#yusuke is worried he really is coming down with something

[milaisreading]

Your isagi sister!yn and sae is soo cute!! Image them being turned into toddlers and toddler isagi sister!yn cries whenever you try to take her away from Yoichi and toddler Sae bites anyone that tries to take him away from isagi sister!yn

🌱🩷: Hiii! Sorry it took this long to do the request! Hope this is fine and thank u for requesting!

Warnings: Reader uses she/her. Requests are open.

⚽️Blue lock belongs to Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura⚽️

Rin didn't know who or what he had pissed off to go through whatever this was. The morning was very normal, in his opinion. He woke up, exercised, did his bed, did his usual routine in the bathroom, and then went to get breakfast. Now, usually he would wake up his brother to get food with him, but he decided to let him sleep in since he arrived pretty late from Spain last night. But, as the clock hit 12, Rin grew worried and decided to check up on the older Itoshi. The room itself looked normal, as you would expect the room of someone who just arrived from a long flight to look like, but what wasn't normal was the person he saw on the bed.

'A... Is that my brother?!' Rin' eyes widened in shock as he looked at the 3-year-old Sae sleeping soundly on the bed.

'What the hell happened here?!'

And the rest that happened Rin could only remember in a daze. He remembered getting a call from Yoichi, saying there was something off with his sister as well. So, the younger Itoshi did whatever he could think of in that moment. He packed up his brother into some old clothes their mom kept for memory's sake and made his way to the Isagi house as fast as possible. Sae, as Rin could observe, was grumpy the whole way and really looked like he was plotting murder. Rin was a little worried about the older Itoshi, but knew his brother well enough that he will behave.

As they arrived at the Isagi house, Rin knocked on the door and waited while holding Sae in a secure manner.

"Thank God you are here! Sis turned- Sae as well?!" Rin's eyes widened as soon as Yoichi opened the door. In his arms was a toddler version of his sister, blinking at both Sae and him while holding a plushie of a spiny lobster.

It looked like the girl could recognize them, but was too shy to say or do anything. Well, thank God Sae was there for those things. The boy's eyes widened as his face turned red while looking at her.

"Mine." Sae said as he made grabby hands towards the girl, while also trying to get out of Rin's grip.

"Hey! No! Stop it!" Rin yelled as he glared down at Sae.

"No! Mine! Gimme!!"

Yoichi flinched at their loudness and quickly covered his sister's ear and hugged her closer.

"Please stop yelling. Sis is really sensitive to loud noises. You will make her cry."

Rin shut up and so did Sae, who immediately looked at the girl. (Y/n) stared at them both with wide eyes as a few tears slid down her face.

"Yochan..." She sobbed and grabbed her brother's shirt to comfort herself.

"Just come inside." Yoichi said as he started comforting his sister. Sae's eyes never left the girl, and he could feel his heart beating faster as he looked more at her.

"Mine..."

Eventually the girl had calmed down and the two were able to leave their siblings on the floor to play while they tried to figure out how to fix all of this.

"Boo..." (Y/n) smiled as she poked Sae's cheek with her lobster plushie. The redhead started blushing and put his hand on the spot. (Y/n) started giggling at his reaction, which caused the boy to get more embarrassed.

"I will go and get something to drink..." (Y/n) looked over at Yoichi as he for up from the couch.

"Yochan." She quickly called out as the boy turned to look at his older... well, now little sister.

"I will be back in a minute." Yoichi smiled calmly and walked away, leaving the girl looking at his back in sadness. Sae pouted that her attention wasn't on him anyone and quickly took the abandoned lobster and pressed it against her cheek.

"Boop." Sae giggled as (Y/n) looked at him in surprise, blushing just like Sae did previously.

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Now, Yoichi didn't expect much from his day... especially not being glared at by a toddler-sized Sae while his sister was hugging and crying for him not to leave her alone. The boy looked back down at his sister and put a hand on her head, causing her to look up at him.

"I just need to go to the bathroom-"

"No!"

"I will be back in a minute-"

"No!"

"Sae will keep you company-"

"NO!"

Yoichi sighed as he felt the redhead kick his leg.

"What is going on here?" Rin raised an eyebrow as he walked into the living room and saw the chaos that unfolded in it.

"Sis won't let me go into the bathroom."

Yoichi pointed at the crying girl, then at Sae, who tried to get onto the coach where (Y/n) was.

"And he is just mad at me."

Rin blinked a few times before sighing in frustration.

"Hold up. Kids their age can be easily distracted." The Itoshi said while going to grab his phone. Yoichi let out a defeated sigh while helping Sae onto the couch, the other Itoshi quickly hugging (Y/n) when he got close enough.

'He is quite attached to her... even more as kids now.' Yoichi thought as he witnessed Sae's actions as well as his glare.

"Here, (Y/n), look at this." Rin's voice caused her to look over and loosen up her grip on Yoichi. The loud music as well as colors coming from Rin's phone caused the girl to look over in confusion. Soon after, she smiled and loosened up her grip around Yoichi. Sae sighed and hugged her tighter while (Y/n) kept her attention on the phone.

Yoichi used this moment and got away from the toddlers. Rin was happy it had worked... for about 2 minutes, because (Y/n) quickly looked over to the side Yoichi was previously. The Itoshi's eyes slowly widened when he saw her smile drop and eyes slowly water.

"Wait- No!"

"Yochan!!" She started crying loudly as Rin groaned and looked over at Sae, who sported a glare on his face.

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"Play." Sae said, excitedly looking at (Y/n) as he held a football in front of himself. The said girl was sat on Yoichi's lap and frowned while shaking her head. Sae pouted and tried to walk closer to grab her and mover her away from Yoichi, but the girl just hugged her brother tightly and shook her head.

"No!"

Yoichi groaned silently as he felt Sae's glare on his form.

'Can't believe toddler Sae hates me now... I hope he forgets this when turns back to normal.' He thought and patted his sister's head, causing her to look up at him.

"How about you go and play with Sae? I will stay here and you can-"

"Noo!" She cried out and Yoichi quickly jumped in to save the situation.

"It's ok! You don't have to! We can cuddle for the rest of the day instead." Yoichi laughed nervously as (Y/n) calmed down and smiled, nodding her head in excitement.

Yoichi would have rejoiced in the fact that he had calmed her down, if it wasn't for the fact that Sae stomped on his foot in anger.

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"Hate him." Rin turned to look at his moody brother.

"Who?"

Sae looked up and pointed in Yoichi's direction, who was busy playing with (Y/n).

"Is it because she prefers him over you-"

Rin quickly cut himself off when Sae sent him an icy glare.

"Look, Sae, she doesn't like Yoichi more than you... she just wants to spend some time with her brother." Rin started softly, causing Sae to look over at him.

"You are still her number 1, you know." He finished as Sae's face lit up at those words.

The Itoshis turned to look at Yoichi and (Y/n) again, only to see her give her brother a pack on the cheek. Rin sighed in defeat when he saw Sae's glare again.

'Back to square 1....'

[crusty-chronicles]

Hiei Courting Headcannons

In honor of the Live Action series (Even though I don't Have High Hopes For It)

Now, we all know Hiei is a very stubborn demon. Especially when it comes to his feelings. When he realized he liked you and didn't just tolerate your presence, he fought hard to deny it.

So what if he spent most of his time with you? Who cares that the first place he goes to after coming back from the demon world is your house? It didn't matter that his eyes seemed to soften whenever you were around.

No not one bit.

But the second Kurama threatened to court you himself, well Hiei couldn't just sit down and let that happen. Didn't that fox understand he shouldn't touch what wasn't his.

1. Showing off to see if you're interested

Hiei may be a demon, but he has some semblance of manners. His pride wouldn't allow him to claim you until you accepted his advances. Any creature who dared force themselves onto another was the lowest of the lowest.

So, his first step is showing off during fights.

Letting the enemy bloody him up more to show that injury didn't affect him.

Using more spirit energy than was needed to end another demon with just one blow

Stopping you from fighting because he'll "take care of it. You humans are too fragile."

He'll also use his Jagan more frequently.

You lost something?

Well look no further, he can track it down precisely and easily.

Praise him even once or say in passing he's really strong, and he'll take that as you being interested.

Even if you're just trying to be nice.

2. Wearing Richer Colors

I firmly believe Hiei courts more like a crow than the usual beast. He's sleek like one anyways.

Now if you didn't know, most birds attract mates with their bright feathers.

In Hiei's case, he'll start to wear dark, yet rich colors to get your attention.

Strength is one thing. Any low-class demon can demonstrate strength and be happy about it.

What Hiei is looking for is to see if you're attracted to him. If you find him visually appealing.

Though he's not a vain creature, he still yearns for the confirmation that him and him alone captivates you.

He'll start with darker blues. Maybe change up his cloak a little.

And when that doesn't work, he moves onto purples. Getting teased by Kurama for 'changing up his style.' But he stays determined.

Eventually moving onto a burgundy. And the way you were immediately drawn to him then made it worth it.

Relishing in your compliments on how 'the color really suits him' and 'it matches his eyes perfectly.'

Letting you grab at the fabric and inspect it until he asks why you like it so much.

"Well I always thought your eyes were pretty. It's nice to see something that reminds me of them."

He's a prideful smug bastard after that. Not even comments from Yusuke can tick him off that day.

3. Bringing You Shiny Objects

Once again, he courts like a crow.

Now that you've shown interest in him, it's time to properly start showing his affections.

Hiei isn't one for flirting or compliments. He's more prone to showing rather than telling. And in this case the way to do that is to bring you little trinkets that catch his eye.

Usually, it'll be small gems he stumbles across in demon world.

Rubies, diamonds, and emeralds. All things he knows where to find thanks to his prior occupation as a thief.

He's not trying to buy your affection. He knows you're not that vain judging by the pushback you always give when he presents you with a jewel.

No, rather he's trying to show that he can provide for you. That you'd never have to worry about scrounging around to survive as long as he was with you.

A protector and a provider.

He also notices how you treasure the less valuable items with as much fondness and care as the others.

He had asked you why you slept with a chunk of pyrite on your bedside one time. And your response let him know he wouldn't give up on pursuing you anytime soon.

"Because it was one of the first things you gave me. Don't you remember? You said something along the lines of fool's gold for a fool's heart. I think it's sweet you even got me something at all."

You didn't care about what he brought you. All that mattered was that it came from him.

