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lolo3hwriting · 6 months ago

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College Souyo Oneshot

Summary: Yu and Yosuke’s classmates notice that the two are ‘pretty close’ and try to get them officially together though an unconventional method

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Additional Notes: The classmates Sei and Kin are based on two of my OCs, Matt and Kody respectively. Sei and Kin are actually shorthand for their last names (Seiyokarashi and Kinfuku) but I use them as their regular names in this context.

“So… They AREN’T dating?”

“Not officially, I don’t think so.”

“Hmm.”

Sei smirked at his friend and classmate, Kin, from across the table from where they were sitting at a ramen bar. The two had come here after classes to have dinner together, as it was a popular spot for many of the other students. Sei could see from his seat that nearly half of the patrons were college-aged students. In fact, Sei could recognize two of his other classmates, Yu and Yosuke. He quickly noticed their gray and orange heads of hair after seeing them from the back of the classroom so many times before.

Sei was on good terms with them, though he would only comfortably say that he was only acquaintances with them. He had spoken to them a few times to get notes, and another time to discuss the lectures, and Sei thought they were nice enough. But it was kind of funny, he thought, how the two just seemed to be glued together. They sat next to each other during class, they shopped together, and now they were together again in the ramen bar. It seemed that where one was, the other would be close by, like a matched set. It was hilariously entertaining to see them awkwardly dance around each other, but as much as Sei could watch them with a bucket of popcorn in hand, it was starting to get more annoying than funny.

Sei had been worried that they would catch on to their glancing, but he quickly dismissed his concerns when he saw that the two were busy enough with each other, engrossed in their own conversation

“Though I wouldn’t put it past you to assume that they were a couple. They do call each other partners,” Kin added.

That nickname… The first time Sei had heard Yosuke use it he was taken aback. He had said it so excitedly, so endearingly, Sei almost believed it was something like a pet name. But no, when Sei had asked it was apparently just a ‘thing’ between them.

“I guess. Didn’t they go to the same high school?” Sei asked while leaning his head on his hand.

“Yes they did, Yasogami I believe. From the way Narukami speaks so fondly of his time there, it seems both of them had a good time there.”

Right, Sei remembered their conversation. Yu and Yosuke met each other there and became fast friends. But just friends, Yosuke had said.

“Hmm… Do you think they developed feelings while there?”

“It’s entirely possible. Could you imagine them being high school sweethearts? How romantic!” Kin clapped his hands together in front of his chest in excitement, it seemed that he thought the two were a couple as well.

“Do you think they are on a date here?” Sei decided to entertain the idea more.

As if in response, Yosuke slung his arm around Yu and started laughing boisterously at something he said. Sei could be imagining it, but it looked like Yu was… Leaning in?

“A casual date perhaps? It’s a remarkable place with quality food, I certainly wouldn’t say no to a date here.”

Sei looked at his friend with a raised eyebrow.

“What, do you want a date?”

“Maybe you can offer some other time,” Kin added with a wink, “but I think one couple is enough here.”

Sei and Kin were both looking at them, just in time to watch Yosuke slurp some noodles, leaving a splatter of broth on his face which Yu gently wiped off with a napkin.

“Okay, they have to be boyfriends,” Sei punctuated with slamming his fist onto the table.

“It’s a lovely gesture, but I don’t think they would admit it to be romantic though.”

“Ugh, why don’t they just say it already?”

Sei and Kin had seen how close the two acted while they were all in class together, and now with this ‘ramen date’ Sei’s opinion had firmly cemented them in his mind as being together.

Kin looked up at his friend with a glint in his eyes “Perhaps we could convince them…”

“Yeah? How?” Sei was deeply curious, not to mention a little suspicious. It's not as if the two of them could shove their faces together and spontaneously make them official. He wondered what his friend could possibly be imagining…

“Why don’t you take me on a date?”

“What.”

“Please listen to me,” Kin raised his hands in a placid manner “Why don’t the four of us go out together as a double date? It can just start as a group hanging out with fellow classmates, and at the right time we can ‘announce’ that we’re dating!”

“And that will make them declare their feelings?” Sei asked incredulously.

