#ren x makoto (mentioned)

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1242: Birthday Date Night Surprise (Persona 5 X SSBU)

6:30 p.m. at Ann and Shiho's Apartment.......

Ann: (Eyes Covered by her Girlfriend's Hands) Shihooooo!~ How much longer are you gonna keep covering my eyes for? I am this close to jumping up and down in excitement here!~

Shiho: Yeah, I rather you DON'T do that. You're wearing heels, remember?

Ann: All the more reasons to for me take 'em off. They've been a pain in the butt to walk through all day......You think you could give your poor Birthday Queen a nice foot massage? Pretty please?~

Shiho: (Giggles a Bit Rolls her Eyes) I'll think about~ Right after I show you this!~

As Shiho finally moves her hand away from her eyes, Ann drops all of her shopping bags down on the ground, before letting out a gasps and sparkling up in geunine surprise at the sight at what become of her living room. A small, rounded table sitting in the middle of the room, covered with pink fabric, a scented strawberry flavored candle sitting in the middle, two steaming take out containers sitting on both sides of the table, and red pedals scattered around the floor.

It's as if the whole room itself transformed into one mini romantic restaurant, but in the comforts of their very own home.

Ann: Oh.....my god.

Shiho: (Forms a Proud Smile on her Face) You like?~ I took the liberties to set up everything for our date night. (Smile Turns into a Sheepish as Shes the Side of her Head) Mostly due to every restaurant being booked full for the day......

Ann: Wait. Is that why you told me wait out in the halls minutes before coming back here and took me all around the town?- ('GASPS') Is that why you told me to dress all pretty like? In red!?~

Shiho: (Happily Nodded) Yes, yes, and yes!~ I gotta make the whole day somewhere. That and show off how gorgeous my queen truly is today- (Immediately Gets Pulled into a Very Loving Hug)

Ann: (Holds onto Shiho With a Excited Smile on her Face) Oh Shiho-Kins, you're too good for me!~ And you're far more gorgeous than I am, don't you dare try and deny it!!~ (Starts Kissing on Shiho's Cheek)

Shiho: (Giggles Ticklishly by her Birthday Queen's Kisses) I'll try~

?????: ('Ahem')

The couple looks down to see their Little Sunflower, Lucas, dress as a waiter with his hair slicked back.

Lucas: (Bows at Ann and Shiho While Speaking Fancy Like) Good evening, my good madam.

Ann: (Happily Squeals at the Young Waiter in Front of her and Shiho) Lucas!~ (Picks Lucas Up and Hugs Him) Look at you all handsome and gentlemanly like~ Are you gonna be our waiter for the night?

Lucas: (Giggles Softly Before Nodding his Head) Yep!~ Only for your birthday. I even managed to help Big Sis Shiho set everything up inside for you too.

Shiho: It's true. I wouldn't nearly have it all done in time if it weren't him. (Playfully Pulls on Lucas' Cheek) Such a good little helper, you!~

Lucas: (Giggles Ticklishly) I-It's nothing, really!~ All in the days work. (Turns to Ann) I do hope you're having a good birthday so far though.

Ann: (Smiles Softly at Lucas) I am. It's a lot more eventful this time around. And I have you and your big sis to thank for that. (Gives Lucas a Big Kiss on the Cheek Before Putting him Back Down on his Feet) Now let's go get our chow down! (Walks into her Apartment, Taking Off her Heels, With Shiho and Lucas Following Behind) Your queen is starving right now.

Shiho: (Sighs While Playfully Rolls her Eyes) Even when you get older, you're still as impatient as ever, Ann Bear.

Ann: Well, excuse me for having a hunger and cravings of a blood hound these days, babe. (Starts Sniffing the Smell of the Food Sighing in Delight While Sitting on her Side of the Table) Especially if it's over something that smells THIS good!~ (Turns to Lucas) What's for dinner tonight, my good sir?~

Lucas: (Simply Nodded to Ann' s Request as he Wallks Himself Closerto the Table Himself) The Teriyaki Ramen Steak to Go Special. Ramen mixed with cuts of teriyaki steak, just as the name applies.

Ann: (Mouth Already Starts to Water) Tasty~ (Immediately Comes Back to Reality at the Realization) Wait. (Turns Back to her Little Waiter) Lucas, did you get yourself something to eat before coming here?

Lucas: (Simply Nodded) I did. It was the same thing you two are having. (Smiles Fondly) It was super yummy~

Ann: (Opens Up her To Go Box to See the Freshly Cooked Teriyaki Ramen Steak Inside) Oooh!~ It looks super yummy. (Picks Up her Chopsticks and Breaks it in Half) itadakimasu~

Ann uses the stick to pick the noddle and steak up from the box and eats it. Her smile widens into pure satisfaction within seconds later.

Ann: It even taste the part too!~ (Starts Enjoying anf Gobbling Up More of her Food Before Turning to Two of her Favorite People in Front of Her) ('Mmm~') Where did you guys get this? This is amazing!!~

Lucas: By that restaurant across a few streets from here. (Grabs his Chin While Thinking) I think it was called..."Osaka Arts"?

Ann: (Snaps her Finger as a Memory Comes to Her While Eating) Oh yeah. Is that new restaurant you guys told me you went to this Easter, right? Always thought about going there myself.

Shiho: We'll all go together someday- (Playfully Raises an Eyebrow) IF you quit speaking with that mouth full of yours, missy. (Finally Begins to Eat her Food)

Ann: (Let's Out an Exaggerated Groan) Ugggh! Okay, mom! I'm gonna. (Resumes Devouring the Rest of her Food)

Few Minutes of Dinner Later......

Ann: (Lays Herself Back From the Table as She Place her Hands on her Tummy, Stuffed and Satisfied) Ahhhhhh yeeeeeaaaah~

Lucas: (Tries his Hardest Not to Let Out a Single Laugh)

Shiho: (Already Smirking a Bit) Did that hit the spot, 'hon?

Ann: Definitely~ (Accidently Letting Out a Single Burp Before Blushing and Covering her Mouth with an Awkward Grin on her Face) Excuse me.

Lucas: (Starts Giggling Again)

Shiho: (Sighs as Presents Lucas to....) The lady of my lady, Lucas.

Lucas: What a silly lady you have there, huh?~

Shiho: Ohh, you don't have slightly idea, kiddo~

Ann: (Starts Pouting at the Duo in Front of her) Hey! My ears can hear you dorks perfectly over there, ya know?

Lucas: (Starta Smiling Brightly) Oh we know~

Shiho: (Smirk Grows Wider) We just like to do a little gossiping every now and then~

Lucas: Yeah, especially about the most beautiful birthday queen in all of Shiyuba, such as yourself~

Shiho: (Happily Nodded in Agreement) Mmhmm~

Ann: Yeah, well, gossiping sucks! (Starts Turning Away with her Arms Crossed).....But your compliment to your highness this evening, is very sweet and serviceable, so I'll let it slide for now. (Points Two her Fingers at her Eyes and Then at Both Shiho and Lucas) Got my eyes on you cuties. (Slowly Pulls her Phone Up to her Face as She Starts Texting Away)

Shiho: (Snickers a Bit) God, I love that lady so much~

Lucas: Me too. (Starts Whispering into Shiho's Ear) Are you still nervous to do the you know what?

Shiho: ('Sigh') Yeah, only a little bit. (Forms a Confident Smile on her Face) But I didn't made it as far as I did just to back out of it now, am I right?

Lucas: Exactly! (Gives his Big Sis Shiho a Reassuring Smile) Try and stay calm all the way through by then. I believe in you.

Shiho: (Heart Begins to Melt in Genuine Happiness) Thank you, Lucas. (Gives Lucas a Quick Peck on the Side of his Head) Now, go get the cake ready for her, will ya?

Lucas: (Salutes to Shiho) Right away, ma'am!

Shiho: (Watches Lucas Make his Way to the Refrigerator Before Turning Back to her Girlfriend) Say, Ann-Bear, do you think that stomach of yours has one more room for dessert tonight?

Ann: (Immediately Stops her Phone Texting and Look Back Up to Ann With Widened Up Eyes) Dessert? (Giddying with Excitement) Gimme Gimme Gimme!!~

Lucas places the plate of Ann's slice of cake and a fork down on the table in front of her.

Ann: ('GAAAASPS') Is that what I think it is!?~

Shiho: (Forms a Proud Grin on her Face) The all new Strawberry and Cherry Cheesecake? Yes. Yes, it is. Managed to get the very last slice from the café earlier today, without you even noticing.

Ann: Shiho, I love you forever, let's dig in!~ (Uses her Fork to Take a Small Piece of the Cake and Eats It Before Enjoying the Taste Entirely) ('Mmmmm') The girls are right. This IS the cheesecake in town!~ (Notices Something Shiny Sitting Slightly Inside of the Edge of the Cake) What's this?

Ann then takes it out of the cake, revealing itself to be silver ring with a blue colored birthstone, in shape of a heart.

Ann: (Places the Ring Down on the Palm of her Hand as She Starts Staring at it in Awe) (A ring.....It looks so pretty....But...wait. How come it got my exact birthstone? And why was it on the first....place......)

Ann's eyes slowly starts to widen up once more as she starts putting two and two together, significantly the moment when she notices the word 'Love' crested onto the ring itself.

Ann: (No.....D-Don't tell me-)

Shiho: Ann Takamaki-

Ann: (Turns and Jumps Out of her Seat and Covering her Mouth in Shock at the Sight of her Girlfriend Kneeling Down to her on One Knee) OH MY GOD!

Shiho: (Giggles a Bit Awkwardly) S-Sorry!~ Didn't mean to scare you like that. (Starts Rubbing The Back of her Head Back and Forth) I figured the moment you found the ring is the time i made move. (Let's Out Another Chuckle) Y-You don't mind if I continue, right?