If that didn't mean you accepted his advances, then he didn't know what would.

4. Scenting

Ah, yes. Back to the classics

Once you've accepted the gifts he's continuously given you, Hiei takes it as you liking him back.

He's aware human and demon courting processes are very different from one another.

But he's exactly not human, is he?

When it comes to demons, once you've accepted their advances, your mates.

In a sense, it's like dating. Only except a dissatisfied partner will kill the other in most cases.

With this in mind, Hiei happily accepts the fact you're his and immediately moves onto the final stage of courting.

Scenting you so that other demons know to back off.

Think of it as your last out if you realize what's happening and actually don't have feelings for him.

The scenting process will start with Hiei showing up to your place of residence and staying with you.

Not yet following you around, but making sure to spend time in each room.

If he has to leave somewhere, he'll leave either an article of clothing or his sword.

It confuses you at first and you think maybe he just trusts you.

But you start to think otherwise when he starts getting touchy.

Laying in your lap and ordering you to stay still, only to find out he's fallen asleep on you.

Or letting his face rest against the crook of your neck. Which you didn't mind all that much.

It was quite funny to see someone as tough as Hiei become completely docile around you.

You weren't too worried until he followed you out when you went to buy groceries.

"You don't like being around people. Don't you wanna stay home until I get back?" You asked him.

"I've already shown you that you're a very fragile creature compared to me. It's best I accompany you so you don't hurt yourself."

Usually you would have argued back, but it was clear something was off with him.

These past few months had been strange with him either trying to get your attention or trying to stay directly next to you.

You wouldn't figure out what it was until your other three friends showed up.

Kuwabara wanting to have a movie night and you offering your home to do it.

When the three of them arrived, you noticed Kurama and Yusuke hesitate by the entrance.

"Something wrong?" You questioned.

" I can't put my finger on it, but something's telling me I shouldn't go in." Yusuke responded.

Unawares it was Hiei's scent warding him off.

But Kurama knew. He'd known since you opened the door.

It seems Hiei had staked his claim on you.

Yet judging by your calm demeanor, you didn't know that yet.

"Have you noticed Hiei acting strange lately?" Kurama asked.

"Yes! I thought I was the only one. He's been really clingy. I mean at first it was odd he kept bringing me stuff like gems, but then he started following me around like a house cat. It's endearing, but honestly what's going on with him?" You ranted. Prompting a laugh from the redhead.

"I see. Good luck on your new relationship."

Before you could question him about what he meant, a gentle grip around your waist stopped you.

"What're you doing inviting these fools to our home. You know how long it took me to get rid of their scent the first time? It's like you want me to start the whole courting process all over again."

Courting?

Oh.

Oh.

You couldn't say you minded now that you knew what was actually going on.

[akiology]

Akiren, Ryuji, Yusuke, Goro takes care of an unwell S/O

Note: i know this is out of the blue, but look! I am still writing AHAHAHA i am feeling a bit unwell, my ear is hurting alot and i have cramps ... so have this, its not specified what reader has but they are sick (i will continue my other writings soon) i wrote this on my phone so sorry if it looks weird! i'll edit it when i get on my pc

Akiren

He is worried alot for your health. He urges you to go to the doctor, and promises to come with you. If you have went, however, he will surely list down the things the doctor recommended for you to do and help you with it. Oh you are out of this pain reliever? He'll go to the store and buy it for you. You want some soup? What do you want to eat? He will make it. If you have some urgent tasks to do, he will try to help you with it. If its something related to chores, he will do it instead. If it is something important like school, he will study the requirements and come up with suggestions so that you can easily pick it up later on.

Whatever you will need, he will provide. He will make sure to make the bed as comfortable as possible, and make the room peaceful (and might clean while you are asleep). Oh? You just want to cuddle? Well, he will gladly do so with you.

Ryuji

Ah! He is very worried about you. He bought some ramen and a few snacks for you on his way to your house. Asks you what you might need from him. Makes sure you are comfortable, and will gladly go out and buy some extra stuff that you need. He gets a bit fidgety, because he is very worried about you and wants you to get better fast. But he will try to pass the time by watching on his phone, or playing videogames. The volume is either muted or very low so he does not disturb you.

If you ask him to cuddle with you, he is very excited to do so. He will hold you and snuggle his face into your neck. He falls asleep before you do.

Yusuke

He is a little lost, but he is trying his best. He will not panic, as he does not want to worry you any further. He first asks what he can do to help you. If you say you want some food, he will text Akira on what dish he could whip up with the current ingredients that he has at home. If you say you want some medicine but cannot buy it yourself, he will get it along with some snacks and drink you might like. If you just want his company, he will bring over his work next to you, sketching while watching over you. He will also lend you your phone so you can watch/listen to something until you fall asleep.

He checks your temperature from time to time even though you insist its not a fever. He's just making sure, okay?

Goro

He will shake his head, and lightly scold you about how you should take better care of yourself. When he sees you're not up for it, he will not continue it any further. He is very strict, and forbids you from doing intensive work/chores. He will bring you some easy-to-digest food, like soup, and some water. If you cannot take certain foods, he is very firm on not letting you take it. No, not even a "little bit". The pout and puppy eyes aren't going to get him to crack either.

He means well, really. He just wants you to recover right away, so you can have all the food you want to consume later on. Oh? You want him beside you while you sleep? He will lie down beside you, and lend you his arm to sleep on. When you have fallen asleep, he will kiss you on the forehead, and make a few calls that he will not be able to go to "work" today.

[daily-hanamura]

Question, is the thing about Yosuke dying his hair canon? Because I saw a couple times people say Yosuke, Futaba and once even Chie all have dyed hair. And. If it's true it's kinda hilarious because.

Blue hair.

Naoto, Yusuke, maybe Mishima, P3 male protagonist, Fuuka, that one goth guy in P2, all have blue hair.

And sure, goth guy and protag Could have dyed their hair, even if protag is unlikely because the dialogue in PQ when he talks about uncovering his eye somewhat implies he is too lazy to style his hair and just lets it do whatever.

Even Fuuka might have dyed hers but she just doesn't give off the Vibe.

But Naoto? Yusuke? Naoto would Not Have Risked walking into the police station with dyed hair in a thousand years, much less such an unnatural color. And Yusuke's hair color is consistent through the story even though Madarame would have never wasted money on hair products for him so the color is most likely natural.

Mishima had probably a lot more to worry about than his hair.

You could say it's just a stand-in for black hair but Persona has characters with black hair(making it kinda pointless to replace it with blue) and Fuuka's is so aquamarine it looks green.

So. This would mean that blue is. A natural hair color in the Persona universe.

You could argue that people with lighter hair colors are rare in Japan because it's a whole Thing with Ann, and Ryuji does dye his, but Haru and Akechi have very much brown hair and they too seem super unlikely to dye it.

It would make sense for Yosuke to dye his hair, it sounds like something he would do, but I just find it really funny that of all the colors, he choose Brown.

Mitsuru and P3 FeMC have bright red hair, Akihiko and Souji have white/silver, a bunch of people have blue hair, and the characters that do dye it have... Brown and Blond.

Ah, yes, the Persona Universe. Where imagination comes true, butterflies are gods, TVs are portals to another dimension, the day is 25 hours long to some people, a random app you didn't download on your phone gives you the power to kill or brainwash anyone you know the name of, and blue is a natural hair color.

This stopped being about Yosuke 2 sentences in, I just wanted to share the blue hair thing with someone.

Oh wow thank you for sharing your blue hair thoughts as a huge fan of funky anime hair colours it's nice to see a break down

I swear I thought Yosuke dyed his hair but the more I think about it/try to look for evidence I think it's just a thing that I saw in a fic. I honestly have no idea anymore. To be fair though, it may be the case that he dyed it from one funky anime hair colour to another funky anime hair colour. Blond Yosuke, anyone?

EDIT: ACTUALLY thanks to the friendly reminders in notes I've just remembered

Yes it is indeed true yosuke DOES dye his hair

[symphonic-scream]

So uh here's some Okujima slash Makoharu from my Chaos Arcana swap

They're were classmates back in middle school, not really friends but two quiet kids who'd spend time together. Little Makoto had the biggest baby gay crush on Haru, so she was hella awkward around her as well

In their first year both became very isolated due to Kamoshida's meddling. Haru wasn't getting close to people out of fear that he'd stay true to his word and use his info to destroy her dad's company, and everyone was avoiding Makoto to avoid similar rumours spreading about them

Makoto sees Haru as they pass in the halls over the years and. Just like with the other girls she knows Kamoshida is tricking, she wishes she could do something to put an end to it, to get rid of that hollow look in their eyes

And she does get her chance, when an odd, tall, thin boy comes to their school. People say he killed someone, that he robbed a bank, they say lots of things. But he wants to help, and is the first person to stand by her side

Now one thing about Makoto is she's smart. Very, very smart. However, all that goes down the drain when she gets all bullheaded towards what's right and makes the dumbest fucking decisions ever, throwing herself in the way of danger

Like when she hears a soft voice begging someone else to "stay away, no- no, please -" instinct takes over and she's sprinting down the halls, bursting into the PE faculty office and shoving Kamoshida into his own desk

For the first time, someone has come to Haru's aid, realized the hell she's been living in and come to smash a hole in the ceiling so she can crawl her way free. And sure, all three are going to be expelled over it, but- for the first time in years she doesn't feel like just a doll

Though. Neither Makoto or Yusuke want her to help them take him down. They're secretive about their methods, and is that a bird in Yusuke's bag?? Oh well. If they won't let her repay them then she'll follow them and force them to let her help

And so a Phantom Thief team is born. Haru- or Eros- is always super diligent about using healing spells on Makoto -Knight- just, walking up to her after a fight and laying a gentle hand on her arm or shoulder, giving her a soft little smile

And gay disaster Knight turns bright red, every time

They make a good team, even deciding to keep going after Kamoshida. There's more people they can save, more good they can bring into the world

(okay time to backtrack a little bit for a small intermission of Makoharu moments I have thought up that happen during the Kamoshida arc)

On rainy days, Makoto is often seen without her leather jacket, instead wearing a damp flannel shirt over her uniform shirt. At the same time, Haru can be found with said jacket draped over her shoulders or head, protecting her from the rain

Likewise, some days up on the roof, the two will be seen sharing a Bento. Some days Makoto would have neglected to bring lunch while avoiding her sister in the apartment, or Haru simply forgot while doing other tasks while her father was away

(anyways. Back on track. More under the break I worry about this one maybe getting too long)

Okay let's get Madarame up in this house! So this is when Futaba joins the group, and instead of being an artist, Madarame is like. A software developer or he claims to be one

Madarame Tech is unveiling a new ai help thing for their devices that they call "Wakaba". She is set to be unveiled at a local department store, and in the mean time they're showing off their new game console and PC line and shit. So like. Their mini E3 kinda

Futaba sees the gang on the subway and is caught taking photos of Haru- in reality she liked her aesthetic and was adding it to her folder of inspirations for like. Aesthetic lines for the tech shit I guess?? Idk. However she's a little shit and says she's interested in a. Different way.