“It’s being a positive influence,” Kin waved a finger in the air. “By setting a good example and showing them it’s okay to love each other, it may be the small push to allow them to tell the truth to one another.”

Sei heaved a great sigh and put his head into his hands. As ridiculous as it sounded, Kin’s plan may have some justification to it. The two of them hung out together often, and it was a rumor in the class that they were seeing each other. Sei was openly gay and Kin was openly bi, plus the two were roommates so the two of them together would be believable in the eyes of many. Sei does admit that Kin was a dear friend, and quite easy on the eyes, but he never saw him in any romantic light. But nevertheless, there was pervasive gossip that could be used to their advantage. And it wasn’t as if they were forcing Yu and Yosuke together, they were just planting a seed in their minds, a suggestion.

The more he thought about it, the more Sei believed that the plan could work. It would be great to see their other two classmates stop denying their feelings and make it awkward for everyone around them. Sei didn’t have any particular reservations about it, the only regret he could think of was the inevitable teasing from their other friends and classmates. It would be annoying for a while, but it would probably die down after a while. Who knows? It could be fun seeing their reactions.

“Okay, okay… I’m fine with it. Do you have any places in mind?”

Kin’s eyes crinkled in satisfaction at Sei’s response.

“I was thinking about this bubble tea cafe nearby. They have this drink that caught my eye...”

The next day after classes, Kin approached the budding couple and offered them an opportunity to hang out at a nearby restaurant and have a casual review section. He had reminded everyone of the test next week, to which Sei and Yosuke groaned about it, and thought it was a good time to go over the lectures and compare notes. Yu and Yosuke had agreed, although Sei wasn’t sure if they would get any studying actually done, with his and Kin’s plan that they were trying to execute.

When Sei pushed open the door to the cafe, a small bell chime signaled his arrival at the store. For a moment he just stood at the entrance and stared at the place, taking in the view. The walls were painted in a soft lavender with fairy lights adorning the walls, and a couple of fake vines hanging for the ceiling. On each table, there was a napkin holder with images of cats, dogs, and other chibi animals. Sei certainly thought it was… an interesting aesthetic. Nothing he would personally enjoy but decided it was fine enough for where they were.

Kin walked ahead, not fazed at all by the cafe’s decor, picked up some laminated paper menus from the entrance and sat down at an empty table with four other seats. Sei followed behind him and sat down beside his friend, still glancing around. There were a few other people their age that were most likely other students, and a pair of young women in suits, probably just out of work.

Sei felt a hand placed over his on the table and snapped his head over to Kin. He was looking intently at the menu but had a catty grin on his face showing that he was not really paying attention.

“So when do you think the others will arrive?” Sei didn’t move his hand from underneath Kin’s as he wasn’t too uncomfortable. He was already naturally touchy, but this time he would be trying to do it in a romantic manner. Was he getting into the ‘affectionate boyfriend’ character already?

“Soon I should think. Narukami’s already quite punctual, and that should help offset the tardiness that Hanamura would have.”

Kin was speaking from experience, as they had both personally seen Yosuke jogging into class nearly ten minutes late and trying to quietly sit down next to Yu. The more he thought about it, the more Sei thought that the two complemented each other. He hoped it wouldn’t be too long for them to get together…

While he waited, Sei leaned over his friend and looked at the menu. There were small plates, sandwiches, rice bowls, and poke bowls, but most of the menu was reserved for the drinks. Milk tea, fruit tea, regular tea, and smoothies, all in a variety of flavors and toppings. It all sounded pretty good, but Sei had no idea what he would choose.

A chiming of the front doorbell made Sei and Rin glance over and find that their other classmates were at the entrance. They waved them over to their table and the other two sat down.

“Hey man, how are you guys doing?” Yosuke greeted with a wave.

“We’re doing well, you guys should look over the menu,” Sei responded. With his free hand, Sei slid the menu to the other pair across the table. He could see Yu briefly glance over the table where Sei’s and Kin’s hands were together but didn’t make a comment.

Sei read through the menu again but still had no idea what he would order. Passionfruit sounded good, but mango did as well. What about lychee?

“Hey Kin, what are you going to get?” Sei referred to his friend.

“I was thinking about some taro milk tea with boba. Would you mind if we get a large drink and share?”

