#kokoro answers

[oshiawaseni]

Between BkDk, which of them knows they're in love with the other?

A question was asked: Is it just one, is it both, or is it neither? This is my reasoning behind why I think that both of them have realised their romantic feelings for the other.

I'll start with Izuku’s side first, as he is the veteran.

Izuku's been sitting on his feelings for quite some time and repressing them as much as he can, simply just knowing these feelings… exist. Izuku has always loved Kacchan, but I'm talking specifically about the moment he realised what kind of love it was.

I think the moment that really did Izuku in was witnessing the growth in Katsuki's heroic heart for the very first time, during his team's battle in the Joint Training arc. Shiny eyes watched Kacchan's newly perfected teamwork as he fought the opposition while protecting his team and allowing them to cover for him in return.

This change in Katsuki was his heart becoming more like Izuku's, in his efforts to become the top hero that cares about saving and winning equally. He no longer looked down on the action of saving a person, so he no longer looked down on what it meant to be saved by others either. I think this really cast him in a new light for Izuku.

Kirishima: "But it's true it might be the first time we've ever seen him do something like this." (Katsuki protecting others)

As well as planting a seed foreshadowing Bakugou Katsuki Rising, Hori placed the speech bubble over a very bare panel of Izuku watching Kacchan for two reasons: Emphasis that Izuku was also seeing Kacchan's character growth for the first time, and to imply that the change in Katsuki's character that Monoma had just been yelling about was, in large part, influenced by Izuku himself.

The paneling is so genius. It seemed insignificant enough to be ignored by Bones, yet it says so much more than all other panels because it tells a story of the piece in Katsuki that had been missing their whole lives, it’s simplistic emptiness conveying the beauty Izuku saw in him finding it. If Katsuki was changing, maybe Izuku was, too... and this panel was the start of Izuku's admiration evolving into something more romantic.

Izuku watching Katsuki's heroism was an incredibly important moment for them and puts Izuku's view of love in ch.348 into some more context. Because chapter 208 was Katsuki definitely... undeniably sharing Izuku's heart. RIGHT AFTER sending his thoughts to Izuku: "Just keep your eyes on me, shitty Deku!"

".......If it responds to my feelings, at that time, I..."

And not long after JT, we get these unfinished thoughts about WHY Black Whip was triggered and Izuku has been hush about his inner thoughts on Katsuki ever since. (Other than telling Kacchan he doesn't mind being called Deku, if it's too hard to call him Izuku.)

The reason Izuku's emotions were so deeply triggered that day is because Monoma reminded him of the pain he saw in Katsuki's face when he cried to him about ending All Might in DvK2.

The recent anime ending further backs this theory during a montage of Izuku running away from the significant memories he has with his friends. This memory is a very important one to Izuku.

When Monoma triggered him, Izuku felt Katsuki's suffering on a personal level. His precious Kacchan, who had cried to him with that face, had fallen under attack, so by extension, Izuku was being attacked too. That day, Izuku discovered how very protective he is over him. (see also: "Give him back to me!")(see also: Kacchan getting hurt "because of me" to save Izuku was the Vigilante arc catalyst) (see also: Vol 37 Cover Art)

During his Bakugou Katsuki Rising chapter/episode, Kacchan too felt an immense amount of empathy with Izuku, because he refers to the moment he was about to lose Izuku as being "at death's door." Not specifying it was Izuku's death, but death in general. Izuku feels Katsuki's pain. Katsuki feels Izuku's pain. And this attunement with one another makes them both feel immensely protective over each other. Amazing.

So... Izuku has just figured out his feelings... and when asked directly by Kacchan, he runs away from giving him a concrete answer because he doesn't want to upset him with the love and overprotectiveness he feels for Kacchan inside his heart. At this point in the story, Izuku still feels somewhat disliked by him and is scared of Katsuki's potential harsh rejection. I'm sure he was thinking something like "Better to omit the truth and not cause anyone pain." No pain for Kacchan, no pain for him. Hedgehogs can't get hurt if they never lie close to each other, right?

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With Katsuki, I think he awoke to a new feeling born inside him after he almost lost Izuku. The uncompromising need for Izuku to stay in his life. And his feelings from childhood that he’d hidden deep inside reemerged with the same explosive level of fervour that he’d given Izuku their whole lives, except now when he thought about Izuku, his heart was filled with something… different.

He only realised what those feelings really were at the same time he faced the looming death that was ahead of him. Katsuki was stripped completely bare by AFO and found all that remained of him, which was now staring him straight in the face, the precious piece of him AFO could never touch: Izuku’s and his intense and binding love for each other. There's no other explanation for chapter 362, other than him becoming more aware of both Izuku's and his own feelings. That's why he thought of him in the end, that's why he longed to see him so much.