Ann quickly shakes her head as tears are starting to build up and fall down from her eyes.

Shiho: ('Sighs in Relief') Okay, good. Thank you. ('Clears Throat') Ann Takamaki, ever since the very first day we've met, I've always admire how beautiful, sweet, and far more confident than i ever was growing up, before and after we became friends. You have always done everything you could to try and help me out, even when I didn't think i ever I needed any help back then. Even when I am at my very lowest, you were always there, helping me overtime it every step of the way and I cannot be anymore thankful for that than I already am right now.

Shiho starts tearing up as well, trying absolutely hardest to not to end up crying mid sentence and pull through to the very end of the proposal.

Shiho: So...('Sniff') When you first told me that you have feelings for me, I admit my feelings and started dating by then, it- ('Sniff') really made my heart flutter to great heights, made me more and more happier as the day keeps going by, no matter how crappy, confusing, frustrating, and depressing life gets from there for me! ('Sniff') You're practically the sunshine above my rainy days- (Giggles Wetly) And it's amazing, you know?

Lucas smiles very fondly at the whole scene as he wipes away a single tear from his eyes.

Shiho: (Gently Grab Hold of Ann's Hand) ('Sniff') Look, the bottom line in all of this is that....('Sniff') I love you, Ann. I love you so, so, SOOO freaking much that it hurts sometimes, but in a good way. ('Sniff') And I wanna be with you for rest of life!~ ('Sniff') I mean, granted we're already living happily in this apartment a good while now, but I want this to be official, you know? ('Sniff') So from the bottom of my heart, from deepest depths of my body and soul, will you-

Ann: YES! (Smiles Very Tearfully as She Jumps Up and Down, Holding onto Shiho's Hand) YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!!!

Lucas: (Eyes Widened in Genuine Surprise) Wow. That's so many yeses.

Shiho: (Snickers a Bit as She Uses her Free Arm to Wipe the Tears of her Face) She didn't even let me finish the question....

Ann: (Starts Snickering as She Tries Wiping her Tears as Well) I'm sorry!~ Didn't mean to jump the gun like that. ('Sniff') Thks is just the happiest day in my life right now! And YOU, Shiho Suzui, had made me the most happiest woman in the world just by being a part my life in the first place and loving me~ ('Sniff') And I always dreamed of us being engaged, but I didn't think it ever become a reality until now! ('Sniff') Well, screw it, I'm glad this is happen, I want in!!

Ann looks down at her newly announced fiance with a very sincere, loving (and still tearful) smile present all over her beautiful face.

Ann: Please marry me, baby~

Shiho: (Giggles Softly as She Gets Herself Up From the Floor) That's the plan. No looking back.

Ann: Yeah.

Shiho puts the ring on Ann's finger before the two shared a heartwarming hug with one another, followed that up by a loving kiss on the lips.

Ann: (Happily Shows the Ring to her Little Sunflower) Look, Lucas! Your big sisters are finally gonna get hitched!~

Lucas: (Giggles Softly as He Applauds to Both his Big Sister Figures) I know!~ I'm so happy for you two. Just like how I'm happy to be your Offical Flower Boy!

Ann: Yeah- (Eyes Widened Yet Again) Wait what? (Turns Back to her Fiance) Shiho, did I just hear that right?

Shiho: (Happily Nodded) Indeed you did~ I appointed Lucas to that role months ago.

Lucas: (Smiles Sheepishly) I'll try my very best not to mess up for everyone, you guys especially.

Ann: Baby, no. Don't you ever think that again. (Walks Over Lucas Before Squatting herself Down to his Height Level and Place her Hands on Both his Shoulders) You are going to be the very Best Flower Boy our world and Smash Town will ever see on that wedding scene and if anyone got a problem with that, lemme know and I'll beat 'em up real good!

Lucas: (Starts Giggling Some More) No, don't do that!~ But thank you though. It means a lot that you believe in me.

Ann: (Gets Herself Back Up as Picks Lucas Up Once More) No problem!~ I'll always believe in you, kiddo. (Boops on Lucas' Nose) Just like how I believe that we're gonna throw ourselves the most breath-taking wedding imagine in the near future! And hopefully have one that isn't too expensive to buy.

Shiho: We could have Momma Peach help get everything situated for us like she will for Makoto and Ren's wedding.

Ann: (Starts Nodding to the Idea) Yeah, that sounds like a pretty good idea alr- (Eyes Suddenly Widened Back Up in Complete Shock) HOLD THE FREAKING PHONE!?

Lucas: ('GAAAAAAAASPS')

Ann: REN AND MAKOTO ARE FINALLY GETTING MARRIED TOO!?

Shiho: (Happily Nodded) Yep, hopefully. The Queen and I helped each other out on buying our respective rings for you guys and get this: SHE'S the one who's gonna do the proposing.

Lucas: (Happily Claps his Hands) That's amazing!~ I'm happy for the two of them as well!~

Ann: (Almost at a Loss for Words) ...........Ryuji owes so much money. But first, we gotta tell everyone about the news! (Starts Tearing Up Again) ('Sniff') How I'm engaged to the most beautiful girl in the world~

Ann wipes her tears away while Lucas gently pats her shoulder in a reassuring manner.

Shiho: (Gives Ann a Reassuring Smile) How about we sit back, watch a movie, and relax for a bit first? It could help take a break from crying for a while. Also, please keep the Makoto's propsal thing to Ren until further notice, alright? You too, Lucas. This is between all three of us.

Ann: (Happily Nodded to the Agreement) Yeah, we won't say anything. (Turns to Lucas) Right, Lucas.

Lucas hovers his finger and thumbs over to the left and throws the imaginary zipper behind him before happily giving Shiho the thumbs up.

Shiho: Good. Now, what are we watching first?

Happy Birthday, Ann Takamaki!!

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[macirollfights]

Cookie run x Persona

Featuring Gim cookie as Makoto Yuki

Herb cookie as Ren Amamiya / Joker Lemon cookie as Yu Narukami

Yeah I wanted to draw this crossover for a while, Till I Felt confident and just said screw it, I wanted to put even more high effort into it, But I noticed some stuff were just impossible for me to make, So I just went with this, Anyways, I always thought these cookies would fit as well as persona protagonists

Well, Before anyone gets to me about roguefort being joker instead, I'll explain one thing, I wanted to use herb as joker/ren for reasons like, Because they both fit their characteristics, And I feel like their personalities would blend in, Not to mention how They both take care of a potted plant, And how they both are baristas. I see herb as more of a perfect too, Not to mention, Roguefort's outfit, Fits well as to maruki.

But yeah, As for gim cookie, Well his for starters, And because they both relate to spirits and death one way or another, For lemon cookie...Come on now...Its hugely obvious lmao, It made me think whether lemon cookie was a yu narukami reference or not

I also added in some bonus panels below my drawing, For what I also had in mind (Along with the protags that i could have drown too like espresso, Latte, And croissant)

But yeah, Enjoy! I did have a hard time on which should be which tbh

[akirawrites24]

Dark themed Persona 5, you say? Hehehehehehe

I'd like to order a jealous Yusuke, who's convinced that he and fem!reader are in a relationship despite it not being established, fucking MC after seeing her being friendly with other men (bonus if it's other Phantom Thieves) while saying the most fucked up but sweetest shit like, "You will learn to love only me, My Beloved Muse,"

Maybe dub-con if not non-con? (Your choice!)

Make sure you eat today btw!

~Yusuke Lover Anon

Welcome back, Yusuke Lover Anon. And yessssss, dark content for sure! (Eat well today too!)

Jealous!Yandere!(?) Yusuke Kitagawa x Female!Reader

Warnings: dub-con (reader doesn't give consent but doesn't seem to mind it), death threats, jealousy, I REPEAT, JEALOUS YANDERE YUSUKE, mentions of Ryuji Sakamoto. Smut. Tying up.

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How could you break his heart like that? He is giving you everything and here you are, flirting with his fellow Phantom Thief.

Well, you weren't flirting. You were just talking about upcoming exams with Ryuji, but Yusuke saw it. He wasn't happy.

Even during meetings, he just had to sit next to you, touching you, watching you the entire time. No one noticed it, except for Ren and Makoto. Akechi would also come to notice once he would join the team.

At some point, all three of them would have asked you if you and Yusuke were together.

"No, we aren't. We are just very good friends", is what you would say.

It made Yusuke feel bad everytime. And you knew what he would do if you were to say that. He did it before once after all.

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"Correct me if I'm wrong, but people who are 'just friends' don't do this together, right?", Yusuke said while having you tied up to the bed.

And thrusting into you.

It is always like this. You don't know why you keep falling for it.

Oh wait, you don't. When on a mission in Mementos, he purposely gets lost. No one seems to mind it, Mementos is a huge place after all, so you all go looking for him.

And then he caught you, brought you back to the real world.

And fucking the living daylights out of you.

"Stop i-it..ah..", you moaned out. But did you want it to stop? Maybe you did, maybe you didn't.

"If you wanted me to stop, you would be crying", Yusuke said, the politeness not in his personality anymore right now.

"You aren't going anywhere after this, I am tired of being ignored!", he grunted out with a sharp and hard thrust, seemingly to punish you.

"You are going to learn how to love me, and only me, my beloved Muse.."

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BREATH OF THE WILD . . . COFFEE AND TEA

link, zelda, mipha, revali, sidon, urbosa, ganondorf, sonia, rauru.

CODE GEASS . . . CINNAMON ROLLS

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[project-neo]

Awakening yourself

Game/Anime: Persona 5

Charakter: Akira kurusu/ Ren Amamiya (Protagonist),

Ship's: Akira X Fem! Reader, Guyana X Yusuke, Ann X Ryuji, Haru X Makoto.