Ah, so that was part of his plan. Sei had no reservations about sharing a drink, it wasn’t like either of them was sick or anything.

“Sure why not?”

Yosuke glanced up at them for a moment in confusion, and Sei took the opportunity.

“Are you guys going to share anything?”

“Nah, I’m good.” Yosuke waved his hand in dismissal at the suggestion.

Yu smiled at his friend and responded, “Why not? I’d be willing to share something with you.”

Yosuke sputtered for a few seconds before giving a small ‘no thanks’ and Sei barely held back a chortle, disguising it as a light cough. It was so glaringly obvious that the two liked each other, but now that he thought of it he and Kin would look like a similar obnoxious couple. Oh well, it would be worth it in the end to see them finally admit they liked each other.

After Yu and Yosuke had decided on their separate drinks, the four of them got to discussing their lectures as was their ‘original’ intention. It made Sei’s blood pressure rise in frustration as he tried to understand what his friend was talking about.

“What do you mean??? Where did you get that value for gallons per minute?”

“Well, we have the gallons per acre, miles per hour, and width. You plug those into the equation, and you get your answer.”

“How are you supposed to remember the equation?”

“I think it will be given to us,” Yu added, “but it might be in a different form so we’ll have to re-arrange the variables.”

“Ughhh, this sucks,” Yosuke added.

Yu patted his friend on the back reassuringly. “You’ll get it eventually.”

“I just don’t get it,” Sei turned to his friend, “How do you guys understand any of this?”

“Through continuous effort and many hours of studying. My mind doesn’t keep itself sharp you know. But I am more than willing to help you.” Kin punctuated by tapping his hand onto Sei’s chest.

“Gee, thanks.”

“Oh you flatter me, my dear sweetheart,” Kin spoke, as if he wasn’t fishing for compliments. But Sei didn’t mind so much, since Kin did have better grades than him, so he was in no real position to criticize.

When the four of their drinks were done and they were called, Sei thought it was a good opportunity for a break, especially since he could feel a headache coming on from doing those calculations. But as soon as Sei started to get up, Kin’s arms suddenly grasped his waist and pulled him back down. Sei just stared at his friend in disbelief for a moment, trying to figure out what in the world he was trying to do.

“Dear, let the others get the drinks. I want to talk with you.”

“Uhhh… sure.”

Sei had stayed put and the other two classmates got up instead, with only a hint of bemusement on their faces. Sei wasn’t exactly embarrassed, more like deeply bewildered at his friend’s behavior

“What do you want?” Sei whisper-shouted at Kin.

“Would you mind if I kissed you later? On the cheek that is.”

“You want to go that far?”

“They’re the oblivious sort,” Kin glanced over to Yu and Yosuke to where they were standing at the counter, “and they won’t recognize a romantic act unless directly pointed out. That is the whole reason that we’re doing this, no?”

“...Fine.”

“Great! I’ve always been curious about what kissing you would be like.”

…Sei wasn’t sure if Kin was being honest or just trying to fluster him. If he did it wasn’t working, but it made Sei pause and seriously reconsider his situation for a second.

The other two classmates walked back to the table, drinks in hand. When Kin noticed they were approaching, he moved his position to where he was only holding Sei’s arm and not his entire body. They placed the drinks on the table, and seeing that Kin’s arms were ‘occupied’, Sei decided to grab the beverage himself and drink it. It tasted pretty good, maybe a bit too sugary that distracts from the true flavor of the taro, but it was pleasant.

He reached his arm over to Kin’s mouth to offer him a sip.

“Try it. How does it taste?”

“Quite sweet, but not as sweet as you,” Kin said with a smirk.

Sei had nearly rolled his eyes at the cornball line, but he didn’t manage to hold back his laughter. He hoped that the others would interpret his snort of disbelief as something more… romantic? At this point, Sei was just trying not to break down laughing at the sheer absurdity of the situation.

Yosuke put his hand to his face. “Wow, it feels as if I’m being third-wheeled here.”

Kin only smiled in response, though the narrowing of his eyes gave away to Sei that he was thinking the same thing as him. After all that they had seen them practically snuggling next to each other after class, he was certainly an interesting one to say that.

