K. A.'s Romantic Comedy Hideaway

She'd fucked up. She'd fucked up bad, and long ago. She never should have taken a gap year, certainly not a decade's worth. She would never get to where she wanted to go in life, never achieve any kind of dream, never be who, deep down, she had still hoped she would be.

Then a miracle came.

Hello! It’s been a long time. I wrote this story last year in November and I realized I never posted it here. Though some time has passed, I think it is still worth sharing.

This story is kind to those who have felt the ravages of time without, I think, condescending or patronizing the reader. It is weird and ridiculous. Romantic and dark. It’s also very honest. If you are struck by feelings of arrested development or missed or delayed goals in life, you may find something valuable here. 

This is a story about pain and sorrow, about failure and regret, about intimacy and sex, about life and trauma and the desperate, futile struggle against the iron grip of fate. 

But most of all, it is a story about love. Pure, passionate love.

Of the 30-odd Mokarun stories I have written, it is far and away my favorite, my most beautiful child. Please enjoy Catching Up.

Chapters: 11/11

Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken

Characters: Ayase Momo, Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Seiko, Muuko | Kei (Dandadan), Miiko (Dandadan)

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - College/University, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, Comedy, Humor, Romantic Comedy, Het, Not Suitable/Safe For Work, Porn With Plot, Porn with Feelings, Fluff, Ayase Momo Needs a Hug, Love, Regret, Trauma, Masturbation, Canon Het Relationship, Alternate Universe - No Powers, Alternate Universe - Coffee Shops & Cafés, Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism, Existential Crisis, Clit Play, Body Image, Shame, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hurt/Comfort, Protective Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Dominant Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Submissive Ayase Momo, Penis In Vagina Sex, Oral Sex, Rough Oral Sex, Deepthroating, Vaginal Fingering, Vaginal Sex, Blow Jobs, First Time Blow Jobs, Cunnilingus, Dirty Talk, Multiple Orgasms, Simultaneous Orgasm, Orgasm Delay, Cock Warming, Kennilingus

Summary:

Snapping out of the trance she had fallen into, Aira sprinted over to Ken. “Takakura-kun, what were you thinking?!” she asked in a panic. “Those guys looked tough! And there were two of them! You could’ve gotten hurt! And for what? Him?”

“He was in trouble,” Ken explained. “I couldn’t just do nothing.”

“But he’s just some geek!”

“So am I,” said Ken simply. “It doesn’t matter who it is. If I see someone in danger, I have to act.”

“Weren’t you scared?” she asked in disbelief.

“Of course. But if I didn’t do anything, the shame would be worse than the fear.”

Aira blushed. Her heart thumped as she took in his words. Why does that make me feel this…?

More amazing art by @midasbarnes - did you catch the reference to chapter 1 of the manga?

Role reversal!

Chapters: 17/17 Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo, Ayase Seiko, Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Miiko (Dandadan), Muuko | Kei (Dandadan), Sakata Kinta (Dandadan), Hasei (Dandadan), Enjouji "Jiji" Jin, Vamola (Dandadan), Sawaki Rin (Dandadan), Yukishiro Kouki, Zuma Unji, Turbo-Granny (Dandadan), Evil Eye (Dandadan), Rokuro Serpo Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Childhood Friends, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Comedy, Het, Canon Het Relationship, Coming of Age Summary:

As Ken turned his face back to the magazine, Aira leaned in again, but stopped short of resting on his shoulder this time. Her heart still beat frantically at the way he had sounded at the rumor. His reaction had filled her with panic, genuine panic that shook her confidence for the first time since… since as far as she could remember.

As much as the fright still lingered in her, other emotions did as well. One was frustration. She had thought this opening salvo would be a bunker buster, ensuring her victory in an instant. She had not expected it to backfire, especially not this badly. The second was deep worry. She had already spread the false rumor to her classmates — if they spread it more, Ken would undoubtedly be furious, and if it got traced back to her… The thought made her breath unsteady.

But last was a feeling on the opposite end of the emotional spectrum. Watching his demeanor flip from light and gentle to dark and harsh, hearing the edge in his voice grow sharper and sharper, sensing his displeasure grow with every second she did not recant… it did something to her heart. And so did one more thing.

The sheer unwavering faith he had in Momo only made Aira want him more. Staggeringly, dramatically more.

Awesome art by the awesome @midasbarnes​

Chapters: 12/? Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo, Ayase Seiko, Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Miiko (Dandadan), Muuko | Kei (Dandadan), Sakata Kinta (Dandadan), Hasei (Dandadan) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Childhood Friends, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Comedy, Het, Canon Het Relationship, Coming of Age Summary:

Sitting across from him, facing Momo’s general direction was a girl. She had pink hair, eyebrows and all, and dark eyes. And damn it, Momo had to acknowledge that she was cute. Worst of all, however, was the fact that she was smiling sweetly at whatever he was saying. And from what Momo could see of the his profile, he was smiling too.