Warnings: mentioning of child abuse, gore, mentioning of self harm, death, mentioning of suicide, fluff, blood.

A/N: This was an idea from myself. I just love Akira/ Ren and he ist just argh. All talk parts are coloured as follows: Akira, Ryuji, you, you brother, your persona. Others are white Now let's start

It was simpl, really. You knew that your boyfriend Akira was involved with the Phantomthieves ever sense the Kamushida incident. However you didn't though that he wer they're leader. Unaware to him, you hade followd him and his team in EVERY single Castle and fought your way through the shadows behind them. NONE of them notice't. Not even Akechi. But then they got in to the Castle of your Brother. And that's were you drew the line.

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"How dear you!? I WILL DO AS I WISH!!!"

You brother screamed at Joker, Holding hin in the black Tentacle that came from the back of his torso (like kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul!). He squeezed Your Boyfriend so hard that he started coughing blood.

"joker!"

Skull's voice echoed through the big room they were in. All of the other thieves trapped in a cage. You saw it all. How your partner was so close to dieing. Everything rushed back. All the trauma that you hade to experience! A flashback rolled Infront of your eyes:

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"You are useless!"

You looked up to your mother who was in Rage about what you just hade done. All the progress she made was gone and you caused it. She grabt you by the neck, holding you, as you started to suffocate. Your throat sore and you body unable to move.

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You feeld a pain in your chest. Seeing this happing to Akira too made you incredibly angry. So you just wend for it!

"Oi!!! Lett him go Nee-san!!!"

With one leg in a rock you stood there. All eyes on you.

"Y/N?"

Your boyfriend's voice was quite and broken. You jumpt from the statue you were standing on, in you hand a pistol. Said pistol was now pointed at your Older brother.

"Why? Why should I Y/N!?"

Y/B/N shouted. You smiled softly.

"because the boy you are currently suffocating if my fucking Partner"

And with that you Shot you brother in the tentacles, causing him to drop Akira. You made sure that Akira was safe and ready to figth before you lett your guard down. Your Brother looked at you. Then he started screaming again:

"if it wasn't for you Mom and dad would never be in jail rigth now!!! And Grandma would also be alive. I hate you so much!!!!"

You looked him directly in the eye's. His face looked like the one of a zombie. Patches of skinn weren't even there, wich mend you could see muscle and bones. But you still looked at him with confidence:

"I am done listening to you going on and on and on about me being the problem. You are just spoilt rotten! And I will no longer bow to you!!!"

Suddenly you heard a voice. A male, calming voice.

"you hade me waiting quiet a while Y/N. Will you continue take the blame? Or will you make your own path?"

A sharp pain flue through your body. You started to Shake. But you didn't give in to the pain.

"I am not going to fool myself any longer! I am done!!!"

"well then. Let's form a pact shall we. I am thou, thou art I! Call you my name! Let everyone hear your Roar of revange!"

You mask appeared on you face. It looked like Akira's just in black withe a red base.

"now way! Y/N too?"

Morgana yelled. But you paid no minde.

"I hear you..... Come to me....."

Your ripped the mask of your face. Blood everywhere.

"Karma!!!!!"

The blood truning to blue fine as you finally activated you full potential. You're persona Standing behind you. A men in shackles and chains. The red outfit reviling much of his none existent Body. Your on the other hand got some real glow up. Your Withe hier was in a high ponytail, the ends now pure black. But you outfit spoke for itself.

And your weapon? A very,VERY large fan (just like Temari from Naruto) with your secondary weapons being a gun. You smiled and clutched your Hands into a fist. Then you took you Fan and got ready to Atack your brother.

"you are beautiful darling"

Akira was right next to you, ready to end this once and for all! And so you did.

"so this is the backslash? Dean it not only Hurts but I am tired as heck."

Your were Laying in Akira's bed after returning from the Metarverse. Everything hurt and you couldn't really stay awake. Awakening your rebel self had taken a good tal on you. But you didn't mind. Afterall you are in Akira's arms rigth now. Its just you 2. The others were already gone and Morgana out for a walk.

"are you okey?"

Akira's voice was soft but you could see that he was worried.

"I think I should ask you that. Y/B/N nearly crushed you."

Akira Smile's at your comment.

"I'm fine. Now go to sleep"

And that's exactly what you did.

[arcsin27]

genshin x persona

ive mentioned it before but i wanna go real in depth this time. still not certain on every detail so some have multiple options

this post will be updated as i get more ideas i swear ill remember to update it lol

Naoya - anemo sword/bow/catalyst (sword because he has a sword, bow because he has a gun, catalyst because only spells can hit any enemy in the grid system of the game)

Skill: yeah ive got nothin lmfao. maybe something about summoning the monkeys seimen kongou holds?

Burst: ?????

Tatsuya - pyro sword

Skill: uhhh maybe he summons a motorcycle made of fire and rushes around running enemies over?

Burst: nova kaiser. he creates a shockwave of AoE pyro damage. enemies caught in the blast will be in a state of stasis for a short duration

Maya - cryo bow (bow because guns also make projectiles)

Skill: diamond dust. it creates a field in which characters and enemies are applied cryo, and characters are healed (because she also knows dia)

Burst: omni dimension. similar to venti, she creates an orb of cryo in the air and draws enemies into it, dealing cryo damage

Makoto - pyro sword

Skill: dark hour. during its duration, a burning moon appears above all characters, boosting attack damage

Burst: great seal. while makoto is on the field, he will periodically take damage, restoring the health of all characters. also triggers the dark hour moon (im not really sure about the balancing here... maybe it should still take effect even after switching him out? but then it feels op yknow?)

Kotone - pyro polearm

Skill: same as makoto?

Burst: same as makoto?

Narukami - electro claymore

Skill: midnight channel. similar to keqing, he can either press or hold the button to place two square portals beside himself and a short distance away (get it its shaped like a tv screen but purple because genshin mechanics). he will then jump into the square beside him and appear through the other one. maybe he deals AoE electro damage when he pops out?

Burst: idk i have a couple ideas. maybe he creates a field of fog that deals electro damage until he cuts through it dealing massive damage? maybe he summons an other self made of electro that also attacks with him?

Ren - hydro polearm (hydro because it seems to relate to morality and justice and tbh eiha looks blobby and liquid, polearm because its a dagger on a stick)

Skill: beneath the mask. ren rushes forward and performs AoE hyrdo damage, placing enemies in the range under the mask effect. this lowers their defense

Burst: sinful shell. just kinda makes a giant hydro explosion around him lol

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edit: someone in a discord server proposed that ren (but i think maya could be considered too) is actually a catalyst and their method of casting the spells is gun. i imagined they like summon an elemental construct in the shape of a gun and use it to shoot snowballs and water balls lol

[epitomees]

@silver-strings-of-fate​ | continued from here: X 

Right, as if that so-called ‘gentleman charm’ had any decent effect on Shujin’s student council president. They don’t call her an ice queen for nothing. 

“I’m not so sure you can confidently state such an assumption when you haven’t properly investigated, and confirmed, with your own eyes.” She hadn’t looked his way just yet, but Makoto knew Ren wouldn’t easily be taken down by a mere rebuttal. “Perhaps it’s because Sis has mentioned you many times during our own conversations. You two work closely together, after all.” 

[ren-the-glitch]

Just a quick animatic of Makoto an Ren-Damien. I should also probably mention again that Ren-Damien is a guy, since I know that some people can't tell. And yeah, this is OC x Canon.

[my-two-cents-about-everything]

Have you ever heard of the persona series? If so which games and do you ship anyone.

Yes, I played P3, P5, and PQ. I haven't play P4 but I played P4 arena, watch a little of the anime but stop short. (I'm just not into their cast much.)

As for who I ship.

From P3 Mitsuru Kirijo and Makoto Yuki

From P5 Makoto Niijima and Ren Amamiya

Won't explain why yet but I just love the idea of these four together.

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1204: Exciting News!~ (Persona 5 x Sonic)

Futuba: Great news, everyone!~

Futuba: Gotta enough money to buy a brand new video game today!~ Which will go lovely for our upcoming sleepover at café later on tonite if any if u lovely people are interested~

Mona: Sure

Lavenza: We'd love that very much~

Omega: Invite accepted

Tae: That depends.

Tae: Will my dear Sae be there too?

Futuba: U know it!~ I already asked her join

Futuba: And u know as well as i do that she couldn't say no to this face~

Futuba: Puppy Dog Oracle.jpg

Tae: Lol nice~

Yusuke: What game have you purchased this time, Futaba?

Futaba: The sequel of this masterpiece of a gem!

Futaba: Hades 2.jpg

Futaba: Really good thing I got it in time too. It was last one they have in the shelves lol

Tae: Wait time out.

Tae: You kids used to play Hades at one point?

Mona: Yeah a long time ago actually

Mona: It was so much fun~

Futaba: So much fun~

Lavenza: And the artstyle and the soundtrack the previous game has offered are both equally as breathtaking~

Yusuke: Yes, indeed.

Yusuke: That game, to tis day, has inspired me into bettering my skills in drawing and painting

Yusuke: It even got me to creating a portrait of Lady Aphrodite of my interpretation.

Yusuke: Goddess of Love & Beauty.jpg

Tae: Impressive.

Lavenza: Very lovely indeed~

Omega: Your artwork continues to not disappoint the eyes of many beholders

Yusuke: Thank you.

Yusuke: It's still a Work in Progress, but I refuse to rest until I could completely capture the beauty and elegance the goddess herself, has effortlessly grace upon the screen.

Futaba: Wow, Inari!~ I didn't know u find the Goddess of Love affective~ 😏

Yusuke: I do to some extent.