“Well I’m glad you two are enjoying each other,” Yu commented, “it’s nice.”

Okay, now Sei was sure that their plan was working since he could nearly see a trace of wistfulness in Yu’s eyes.

“I do appreciate our time together,” Kin leaned in closer, “Every moment I spend with Sei is lovely.”

“Hah, it's as if you two are dating or something,” Yosuke remarked jokingly, and Sei was ecstatic. He couldn’t wait to see his reaction and to see if their plan would ultimately work.

Kin glanced at Sei, seemingly asking him if he would like to respond. And Sei happily took the opportunity.

“Yeah, we ARE dating!”

To punctuate his confession, Kin kissed his friend on the cheek.

“Huh,” Yu stated plainly.

“HUH?!” Yosuke answered with much more enthusiasm.

“He’s quite the catch, isn’t he? He’s adorable, can cook, and very handsome…”

“Hey, I’m not gonna be your househusband! If anything, you would be the trophy husband! Most of the time YOU’RE the one sitting on the couch while I do all of the chores!”

“While it would be pleasant to just sit and look pretty, I have much greater ambitions in life.”

Through their banter, Sei had nearly forgotten about the true purpose of their ‘confession.’ He reigned himself in and finally got a good look at the other students across their table. Their expressions were priceless, it was worth everything he was going through.

“I’m glad for you both,” Yu said with a polite smile, though it didn’t exactly reach his eyes.

“Yeah uh, me too I guess,” Yosuke said in response to his friend. He was trying to smile as well, but it came out more like a grimace.

Sei could practically see the gears in their heads turning. It would only be a matter of time…

Sei’s and Kin’s ‘date’ went over pretty well, the two had a great laugh afterward and promised to go to the cafe again. Although they were mostly preoccupied with their plans, both of them admitted that it was pretty good they would try more of the menu’s offerings when they weren’t so ‘busy’.

As expected, rumors about Sei and Kin spread fast, but they didn’t make as much of a splash as Sei had expected. He wasn’t sure if he was more relieved or disappointed when the strongest response by their classmates to their newly declared relationship was, “I knew it!”

But that was besides the point, as Kin pointed out after class one day, and that they would have to be patient for the fruits of their labor. And thankfully the two didn’t need to wait for too long.

About a week later, Sei and Kin decided to go to the nearby park on the weekend, to hang out and enjoy the vegetation. It was a reserve of greenery within a vast gray, concrete desert, perceived as a hidden gem for stressed salarymen and students to unwind. The two friends had been there before to hang out privately since nobody was usually there, so they weren’t expecting anything out of the ordinary for their trip. But they were pleasantly surprised when they found two other students already at the park, already in the middle of discussion.

Yu and Yosuke’s voices were hushed, but they were steadily rising as the Kin and Sei sneaked closer. This made it easy for quiet classmates to crouch behind a vine-covered brick fence and listen in.

“-And I have just been thinking… about things,” Yosuke explained eloquently.

“Like…?”

Yosuke gave only a sigh at that, and from the sound of rustling fabric Sei and Kin could infer that he was fidgeting with his clothes.

“Like our relationship. I’ve just been seeing so many other happy people living their happy lives and I…”

“Are you happy?” Yu questioned, in what Sei could only describe as uncharacteristic worry. He had never heard him sound so… uncertain. His effortlessly cool, confident, charismatic classmate now sounded like a worried mess.

“Of course I am!” Yosuke was quick to assure, “This has been some of the most fun years of my life! Spending time with you has been… fulfilling.”

There was an uncertain waver in Yosuke’s voice as he said that last word and everybody listening (openly or not) could pick it up. Sei bit his lip in concern, trying not to make any movements despite how intently he was paying attention.

“...Are you really happy? You don’t sound like it. Are you not happy… with me?”

“That’s not it at all!” There were heavy footsteps and Yosuke’s voice raised to the point where he was no longer caring about privacy, openly shouting

“You make me happy! I’ve been the happiest I’ve ever been by your side! I’ve never felt this way with anyone else! I like you…”

“Like me?”

“Yes! I… really like you.”

There was a hefty pause as Yu considered his words, with everybody holding their breaths in anticipation.

“...I really like you too.”