A scythe of betrayal sliced through her. Her eyes widened, her jaw dropped. But then, a second later, her brow furrowed and she clenched her teeth. Her heart resumed its beat, pumping raw anger through her veins, burning her from within, and she began to stomp towards the two with pure fury in her gut.

After a few steps, though, she stopped. Her higher reasoning, only ninety percent shut down in rage, had managed to pull up the throttle. Her anger was unjustified, wasn’t it? Why did she feel betrayed? She hadn’t confirmed her lunch da— appointment with Ken today. It had simply been her assumption that it would be a regular thing between them. It had been so at camp. But that had only been for a few days…

She shook her head to regain control of her mind. He could have lunch with whoever he wanted. Even with a very cute girl. Wait, “even?” Why even? Why did it matter that she was very cute or a girl? She was just a normal person. Nothing unusual about her. No reason to linger on these things. Momo could go and have lunch with her other friends, anyway. Yep, her two besties, laughing and chilling over some nice snacks.

Two minutes later, Momo was in a secluded corner of the courtyard hugging her knees, a miserable expression on her face. Come on, snap out of it. This wasn’t like her. She was tough, physically and emotionally. But the sight of Ken and that girl sitting together wouldn’t leave her. That should’ve been okay, that should’ve been fine, it was just a regular image, of her friend and some random person she had no reason to resent. Why does it feel so bad?

Wonderful art as always by the incredible @midasbarnes​! Chapters: 11/? Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo, Ayase Seiko, Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Miiko (Dandadan), Muuko | Kei (Dandadan), Sakata Kinta (Dandadan), Hasei (Dandadan) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Childhood Friends, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Comedy, Het, Canon Het Relationship, Coming of Age Summary:

Just when Momo starts to contend with her feelings, an interloper gets between her and Ken! How will she handle this new threat to her desires?

She stared at his picture for a few more seconds. Her nerves returned. Then, with shaking thumbs, she typed out, “Do you want to come over for dinner tomorrow?” Her right thumb hovered over the send button. After a second, however, it moved to the backspace button and soon the message was deleted.

She gazed at his picture again. It was a bad shot, understandable for his first selfie, but it made her chest warm regardless. It reinforced what she knew, what she had realized and confirmed the past few days.

He hadn’t become cute this past year. No, he had not. That was her grand revelation, a vision as clear as day.

Because the truth was, to her, he had been cute since the day she met him.

Amazing art again by the incomparable @midasbarnes​!

Chapters: 10/? Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo, Ayase Seiko, Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Miiko (Dandadan), Muuko | Kei (Dandadan), Sakata Kinta (Dandadan), Hasei (Dandadan) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Childhood Friends, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Comedy, Het, Canon Het Relationship, Coming of Age Summary:

He had tried composing it in his head many times, of course. Each attempt, he thought, was stupider than the last. Even the greeting was difficult. “Yo Ayase-san! How’s it hanging?” No, too casual. “Dear Ayase-san, I hope this letter finds you well.” What was he, a notary public? “Hey Ayase-san, it’s Ken, I hope you’re doing well.” That sounded okay…

But as he went on, he had no idea what else to write. “I’m…” What was he? Was he anything? “I’m doing great.” Yeah, right. “I’m back to my miserable, friendless life fantasizing about what it would be like if we lived near each other again after a few days of seeing you like a stupid idiot.” Honest, but somehow he felt it might not go over well.

Awesome art by the awesome @midasbarnes​ !

Chapters: 8/? Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo, Ayase Seiko, Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Miiko (Dandadan), Muuko | Kei (Dandadan), Sakata Kinta (Dandadan), Hasei (Dandadan) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Childhood Friends, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Comedy, Het, Canon Het Relationship, Coming of Age Summary:

Gazing at a certain star in the sky, he said with a soft voice, “Hey, do you remember that day we sat on the jungle gym? With our legs hanging off of it?”

She grinned. “We did that a lot. It’s hard to remember a specific one.”

He frowned. He had hoped she would know what time he was referring to, the time when she had said those magical words. It had been the most significant one, far outstripping the rest. But of course, it wasn’t like that to her. Not anymore. Maybe it hadn’t ever been. “Oh, right. I mean… I just… never mind.”

Momo looked on as he turned away. Her eyes fell half-lidded, as if she had been expecting something. “Those times were good,” she added simply.

This gave Ken a droplet of comfort. “Yeah.”