This kick-starts that whole plot and starts making Makoto simmer. She doesn't want to see Haru get used again like before, so alarm bells are going off. Especially since she's accepted her feelings have resurfaced and has been trying (awkwardly) to make her move

Okay and then the "nude painting" scene. In exchange for not turning them in to the police right away for accusing Madarame, Futaba claims she wants to just. "touch some tits". Claims she wants to become a hero in her Discord server. I like to write Futaba as asexual so she's bluffing hard, thinking they won't say yes

She's mainly focused on Haru, who seems like she's going to agree in order to save the mission. And that's when Protective, Stupid Makoto steps in

Long story short Makoto and Futaba are playing "boob chicken" until Goro (bird boy) picks the lock and Madarame comes home and reveals yeah he's been using Futaba to finish her mom's programs that he killed her for haha whoops

Anyways they fall into the metaverse and they're about to see Futaba awaken as Python with her persona but first, gay

When Knight lands on the ground, Eros runs over to her. Shes been worrying the whole time, talking Yusuke's ear off about how she hopes Makoto is safe and doesn't have to actually do anything and shit- anyways she checks her over to make sure she's fine, calls her stupid for volunteering, Knight tries to defend her stupidity but oop-

Eros kisses her

...and kisses her again

Goro: are they seriously like, practically making out right now?

Yusuke: this is beautiful

Futaba: what the hell is happening

And bam they're gay from there. Makoto climbs through Haru's window some nights after sneaking out of her and Sae's apartment, ditches classes early to meet Haru at her class to go get lunch

Makoto is a little awkward always, but she's affectionate and making heart eyes always. Maybe a little handsy but she just. Shes feeling loved and loving so it can be excused. Haru also is not complaining so the only complaints are from Goro. And Futaba. And Hifumi. And Kasumi eventually.

When everyone goes to Hawaii, Makoto and Haru both volunteer to go on the trip as third years and are excited about sharing a room in Hawaii and spending time together

...yeah that doesn't happen. There's a room error and some teachers have to join student rooms and. Since Sae and Makoto are sisters. Sae joins her and Haru in their room.

So instead of a romantic getaway, Makoto has to share a hotel bed with her sister who steals the sheets and snores and keeps her up all night

But she and Haru do cuddle on the beach a bit. Throw a towel over an umbrella for a spell, allowing Makoto to catch up on her rest while holding her gf

And then of course the Sacrifice fake death bit. Emotions, angst, more kissing, classic stuff

Oh and for second semester Makoto has a whole crisis about realizing she wouldn't be able to get into college with Haru like she wanted to if she didn't clean up her act a little and starts wearing proper uniform. Her grades were still good so she has a chance

The day she gets her acceptance letter, the same day Haru gets hers, they open them together and they're so fucking excited cause they both got in, holy shit. They sign up to room together and man they're excited to share a dorm

Anyways yeah. Uhm. Them. Please ask me more about this I wanna talk more about this

[kazimakuwabara]

Final Date 3

Here for Part 2

Summary: Kuwabara finds that Yusuke is also suddenly very concerned with his health

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"I'm telling you Urameshi! It was weird as hell! Kurama blending me up this weird drink!" Kuwabara complained, popping an egg in his mouth. He chewed, and hummed his appreciation of Yusuke's food before whining, "At six in the morning!"

Yusuke was patiently listening to Kuwabara as the man whined and enjoyed his lunch. Kuwabara often ate at Yusuke's stand for lunch, the pair catching up over a bowl of noodles.

"You drink it?" Yusuke asked, adding a second egg into Kuwabara's bowl.

"Ah yeah, I mean... he was being considerate, if not a little weird!" Kuwabara reasoned, grinning as Yusuke dropped an extra egg into his bowl, "It was pretty good too. Gritty... but tasted alright. I kept worrying the mandrake would come back to life in my stomach though!"

"You should make sure to drink it regularly then," Yusuke said firmly. "If Kurama came up with it, then the drink is good for you."

Kuwabara looked at Yusuke with a suspicious expression, "Don't tell me you're suddenly worried about my health too?"

Yusuke made a face, and resumed chopping up a cucumber into bits, "Well, I read something-"

"Urameshi... you can read?" Kuwabara gasped with faux surprise, a hand going to his heart.

Yusuke flicked some cucumber at Kuwabara, and pointed his knife at him, "Watch it!"

Kuwabara snickered, and shook some of the cucumber bits into his bowl. Taking a mouthful of broth, he giggled, "Alright, alright... you were saying?"

"Listen, I read somewhere, that doctors take the least care of themselves. They're so focused on their patients, they don't notice when they themselves are sick or are too stubborn about it when it does happen!" Yusuke gave Kuwabara a pointed look, "That sounds like you to me!"

Kuwabara slurped his noodles noisily, his brows uplifted in good humor as Yusuke glared at him. When Kuwabara swallowed, he let out a satisfying, "Ah!" and then picked up his bowl. He saluted Yusuke with it and then breezily admitted, "I guess that can be true. I don't like to notice when my own body is failing me. I've pushed myself to see to my patients!" Kuwabara made to slurp up his broth, but Yusuke plopped his knife on top of the bowl, staying Kuwabara's movements.

"You're not ignoring your body's needs, are you?" Yusuke asked, a growl behind his words.

Kuwabara sighed, and set his bowl down, "Urameshi, I'm fine! Really! It is true, I do suffer a bit when the flu count is high, or any other contagious disease flares up. My workload increases, but I look after myself. Besides, as a pediatrician, my clientele list is rather small right now. I just see kids, and normally I just to give them their immunizations, measure their growth, and remind them not to put weird things in their mouths!"

Yusuke smiled a little, "Don't kids spread the most disease?"

Kuwabara piked his bowl back up now that Yusuke didn't seem to want to impede him anymore, and slurped up his broth. When he was done, he put the bowl down, and nodded, "Yeah. Kids are grubby things. Cute though."

Picking up the second egg Yusuke had gifted him, Kuwabara popped it in his mouth, chewing while looking thoroughly pleased. Yusuke stared at him, his expression soft with concern.

Kuwabara would always be Kuwabara, but he was different now. His pompadour was gone, and his hair crowned his head in a slightly fluffy style. His hair was wavey, and almost unruly even. Something he had managed to hide with his greased-up style in the days of his youth. His face was that of an adult, his body too. Gone was the cracking voice, and gangly limbs with slightly too big feet and hands. He had filled out, his voice was low and steady. His face was still smooth, and would probably not get any lines or wrinkles for a while still... but Kuwabara was an adult.

They were all older.

Catching Yusuke's gaze Kuwabara frowned, "...Are you worried about something?"

"You would tell me if you're feeling sick right?" Yusuke asked his own question instead of answering.

Kuwabara furrowed his brows, "I'm not planning to tell you every time I get hay fever, Urameshi!"

"I'm being serious," Yusuke snapped, slapping a hand on the counter, "If you feel sick, I want you to tell someone. I want you to rest. I want you to take care of yourself. You have to live for a very long time, Kuwabara!"

A silence fell over the stand, and Kuwabara stared at Yusuke's bitter expression. Yusuke's face hadn't changed at all. Not in all their years together. If he hadn't adjust his hair style, he might still look like that punk kid from years ago.

Kuwabara nodded, and seriously promised, "I will. I will. We're not so old that we need to worry too much about a cold or a flu. But I'll look after myself, Urameshi! I promise. If I ever get really laid out, I'll tell you. I'll even whine at you until you come take care of me, how does that sound?"

Yusuke nodded, not meeting Kuwabara's eyes. Grabbing up some ginger, Yusuke began to cut it, not bothering to remove the skin. He muttered a grumpy, "You better!"

Kuwabara laughed, "When you're annoyed the next time you have to deal with my snotty ass, I'll remind you how you were about to cry until I promised to let you take care of me!"

"I WAS NOT CRYING!"

"You were about to!"

"YOU SHUT UP!"

Yusuke's stand, normally a popular stopping place for lunch, remained empty that day. The potential lunch-goers for the day were a little worried over the noise, and even more worried when the owner of the stand, put one of his customers, a full head taller than him, into a headlock.

[arcplaysgames]

Seen here: Me IRL jumping because I was so concerned about Morgana that I fucking didn't notice Akechi was here until the little card icon appeared. BEIGE ALERT.

Akechi bro this is like not a good time but also i'm worried about missing flags for the extra content so I guess we can hang. (Morgana, I know you are going through a crisis rn but pls forgive me okay.)

man i haven't taken a bath in probably about 15 years, are they that good? my friend sent bath salts from japan, i should just try them. people are super into baths in this game.

oh because apparently they are some key to heart-to-hearts I guess???

wow that is a Lot

I was joking to cardiganism that something about Akechi makes me want to study him under a microscope. They said probably because out of the whole cast, he's the most opaque. Which, yep, honestly.

If the seed of Akechi's justice is wanting revenge for the mistreatment of his mother by his absentee father, that's... potentially high-minded?

Honestly a later moment from Akechi is way more interesting so I'll hold until then.

jfc are you my Vriska, what is this? what's the term? The pathologically competitive?

Is that true?

You know what's weirdly rare in video games? Liars. I feel like when it comes to quests for truth and understanding in games, the usual force pushing back is unrevealed information, not someone giving you false information. And in the games where outright lies are used, they tend to be used sparingly, as a second act twist that sets up the rest of the plot.

I think it's less common to have to deal with a character that just lies to you continuously without any real indication that you are being told a lie. Akechi itches at me because he's not, like, the Citadel Council keeping big secrets from the galactic community. He's a guy who is lying and I don't have any context for what the truth is.