Yusuke: But she could never reach the status of true beauty and magnificence as you do in my very heart, Futaba Sakura.

Futaba: iyggbtt ft jgchj ft ykjghikndfonnf

Yusuke: Futaba!?

Tae: I wouldn't worry about her too much, kid.

Tae: Texts like that mostly indicates your partner blushing up a storm right now. Common occurrence really.

Mona: You made Sae blush during a text before, haven't you?

Tae: Guilty as charged~ 😉

Omega: Common occurrence is an incredible understatement considering the fiftieth times Rouge would make Knuckles blush in their texting conversation

Lavenza: I've made Mona-Chan blush twentieth times on our texts!~

Mona: Sufeeszxgy Lavenza! They don't need to know that here!

Lavenza: Oops!~

Lavenza: Sorry my love!~

Futqba: INARIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

Futaba: At least warn a girl before u start making her cheeks flare up like that!

Futuba: I nearly dropped my phone on the floor cuz of u!!

Yusuke: Apologies, Futaba.

Yusuke: I never realized my text would give you that much of a reaction. Hope you are well.

Futaba: Yeah, I'm fine don't worry about it.

Futaba: I feel a lot better now knowing our favorite lover kitty boi here is wayyy more of a blushing mess than I am~ 😏

Mona: Oh shut up!

Mona: At least I don't carelessly drop my phone on the ground after receiving a compliment!

Futaba: Better than getting flustered over twenty times in the row!

Mona: IT HAPPENED SEPARATELY!

Futaba: Press D for Doubt!~

Omega: D

Mona: OMEGA DON'T HUMOR HER!!

Omega: How else do you expect me make Futaba feel better more than she currently is?

Futaba: AWWWW!~ Love u Big Guy!!~ 😊 😊

Omega: 👍 👍

Mona: Oh barf.

Lavenza: Morgana, be nice

Lavenza: So Futaba-Chan, how exactly were you able to afford this game?

Tae: Yeah, I heard they're crazy expensive

Futaba: Oh I just saved a few money I have left on pocket

Futaba: Add thay with the money I've earned winning another bet Sojiro and I made a while back ehehehehe!~ 😈

Mona: Oh god. What did you two bet on this time?

Futaba: Well, u see, my kitty bro, to answer that question, allow me to present u all the second of the spendid news we have today

Futaba: Guess who about to get hitch in the near future?

Futaba: Here's a hint: it's the one couple who's been acting like a married one since the day they became a thing!~

Mona: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Tae: Is it who I think it is?

Lavenza: Ren-Ren and Makoto are going to get married!?~

Futaba: Ren-Ren/Makoto AND Ann/Shiho are both getting hitched!~

Futaba: And the best part about all of this is.....Makot.and Shiho are the ones gonna do the propose!~

Tae: Damn really? And here I thought Guinea Pig would be the one to do it lol

Mona: Wait, is that what you guys been betting on?

Mona: See who gets to propose first?

Futaba: Yeeeup!~

Futaba: Victory couldn't be any sweeter

Omega: Congratulations and wedding gifts will be in order when the time is set to motion

Futaba: Ooh Omega! Wanna share a gift with me to give?

Futaba: I wanna consider this thx for being the best robot bro ever!~ ☺

Omega: I would be honored ☺

Lavenza: Awwwwww~

Tae: Adorable

Mona: Still barf

Lavenza: Mona!

Yusuke: Just to be certain. Makoto and Shiho-san are the ones that are going to propose, yes?

Futaba: That's what i said!~ Possibly later this year actually. Why?

Yusuke: Oh I was planning on informing the others on this glorious news.

Futaba: Sweet!

Futaba: Just don't mention any of this Ren and Ann. It's a secret for them to find out on their own

Yusuke: Roger.

.......................................................................................

Meanwhile at Okmura Residence.........

Ryuji: (Immediately Gets Up From his Seat Along With his Girlfriend, Haru) HOLY SHIT!

Haru: (Clasps her Hands Together With Happiness and Excitement in her Eyes) They're getting married!?~

Ryuji: It's finally happening!~

Haru: I'm so happy for all of them!~

The couple hugs each other before hopping around and cheering in rejoice over the exciting news.

Haru: This is truly wonderful!~

Ryuji: I know, right!? About damn time those lovebirds get hitched!

Haru: There's so much to plan and prepare for- ('GASPS') (Grab Hold of her Boyfriend's Shoulders) RYUJI! We need to find ourselves the perfect wedding gifts for both parties ASAP-

Ryuji: (Gently Place his Hand Onto Haru's Arm, Helping her Calm Down a Bit) Woah, woah. Easy there, hun, relax. They said they'll propose later this year, right? We have all the time in the world to get ready by then.

Haru: ( Sigh in a Bit of Relief') If you're certain. I just hope the presents we pick out for them will be at least presentable. (Grabs her Chin While Thinking) I wonder if Yusuke is doing an open art commission at this time......

Ryuji: It's possible. If not, I could always try convincing him to- (Etes Suddenly Begins to Widened Before Facepalming Himself and Groaning) Shiiiiiiiiiiiiit.........

Haru: (Starts Getting Worried) What's wrong?

Ryuji: I just remembered the bet he abd I made a while back on which is gonna propose. And guess who now owes the guy fifty bucks?

Haru: How much do you have now? I could help you pay it off.

Ryuji: (Takes His Wallet Out of his Pants Pocket and Opens it Before Looking For Something Inside) I got like....twenty bucks left I think? (Turns to Haru) But you really don't have to go out of your way to help me.

Haru: (Gives Ryuji a Reassuring Smile) True, but I don't mind at all. (Forms a Playful Smirk on her Face) If you so something for me in return~

Ryuji: Up! (Smirks Back) There's that catch I've been looking for. What you want in return?

Haru: Ohh nothing grand~ (Hugs Ryuji Again) I just want to spend the rest of the evening here with the love of my life~ Talk over dinner, movie, under the stars..... (Starts Smirking Seductively) Maybe doing something more sensual afterwards if you behave well enough~

Ryuji: ('Heh') Sounds like hell of a good compromise to me. You got yourself deal, gorgeous~

Haru: Good~ (Gives Ryuji a Kiss on the Lips) Pleasure doing business with you my dear~

Ryuji: Ditto~

The couple resume back to their making out session, having it yurn more passionate real fast.

@princekirijo

@ma-lemons

@albion-93

@decibelcoatl

[headcanonstation]

Phantom Thieves X Animal Crossing headcanons

In spirit of Conductor Galaxy playing Animal Crossing for the first time, its time for some animal crossing headcanons!

Ren/Akira

Has been playing the series for a long time

He aims to get villagers that reminds him of his friends! Whether it be through their looks or personalities, if they remind him of one of them he wants em

His favorite type of villagers is cats. He loves cats

One villager he really really wants is Raymond. Yet for his life he just can not get him no matter what

Ren is a pretty busy guy, so he doesn’t get to have a lot of time to play the games. So he is kind of “behind” in the game as it were. 

Wouldn’t time travel, at least not often

The flag on his island is definitely the phantom thief logo

Island is still a little of a mess and could use some sprucing up, but it looks pretty decent. He wants to make it look nicer

Ryuji

Dogs. Dog and jock villagers.

Did I mention dogs? He wants dogs and jock villagers. But he does like some of the cuter villagers

However his favorite villager is Fauna oddly enough he got her through Makoto. 

Wasn’t really into the series until Ren

His house. Someone help. Its a mess

Speaking of mess his island is a mess. For example he really doesn’t pick weeds and kind of just leaves them there. Only really cleaning some of them in some areas but for the most part leaves em alone

Weed cleaning is not what he is here for thanks and come again

While Ryuji does enjoy the game, he doesn’t play it too often. Simply because he is more into other games rather than Animal Crossing

Decided to make his town flag the Phantom Thief logo- but the first version of it, his version

Ann

Has been playing for a while, but not as long as Ren.

Her island is super clean and pretty and organized. 

All her villagers are just the typical cute/pretty ones 

Her absolute favorite villager is Judy and she’s mad because she still doesn’t have her

What’s a girl gotta do 

Hates the gorillas and monkey’s 

Shari was one of her starting villagers and she worked fast to get her off her island

She reset her game a few times to get the native island fruit she wanted, which was peaches

Yusuke

Doesn’t really play video games and it was mostly through Futaba that he started to play Animal Crossing

Yusuke’s island is pretty and no one should expect any less

He likes the more weird/unique looking villagers, of course the pretty ones too

Two of his favorites happen to be Blanche and Croque. He doesn’t have either of them though and he’s kinda working on it

He made outfits for all his friends based off their Phantom Thief attire. 

He’s definitely more meticulous when it comes to his island 

He really really doesn’t like Redd. At all. 

And he’ll talk about it, he’ll talk about his dislike should he come up

Makoto

Like Ryuji, she wasn’t really into the series. She had more pressing matters to attend to and put all her focus into. No time for games

But Ann actually introduced her to it. She said it was really relaxing and just cute, suggesting Makoto maybe give it a try

Makoto ended up really enjoy it and did find it pretty relaxing. 

She keeps her island very tidy, but it isn’t all that magical in the creative department. She doesn’t really change the layout of her island or anything

Her favorite villager is Pashmina by far, no questions asked

She doesn’t really put too much effort into making her island super pretty or anything, she just wants things to be organized for the most part and “make sense” as it were. 

Futaba

what a mess

First off, her favorite villagers are Coco and Ribbot

And she definitely has both

Has the most hours clocked into the game compared to all the other thieves. Ren could probably “rival” her, but can’t cause he doesn’t have lots of spare time

She loves weird looking and ugly villagers. A good chunk of them are exactly those types

Has Audie, mostly because in a way it reminds her of her mom. 