That's why he wanted his feelings to reach him, to have Izuku in his grasp, at a time when he knew he had no hope to. All For One told him to face his reality. But that reality and Katsuki's wishes are two very separate entities and nothing can come between the love and belief Izuku and Katsuki have for each other. Katsuki would not be broken… and it was his hope that won out.

Edgeshot: "Don't give up, Dynamight! The guy you're waiting for will... Deku will come for sure. That's why I won't let you die!"

Hori revealed on the back of Volume 37 that Izuku is the person Katsuki had been waiting for because... (and this BREAKS ME):

Katsuki had been waiting to be saved by him.

I KNOW, I KNOW. There's a small part of me that's just like "SHUTUP HORI THESE CHAPTERS WERE ALREADY HARD ENOUGH TO TAKE YOU DIDNT HAVE TO RUB THEM IN EVEN MORE :((" because thinking about all of this hurts like hell.

But I know these lines probably weren’t written to upset those of us who live in a perpetual state of bkdk canon brainrot, and were written so that everyone else, the average "casual" fan, can start to see/accept the love that's between them a little more. I'm sure it's with this kind of intention that he reminded everyone again of who exactly it was residing in Katsuki's heart and whose name it was Edgeshot felt he needed to use to call out to Katsuki with, for the sole purpose of motivating him harder to stay alive. (ily Hori, thanks for the pain.)

As of ch.362, they are both now aware they love the other, Izuku doesn't know yet that it's very reciprocal, but I think Katsuki realised it, and he allowed Izuku's love to overflow him during his delirium, using it as his shield to protect his spirits after the awful things AFO did and said to him. It's devastating that he had to suffer so much to see the truth that had been lying dormant inside his own heart the whole time.

This uncovered truth is why he got back up and acted in the way he knew Izuku believed in most about him. Izuku wasn't coming. But at the very least... he could still become the hero Izuku admires and loves one last time, before it was all over...

"(Never giving up until I get my win is what you always believed in about me,) so I just gotta win, right.... Izuku....?"

Ch.362 felt like Katsuki's answer to Izuku's feelings, an incredibly private moment of him exposing his bare heart for all to see. His final act was an acceptance and reciprocity of the love Izuku felt for him that had been there all along. He was completely run down mentally, physically and spiritually, so he comforted himself by thinking about his special guy.

What provides more comfort than your beloved being right there with you, at your lowest? What greater desire does the heart have than to feel loved by the person it yearningly aches for the most?

Katsuki was only able to see Izuku's feelings because he could finally face and recognise his own.

[barbaricjester]

I haven't been privy to the depths of fandom that you can reach but I'm honestly impressed. these old men are fully in your brain and I'm here for it. 💖🫚

😔 There's no brain in me anymore, only the Mystery Shack.

[shima-draws]

how did you like the voice crack when luffy yelled that at sanji, bc. bc.

DON'TTTTT EVEN TALK TO ME ABOUT THAT RN AGHHGHHHH. When I heard his voice crack I was like

[pennieheart]

what’re your top five bandori ships??

Oh my I have been WAITING for someone to ask me this!!!💛💛💛

I ship a LOT of dynamics so it's a little hard to narrow them down but I will do my best!!

1. KokoRinko!!

(edit by bandori_ships on Twitter)

It's honestly a shame that these two don't have much interaction in canon but I daydream about them all the time!! (⁠๑⁠♡⁠⌓⁠♡⁠๑⁠)

I think they would go through so much character development together. Kokoro would teach Rinko to take life easier and Rinko would teach Kokoro how to slow down her buzzing brain and consider things more carefully! Kokoro being her super extroverted self would also have no problem helping Rinko with moments of social anxiety, like ordering food or asking for help in public!!💛💛

2. HaguKoko!!

I love this ship because it has SO MUCH CONTENT!!! It's a pretty popular ship so there's lots of fan art and it's all soooooo CUTE!!!💛💛💛💛

I also think they're very silly together! Their antics always make me giggle!

3. Poly PoPiPa!!

When I first saw the Bandori anime, I immediately decided all of the girls are in love and they all kiss!!💛💛💛

Kasumi is obviously the glue that holds them together and I think she would've had crushes on everyone, which got the ball rolling on their relationship! I also HC that Saaya initially had a crush on Tae, Tae liked Saaya and Rimi, Rimi liked Kasumi and Saaya, and Arisa had a crush on Kasumi and Tae!

I think their relationship fluctuates from time to time where the girls change who they're primarily dating but they're in a closed quint!