Anyway, I guess it's time for the class trip.

... Mishima, I'm not going to nonconsensually change the heart of someone who cheats at video games.

WHY DOES NO ONE IN THIS GAME TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING A PHANTOM THIEF SERIOUSLY? This is why I have always hated the Phansite and I especially hate the "rankings."

Also, I know this is shocking news, but I love Futaba. The realism of this is great.

Also hey I'm up to 9 for Yoshida, and is that the big reveal for every Confidant? That they totally knew you were a Thief the whole time? That'd be super funny. Bc I think Yoshida knows too.

DO NOT PULL A FUCKING NAOTO SHIROGANE, AKECHI, I SWEAR TO GOD. I WILL LEAVE YOUR ASS TO GET EATEN BY FOG.

I wanna reach through the screen and shake Reverie. Morgana is seriously on the verge of a breakdown, isn't comfortable reaching out for help, and you're LEAVING HIM FOR A TRIP TO HAWAII.

WHICH: SPOILER. SUPER SUCKS EXCEPT FOR YUSUKE ONCE AGAIN, SHOCKER

/puts head on desk and yells

they really did work to make joker the MOST pretty huh

god i thought the beach trip was boring but the hawaii trip actively sucks

it's just Ryuji wanting to get laid so bad he does splash damage of suck to everyone around him...

(what the fuck ryuji, chill the fuck out, this shit made me fucking uncomfortable)

Mishima literally refusing to talk about anything except the Phansite's Alexa Traffic ranking

And Yusuke being the fucking load-bearing column of this entire game I swear to god. He is the only reason I did not just press fast-forward and skip this ENTIRE section. It was miserable.

Atlus. Atlus. Atlus. Stop fucking punishing me for not having a romance locked in these games. This whole segment was more excruciating than Yosuke Hanamura's Joker Mode. I'm dead serious. It was less homophobic but something felt more homophobic to me specifically. I think because my was of reacting were much more locked down. Whatever.

God, send me back to Japan so I can check on the people I care about. (Ann, Yusuke, not you, I'll never be mad at you, I love you both. If I got to spend this trip having mai-tais with you, it would have been a blast.)

OH SIDEBAR:

motherfucker where have you been, I have been trying to talk to you since school started and you just blow me off! rude!

I don't think Maruki is a good therapist but I think he's decent with people. He notices Futaba and Morgana talking and uses it as a springboard for conversation. Or, tries anyway. Futaba is still working on being observed by other humans. We know how that is.

Then, Futaba sees that Maruki..... has a book on cognitive psience. And Sojiro immediately tries to throw him out but Futaba is like "chillax" and actually talks to him.

Maruki notices the past-tense and tells Futaba that her mother sounds cool and would be proud of her.

He's a nice guy.

However. He's working with Reverie to talk through basically the necessity of pain and trauma in people's lives, has mentioned wishing that pain was curable through more easily actionable means, and is toting a book on cognitive psience.

there is not enough side-eye in the world.

Hey Maruki, can I see your phone real quick, do you have a weird malware app on there?

Out of images, whup.

[heartsaplenty]

Ren woke in a cold sweat, sitting up in a panic- grabbing at his chest. It hurt. Everything was dark, but a small amount of light came from his phone. He blinked, and then blinked again, clearing the blur from his eyes- or trying his best to. It was harder than it should have been, he felt what he could only assume was blood trying its best to drip down into them.

In front of him stood.. Something. It was too hard to see, and when his visions finally cleared a bit, whatever it was.. Was gone. He felt so cold. It took him a few tries to unlock his phone. The crack in the screen sure didn't help. Neither did the glitching, but he still managed to open his messages, after getting bombarded with a metric ton of notification buzzes. The clock on it read 4am.

4 hours..

He sent a quick message to Akechi, ignoring the pain. There was just no time for backreading.

REN: Hello? Am I here? Can you get this..

He was too tired to work on getting kanji to work on the keyboard.

AKECHI: You. Where have you been?

AKECHI: Why are you talking like a five year old? Are you drunk?

REN: What. No. Something happened. Injured.

AKECHI: You didn't think to message earlier? No alarm bells in your brain to report this when it actually happened?

REN: No.. Passed out. Just woke up. At the university.

AKECHI: ... You idiot. I'll be right there. If you so much as protest my help again, I won't hesitate to knock you out myself. Do you understand?

REN: ...Yes.

Really, Akechi didn't have to worry about that, because whatever had caused the spike of adrenaline, it was wearing off fast.

He at least scooted himself back against the hallway wall for something to lean on, wiping at his forehear with a sleeve. Things were getting dark again. It wasn't going to hurt to close his eyes..

-----------

When they opened again, he was staring up at a set of flourescent lights. He squinted against them, once again sitting up-

Or.. Tried to. This time, he was stopped by the tip of an umbrella. He looked down at it, then over to it's owner. Akechi stared him down with hard, red eyes. His hair was pulled back into a little ponytail. It looked nice on him.

"What do you think you're trying to do?"

"... Sit up?"

The umbrella tip jabbed at his chest, forcing him back down. Ren raised his hands in surrender.

"Fine.."

"That's what I thought. Are you going to tell me why you were passed out in a pool of your own blood? Or am I going to have to make you?"

Joker met his eyes. He didn't have his glasses on. Those steely grey met red and held the gaze.

"Spoiler alert, I won't be nice about it."

Ren's gaze finally slipped, giving in first. At this point, his mind was sharpened enough to realize that he was at a hospital. More specifically, he was a patient at a hospital. His eyes gazed down to his arm. No fuzz..

From beside him, another voice spoke. It startled him so bad, he jumped just a tiny bit.

"As much as I do agree in my anger at his actions, I'm really not sure how much an interrogation is going to get you answers from a sick man faster."

His head turned, it was Yusuke. On a monday..

"I don't hear you coming up with any better ideas." Akechi scoffed back, pulling the umbrella once more over to his side.

"He's so stuck in his own head, I'm not even sure anything but an interrogation will get it out of him."

"Nonsense," Fox scoffed, sliding forward a bit in his chair. Ren was still staring at him, and now he stared back. "Come now, Ren. Will you tell us why you were at your school in a puddle of blood?"

Ren continued to stay silent. Akechi laughed.

"What did I tell you."

Why did they need to know so badly now? His head was pounding. Chest still hurt. While the two bickered, Ren looked around for his phone.

"Looking for this?" Akechi asked, and Ren looked over to see him dangling his phone from his fingertips. In this lighting, it was easy to see how damaged the device had gotten.

"I'll give it back.. If you start talking."

"Fine. Stayed late to check on a ghost story.. Something hit me hard some time past midnight. Woke up and messaged you. All I really remember."

"A ghost story? In a university? Hm.. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, but yet I still am. I have to wonder if it was the theatrics students who spread such a thing."

Ren stayed quiet. Normally, he loved to goad Fox on in his thoughts. Not right now though.

Neither did Akechi, but that one wasn't new.

"A ghost story. Are you trying to tell me you got injured chasing after ghosts?"

Ren nodded. Crow wasn't wrong.

"Then is it safe to assume you found one?"

Ren's head turned a bit back to Yusuke.

"Yes. Found something. Not crazy.. Could exist. Like us.."

Akechi leaned a bit on the umbrella. His eyes were still a little more on the callous side. Ren had a lot of apologizing to do later. He walked over, closer to the bedside, and took one of Joker's hands in his own.

"Your daftness pisses me off, Ren. You went into that which would have taken a team of misfits in the past to be safe. All the while, your friends and I had no idea at all."

"Teamwork is something you strive for in every aspect of your life. Yet, apparently, when it comes to something that could get you hurt, you now run away from asking for help like a flea-ridden puppy with its tail between its legs."

Ren winced away from that.

"Sorry... Had a fever. Wasn't thinking straight."

"It looks like he still does have one, so I think that's enough of this for tonight."

Fox stood up, crossing his arms. "There are easier ways to say that you were worried. Better ones, even. You still lack a bit of empathy when you speak."

Now it was Fox and Crow's turn to glare at each other. Ren found himself nodding off again, without even realizing it.

------

When he woke up, Akechi was gone. Ren could feel his heart wrenching. He would have a lot to talk to him about later.

As mad as he was, he deserved to be. Joker really didn't know what he had been doing. More than that, he had been so sure of himself that nothing bad was going to happen from chasing after what was probably a rumor started by a student or two.

"Awake again, I see. Are you feeling any better?"

He was feeling worse. He hadn't even been awake that long and he felt like his was burning up.

"Ren.."

Ren looked over again, actually able to sit up this time. Next to him, his phone. Akechi had left it after all.

"Do you feel well enough to talk? We have a bit of time to ourself. Akechi and Morgana went to get you some better food than what they tried to bring you. He threw a fit large enough that you could have thrown it all at an entire large canvas and it would still hit the wall behind it."

[twilightknight17]

Today on P5T, just one mission and one sidequest because I got distracted writing a crochet pattern. But let's take a stab at who the Monarch is, yeah?

I'm leaning very solidly towards Shadow Toshiro, because the fact that no one can hear or speak his name is very suspicious to me. And the fact that he was student council president leaves him in a position to go absolutely tyrannical.

Anyway, the second key is through a door in the cafeteria. Yusuke is very excited about the cafeteria, but Toshiro mentions that he never really ate there even though the food was good. He was usually in the student council room with a bento.

Futaba says she agrees with that sentiment. Cafeterias are for 'normies' and have way too many people.

I just love this sprite. XD

We smash our way through another round of baddies, this time with ranged weapons forbidden. It almost reminds me of the law system in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, just more simple.

The core of this hellpocket is a student council suggestion box! Toshiro touches it, and triggers another memory of him and Eri. She doesn't know how to chill and enjoy the peace they've brought to the school.

But she says there's a weird vibe in the school lately, and is proven correct when a girl shows up to ask them for advice. Something terrible is going on.

The whole school is being played against each other, walking on eggshells because no one knows who's reporting back to the vice-principal. He's even got most of the administration under his thumb, and is next in line to be principal. Eri is so angry about this that her sprite starts vibrating, and she wants to lead a full-blown revolution of the students.

The Thieves are convinced that Nakabachi is the Monarch, but I'm not so sure. I still think it's Shadow Toshiro, and something that happened forced him to do things he'd later regret. And might have caused some kind of rift with Eri? It's hard to say.