Also has Ankha, because she likes Egyptian stuff. Plus the expression on Ankha’s face brings her joy

Haru

Doesn’t really play video games like Yusuke

Was also introduced to it through her friends

Much like Ryuji, she hasn’t put much time into it. Mostly because she just isn’t that into video games

A villager she really wants is Tia. She saw her in Ann’s island and fell in love with her

She doesn’t really look up any of the villagers or anything. She more so lets surprise happen than anything

Compared to everyone, she’s put the least amount of time into the game. So much so that she has practically still only just turned on the game

She got started with Muffy and Sparro. Found she really has a soft spot for Muffy

[foxcantswim]

Ann x Makoto - Beneath The Stars (Mentioned Ren x Sumire)

Makoto gets grabby in her sleep. Ann is v e r y gay. (No Strikers spoilers but it is based on a scene just before the 2nd Jail)

[toku-explained]

The Swordsman of All

SSSS.Dynazenon: Sizumu finds some kids looking at what he dubs a failed Kaiju, Zaiohn it goes away, later spraying paint on a sleeping Gauma. Yomogi and Yume go to Futaba's workplace, but he quit a while ago. Koyomi recalls Inamoto showing him a stash of money she found and suggesting they run off together, he ran away. Recalling his recent dealings with her, he goes to throw a rock at a window when everyone is called by Gauma, wanting the paint spreading Zaiohn found. Yomogi and Yume find it easily, it's quite sad cute, and convince Gauma not to kill it since it's not being used by the Eugenecists, he tries using Instance Domination on it unsuccessfully, the others try as a joke, and Yomogi sees a weird vision. They're spotted by the GridKnight Alliance. Sizumu takes the Eugenecists out. Anosillus and Knight explain Kaiju have sources, which must have been spread around based on their appearance locations, which are fed by human hearts, both silent when Gauma asks how they know so much when they aren't Kaiju, warning to keep an eye on Zaiohn. Mujina excels at bowling, Onija at tennis, Juuga just worries about relaxing instead of finding Kaiju. Gauma looks at the Kaiju while wondering where his princess is. Gauma fell asleep and Zaiohn escaped, Sizumu suggests a movie, Tarabaman, Onija and Mujina are weirdly of one mind about things now. Knight meets Yomogi and helps him look, as Zaiohn, now bigger, keeps going, they talk about if its possible it has a human heart. Knight acknowledges some Kaiju have human hearts, but others will deceive, and hesitating to kill one that then causes real damage isn't okay, if it's a threat, he will kill it. Koyomi and Gauma leap into action to try and lure Zaiohn from the city, panicking crowds separate Yume from Chise. Knight tells Yomogi that at the size it is, Zaiohn needs to stopped, they go into battle. Reacting to GridKnight, DynaSoldier converts into the Dynamic Cannon, which he wields. Yomogi is unsure on killing Zaiohn. When it starts damaging the building, and learning Yume is inside without DynaWing, he tries Instance Domination, having the same reaction and it looks right at him, Yomogi forces himself to use Dynamic Fire. Afterwards Yomogi is unsure of himself. The seed Chise found now resembles a kaiju frame. Sizumu is the only one of the Eugenecists who was even aware of the battle. Yume asks Yomogi to grab food together.

Heroes' Odyssey: Zero talks about the traitor to the Land of Light, Ultraman Belial, and his own battle with Kaiser Belial and Arch Belial, before talking about Tiga battling Geozark, leading to Masaki Keigo stealing the Sparklence and the fragments of the other statues, using it to revive another Ancient Giant of Light as Evil Tiga. Guardie attempts and fails to get through to the heart of the original giant, his friend, and is killed, before Tiga arrives and manages to stop him.

Saber: Yuri explains that Luna singling out Touma marks him as the one who will inherit Wonder Worlds power. Kento believes Touma might be able to change fate, but Kurayami is still showing him the World's destruction, Tassel's bird flies by. Master Logos shows Storious his new book, explaining if it absorbs the other books a new Seiken will be born, allowing him to fulfill his ambitions. Sophia explains her attempt to replace Kuna and disrupt the ritual, apologising for not revealing she's an artificial human, but everyone accepts her. Mei notes Wonder Story is partly blank. Touma needs to save Luna and receive power. Ryoga explains to Reika that the Shindai clan have a duty to protect Master Logos, and if they deem him unworthy of that title, there is only one thing to do. With the golden Calabdolg in hand, Master Logos uses the Omni Force Wonder Ride Book to bring darkness, the Northern Swordsmen rush to face him, he mocks his predecessors for not seizing the infinite power, and humanity, rejecting his duty when Yuri mentions it. Master Logos uses Omni Force to become Kamen Rider Solomon, the Swordsmen use their strongest forms against him. He overpowers them, then create seven books in the air in major cities worldwide. An image appears from each work, Izaak introduces himself, declaring he will rule humanity, he tells the survivor of war amongst humanity will be saved. Ryoga now knows what he and Reika must do, Bacht ponders things. The prophecy about Rekka tells how Touma can receive the power to face this, but all the Swordsmen must be aligned. Ogami and Daishinji seeks Ren, Yuri Kento. Ren reflects on recent events and his Masters advice to always seek strength, hiding with Desast when they come looking, Desast points out he actually does want to fight with them. The Shibdais confront Izaak, who rejects the name Master Logos, and prepare to remove him, all three changemand fight. Rekka reacts, and Touma can tell Durandal and Sabela are fighting Solomon. Kento tells Yuri the book will destroy everything, Yuri can tell he plans to engulf everything, himself included, in shadow. Solomon is able to counter the siblings' techniques, mocking them for continuing their familial duties, when Saber and Blades arrive. Durandal has a moment of stubbornness but is convinced by Touma to fight with them. Yuri knows, as Kento does from his visions, that if Touma receives Wonder World's power he'll become it's Guardian and have to remain there, Kento finds this unacceptable, but Yuri thinks even this can be changed now, he should believe in Touma, then goes to get the others to safety. As Kento wants to join Touma but thinks it's too late, Sophia appears to him.

Zenkaiger: Boccowaus is getting frustrated, Barashitara intends to deal with things before Ijirude finishes his work. Zyuran and Magine run into some kids, but they're only fans of Twokaiser, Zyuran is frustrated by the Goldtsuikar's and the others acceptance of them. Katatsumurui World appears, slowing everything else in an area to a snail's pace. Twokaiser arrives, but is also slowed on entering the area. The others arrive, but Flint from CrocoDaiOh warns them off entering the slow area. At Colourful Flint explains the powers, trying to help them make a plan, insisting it's just to save her brother. Zox is keeping his spirits up, while Magine and Zyuran listen. Barashitara orders Katatsumuri World to eliminate the ones he has captive, but when he attacks it emerges Zox had used the waiting time to prepare attacks in advance. Ijirude is finishing his work, but Stacey wants it now. The others arrive, using Turboranger to speed up the others to normal speed, they get Katatsumuri World, then empower others in the area. While they all change and announce themselves, Twokaiser refuses to be included in the team. When Katatsumuri World tries to slow them again, Zenkaiser and Twokaiser both use Turboranger to counter (Blue Turbo for Zox), and swiftly finish things. Dai Katatsumuri World arrives, ZenkaiOh ZyuraGaon battles first, but the tough shell makes things hard. Ijirude finishes his work and sends out Stacey, who arrives in his Battle Caesar Robo toattack ZenkaiOh. The twins decide to try Flint's new modification to CrocoDaiOh, and so using Katana's Kikai side, Twokaiser brings out Twokai-Oh Katana. Stacaesar uses the new arrival to focus on ZenkaiOh exclusively, Rekka Daizan finishes Dai Katatsumuri World, and Stacaesar leaves so Twokai-Oh doesn't interfere. Zyuran and Magine are frustrated by Zox still.

Saber X Ghost: 3 followers of Danton have captured Kanon, and are using her to try and find Makoto, or "Leon" as they call him. Kanon wonders about in a trance looking for him, spotted by Desast, who smells that she isn't human and grabs her, spotted by Youma and Mei. Saber fights Desast but Kaanon is still in a trance, throwing Desast away after e beats Touma. At Daitenkuu Takeru has the book Ghost Ijinroku, Javel brings Condor Phone over, whoever is on the other end tells him Kanon is missing and he runs off. They briefly run into eachother, each momentarily distracted by the other's main item. Takers encounters the 3 followers, who aim recreate Danton's Ultimate Lifeform. Definitely some novel continuity here, as Takeru specifically refuses to allow them to harm Chloë with their plan. One turns into a Ganma Superior to hold him off. Javel runs into Touma and Mei, both groups essentially looking for the same thing, Kanon and Desast both quickly arrive. Kanon flips out and beats off Desast and runs after Touma becomes Saber, Desast and Saber chasing, Javel aims to help with his own abilities, but he doesn't have them anymore. The fight continues between Saber and Desast over Kanon when Javel and Mei arrive, Javel fails to appeal to Desast's better nature, and Takeru and the Ganma arrive as Kanon wails on Saber, then brutalised Touma only to snap out when he promises to help find her brother. Takeru and Touma properly make introductions, and become Saber and Ghost to fight Desast and the Ganma, who make a quick deal for Kanon. Facing Desast, Ghost uses Musashi, while Saber unable to do anything, until Takeru lends him Ghost Ijinroju, kept at Daitenkuu for generations. The form represents Ghost and the 15 Heroic Spirits, and Ghost switches to Grateful, the two together finish the Ganma, and Desast runs off. After some talk Takeru promises to help find Makoto, and Javel takes Kanon to the temple, but on the way back they're ambushed by the remaining followers, who drag Kanon away.