4. NanaRui!!

I love these two because I HC both as autistic and I think they would bond over that a lot!! I love how Nanami teases Rui for being robotic sometimes, it's so cute!! Another thing the girls share is having amazing skill that they feel they can't use in their fullest potential due to obstacles in their way! With Rui it was losing a competition and Nanami hid her artistic talent out of shame of being different! When looking deeper than their external traits, the two girls have SO MUCH in common!!💛💛💛

5. ChisaAyaMaya!!

Sometimes people find ChisaMaya to be controversial because of Pasupa's first band story but I think with the way they all developed as characters and the addition of Aya's genuine sweetness, they would all make a great couple!!💛💛

Chisato definitely plays a big role in boosting Aya and Maya's confidence while they all discover their truest selves! I think Maya first fell in love with Aya, who shared the same feelings but was too nervous to admit them! Chisato brought them together by confessing to both of them, which is when Maya and Aya both confess to each other too! Aya and Maya make Chisato confront a lot of her flaws and insecurities, and through their relationship she becomes an ever better version of herself!! 💛💛💛

[ask-yandere-sdra2]

For the SDRA2 girls, would anyone be naked?

-ExCUSE ME?!

-Eeeh?! Why?! What are you planning?!

-Eeek?! I honestly don't know what to say about that...

-Oh my, you must be a little pervert huh?~

-.....

-I wouldn't mind...you want to do something with me?

-Oh?~ Exactly what are you planning, you little cutie pervert?~♥️

-...!

[cepheusgalaxy]

uhh 6 + 9 + 13 for living weapon oc of your choice ???

Ty for the ask! :) Gonna do for Kokoro

6. Do they have a comfort object?

She has a little good luck amulet she always wears either as a necklace or hidden in her clothes. She doesn't remember how she got it but it's her (well, somewhat literally) good luck charm. It's of emotional value for her.

And also her sword. She uses the same one always and it's a dear for her.

9. Are they enhanced in some way? Like drugs/metal transplants/magic to improve their capacity?

Not *exactly* but she is part fae which makes her more agile and perceptive than most humans.

13. Do they have multiple handlers? Which one is their favorite? Which one sets them less at ease?

Not really. Kokoro has a superior/handler and a master, and answers to them only. Sometimes her handler is a bit tough and she is somewhat nervous around him, even though she never lets it show, so she liked her master better.

I mean....later....she does have one favorite person she who is her sole mistress.....i wonder who it is...

Living Weapon Whumpee ask game

[eyesofcuriosity]

Babeee❤️❤️❤️❤️🥺 I'm always blessed to have you with me, thank you so much for sticking by me whenever I need someone to talk with and rp with ❤️❤️❤️ I just want us to continue doing that as long as we could. Love ya lots ❤️❤️❤️❤️

/Ohohooo are you proposing to me rp wise? >W> no takesie backsie you are stuck with me like a leech on yo bum! Jokes aside tho hun I could say the same thanks for just you know....talking with me and sharing whatever you want in the moment! Makes me feel less of a loser >3>

Anyway im shit with emotions just know I love ya lots and honestly hope someday we can share a drink of some kind and if not hey lets just continue chattering and sharing stuff as we have so far <3

[schoute]

BEAUTIFUL PERSON AWARD! Once you are given this award you're supposed to paste it in the asks of 8 people who deserve it. If you break the chain nothing happens, but it's sweet to know someone thinks you're beautiful inside and out🖤

Oh my dear new friend, this had to come to you, I've had so much fun talking to you and getting to know you, thank you for being the wonderful person you are!!

AAAAAA 😭💙💙💙 THANK YOU LOVELY!! Its been an absolute delight getting to know each other and talking together! Thank you for such a sweet message and for thinking of me, YOU'RE AMAZING AND SO SWEET 💙💙💙

[koishi-komeij-takes-a-vaction]

kokoro now the menreiki of 33 masks (they had to divide them like that beanie baby picture)

[tvwr1tes]

ooo could u do kanade otonokoji x kokoro mitsume headcanons? if not then them x reader pls ahaha

Kokoro Mitsume x Kanade Otonokoji

°My gosh.. The amount of Vocaloid Kanade would blast is... Um... Insane, Kokoro knows all the lyrics by heart

°We all know Kokoro fixed her-

°Kokoro and Kanade are the sassiest couple in the school

°Kokoros nicknames for Kanade are, "Tolerable" that's it :>

°They barely fight, its just Kanade venting to Kokoros lap! Yep lap!