But we have 2 keys now, so it's time to do a sidequest! Haru is concerned that carrying around a launcher and a giant axe is slowing her down compared to everyone else (and I just realized that's why her movement is lower than everyone else's)! But don't worry, Yusuke has a solution!

I love him.

And it makes sense in context.

Anyway, final notes for now:

What kind of god-awful nonsense is this?

School should not be able to dictate what you're doing when you're not at school. Wtf.

And lastly, not to bash on any of my kids because I love them, but there are literally ten people here, and you had to give Makoto the line about blackmail?

Come on, Atlus. Really? X'D

[vgckwb]

P5R: Rebel Girl (A FeMC Story/P5R Rework) Chapter 153: Working as a Unit

Ren walked into LeBlanc, exhausted. “Busy day, huh?” Sojiro remarked.

“Yeah,” Ren answered.

“How’s Futaba?” Sojiro asked.

“She’s holding up alright,” Ren informed him. “But this was her first time inside a palace that wasn’t her own.”

“I see,” Sojiro said. “Well, it’s just about time to close anyway.” He started to leave. “Goodnight.”

“Goodnight,” Ren replied. Sojiro left. Ren’s phone went off. She checked it.

Haru: Just so I’m clear, we send the calling card, and then we go and steal the treasure, and then father’s heart will change, yes?

Makoto: That’s correct.

Haru: Just making sure.

Yusuke: This will almost certainly lead to your father’s arrest. Will you be alright in the aftermath?

Haru: I’d…like to think so, but I’m not sure.

Jose: Well, no matter what, we’ll be there for you.

Haru: Thank you Jose.

Lena: There is something I’m a little confused by.

Ann: Oh?

Lena: Okumura may be behind this mental shutdown business, right?

Lena: Why did we only get like half a glimpse into that?

Yusuke: I’ll admit, that is a little concerning as well.

Makoto: If I may, the Will Seeds told us he started going down this path after his wife died.

Makoto: That was a long time ago.

Makoto: The mental shutdown business is a recent development, so maybe the palace speaks more to what caused him to go down this path rather than something new that came along.

Sumire: That’s not a bad guess.

Sumire: But it’s still chilling. He went from this kind caring person to someone with no regard for human life.

Sumire: I know death is hard to deal with, but something about this doesn’t seem right.

Ryuji: Well, people can change in unexpected ways.

Ann: But now that you mention it, it does seem a little off.

Ann: I know he benefited from a good chunk of the shutdowns, but why do the others?

Futaba: That’s not a bad question actually.

Futaba: It does seem outside his purview to do something that benefits someone who isn’t him.

Yusuke: He could be taking in money for it.

Makoto: True, but then I think he’d get discovered faster.

Ren: How so?

Makoto: He’s a very greedy person by nature. These attacks are essentially professional assassinations, and those don’t come cheap. If Okumura were raking in that kind of money on a regular basis, he’d amass unrivaled wealth, and wealth tends to get noticed.

Sumire: So, you’re saying that he’s not taking in the money because he’d keep it, and his bank account would raise suspicion, correct?

Makoto: Correct.

Jose: So, if he isn’t selling, he’s buying. Is that also right?

Makoto: That’s my theory anyway.

Ren: And since according to the data, he’s a frequent buyer with a lot of money, he’d know who we’re looking for.

Makoto: That is also correct.

Futaba: But what if he’s spending it on something?

Haru: He is trying to run for public office.

Yusuke: Campaigns aren’t cheap.

Ryuji: But he’s already so rich.

Ryuji: I’d think he could just buy his way to victory.

Ann: Don’t underestimate someone’s greed, especially if it’s out of control.

Jose: But even taking in money to spend on a campaign would get noticed too, right?

Jose: Especially if said campaign didn’t put a dent in your wallet.

Sumire: That’s actually a really strong point.

Yusuke: So, Okumura may not be our big target?

Ren: Sounds like it.

Ren: But that’s not to say there’s no point to all of this.

Ren: Doing this brings us one step closer to finding out who is pulling the levers of power.

Ren: Plus, Okumura is a villain in his own right, so even if we aren’t stopping the big bad, we’re taking down someone heinous nonetheless.

Haru: It’s true. Changing the heart of someone so devious should be a priority, regardless of what you get out of it.

Makoto: You’re right.

Makoto: I think we’re all just a little scared.

Sumire: I mean, whoever is behind all of this is a known murderer.

Sumire: It’s hard not to worry about what’ll happen if you get found out first.

Haru: I understand your concern.

Haru: But I’ve been worried so long not doing anything.

Haru: So, at least for me, I feel better trying and failing over not trying at all.

Ann: Thanks Haru.

Ann: I felt that way after getting my power for the first time and being able to deal with Kamoshida.

Ann: So I get it.

Lena: Getting a fresh perspective on things is oftentimes helpful.

Yusuke: True. And I feel like Haru ‘s perspective on things is just what this team needs.

Haru: I’m not sure about that.

Futaba: You know, this was my first time out to a palace too, Inari.

Yusuke: Your input is valuable too.

Yusuke: But we’ve been acquainted for a little while now.

Yusuke: Haru is newer than you, so when I said “this team” I included you as well.

Ann: You might still be a little forward.

Ryuji: I mean, this is Yusuke we’re talking about.

Ryuji: I feel like he’s a bit “forward” in pretty much everything he says.

Jose: It’s true.

Jose: I’ve heard people at Kosei say that if he didn’t open his mouth, he’d have 100 girlfriends.

Futaba: Or touched people’s things without permission…

Sumire: Sounds like Yusuke…

Haru: Don’t worry Yusuke, I’m sure you'll find a girlfriend someday.

Yusuke: Thanks, but I'm currently not looking.

Ann: You know, some say that when you’re not looking, love will find you.

Ren: Or that it’s right in front of you, and you just can’t see it.

Yusuke: Ah! So it’s a trick of perspective then!

Yusuke: Such tricks are often used in paintings.

Ren: …Sure.

Makoto: Anyways, we should get back on track.

Makoto: Now that we have a route to the treasure, we should prepare ourselves to send the card.

Lena: Do you just wanna go in right away like last time?

Jose: We’ve actually done it the last two times.

Ryuji: I know we have, but I’m still kind of exhausted.

Ren: We do have until the 11th, so that gives us some time.

Haru: I’m fine with holding off too.

Haru: I don’t want to arouse suspicion in my father.

Makoto: Good point.

Makoto: It’s up to Ren when we should.

Ren: I’ll make sure we’re all ready.

Ren: Anyway, we should get some sleep.

Ren: I know I’m tired.

Ann: Same.

Ren: Goodnight.

Ann: Goodnight.

Sumire: Goodnight.

Lena: Goodnight.

Ryuji: Goodnight.

Jose: Goodnight.

Futaba: Goodnight.

Haru: Goodnight.

Makoto: Goodnight.

Yusuke: Goodnight.

Ren put her phone away and headed upstairs.

A little later, as she was settling into the sheets, Morgana popped down to the bed. He started walking around, but couldn't  lay down. Ren noticed this. “You feeling alright?”

“Well…” Morgana said. “Mmmmmmmmm. I’m just thinking about something.”

“You wanna talk?” Ren asked.

“Mmmmmm,” Morgana hesitated. “Well…” He sighed. “Do you think we’re doing the right thing?”

Ren was puzzled. “Where did that come from?”

“Well, I mean…” Morgana replied. “I know we aren’t necessarily in danger, but looking at all the palace rulers so far, they lost something precious to them, and they went down a bad path. If all it takes is one bad day for someone to go from good to bad, well, how do we fix that? How do we make sure no one has a bad day?”

Ren was a little stunned. She reached over, picked up Morgana, and gave him a hug. “I know. It’s hard. We can’t save everyone, no matter how much we wish we could.” She let go of Morgana. “But the fact that we can save someone is important. Remember, The Phantom Thieves are plural. One person helps another, and another, and the chain goes on. Same with humanity. As much as we like to express our individuality at times, we work best when we come together. I know we wouldn’t be where we are without you.”

Morgana smiled, then frowned. “But what about that saying ‘A chain is only as strong as its weakest link’? Will humanity’s weakest link be its downfall?”

“Well, uhhhhh,” Ren said, again flustered, “I’d like to think that that’s not the case. But we’ve seen some heinous people going around, so…I can’t be 100% sure. But I can be fairly certain that even that weakest link can be protected by the stronger links around it.”

“I see…” Morgana said. “I’ve gotta say, maybe I don’t envy your position as much as I thought I did.”

“Well, the grass is always greener on the other side,” Ren assured him. “What you don’t have can be enticing. But just remember what you do have, and it should all be OK.”

Morgana nodded. “I wouldn’t trade the lot of you for the world.

Magician-Morgana: Rank 8

Ren giggled. “Well, good night Morgana.”

“G’night,” Morgana replied, curling up. The two of them fell asleep soon after.

Meanwhile, Sumire was laying on her bed, pandering things. She sighed, and turned to face her desk. She tilted her head up to look at the papers and accompanying ribbon. “Third place, huh,” she muttered to herself. “I guess I need to try harder next time…” She smiled, but a tear fell down her face. She turned over and fell asleep.

[tackyink]

I'm here >:3

I will begin saying I was the 'gigglin', kickin' my feet into the air' image all the time I was reading, I felt really nostalgic reading it, like when I was reading Anomaly for the first time🤭

This ask may be messy, I will try my best (your writing makes my brain melt, nothing i can do about it-- not that i want to do anything about it...)

First, I know we don't have a title yet, but your character naming skills?? Always top tier, Wakaba is one of the prettiest names I have ever come across. Absolutely lovely you used it.

The characterization?? You always write everyone so well, but Yusuke? Yusuke is always on point, always hilarious AND loving everything about the ramen stand conversation, specially this:

He's so silly 🥰🤭.