Dogengers Nice Buddy: Great Z tells Riku he's determined to bring about his justice. Yabai Kamen prepares to run away, but is caught by Shaberryman right before Riku gets home. Riku is given pause by Yabai Kamen's words, reminded of something Yamashiron said to Great Z, then sweet talks Yabai Kamen into staying with them, before getting an alert they need Nectaris and Uzagi. Filming has a giant Uzagi via camera trickery, before Great Z arrives to fight Nectaris and the Karamis. Watching on TV, most of the Dogengers rollout, leaving Fukuokaliber with a despondent Yamashiron. After a couple of attacks from Nectaris, Great Z begins a heroic speech when he has another attack, seeing images of teasing from eyeless children, and the child being teased's anger. Fishing out a pill, he angrily recalls his experiences with the Dogengers thus far, takes his medicine and brutally attacks Nectaris, everyone watching turning from amused to concerned. Getting ahold of himself, he pulls Nectaris up, and summons Great Daizenshin for a finish, Uzagi jumps to Nectaris when filming is disrupted by police cars escorting the remains of the Kitaqmachine and El Brave, Kitaqman, Ohgaman, Rookie and Kitaqman Metal arrive. After indulging Ohgaman's cop drama bit, they try to survive Great Daizenshin's onslaught, Yamashiron is scared watching but Fukuokaliber has him wait and eat, a meal specifically involving Bell Peppers, which Yamashiron digs into. He's reminded of how the 3 of him learnt to cook together, and now feels ready to fight again. The building that makes their base shakes, and emerges from the ground in front of the others, atop a giant yellow robo.

[bonkers-4-hatter]

Haruka X !Chubby Reader - Laughing Affect

Here’s a commission piece for a lovely dear! This was interesting to write and I hope you guys enjoy it! Remember to stay safe and healthy out there my loves! All characters 18+

“What the hell are you talking about Makoto?”

The brunette swimmer sighed before he started to explain everything again, but this time you could actually understand him. You were relaxing at home, it was the weekend, nothing to do but whatever you wanted, but a phone call from Makoto brought that all to a halt.

It made you confused at first because Makoto was blubbering about something, you only caught a few words.

“Laughing gas?!” Your brow rose up sharply, perplexed and honestly a little taken aback at what he was telling you. Apparently there was some riot or protest going on downtown where Haru was shopping for groceries and someone was throwing what they thought was tear gas cans, but it turned out to be filled with laughing gas, and now the usually stoic and quiet man was laughing his ass off over nothing and you could hear him in the background. 

“I know, it’s crazy, but I’m calling because I need you to come and look after him.” You were about to interrupt, but he kept going. “I have to go and take Ren and Ran to their soccer practice and I don’t want to leave Haru here like this alone.” It was silent on the line as you took in his words, the only thing was Haru’s uncontrollable laughter coming from somewhere in his house. 

“I-I guess I can.” 

Makoto let out a sigh of relief. “Thank you (Y/N)! No need to worry, he’s totally out of it so just make sure he doesn’t do anything crazy. I don’t even think he knows I’m here to be honest.” 

You rubbed your temples before making your way to your bedroom to change out of your comfy sweats to something more suitable. 

“Not a problem Makoto, I’ll be there in twenty minutes.”

“You’re a lifesaver (Y/N).” Saying your goodbyes, you hung up the phone and let out a sigh. This was not how you imagined your weekend going. At all. Shaking your head, you shuffled through your dresser and pulling out jeans and a big soft sweater, your favorite actually. Quickly changing into the comfy clothes, you made sure you had everything before walking out and locking up your house. 

Trekking to Haru’s place, you were more than aware of the looks you were getting, you always got them, but it never bothered you, well, not anymore at least. You were a bigger girl compared to many around you. You didn’t think much about it, you’re confident and you know you’re beautiful. People are just narrow minded is all. Continuing your trek to Haru’s house, you made a quick stop at the convenient store to grab your guys’ favorite snacks and drinks. I’m sure after this whole laughing gas issue, he’d be grateful for the snacks.

–

Before you could even make it to the door, you could hear what you could only guess to be Haru’s hysterical laughter. Hearing it over the phone versus hearing it in person were two different things and it took you aback. The swimmer was usually very stoic and neutral when it came to emotions and hearing that laughter was so odd. Shaking your head, you sharply knocked on the door as the pattering of footsteps could be heard.

With a few noises and clanks, the door opened as Makoto’s radiant smile came into view. “Thank you so much (Y/N), really!” He ushered you into the house, you took off your jacket and shoes leaving them by the front door as usual. The house became somewhat quiet, the only noises being made were the now softer giggling coming from the living room.

“As you can hear it’s coming down, now he’s at a quiet giggle, but he’s still really out of it, I’ll give you a call once their Soccer practice is done.” Giving a nod, he gave you a quick hug before dashing out the door. Sighing, you locked the front door not taking any chances for a doped up Haru to run around the streets, giggling like the Joker. 

Before you could turn around, arms wrapped around your soft middle, pulling you flush against a hard chest as Haru’s soft giggles invade your ear; feeling him hide his face in the crook of your neck. His hands started to gently stroke your bulging tummy making heat rise to your round cheeks. 

Haru never touched you like this before; he never really expressed much emotion around anyone and having him touch you like this now was hard to fathom. 

Letting out a few giggles, he mumbled into your neck, “You’re so soft…just like (Y/N).” Your body went stiff at mention of your name falling from his mouth. Haru’s giggles brought you back to reality as he continued on. “You should meet (Y/N), she’s great.” 

Before you could answer him, he started to pull you into the living room, letting out random laughs or giggles along the way before plopping onto the couch, pulling you to sit next to him on the soft piece of furniture. Once more, his arms were wrapped around your softness, head on your shoulder too. 

He didn’t say anything further, just laughed. You gulped as your mind went to what he said a few moments ago. You had to know more, what did Haru really think about you? Was it wrong to ask him when he clearly didn’t know it was you that was looking after him at the moment? Yes, of course. However, if you didn’t find out now, you probably never would. 

“S-So, do you like this (Y/N)?” 

He just laughed for a moment, his hand coming down to caress your leg, the touch sending jolts down your spine. Even in his doped-up state, his touch was still soft and delicate. “You remind me of her.” He continued to stroke your leg, looking at you with a glazed over expression. You weren’t sure if it was the laughing gas effect, or something…something else? 

Before you could question Haru’s gaze, he began to speak about you once more. “She’s so nice and caring and,” He stopped to give a few quick chuckles. “She’s so cute without even trying, her smile makes everything better…I want to tell her how I feel, but I can’t.” His chuckles turned into short scoffs, a frown forming on his face for the first time since you’ve been there.

“Well, how do you feel about her?”

His smile returned as he gave a particular loud laugh, which startled you a bit, your chubby hand placing itself over your now racing heart.

“I love her! I’ve loved her for years, but I can’t tell her.” Your eyebrow quirked up at his words. With your head tilted, you simply asked, “Why not?”

“She won’t return my feelings…” He trailed off, not really saying anything else. 

He was completely wrong in what he said. You’ve actually developed a really strong crush on the lithe swimmer. As much as you wanted to deny your bubbling feelings, as the years went on, you just couldn’t and you pretty much knew it would be a one-sided love, but now, his words really changed everything. You would return his feelings in a heartbeat if only you knew about it and honestly you never picked up on any feelings, he would have for you. Of course, you could’ve always had them fly over your head if he ever did show signs.

“Have you shown her that you loved her?” 

Your words brought Haru out of whatever other funk he was going through, his gaze settling back on your form once more. Letting out a small giggle he shook his head. “I haven’t, but I feel like anything I try to do for her won’t be enough, she deserves the world.” His words made heat rise to your round cheeks.

You deserve the world? Those were words you never expected anyone to say in your life. Your adoration for Haru just grew tenfold at his confession.

“M-Maybe you can start showing her your feelings, if she’s as great as you say, I’m sure she’ll accept any show of love from you.” You spoke your true feelings to him, even though he wasn’t fully there, but it was a start at least.

“I could…” Trailing off, Haru gazed at you again, hands cupping your heated, round cheeks. “She has soft cheeks like yours…your lips look plump like hers too…” He started to lean toward you, his lips coming closer to yours, you could feel your eyes flutter shut, before they shot open. Your lovesick mind remembering that Haru was still under the effects of that damn laughing gas. You couldn’t take advantage of him like this, that was taking it too far. Haru’s eyes had fluttered shut, still leaning in until you gently pushed him away even though it hurt you greatly to do such a thing.

“I’m glad I remind you of her, but don’t you want to kiss her? Save that kiss for her, not me.” You gulped after saying those words. No matter how much you wanted to kiss him, you’d wait until he was in his right state of mind. 

A string of giggles escaped him as he nodded, scooting away from you a bit, leaving some space between you two still seated on the couch. “I’m sorry, you’re right, you just remind me of her…I’ll save everything for (Y/N).” Smiling at the still out of it swimmer next to you, you gave a sigh as a blanket of silence fell upon you both. Soon, soft snores filled the room, your eyes shifted and landed on a sleeping Haru; head leaned back onto the soft back end of the couch and arms limp at his sides. 

A soft smile tugged at your lips seeing him like this. Getting up from the couch, you grabbed a soft looking blanket that was thrown over the back of a chair nearby and placed it over the tired swimmer so he wouldn’t get cold as he slept. 

Without much to do, you settled into the chair where you grabbed the blanket so as to not disturb Haru on the couch. You distracted yourself by browsing on your phone, checking all the various social media you had installed, but of course you weren’t really paying attention to what was on your screen. Haru’s words kept replaying on loop in your head, the way he spoke about you, it was like something from some romantic comedy; the guy confessing his love to the girl he loved under some goofy circumstances and in this instance, having him under effects of laughing gas was totally a viable circumstance indeed. 