For now, he was content to keep his eyes on the stars, even if the one he’d pinpointed didn’t look so bright anymore, as he felt the delightful new sensation of the bracelet on his skin. Momo, on the other hand, glanced at him periodically, as if struggling with something. At one point she leaned towards his cheek, paused, and then leaned back. He didn’t notice.

Unbelievably good art by the incomparable @midasbarnes​

Chapters: 3/? Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo, Ayase Seiko, Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Miiko (Dandadan), Muuko | Kei (Dandadan), Sakata Kinta (Dandadan), Hasei (Dandadan) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Childhood Friends, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Comedy, Het, Canon Het Relationship, Coming of Age Summary:

“I was kinda hurt that you didn’t say goodbye.”

“I wanted to,” he said urgently. “I visited the playground every day after I learned we’d be moving. But I didn’t see you before we left. I would’ve told you, I swear.”

She looked into his eyes, something soft in hers. “I believe you. I kinda figured later that might’ve been the case.”

“I…” He gulped. “I cried too. When my dad told me, I cried all night.”

“Yeah?” He nodded. “I thought you said boys don’t cry,” she said with a smirk.

“Well…” His gaze traveled away from her, his fingers on the rim of his glasses. “We cry when someone like you leaves our lives.”

Amazing art once again by the amazing @midasbarnes​

Chapters: 2/? Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo, Ayase Seiko, Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Miiko (Dandadan), Muuko | Kei (Dandadan), Sakata Kinta (Dandadan), Hasei (Dandadan) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Childhood Friends, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Comedy, Het, Canon Het Relationship, Coming of Age Summary:

It was even more difficult for him to focus with her like this. He began to sweat, hoping she wouldn’t feel his frantic heartbeat. This he wanted to screw up even less.

“Hey, Ken-chan?” said Momo softly.

Now he’d definitely screwed up. She was about to ask him to let her go. “Wh-what?”

“I don’t like reading that much.”

“Oh,” he said with disappointment, though not surprise. “We can stop now.”

“No, no,” she said hastily. “I mean… can you read to me?”

A strange, unknown feeling entered Ken’s body. It somehow jolted his nerves to new heights yet simultaneously relaxed him. “I don’t know if I’ll be good at it…” he said quietly.

“I’m sure you will,” she insisted. “Just try.”

This is the first chapter of my new ongoing story, When They Were Little! It is an AU where Momo and Okarun meet as young children. @midasbarnes​ did this absolutely incredible piece of art for it, it’s seriously amazing.

Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo, Ayase Seiko, Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Miiko (Dandadan), Muuko | Kei (Dandadan), Sakata Kinta (Dandadan), Hasei (Dandadan) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Childhood Friends, Romance, Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Comedy, Het, Canon Het Relationship Summary:

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Rape/Non-Con Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Ayase Momo, Takakura "Okarun" Ken Additional Tags: Dubious Consent, Not Suitable/Safe For Work, Vaginal Sex, Vaginal Fingering, Penis In Vagina Sex, Oral Sex, Deepthroating, Dead Dove: Do Not Eat, Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending, Creampie, Nipple Play, Smut, Fluff, Angst, Canon Het Relationship, Dominance, Submission, Dominant Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Submissive Ayase Momo, Turbo-Granny Form Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Slutkarun Week 2025 (Dandadan), Aftercare, Porn with Feelings, Porn With Plot, Youkai Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Insecure Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Takakura "Okarun" Ken Needs a Hug, Ayase Momo is Bad at Feelings, Hair-pulling, Rough Sex, Gentle Sex, First Time, First Time Blow Jobs, First Time Bottoming, First Time Topping, Multiple Orgasms, Blow Jobs, Swearing, Aged-Up Character(s), Possessive Sex Summary:

Momo invites her boyfriend Okarun to her house, as she often does. However, when he arrives, she sees him in his transformed state. He's evasive about why, and before she can learn more, he seizes her and brings her to her bed. Then he gets forceful with her. Maybe a little too forceful...

Within a small, white room sat ten women, each on a chair in a circle. Two of them were married, bearing the last name “Takakura.” The rest, still holding the family name“Ayase,” were happily devoted to their loving boyfriends. All of them wore a T-shirt on top of their outfits, but each one bore different text on the front. They read, respectively, “Pillow Talk (PT),” “Reaching Her Limit (RHL),” “Maid to Order (MtO),” “Peach Milk (PM),” “Ugly/Sexy Jealous (U/SJ),” “Vows,” “Magic Touch (MT),” “Break My Fall (BMF),” “May the Best Girl Win (MtBGW),” and “Sweet Torture (ST).” A double-sided sign on the ceiling in the center of the circle simply displayed the word “DISCUSS.”