Kurama, Kuwabara and Koenma were greatly written too, I could find myself using tones in my head while reading 🤭🤭 I feel like Kurama always regrets his life choices whenever he's with the two of them alone (there are three neurons in that group, Kurama has every one of them). I missed Hiei, but considering he's canonically patrolling on the borders-- (I'm always missing him 😔)

I also really like all your characters, because they tend to be very down to earth (I mean like...costumbrismo? I enjoy slice-of-life immensely, even more mixed with sci-fi/fantasy themes) with normal, everyday life worries. But for both Makoto and Wakaba, there's something mysterious to them? Not quite like the whole ordeal poor Wakaba has because of the marketing, rather, both of them have a very mysterious-y feeling the few first lines that have me hooked right away. I really feel for Wakaba too, it's not nice to have your life fucked up because of other people :((

(ALSO, loving the world 'clusterfuck', adding it permanently to my vocabulary)

To be honest I had to look up what kitsunetsuki meant because I couldn't remember, but I find it hilarious that Kurama was right in the middle of it. The granny reminded me of village's grannies, always wanting to find gossip and gossiping partners--.

(I'm not defending them, but for now I am team antagonist, do not damage old buildings, they are precious remains of times bygones >:( /hj)

This is me doing speculations, but my first thoughts were if the main antagonist (?) would have connections of any kind to Wakaba 🤭 since she's taking care of the shrine and was there when she was little, but that's me wistfully thinking lolol also wondering if we will know more of Wakaba's grand-uncle and aunt-- there seems to be a very deep family connexion.

I guess the part that spoke more to me was when she was retelling how she dived a bit deeper into the woods but nothing happened (? Lots of interrogations SORRY AJSVKASB I don't like to presume things), of course she dived back up, still... And the part when the granny said everyone was an outsider?? That was great. Idk how to explain it, but made sense to me in my head. (no need to answer this! I just want to write the things I think about while reading)

Also also. Does Wakaba have an Osaka accent 🥰? I looove accents. It's ok if she doesn't (it's not like I can shake you for that /jjjj) but I guess accents stick when you are a lot of time in one place... It's a silly question lolol no need to answer very seriously 🤭

I am going to read it again? Absolutely yes. Lisias can wait /j

(I proof-read this, but there might be typos and weird sentences, in my defense, I was very excited)

You are such a joy to have around 😭😭😭

I think YYH is just nostalgia town no matter how you spin it (or is it a me thing? Am I old yet??)

Wakaba's a name I've wanted to use for a long time because I love how it sounds and the imagery it evokes I'm a sucker for names that use the kanji for "leaves", and I finally found the right person to stick it onto. Coming up with names for fics set in Japan is one of my favorite things, and this time around a few are plot relevant. The name of the village is written 渡口, by the way, with the kanji for "cross over" and "mouth," and I've been agonizing over it since last weekend. (ಥ _ ಥ)

Yusuke likes to say first he has a ramen stand, but we know how the money is actually made.

Hiei is scheduled for arrival later! It's a shame I couldn't shove him in from the first chapter, but right now he has no reason to be there. I'll give him a funny one, don't worry, this isn't Anomaly, no one's allowed dignity here.

The slice of life/costumbrismo I think it's my way of making characters more relatable? I think? When it comes to OC centric fic, you need to sell your OCs hard from the beginning or it doesn't work and readers like when they're a little pathetic, it triggers empathy and we enjoy feeling like we're not the only disaster in the room. It also helps to make them more real for me and know them better.

I meant to include a link and a little explanation for the kitsunetsuki term if I uploaded to AO3, but I completely forgot to mention in here. (ˉ▽ˉ；) That woman's just slandering Wakaba, her head is perfectly fine and no one's possessing her, least of all a relative of Kurama.

Wakaba's sort of connected to the forest, if only in the sense that she's the only person left on the village willing to walk into it without a really good reason. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Maybe Mrs. Maekawa is right and the Yatos have become weird for spending so much time near the stinky zone. Her saying that everybody's an outsider is one of my favorite parts of the chapter, tbh.

Ohoho, dialects were taken into consideration! Osaka-ben has rubbed off on Wakaba from living there for most of her adult life, but her family is from Shimane and her natural dialect is Izumo-ben. I have also considered making Mrs. Maekawa a little hard to understand, because Tokyo area boys can't have it so easy. Then again that scene is from Kurama's POV and I'm sure he's heard the funkiest accents in his life, so it might not matter.

I can't thank you enough for this ask, really. 💕💕💕 I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter!

[milaisreading]

5th times the charm?

Pairings: Itoshi Sae x Isagi's sister!Yn

Warnings: Reader uses she/her. Requests are open. This is just a small Valentine's Day idea I had, since the day is approaching us quickly.

⚽️Blue Lock belongs to Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura ⚽️

Ever since he could remember, Yoichi thought of of his sister as someone who could be described as a hopeless romantic at heart. And while that was something he really admired in (Y/n), her faith in love and finding the right person, it also worried him. He loved his sister a lot, she was a kind and very caring person, so he always wanted the best for her. He mainly wanted her to have a good partner, since finding one was always one of her goals, but Yoichi noted one thing about her crush and dating history. And that was, (Y/n) always seemed to find assholes as love interests. While he doesn't remember much about (Y/n)'s pre-school and elementary school, he would sometimes hear his mom and her talk about those things in the kitchen, a random memory popping out here and there. Middle school and high school was something he does remember pretty vividly the two times she would come home crying. Sure, back then he didn't know much about these things and would try to cheer (Y/n) up, but now that he is older he is more aware of these things. That's why he took it upon himself to keep his teammates away from (Y/n). They were good football players and friends, don't get Yoichi wrong, but he couldn't imagine them with his sister.

Then, to his horror, when his career took of in Re Al, he was confronted with the harsh truth that Sae Itoshi of all people asked (Y/n) out, to which she ended up agreeing! Yoichi tried to keep his opinion at the time to himself, not wanting to offend Sae. But, once the siblings were left alone, he warned his sister about dating him.

'Don't worry. I am sure this time it will be different.' Yoichi recalled her words, and he just hopes she was right. And if she wasn't, an accidental kick of the ball into Sae's face will help him calm down.

Looking at the digital clock, (Y/n) yawned as she read the time.

"Already 23:30... and I am not even done decorating this. I shouldn't have waited till last minute." She muttered to herself, looking down at the homemade chocolate and at some of the decorative items she bought the day before. It was the night before Valentine's Day and (Y/n) was doing her absolute best for the chocolate to turn out as good as possible. She really wanted to impress Sae with it, but also see his reaction. It's something she would do ever since she was little. Her mom would tell her to always look at how a guy will react to the little gifts, and make her judgement based on that. And well, so far (Y/n) faced disappointment after disappointment.

'Eww. The card looks stupid, and pink isn't even my favorite color! I am a boy, are you stupid?!'

(Y/n) flinched as she remembered one of the first boys she liked rip her Valentine's Day card into two and throw it at her. That was disappointment #1.

'I don't like this chocolate brand. Next time get me something else.' Safe to say she never looked at disappointment #2 again. Why were elementary school boys so into brand named chocolate? (Y/n) hummed as she mixed some blue and green into the white chocolate.

'The chocolate tastes nice, I didn't know you could cook or whatever. But, you aren't my type, thanks for the chocolate, tho.' Disappointment #3 came up in middle school. (Y/n) wasn't sure why she cried that day, possibly because he was the first guy she had a serious crush on? It was a mystery to her.

'I don't like girls like you. You are way too much of a high maintenance. And besides, I found someone else. She looks more like a football players girlfriend.' Disappointment #4 came along in her final year of high school. Oliver was someone she met by chance, he wasn't her classmate or anything. Just a boy she met at a local café she met and secretly dated for a while. (Y/n) knew je was someone who liked women, a lot, but she held out hope that he might change for her. Well, she came to realize that the hope was foolish.

(Y/n) bit back her tears as she put the chocolate into the fridge, her heart pounding in fear.

'Please, please be different.' She thought, praying that the 5th time will do the trick.

Now, Sae wasn't a romantic person and never really saw the appeal in relationships or acting all lovesick for another person. In his mind football and practice were the only things that should occupy him... until he became one of those lovesick individuals. Although he tried to hide it, and failed according to Rin and Yoichi, Sae was completely in love with the older Isagi sibling. Always being more gentle and mindful of his words around (Y/n), and doing his best to show off his skills in front of her when she would watch a Re Al match. So, to nobody's surprise, Sae spent 2 weeks preparing a gift for Valentine's Day for (Y/n), something Rin wouldn't let him live down if he found out.

'Hope she likes this.' Sae thought as he finished wrapping up the plush toy he found. It was a limited edition item he saw (Y/n) eyeing for a while, so he had to be fast and get it before it was sold out.

The next day, the two met up in a nearby park to exchange the gifts and go for a stroll through Madrid later.

"Happy Valentine's Day!" The two said at the same time, presenting their gifts in front of each other.

"Huh? You got me a gift as well?" (Y/n) raised an eyebrow as her heartbeat quickened, earning a nod from Sae.

"Of course."

"But, White day is-"

"I don't care. I will get you a gift for Valentine's Day and White Day." Sae shrugged as (Y/n)'s face turned red.

"You... you shouldn't do that." She argued, but the redhead shook his head to her words.

"No. I want to."

"O-oh..." (Y/n) felt like her heart was about to explode as she handed Sae the chocolate. Neatly wrapped in a pink and white package with a few heart stickers here and there. Sae kept quiet as he inspected the box after handing (Y/n) the gift he got her. The girl felt her heart sink for a moment when he didn't say anything, already fearing the worst.

'The colors are probably wrong-' Her thoughts got interrupted as she saw Sae smile softly and unwrapped the gift.

'He... He doesn't mind the colors?!' She gulped, hugging the gift closer to her form, watching as he took a bite from the chocolate.

"It's not much and not a brand-named item, but I hope you like it." (Y/n) said timidly as Sae raised an eyebrow.

"I don't care. This chocolate is better than any store bought I ever had. Can you make more when you have time?" Sae wondered, eating more as (Y/n) eyes widened in surprise.

"Y-you like it?! You want me to make more?" She asked, face getting redder as her heart was close to burst out of her chest.

"Of course. You made it. Why wouldn't I like it? I love it, actually." Sae smiled at the girl. There was a silence for a moment and (Y/n) felt a few tears escape her eyes, which caused Sae to panic and move closer to see what the issue was.

"Are you alright? I am sorry. Did I say something wrong?-"

"I love you." (Y/n) sobbed out, hugging Sae tightly. The player was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered and hugged her back as a small smile was formed on his face.

"Love you, too."