°We all are aware that Kanade drags Kokoro to metal / rock concerts? Kay-

°OMG- THE NICKNAMES- Kanade Calls Kokoro things like "Pookie" "My little bear" and "My heart string"

°Kanade once stole Kokoros glasses for a day, lets just say the entire day was Kanade laughing at Kokoro for bumping into walls-

°Kanade DOMINATES Kokoro in dance dance Revolution!

[kitakyushu-division]

2 from the relationship and courting antics asks for all the members :)

2 - When they have a crush on someone, how do they let them know?

Considering what this team’s premise is, well…

John simply doesn’t.

Kokoro will start interacting with that someone even more via PROFILE— liking, sharing/retweeting/reblogging almost every single post that person would have, making sure he got their username on other platforms, drawing more things of them, probably flooding their DMs, etc etc… as long as it meant interacting with their darling online really.

It’s supposedly subtle (but idk if it is anymore by the time I finished writing this), let’s say that this possible crush is a customer of his, so he’d place a small discount and if he notices that they take a bit too long counting their money on the counter— he’ll let them have some of the sweets they brought for free!

Thanks for the ask! 💔

[barbaricjester]

hi, I'm Kageki (it/it/it/it/it/it/it/it/it/it/it/its)

This is me hitting you with the it/it/it/it/it/it/it/it/it/its beam

[startledpixel]

Kson asked if I wanted to shower with her and then I got the platinum achievement

[celestialudenburn7]

i probably simp for kokoro as much as you simp for emma, she is exactly the kind of design i like dark haired smart girl with glasses

Aww, that's really sweet!! Kokoro is a very lovely gal! Excellent taste, my friend! (⁠✯⁠ᴗ⁠✯⁠)

I've always just had a thing for blondes, and Emma is such a sweetheart I just hhhhh😖

[ask-yandere-sdra2]

Who wants to have fun, Kanata?

Emma, would you like to be naked and do a ###job?

And Mikako, will you let someone lay down on your lap?

And Kokoro, would you join Emma?

-Sure! What kind of fun?

-Eh why not? Sure I'll give it to you~

-Okay... I'll...see if...Rei wants to...

-That is a....sudden suggestion...since emma there i think she won't mind...

[apparently-artless]

oh my god WAAAAAAAA THANK YOU SO MUCH ART!!!! the gifset is SO so so beautiful you have no idea!!!!!!!!! i cannot stop watching it over and over again. the colours are absolutely perfect, and the gif transitions are so smooth!!!!!! i'm so so happy aaaaa i can't believe something so beautiful was made for my request 😭😭😭 i really appreciate it, thank you soo much!!!! the bokuyaba fandom is truly lucky to have you in it, your edits are always so spectacular and i always enjoy looking at them. im so glad you had fun making it too!!!! thanks a million and i hope you have a wonderful day, week, month and year <333 !!!!!!!! 💛💛💛

hi, willow!! thank you so much for sending me another message to let me know of your thoughts!! this message really made me happy. ( ´ ∀ `)ノ～ ♡

i also noticed that you pinned my post on your blog, i was practically blushing when i saw the label on top. (⁄ ⁄>⁄ ▽ ⁄<⁄ ⁄)

in all honesty, i was very aware of the scene that you were referring to when i saw your request. i was also thinking of making a set for that scene but it got buried in all the current series i am watching. the scene itself was already beautiful and to be honest i am not good at scenes with sunset gradient. and i guess that's another reason why i didn't made this set until you requested it. and so i took it both as a challenge and an opportunity. who knows, i might end up gif-baiting other people to watch it?? lol

and yes!! i did have fun making the set. i had to combine some gradients with different blending modes and i had to manipulate the level adjustment layer a lot for each gif. i was very concerned that i might end up ruining an already beautiful scene so i tried not to deviate too much from the original colors but at the same time still incorporate my own coloring style.

i hope you don't mind me putting the comparison of the original vs my coloring. this is just to show you how much i had fun making this edit. i am also very satisfied with the result if i do say so myself. hehehe. ^^

anyways, it doesn't matter if other people don't appreciate it as long as the person who requested the set liked it, is what i thought. so i'm very happy when i saw your message and your tags in the post when you reblogged it.

bokuyaba is a dark horse anime series for me. it's something i watched simply because i wanted to explore different genre every season. i was thinking of dropping it after 1-2 episodes but i'm glad that i didn't. i am not an avid fan of romance, especially if the main characters are young but this series has something special to offer. it's one of my favourite romance anime now with school setting.

SO TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO DROPPED THIS ANIME, GIVE IT A TRY AGAIN. AND THEN SCREAM AT ME IN MY INBOX FOR WASTING YOUR TIME IF YOU STILL WOULD NOT LIKE IT AFTER WATCHING AT LEAST THE FIRST SEASON. XD