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Dandadan (Manga) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Ayase Momo, Takakura "Okarun" Ken Additional Tags: Not Suitable/Safe For Work, Sex Talk, Making Out, Nipple Play, Multiple Orgasms, Maids, Lactation Kink, Threesome - F/F/M, Polyamory, Massage, Marathon Sex, Sexual Overstimulation, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Healing, Romance, Fluff, Orgasm Denial, Large Breasts, Feelings, Comedy, Married Couple, Marriage, Wedding Rings, Oaths & Vows, Hurt/Comfort, Loss of Virginity, First Time, No Sex Series: Part 11 of The OkaMomo/Momokarun Sexy Oneshot Anthology Summary:

As if noticing her arousal, he would lean in, breathe hot breath against her sensitized ear and say with the softest tone, “Ayase-san?”

“Y-yeah?” she’d say back, barely suppressing her inferno of want.

“Are you feeling good now?” His question was so innocent. Too innocent.

“Uh-huh,” she’d mutter, head filled to bursting with desire, hoping despite basic pattern recognition that this was the time when everything changed.

But it never was. “Good,” he would say, and withdraw those magnificent digits that cast this spell of arousal on her.

What a bastard he was. What a monster. He was more evil than every yokai and alien they had ever fought combined, leaving her in that state.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken Characters: Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo Additional Tags: Not Suitable/Safe For Work, Vaginal Sex, Oral Sex, Cunnilingus, Clit Play, Large Breasts, Nipple Play, Multiple Orgasms, Marathon Sex, Het, Canon Het Relationship, Creampie, Aged-Up Character(s), Loss of Virginity, First Time, Romance, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Fluff, Fluff and Smut, Porn with Feelings, Massage, Hair-pulling, Multiple Sex Positions, Swearing, Smut, Shameless Smut, Orgasm Denial, Aftercare, Orgasm Edging, Sexual Frustration, Explicit Sexual Content, Dominant Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Submissive Ayase Momo, Sexual Overstimulation Series: Part 10 of The OkaMomo/Momokarun Sexy Oneshot Anthology Summary:

With how she was feeling, Aira was ready to put several holes in the walls. No powers, just raw fists.

Like clockwork, she would hear them chatting merrily in Momo’s room. Like clockwork, it would steadily die down. Like clockwork, she inevitably began to hear other things: moaning, groaning, gasps, shrieks, whimpers, and so much more. Initially, Aira was in denial of what it meant — maybe he was just giving her a nice massage on her sore shoulders. But if he was, she had to recognize, that massage turned sexual every single time.

At first she tried to ignore it. It wasn’t so bad, she told herself. She could tolerate it. This was an obvious lie, of course. She tried tugging her pillow around her ears. Didn’t work. She tried blasting music. Didn’t work. She tried noise-cancelling headphones. Didn’t work. Nothing, it seemed, could keep her from being forced to listen to the sound of her former crush vigorously fucking her former romantic rival, night after night.

But then the worst happened. The unthinkable. She wished she could trade this terrible thing for her simple annoyance. Instead, try as she might to repel it, she found herself liking the sound of their lovemaking. A lot.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Dandadan (Manga), Dandadan (Anime) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ayase Momo/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Shiratori Aira & Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Shiratori Aira/Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Ayase Momo & Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Ayase Momo/Shiratori Aira (Dandadan) Characters: Ayase Momo, Shiratori Aira (Dandadan), Takakura "Okarun" Ken Additional Tags: Not Suitable/Safe For Work, Vaginal Sex, Vaginal Fingering, Penis In Vagina Sex, Large Breasts, Nipple Play, Multiple Orgasms, Het, Canon Het Relationship, Polyamory, Loss of Virginity, First Time, First Time Blow Jobs, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Aged-Up Character(s), Oral Sex, Blow Jobs, Threesome - F/F/M, Threesome, Swearing, Shameless Smut, Possessive Sex, Nervousness, Aftercare, Deepthroating, Smut, Dominant Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Submissive Takakura "Okarun" Ken, Dominant Ayase Momo, Dominant Shiratori Aira, Submissive Ayase Momo, Slutkarun Week 2025 (Dandadan), Multiple Partners, Porn with Feelings, Comedy, Romantic Comedy Series: Part 9 of The OkaMomo/Momokarun Sexy Oneshot Anthology Summary:

Aira thought she would enjoy being Momo's dorm neighbor in college, and she did, until she started hearing her and Okarun fucking vigorously every time he came over. It got worse when, to her horror, she started to like it. But then she noticed something: she could only hear Momo's reactions. Now she has decided she needs to do something about that: put herself into the mix. Will God's Prettiest Soldier save the day?