[adversitybloomed]

🌸  ┊ letter received from  @thuganomxcs      Urameshi Yusuke  : “ You are so brave and quiet I forget you are suffering. ” / QUOTES FOUND ON PINTEREST.

          she did not feel brave. most days, she felt as if she had no choice but to move on and keep smiling, so that others around her  ━━ especially Yusuke, would not see just how broken she truly was. for a time, it seemed to work too, for most did not notice the sadness that lingered behind her bright smile. most did not even try to look that deep into her soul and question if she was alright. and truthfully, she was okay with this, for she never really wanted the spotlight to be on her, nor did she feel as if she were good enough to have her happiness met.

          instead, she had found that she had enjoyed the smaller things. she enjoyed taking care of others. she enjoyed making sure that the happiness of her friends and family were met  ━━ even if it came at a cost. it was just easier this way. it was easier to forget about her own troubles, when she focused on something else, for it made her feel wanted.

          but suddenly, oh so suddenly things began to change between them. he had started to take notice of the darker aspects of her life. it started off small at first, the packed lunches tucked within her bag or showing up to her workplace to make sure that she had something to eat and was not skipping a break. but then, the shift began when he started to take noticed of her mood drops  ━━ so much so that she began to worry that he would soon figure out that she broke down late within the night when he slept. she worried that he would hear her one night and come in to investigate when she had finally allowed herself a moment to break. she feared that when he saw her being so weak that he would loose interest in her or worse, ask her to leave as he already had enough on his plate.

        ❝  i am not being brave,  ❞    she spoke softly, that trained bright smile returning to her lips. her eyes though could not meet his own and instead closed as she placed her chin upon the palm of her hand and leaned on the side of the couch.       ❝  i am just thinking about who is going to win tonight's match. now come on, its monday night and that big wrestling match will be on soon...  ❞

[skrunksthatwunk]

GRAHAHHH I FIRGOT AND THIS REMINDED ME BUT LIKE YK THAT THING BOTAN SAYS EARLY ON THAT YUSUKE GETS MAD TO MASK/NOT FEEL/NOT PROCESS HIS FEAR?? KUWA DOES THAT FOR HIS SORROW A LOTTA THE TIME GRRRGHRGRGRGGRHH

also YEAH yusuke saying that ur first babeyy shit IMMEDIATELY after proposing to keiko is so fuckign. i really do think she should dump his ass it'd be so funny and also kinda rough

BUT YOUR THING ABOUT THE KUWAMESHI DIVORCE (jfgdks) NECESSITY IS SO TRUE IM FUCKING LOSING IT BC THATS WHAT IVE BEEN THINKING. WHEN YUSUKE DIES A SECOND TIME KUWA KINDA HAS TO BACK OFF AND BECOME HIS OWN PERSON BY NOT FOLLOWING YUSUKE AND BY PURSUING HIS OWN GOALS/SELF IMPROVEMENT ALONE. IT'S ABOUT FACING HIS FEAR OF BEING WITHOUT YUSUKE AND BECOMING A SEPARATE SECURE PERSON. AND YUSUKE DISTANCING HIMSELF IS ABOUT PROTECTING OTHERS FROM HIM BC HE VIEWS HIMSELF AS BAD (a lot like hiei actually) BUT IT'S ALSO FOR SURE BECAUSE HE CAN'T STAND REJECTION (also a lot like hiei but that's another story) ESPECIALLY FROM THE FEW PPL HE TRUSTS. HE IS FRAGILE OKAY.

BUT I DIDNT REMEMBER HOW UPSET KUWA WAS BY YUSUKE LEAVING LIKE HE'S OUT OF HIS MIND FURIOUS HEARTBROKEN ETC. like he doesn't even consider following yusuke to hell this time but he's devastated when yusuke won't stick around for him. yusuke's always leaving and kuwabara's always running after him and finally kuwa puts his foot down and stays and it sucks so hard. but that's why yusuke says he's coming back. not to wait for him, bc he's doing his own shit, but like.. listen compare it to keiko where he's trying to not get dumped. he's asking for her to wait (again) for him and put her life (specifically her love life) on hold until he can be there for her. but with kuwa his plans for the next 3 years aren't romantic or tied to yusuke, and yusuke thus cheers him on and promises to return not to keep him hooked, but like.. bc he cares about him and doesn't want him to feel abandoned. he encourages him to be his own person this way, and to excel in something yusuke never could. it's a challenge to improve themselves. it's a challenge to improve their relationship. when i/you come back, you better have become something spectacular and singular. GUH im actually such a sucker for codependence -> healthy relationship via distance arcs you never see them but YEHA. anyway they both force this bc they need to work some shit out basically.

one thing to note is that yusuke's chosen purpose for living, for fighting, for everything, is his friends. to be there for them and protect them. he dies for others twice. he is motivated to grow by, often, the loss of others. yusuke is also overly dependent on his friends to an extent, both as a reason to keep living and as an identity, like kuwabara is, although kuwa's is much more centrally focused on yusuke. i think yusuke leaving is partially because of that. he needs to figure out who he is without worrying about hurting or protecting anyone else (or about the rejection that would come from proving to them once and for all that he's an irredeemable monster). they're in danger around him bc of raizen's ability to possess him and because of his new powers/experiences and the unknowns surrounding that. but i think a lot of it is a similar journey of figuring out who he is on his own. and neither of them are really doing it for each other, exactly. because of them, partially, but not for them, because if that was the only thing they'd stay together because that's easiest.

and this way when they come back after three years they've grown enough to be way more fucking normal about each other. not with that as the goal per se, which might have defeated the purpose, but as a happy side effect. and then they get a big fat gay wedding

anyway yusuke needs kuwabara bc he needs someone who's seen the worst of him and who hasn't known him all his life and is still ride or die for him (battling the rejection stuff) and kuwabara needs yusuke because he needs some direction in his life via a challenge/rivalry and then it goes too far and his entire identity becomes linked to yusuke such that he's not a mountain but like. a part of him. so he needs him to be something, to be a person worth anything both via the self improvement via narrative of overcoming adversity via rivals that he initially meant to get from their relationship (imo) AND to take his mind off all the ways he's (to the world and himself) a screw up with no future. and then they don't see each other for three years and they kinda reset a bit and realign and can match each other less painfully now. yeah 👍

but yeah it's good for their relationship but also FUCKING. OW

this could be kuwameshi if you guys would like. take my hand and trust me

[leblancc]

a moment of comfort

characters : the phantom thieves of heart

— themes : gender neutral reader, comfort fluff, akechi spoilers, can be interpreted as platonic or romantic, implied to take place during the third semester.

— note : sumi is excluded bc i was unsure of how to write her at the time

The group realizes that something is wrong pretty quickly. Whether it because you cancelled plans, or you showed up but were visibly anxious. Or you ignored texts and phone calls or were simply acting strange and different in one way or another through your messages, the fact that you’re not acting like yourself or visibly distressed is alarming. First it was the ever perceptive Makoto who noticed you were acting a bit odd, but didn’t say anything just yet as to not draw attention to what could possibly be nothing. Hell, even Akechi noticed and watched you like a hawk form the corner of his eye, hardly subtle about his observations. Then it was Morgana and Akira who whispered to one another like schoolgirls, the former leading the conversation and getting nods and simple responses in return. Even the more oblivious members eventually notice and they all come to a silent agree, all turning to their leader for a course of action. They take you to Leblanc, where they ask Sojiro to close up shop for about an hour. At first, he thinks that it’s Phantom Thief business, but then he realizes that something is wrong and he’s quick to flip the sign of the formerly empty store to closed. Team Dad would happily oblige and make you something to eat and drink and even if you deny it, he leaves a cup of water out for you. Then it’s just the eleven of you and it sounds like a lot, perhaps even suffocating, but there’s something comforting about having all of them there.

Ryuji keeps his goofiness to try and get you to smile, but it’s hard when he’s so pissed! He kind of jumps to conclusions here, thinking someone said or did something and hurt you. His foot taps against the floor at an incredible pace and it gives his irritation away immediately, but he promises that he’ll do whatever he can to settle things. He just needs their name and he’ll approach them the next chance he gets, although one of the Thieves would most likely stop him before he can. No one gets away with upsetting someone he cares for like that. If you clear it up and say the reason why, he lets it go and apologizes, but wants to help as much as he can. He’s surprisingly easy to talk to and once he calms down, he’s all ears and ready to listen to whatever you have to say. He tries to say something silly that he knows will make you smile or laugh and keeps doing so if it happens to work, visibly pleased with himself in that regard. If not, he’s disappointed in himself and beats himself up for a few minutes, but tries to find something that will work and help you calm down. Literally offering to do whatever you need of him with so much concern that isn’t like Ryuji but natural and genuine all the same.

Futaba isn’t really the best with consoling people compared to some of the others, but she tries her best! She’s trying really hard here and it kind of tiptoes out of her realm of knowledge, especially when she frantically consults the internet and it gives her so many different answers. She’ll bring over some of her gaming consoles or figurines between smacking Yusuke’s hand whenever she reaches for one and offers them as a means of a distraction. She knows you’ll handle them with care and she offers to show you Easter eggs or some cool glitches that are completely safe. She knows what it’s like to be your own worst enemy and tormented by her own thoughts, but she tries to do what Akira taught her throughout their friendship. She’ll even ask you to listen to her voice, to try and ignore the worries and to listen to her so you don’t drown yourself in these thoughts that make you feel so panicked. Futaba gives you a big smile and promises you that everything will be okay because the Phantom Thieves are always there to help those who need a helping hand. She may stammer and fumble over her words a few times, but she tries to be as confident as she possibly can for your sake.

For once, Yusuke doesn’t talk about his art for a second. Is it going through his head? For a fact, one-hundred percent. There’s always something that makes his mind race with possibilities of how he could express a certain emotion through his craft, but he knows now is not the time. He sits across from you at one of the booths and is leaning forward with his chest against the table. His eyes are on yours and he softly asks you to keep your eyes on him and to focus on him, but doesn’t mind if you turn to one of the others. He’s similar to Futaba in the sense he’s not as aware of how to help as some others, but he hopes talking will. He’s a lot more calm and composed than Ryuji, but when isn’t that the case? He tells you that they’ll listen to whatever you need to let out and that you don’t need to rush. Even if you counter with the fact they asked for an hour, they all know Boss would give them more time if they just asked. As quirky as Yusuke can be, he’s very soothing to be around and is careful with his words that it feels like he knows what to say to make you calm down a little more. It’s surprisingly easy for him to ease you enough that you’re not panicking, just listening to him speak so calmly in a voice a little smoother than usual that it helps release the tension in your body.