You scoffed at the situation, of course the one time in your life when a guy confesses his true feelings for you, he’s not even fully there. I mean, you didn’t expect anything drastic or overly romantic like some Disney movie, but come on! Shaking your head, you just smiled at a sleeping Haru as you could slowly feel your eyes flutter close as you settled into the softness of the chair, sleep enveloping you.

–

A shaking motion jolted you awake as your eyes shifted around you looking for the source of the shaking. Your eyes locked onto Haru’s. You could feel your breath catch in your throat as his eyes softened a bit looking at you.

“I hope you know, you snore in your sleep.” 

You chuckled at his monotone words, but the next words made you stop your carefree laughter. “It’s cute.” Was he still under the laughing gas? You waited a few moments, nothing but silence in the air. No laughs, giggles or…anything. 

“Makoto told me what happened, sorry you had to watch me.” You waved him off as you got up from the chair, raising your limbs and stretching them into the air, hearing satisfying pops of your joints. 

“It wasn’t a problem, at least you’re okay now…right?” You looked him over, spending a moment longer staring into his eyes and seeing no sign of a glazed over expression in them. 

“I’m fine now, thank you (Y/N).” Before you could respond, large, warm hands enveloped themselves around you, gliding up your back and before you could comprehend what was happening, Haru was hugging you. Not giving it much thought, you hugged him back, it was nice to have this kind of contact with him, it felt natural to you.

“I had a dream while I was under that gas,” He started to say this as your eyes bulged at his words. You were glad you both were still hugging so he couldn’t see your expression. Haru pulled away from the hug softly and kept eye contact with you, hands keeping a gentle grip on your shoulders. “It made me realize that I need to tell you how I feel about you.” You could see the start of a blush forming on his face. “I…I love you (Y/N). I have for years, I just didn’t think I was good enough for you…you deserve so much and I don’t thi-.” 

You couldn’t help it, but you quickly pressed your lips to his, promptly shutting him up, your arms snaking around him to pull him closer to you. Groaning into the kiss, he ran his hands down the expanse of your soft body, gripping your full hips and keeping you flush against him. When air became an issue, both of you pulled away; panting and smiling. 

“I love you too Haru.” 

The swimmer only grinned at you and pulled you into another passion filled kiss, wanting to show you how much he loved you through his actions. You fully accepted this and planned to tell him soon that he said plenty a few hours ago, but right now, your kisses did the talking. 

[thepancakeboi]

74. “I can’t take the loneliness anymore.”

Divergence AU Part I

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Ren: Have you played never have I ever?

I stare at Ren’s most recent text. Where is this coming from all of a sudden? He’s been unfortunately busy the past several days, as he’s lamented to me over text. Perhaps he found himself some free time. A little curious about the reason for his text, I quickly text him back a response.

-x-

Goro: I have not, but I am familiar with the rules.

Ren: Would you wanna play?

Ren: Ann, Makoto, and Futaba will be there too

Goro: If you don’t mind me asking, why are you inviting me to play?

Ren: I like hanging out with you

-x-

Something about that response, the fact that he enjoys my company, makes me...happy. It’s not the first time he’s said it. He has told me over and over again that he loves being around me and that he would always try to make time for me if I wanted it. I look back down at the chat as I notice another text from Ren.

-x-

Ren: And they’ll gang up on me if you’re not there

Goro: I see... you have ulterior motives.

Goro: Not that it matters.

Goro: I highly doubt that they would “gang up” on you, though.

Ren: Trust me Akechi they will

Ren: Do you wanna play?

-x-

I take a minute to think it over. I don’t know his friends that well. This could give me an easy opportunity to get to know them a little better to improve my plans for them all. Having made my decision, I text him back.

-x-

Goro: I would be delighted to join you.

Ren: Yay! :D

Ren: We’re meeting up at Leblanc at 5

Goro: I’ll be there.

-----

I arrive at Leblanc a few minutes early. Ren perks up as the bell over the door rings, immediately grinning when he notices it’s me. He leads me upstairs to his room up in the cafe’s attic. “Hello,” I say in greeting, noticing that the others are already here.

“It seems we’re all here,” Makoto remarks when I sit down beside Ann, Ren taking the seat next to me. “Who wants to go first?”

Futaba nearly jumps in her seat as she answers, “I will! Never have I ever worn fake glasses!”

“I told you,” Ren remarks while putting down a finger. “I’ll go next. Never have I ever not attended high school.” Futaba makes an overly dramatic wounded expression as she puts down her own finger. She should have seen that one coming.

“Your turn, Akechi!” Ann says.

“Very well,” I reply, mulling over a response in my head. “Never have I ever attended Shujin Academy.”

Futaba laughs as Ann, Makoto, and Ren all have to put down a finger. “This one’s in my party now!”

“I thought you were on my side,” Ren says, pouting a little.

I shake my head. “I wasn’t targeting you in particular, Amamiya-kun. It was simply an option that applied to a lot of people.”

Ann smiles, apparently already having her statement prepared. “Okay, my turn. Never have I ever taken mock college entrance exams.”

Makoto and I both put down a finger while she thinks of hers. “Never have I ever...been told I look drop-dead gorgeous?” I’m glad Ren doesn’t say anything as I put my second finger down, although he looks like he’s tempted. Ann has to put one down as well.

Futaba grins eagerly, clearly still bent on going after Ren. “Never have I ever been in a bathhouse.” Ren somehow has the nerve to smile when I realize Futaba’s statement is also true for me. He’s definitely remembering that day from last month. Futaba seems a little surprised at this. “Hey, I got a two-hit combo there!”

“Never have I ever slept for longer than 48 hours in a row,” Ren immediately shoots back.

My turn. “Never have I ever been to a beach.”

I give a little giggle as everyone is affected besides me. Ren looks at me, curious. “Wait, you haven’t?”

“I’m afraid not.”

“That’s it. Next summer, I’m taking you to the beach.”

...I don’t need my mind telling me that he won’t be alive long enough for the sentiment to matter.

Luckily, Ann is able to draw me out of my thoughts. “Never have I ever fell asleep studying.” Great. I put down my fourth finger. “Wait, you have?” she asks in disbelief.

“It was really cute actually,” Ren says for me. “We were studying together downstairs and he fell asleep leaning against m-”

“I think that’s enough information from you, Amamiya-kun,” I interrupt. “Niijima-san, I believe it’s your turn?”

Makoto nods in acknowledgment. “Yes. Never have I ever spent over 100,000¥ in one purchase.”

Futaba looks straight at Ren as both of them have to put a finger down. “Never have I ever committed a crime IRL!”

Ren looks almost distraught as he sighs, now only having four left. Whether or not he’s being overly dramatic about it is left up to debate. My right index finger twitches, as if my subconscious is tempted to be honest. I can’t, though. If they knew the truth about me...besides, there would be too many questions that I simply couldn’t answer without spinning a giant web of lies. It’s simply too early for that, but...could I really-

“Futaba, that statement applies to you as well,” Makoto remarks.

“Whaaa?”

“Hacking government websites is a crime.”

“Aww, man,” Futaba groans.

Ren smirks, looking rather smug at the moment as he says, “Okay, never have I ever...”

The game continues on for a little while. Ren is the first to be eliminated, largely due to Futaba targeting him, although I am the one to take him out (and not on a date like he suggested when I said as such). Makoto ultimately wins in the end. We’re all departing when Ren asks if I want to stay and play some chess. I accept the offer, surprisingly enthusiastic. I’m not even paying much attention to the game itself. Something is on my mind. Why is it that I am eager to spend so much time with Ren? I know I need to get close to him, but I’m genuinely enjoying the time spent with him. Am I getting too close?

“So, Akechi...what crime did you commit besides being drop-dead gorgeous?”

I nearly drop the rook in my hand, startled. “Huh? What are you getting at?”

“Don’t act like you haven’t. I saw your finger twitch. You wanted to put your finger down, didn’t you?” I don’t bother answering, instead deciding to place the rook down on a new spot. The game is almost reflective of the current situation. Ren has me cornered. “Knew it. But who would’ve guessed? Ace detective Goro Akechi, secretly a criminal? Come on, spill the details!”

“Do I have to?”

“I told you mine. It’s only fair if you tell me yours.”

“Very well...I robbed the 777 in Shibuya when I was eleven years old,” I easily lie. “Happy now?”

“I would be...if you were telling the truth.” He moves his knight, taking the rook I had moved earlier and trapping my king. Checkmate. “If you really don’t wanna talk about it, that’s fine. I won’t force it.”

I’m silent for a few minutes. Ren, true to his word as ever, doesn’t try to force me to talk. Finally, I say, “You won’t like the real answer.”

“You can tell me if you want. I won’t judge.”

His words bring me to a decision. I just hope I don’t come to regret it. Sakura-san isn’t here, leaving me free to say my next words. “We should find somewhere else to talk, preferably somewhere where no one can eavesdrop. Surely you know such a place...Joker.”

His head jolts slightly, the only indication that the name I had heard him being referred to as in the Metaverse means anything to him. I find this confusing. I would have expected him to have a stronger reaction. “I do. Let’s go.”

Ren remains surprisingly silent after that. Normally, I would welcome it, but this silence is...unnerving. He’s rarely this quiet around me, and when he is, he still manages to constantly remind me of his presence. This is different. Right now, it feels like he’s trying to hide in the backdrop and make himself inconspicuous. What is going on in that head of his? I’m almost tempted to ask him what he’s thinking about if only to get him to say something, anything. I don’t. There will be plenty to talk about soon enough.

The time both drags on and speeds right along as we arrive in Shibuya. We exit the train, Ren leading the way up to the station square. He pulls out his phone, looking at me to see if I am ready. I nod. This is it.

