” Hikari and Takeru blinked. Miyako put the earpiece in her ear and then talked.

“Hello, Daisuke? Ken-kun? Are you there?”

“Yeah, we are!” Daisuke answered her, “We had to do something else so Ken made this plan to send Noel and a copy of Paildramon to help.”

“Then, why didn’t you tell us!?”

“If you knew it it wouldn’t work,” Ken replied this time, “Don’t worry about us. We’re checking a few pieces of data with Koushiro-san.”

“Right now?”

“Yup!” Daisuke talked again, “We’re using the radar to find the factory and the remaining fake shards. Let us know if y’all pick something suspicious. See ya!”

“What did they say?” Iori asked, curious.

“They are at Izumi-senpai’s office looking for the factory and the other fragments,” she looked at Iori, “They told us to let them know if something strange happens.”

“En tous cas, we need to talk about a little thing.”

“Huh?” the four kids and the four digimon blinked.

#young prince detective ichijouji ken #02 team digimon case files

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