Makoto is very similar to Yusuke in regards to how calm and composed she is. She can be a bit stern, but not harshly or in a way that makes you even more anxious or worried. She does have the same idea of approaching whoever it is that’s making you feel this way as Ryuji, excluding the potential aggressiveness of the blond. If it’s not from a person, which she’s a bit relieved by, she’ll definitely give you advice if and when you want it. She’ll give you ideas of how to approach it when you’re ready to and that they’ll all be in your corner whenever you do. If you need one of them there with you while you confront whatever is the Treasure of your worries, Makoto assures you that will happen for sure and that she’ll be there. The others chime in with their agreements without any hesitation and many of them make promises, but it’s crystal clear that a promise was made to help the second they decided to bring you to Leblanc. It’s easy for her to help you realize through all sorts of quick but understandable explanations that while it may be scary and overwhelming, it can be taken care of. That everything will be okay in the end, there’s nothing that can’t be fixed and handled in the end. That you will be okay. The security in her voice is calming, reassuring, and it refuses any arguments that dared to appear and face her.

There’s something about Haru’s voice and touch that’s so calming to listen to and feel, like a mother singing a lullaby to her child. She tries to soothe and ground you as much as she possibly can before you can get too overwhelmed by your anxieties and thoughts that you start to hyperventilate. She tells you that it’s okay to let your tears fall or to express your worries instead of letting them linger in your head where they’ll only haunt you. That’s not to say she’ll force you to talk. Of course not! However, she’d like you to at least get something off your chest in hopes that it’ll help. The entire time, she speaks to you in a soft voice and offers to hold your hand if need to squeeze hers or just the touch as a whole. She gives you such a sweet smile that make the words and reminders that haunt your mind fade away, as if she was the light you needed to repel the darkness that clung to you with such a tight grip that it became suffocating and tore at your clothes. She’s incredibly patient and gives you the time you need to find your words and ready yourself if you decide you want to speak. No matter what, she reassures you in a softer voice than usual that it’s okay to speak and that you’re being listened to.

Ann is usually determined to help those in need, but even more so to those she’s close to. So when something’s bothering you, she jumps into action right away without thinking twice. She has her moments where she’s one-thousand percent serious, but it’s uncommon more often than not so it leaves the Thieves baffled to see her like that. She gets the same idea as Ryuji, thinking someone made you so nervous, but is less aggressive about it. She’s the middle ground between Makoto ready to talk things out in a calm, rational manner and Ryuji ready to kick ass if you give him the okay. If it means that she can help you, she’ll do whatever she can and whatever it takes. Ann’s like Haru when it comes physical touch if that is something that will help. If you just want to hold her hand, go right ahead! She’s got two if you want both. How about a hug? It’s not too suffocating, is it? Her hold around you is hardly forceful, but it’s not too loose but just enough that if you need space then it’s yours. All the while, she’s whispering to you how everything will be alright and that there’s nothing to worry about. It hurts her to see you so panicky and it only makes her want to help more.

Morgana doesn’t like to embrace his feline side for one simple reason: he’s not a cat! He’s a real person! Ugh! It drives him up the wall to be called such when he’s obviously not! But...you’re upset and he can’t just sit around and no nothing! What kind of Phantom Thief and friend would he be to just sit around and watch? A horrible one, that’s what! Even if you’re not a Thief and therefore can’t understand him, he tries to nudge your hand with his head and will accept some pats to his head and rubs along his back. He’ll definitely purr and won’t live it down when that idiot Ryuji notices, but it’s worth it in the moment if it helps you. He’s a little frazzled if you want to put him in your lap or hold him in your arms, but won’t deny it, especially if you rub the underside of his chin. Your best bet is that he sits on your shoulders and he’ll nudge your cheek with his head. If you’re allergic to cats or fur, then he’ll awkwardly sit off to the side in hopes that he doesn’t trigger your allergies or hives or whatever the case may be. He makes sure that Akira makes up for that barrier between him and you and will loudly meow in hopes that you understand he’s trying to comfort you in your moment of distress.

Goro...His coping mechanisms aren’t the healthiest, let’s just say that. He’s so used to approaching his problems with violence and bottling up his anger and other feelings that it’s hard to break free of that cycle and offer you proper advice without sounding like a hypocrite. He knows the Thieves are aware of his less than pleasant habits and the harsh words that spill so naturally from his tongue and so they all give him a certain look. Don’t say something stupid. He may not be the nicest person out there, but he’s not a complete jerk to the person he actually likes out of the band of idiots called the Phantom Thieves. Goro would never voice it, but he feels helpless being unable to handle this the same way he would with anything else that got in his way and he despises that. There’s something comforting about the way he tells you to breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth and the way he reassures you that there’s nothing to be afraid of. He would actually track down whoever made you so panicked, so you’re going to have to tell him not to go if someone did or that no one did but it’s for another reason. He tells you that you’re strong enough to persevere through this and always will be with a proud smirk that dies when someone points it out.

Then it leaves Akira. There’s nothing more for him to say when his team has said it all already; he would sound like a broken record if he did, but he wants to say something so you know he’s there for you and in your corner. He does say that, but that’s not enough for him and he yearns for something more he can do for you. He’ll slide you a glass of your favorite drink and he’s sure that Sojiro won’t mind, and while he doesn’t force you to drink it, it’s there if you want it. He’s calm and it’s not unusual in the slightest for him to stay silent or say very few words, but he wants to say more for you. He’ll tell you in the calmest voice ever that everyone is here for you and forever will be. He’ll take your hand in both of his and look you in the eye as he swears that to you. Like Haru, he asks you what happened and if you don’t want to talk you don’t have to. If you’ve already said what’s got you so panicked and anxious, then he promises he’ll help you take care of that no matter what. He’s already going through so many plans in his head that he looks a bit distracted for a few seconds, but returns his full attention to you.

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[red-hot-kick]

i said id do it and i freakin did it

[Transcription of the video below the cut.] [Please read it there is so much text.]

[1 minute of footage scrolling slowly through Yusuke's profile in Alchemy Stars, a mobile game that features a Persona 5 Royal collaboration.]

FOX Water/Water Aurorian Info Character Profile * Aurorian Dubbing Tomokazu Sugita

• His Profile Name: Undisclosed Nickname: Fox Gender: Male Height: About 5'11" Birthday: Supposedly an Aquarius Birthplace: Unknown Element: Water Affiliation: The Independent (Rebellious) Fighting Style: Katana

• His Experiences He's tall and gracefully slender. Every twinkle and smile of his is beautiful. The way he puts his sword back into its sheath is a delight for the eye. He shows a great interest in sculptures of this world. Nothing but his eagle-sharp eyes peek out from behind his mask. Hmm.…. I suddenly remember something. He carries the same aura as those famous artists I learned about in art classes during my studies in Lumopolis. — Vice

• His Story (I) Code name Fox. Though he keeps reminding everyone that he's not the Royal Fox... • His Story (II) Fox wants to become a painter. He likes framing the air with his hands. • His Story (III) Once, someone randomly asked Fox how he deals with remaining soup after cooking, and he replied without hesitation that he uses it to make porridge with "extra wild parsley." • His Story (IV) Fox once told the story of how a respected teacher of his was how he came to join the Phantom Thieves. I can't forget the sad expression on his face from then.

[4 minutes featuring 51 pieces of voiced dialogue that occur within the game. Text translations below, with some minor edits for clarity/additions of left-out dialogue.]

"My experiences here will be inspiration for my drawings."

"Good morning. It's almost breakfast time, right? I'd like to taste the food here first."

"Are you on an evening stroll? [Not a bad] idea. Mind if I join?"

"Still [awake]? [How odd.] Though, the same goes for me." (NOTE: Correct me if I'm wrong, but another interpretation would be for Yusuke to say something like "Though, I'm not one to talk.")

"[Hm?] What? Oh, you're taking a walk too?"

"Is this the Colossus? It's a unique experience to overlook the land from the sky."

"There's no traffic expenses to worry about in this world... [Not bad]."

"The water in this world tastes great... On par with the tap water in my world."

"Seaweed tea and dessert [makes for] the best [combination]."

"When I sit down, the tail on my outfit seems to get in the way..."

"You calling yourself the Last Caelestite would be equivalent to me calling myself the Future Star of Nihonga."

"The Colossus is so spacious, I even want to [rent] a room from you as my [atelier]."

"This world has so many things I've never seen before, inspiration is just pouring in!"

"I love this world. I hope I can record it all on my canvas."

"The Colossus really has everything... [You'll show] me around later, [won't you]?"

"Meals are complimentary? That's amazing!"

"The interior design here... Was it done to your preferences?"

"[I'll handle this. Please] leave it to me!"

"This is Fox of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. You need [my power], right?"

"The application of blade and brush share some similarities."

"I've gotten [a little bit] more powerful, it [seems]."

"It's going well. Keep it up."

"Push them back, Goemon!"

"Time for me to shine."

"Leave this to me."

"There's nowhere for you to run."

"Time to wake up!"

"He is another me!"

"An opening!"

"Slice it!"

"Cut it to pieces!"

"Perfect. Now, on to the next victory."

"Sorry you have to see me looking like this..." (NOTE: Some clarification here—it sounds like he's saying something more like "my apologies for showing you something unsightly.")

"Alchemy Stars!"

"I want to explore the mysteries of this world too, so let's go!

"Tails, cat ears, dragon horns... The creator of this world sure has [interesting] taste."

"Come, let me show you the most aesthetic performance you've ever seen!"

"Eclipsite figures... There's no artistic value in them whatsoever.

"Joker is a trustworthy leader."

"Having allies isn't a bad thing."

"Walking is pretty nice. You save a lot in travel expenses."

"My dislikes...? I want nothing to do with anyone who dislikes art."

"I can feel the beauty from the exterior of this Colossus."

"It's for me? I shall take it."

"[...Such a nice thing, for me? My apologies]...I shall appreciate it.

"A [present] for me? Hm? How lovely!"

"Terrific! Absolutely terrific! You really know what I like, [don't you?]"

"As long as I can draw and paint, I don't care where I am."

"I've been into donating blood lately." [Yusuke laughs] "Yes, it's my new hobby."

"I believe the supermarket's having a sale today... Oh wait, I'm in another world..."

"It's coming to an end!"