The familiar dizziness signals our entering the Metaverse. It’s a feeling I may never get used to. My outfit has changed to my white princely attire. Good. I don’t know if I’m prepared to reveal that just yet. I turn to see Ren in his own thief attire. “How did you find out?” he asks, his voice finally breaking through the uncomfortable silence. His demeanor has changed. He seems more confident, and he has a sort of aggressiveness that he rarely exhibits in the real world. Even his gaze is sharper, more intense. I may know him as Ren Amamiya, but right now, the one I am facing is Joker.

“Your friend...I believe he goes by Skull here? He should learn to keep his voice down.”

“Are you gonna turn us in?”

“I should arrest you.”

“Should?”

“But I won’t.” Not yet, at least.

“And you have a Persona?”

As expected, he’s asking so much, trying to figure me out. I’m not going to stop the flow of questions. “Yes. I do.”

“How did you discover the Metaverse?”

“A couple of weeks ago, I was trying to get evidence of your group’s identity as the Phantom Thieves. I must have been dragged inside.” It’s partially true. I had been gathering evidence to later blackmail them, but I had gone into the Palace on my own volition. That and I’ve been here many times before that day.

“You’re lying.”

I raise an eyebrow, even if he probably can’t see it under my mask. “What are you talking about?”

“You didn’t just discover the Metaverse recently. You’ve known about it for longer than that.”

“And what evidence do you have to support your deductions?”

“That day at the TV station. You thought you heard something about delicious pancakes, but...Morgana was the only one who mentioned them.” I stare at him. Does he mean to say what I think he is? “You know, the cat,” he adds.

So the cat in his bag is the small black and white creature that accompanies them in the Metaverse. And by hearing him in Madarame’s Palace, I- “...Oh.” Now I understand. If I had been telling the truth, I should not have been able to understand the cat in June. “So that’s how you figured it out.”

Joker nods. “What are you hiding from the Phantom Thieves...and from me?”

I turn my back on him. There’s only one thing left for me to do. “Maybe it’ll be best if I show you.”

One of these days, I knew I would be showing him my true colors. Never had I anticipated it would be like this. My outfit shifts and morphs in an explosion of black and red fire crawling up my body. White and red is replaced with black and blue. I turn to face him just as the transformation is complete, the world tinted red by the lenses of my mask.

“A black mask,” Joker whispers. It’s clear he’s trying to process the truth of the matter, that I’m the person he’s been hunting down since Kaneshiro’s Palace. To his credit, Joker doesn’t look incredibly surprised, even if I’m sure he is. He hides it well. “You’re...”

“That’s right,” I reply, my voice nearly a snarl. “I’m the one who’s causing the scandals everyone has been talking about. The mental shutdowns. The psychotic breakdowns. They’re all because of me. Oh, and Okumura? He’s as good as dead.”

There’s that look of surprise I’ve been anticipating. “You killed him?”

“Yes. I did.” I take the mask off, looking right at Joker as I say, “You wanted to know what crimes I’ve committed. Well, there’s your answer.”

“Why?” he finally asks.

“Why what?”

“Why are you doing this?”

“This being?”

“All of it, I guess.”

“My Metaverse activities are all part of a plan that’s been two years in the making,” I start, being purposefully vague. This isn’t where I had been expecting this conversation to go.

“A plan?”

“Yes. A plan to settle a...very personal grudge.”

“Who’s this grudge against?” I put my mask back on, hiding my facial expression. Joker’s latest question is one I cannot answer. He’s not satisfied. “What’s their name?”

“I thought you said you weren’t going to force it.”

“I just wanna help,” he says, about to approach me. “Please-”

“I don’t want your pity!” I yell.

He stops, realizing that right now may not be the best time to get near me. “I’m not pitying you.”

“Oh, really?” I hiss. “Then why go this far to help me!?”

“Because I care about you.” He...cares about me? How could he possibly...? I don’t understand. He should be hating me right now! Yet he claims that he cares about me, even now. “One more thing. If you’re not wanting my help, then why are you telling me any of this?”

My response comes unfiltered, hiding nothing from him. “I...I can’t take the loneliness anymore.”

Joker’s response surprises me even more. “You’re not alone. I’m here. I’ll always be here.” He says it with no doubt or hesitation. He truly believes that he’ll be there for me when I need him. As selfless as ever. But I won’t rely on him. I refuse to let him help me because whatever ridiculous savior complex he has tells him to. As if sensing my thoughts, he adds, “We could make a deal instead if you want.”

“A deal?”

“I’ll help you with your plans if you help me find the man who accused me of assault.”

That has me on edge. “Just what are you planning?”

“I want to help, no matter what it takes. It’s not pity, Akechi. I want to prove that.”

“And you think that, by striking a deal with me, you’ll be able to convince yourself it isn’t? Don’t make me laugh.”

“You wanted to help me, remember?” His question gives me pause. I had offered to help, yes. When he rejected my offer, I had even tried to insist on helping, but he refused to budge. “I wanted to deal with it on my own, just like you. I told myself, ‘It’s just a year.’ But we’re doing this the wrong way. We’re strong, but I don’t think we should be doing this alone. So, let’s do this...together.”

“How idiotic could you get? We’re enemies-”

“Rivals,” he immediately interjects.

“Fine. Rivals. But we’re not meant to work together.”

“Even rivals team up sometimes.”

“You...” I manage to hold back a laugh as I continue, “You have some strange logic sometimes.”

“So?” Joker extends his hand. “Do we have a deal...Goro?”

It takes me a few moments of sputtering over him calling me by my first name to get out a response. I take his hand in mine, making sure not to accidentally jab him with my clawed gauntlets. “Fine. I accept your proposal.”

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They had rented this house every year for as long as the oldest of the horde of nieces and nephews could remember, so they knew exactly how to get to the game room at the back of the house. Soon, they were deeply engrossed in a game of Uno.

“I say we up the stakes!”

“Oh yeah?” She teased the eldest boy, Ren, “And just how do you suppose we do that?”

“Losers have to do whatever the winner says!”

The other four children groaned so Usagi compromised. “How about we just tell a secret?”

“Yeah!” They all cheered.

Usagi had little to fear, the four of them weren’t the best of players. Still young, they didn’t quite get how to ration their cards to work to their advantage. She tried not to beat them too badly, but it was hard not to!

“Uno.” She said softly but strong. 

They all groaned again, this time in defeat. She pointed to cue them, starting at the youngest and going upwards in age. Little Sora twisted her fingers in fear above her belly. “I peeked at my presents this year.”

Usagi mocked shock and disappointment at the small girl but really that was an impressive feat. “You shouldn’t do that, Sora!”

Nagomi went next. “I put on Mommy’s lipstick when she’s not around.”

Usagi only clucked her tongue at that one, moving on to Youta and his fidgeting. “I hate my Math tutor. She’s just mean!”

“I think you do like her, Youta!” Ren teased and they all giggled at the red-faced boy.

“Your turn, Asahi,” Usagi recalled.

Twisting a little finger in her hair, Asahi blushed heavily. “I don’t have a secret.”

“Come on! Everyone has a secret!!” Ren pushed.

She shook her head and Usagi gave her a break. “Ren, why don’t you go then?”

“Fine! I’m not scared!! I’m in love with….” He stopped as if he lost his courage in a breath but then suddenly found it again. “With Auntie Usagi!”

Mocking surprise, she gave the little boy a show. But Usagi had known for a while now that the kid had a crush on her. It was clear. And his mother Rei kept telling her that he had one. It would be more embarrassing for him if she knew before he confessed. So instead she gave him a big hug.

“Thank you, Ren. I love you too.”

“Are you and Ren going to get married?” Asahi asked with a sad look on her face.

Usagi had a good feeling Asahi’s secret was that she liked Ren but she would wait and let the girl tell him herself. “Well, Ren is too young.”

“Do you love someone else?” 

Busy giving Ren some comfort for refusing him, Usagi popped her attention to Youta and his question. “I do.”

“So you have a boyfriend?” Sora asked.

Nagomi reprimanded her, “Hey, she won remember!! She doesn’t have to tell a secret!” 

“It’s fine, I’ll go in Asahi’s place. I do have...a someone...”

“Go wash your hands, dinner is ready.”

They all flinched, the cool tone of his voice and startling appearance had them all fearing Mamoru as he stood in the doorway, looking pissed. She offered the kids a warm smile, helping a few to their feet from the circle they made on the floor. They still coward a little when passing by the eerie demon at the door. While it made Usagi feel annoyed. 

“This is a Christmas party. Don’t take out your issues on us.”

“My issues? You're the one talking about boyfriends with young and impressionable children.”

She made sure he saw her eyes roll as she passed him. “Yeah, my degree in education didn’t prepare me at all for talking to kids about such things.”

“You shouldn’t be talking to them at all about it since it’s not true.”

Spinning on her heel, she glared at him and he glared back. “What do you know? Huh? How dare you say it’s not true!”

“If it’s true then why didn’t you say anything about it last week?!”

Glancing around, she found them alone. Everyone else was already at the table or making their plates in the kitchen, where the two of them should be. “Like we tell one another everything at those stupid lunches!”

“I told you about Saori!”

How much of her cringe at the mention of his girlfriend he caught, she didn’t know. But she thought it best to move on quickly from it before it became an issue. “You told us you were bringing her to this only so Makoto would make enough food. It’s not like you told us to share anything.”

“Are you going to tell the family tonight?!”

He had his arms folded across his chest but she could still see him shaking a little. “Why does it matter?? And why do you care?! Shingo and Toki are my brothers, not you!!”

Even with the reminder, she was sure he would never see her as anything more than that little girl who’s pigtails he used to tie to the chair. No matter what she did, how she grew and changed, she would never be free of him unless she broke free herself.

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