Yu’s quiet admittal was almost soft to be heard from Sei and Kin, but both heard it clearly and widened their eyes in surprise.

“Y-Yeah?”

“Yes. I love you.”

Sei and Kin looked at each other with delight, both of their grins reaching from ear to ear. They were both thinking the same words.

(Finally!)

The two hiding classmates heard gentle footsteps and Sei and Kin decided to make a hasty but silent retreat to give them privacy and to avoid spoiling what they could only expect to be their first kiss. Or at least, to spare themselves from the embarrassment.

Once out of earshot, the two friends hugged each other in relief and in celebration for a job well done.

Though abruptly, Kin leaned into Sei’s ear and whispered, “So do you want to be boyfriends for real now?”

Sei backed his head away from his friend but still chose to continue embracing him.

“Let me think about it.”

“Well I hope you don’t take as long as them. I don’t think I can handle pining for that long…”

#persona 4 fanfiction #souyo #I wrote this in a haze over the course of a couple of days #once again the power of souyo is not something to underestimate #happy pride month to these two idiots!

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coffe-with-milk · 10 months ago

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Yes.

I made my own version because I want it.

I also divided it under the cut to make it look clear.

(I'm going to give my opinion only so that the post doesn't remain so empty)

•Toumaki: There's no explanation really, it's obvious because I love the ship.

•IzuKoma: Their dynamic is just ✨great✨ to me and I think the reason I loved this couple so much is because I didn't see much content from it. I feel like it's a very underrated ship.

•ImaSaka: Literally the first ship I paired, so I'm very fond of it <3

•KinFuku: it also doesn't need an explanation, i love the rivalry and respect that they shared.

•ShinAra: I only like it because of the fanarts (I never understood why it's so popular but whatever)

•TadoTou: I don't know, when I found out they went to the same university I couldn't resist haha. Plus I think they could form a great friendship :3

•ShinIzu: It also doesn't need an explanation, a very pretty ship even though I don't really match them, the way Izumida sees Shinkai is adorable.

•MidoKoma: Their relationship is a little toxic if you examine it but I still like it mainly because for Komari, Midousuji is his "safe zone" so to speak and I also really like that Komari is also one of the first people Midousuji trusts, he is literally Mido's right hand and that's why I like their dynamic. <33

•AshYuu: I love the scene where they meet and how Yuuto has great respect for Ashikiba, it's just sweet for me.

•MidoMana: I don't know, I just like it because they are the characters most matched with Onoda and also because they are not 100% mentally well (mainly Mido)

•NaruSaka: A cute bromance.

•FukuAra: It also doesn't need an explanation, their relationship is simply beautiful.

•KinAra: At first I hated this ship but then I really like it because it is almost the same as FukuAra in my point of view.

•AraTou: I really don't know why I like this ship, at first I also hated it a lot and then I inexplicably liked it ._.XD

•TeshIzu: They are both captains, it seems strange to me that they are not paired together much.

•ManaIzu: I don't know, because they were the youngest of the first generation of the team.

•KomaYuu: I never understood why the fandom draws them together as friends but hey, long live love.

•ImaNaru: I love their development but I just don't match them.

•T2: Sorry everyone but I'll be honest, I can't see them as a couple. It's a great ship but I can't see them together in a loving way.

AshiTe: Same as T2, I can't see them as a romantic couple :(

MidoSaka: Their dynamic is great and I love how the fandom portrays it but I just don't match them.

IshiMi: I feel like Ishigaki is too much for Midousuji...

SanSaka: Sorry for this too but I feel like Manami is too resentful for losing so many times...

DouKabu: I like the moments in which they coexist but no, they would be against having a relationship xdxd

•NaruMido: I like him a little but at the same time I don't, Midousuji is very mean to him so no.

•KabuAo: No, I just don't like it romantically...

•ManaTou: I like it a little but in a one-sided way (Manami confessed in the manga that he might be in love with Toudou or something but I feel like Toudou couldn't reciprocate his feelings)

•ManaYuu: Eh, I don't know, their fanarts are cute but I don't like the ship.

•KabuDan/FukuShin/KuroIzu: JUST FRIENDSHIP AGAIN.

•IzuDou: eh... I don't know really... their relationship is good but it doesn't convince me...