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Unique Gestures of Love

• Johan wouldn’t express love through conventional means but rather through gestures that might seem bizarre to others. For instance, he might memorize every place his spouse enjoys visiting in their home country and bring elements of it into their life in subtle ways. Or he might protect his spouse from unseen threats, even if they’re unaware of them, handling matters in a way that keeps their life undisturbed.

Encouraging Independence

• Johan would encourage his spouse’s independence and individuality, perhaps because he respects it or maybe because he prefers a partner who isn’t entirely reliant on him. While he’d want to know everything about his partner’s activities, he’d appear supportive of their ventures and goals, subtly guiding them to develop as an individual—while keeping close tabs on everything.

Control Over Household

• Johan would likely hold a quiet but definitive authority over their household. Even in matters of decor, he’d have an almost obsessive attention to detail, creating an environment that’s serene yet subtly unsettling. He might incorporate elements of his spouse’s culture to make them feel at home, but everything would be arranged to his precise standards, ensuring their home feels like a sanctuary but with a controlled, almost sterile atmosphere.

Protective Instincts, Taken to Extremes

• Johan would display intense protectiveness over his spouse, though it would manifest more through manipulation than overt acts. He’d make it clear that he’d go to any lengths to keep them safe, whether that means isolating them from people he deems dangerous or arranging situations in the background to keep their life “harmonious.”

Ambiguity with Family

• Johan might show a peculiar fascination with his partner’s family and background, listening to every story with what appears to be genuine interest. However, he’d rarely introduce them to anyone from his past, maintaining an air of mystery. He might even discourage them from visiting certain places or from asking too many questions about his history, creating a sense of distance that leaves a lingering tension.

Long Silences

• A lot of time spent with Johan would be in comfortable silence, but his presence would always feel intense. He might be found simply observing his spouse, with a gaze that’s both adoring and piercing. Even though he doesn’t speak, there’d be a powerful sense that he’s always aware of every detail, quietly cataloging every expression, habit, or gesture.

Soft Affection in Private Moments

• In private, Johan’s affection might come as an intense contrast to his more distant public demeanor. He’d display small, rare moments of genuine warmth—soft touches, long embraces, or a quiet smile that makes his partner feel like the center of his world. However, these moments would always come unexpectedly and often after periods of his emotional distance, creating an almost addictive cycle of affection and distance.

An Almost Eerie Attention to His Partner’s Feelings

• Johan would be deeply perceptive, noticing even the smallest changes in his partner’s mood or behavior. He’d often anticipate their needs and concerns before they even voice them. While this level of attention might feel caring, there’s also an unsettling element to it, as if he knows too much or is calculating how best to respond.

Guiding Their Dreams and Ambitions

• Johan might subtly encourage his partner to pursue their dreams, using his influence to open opportunities for them but always with an agenda. He’d take great care to ensure his partner’s ambitions align with his ideals and often steer them away from anything that could threaten his control or his vision of their shared future.

Perfect Memory for Every Shared Detail

• Johan would remember everything: every story they’ve told him about their home country, every favorite dish, every cherished memory. This could feel deeply endearing, as he’d use this knowledge to surprise them, but it could also feel unnervingly intense, as if he were cataloging everything for his own mysterious purposes.

Subtle Manipulations to Keep the Peace

• Any potential conflicts or disagreements would likely be resolved in Johan’s favor without his partner realizing. He’d excel at diffusing issues with calm reasoning or a carefully placed compliment, always keeping harmony intact by ensuring things subtly align with his wishes.

Creating a Carefully Curated World

☆ Hobby: Discovering magic. "The world is filled with all kinds of magic!"

☆ Favorite food: Sachertorte. "The combo with whipped cream and coffee is the best!"

☆ Dislike/hated food: Herring pie. "My mom isn’t a great cook, and this one is especially terrible."

☆ What goes best with rice:  "Cheese curry, maybe. "

☆ Favorite animal: Flying squirrel. "It's cute and can fly—how fantastical!"

☆ Favorite season: Winter. "A clear winter sky makes feel like I could fly."

☆ Favorite movie: The Notebook.

☆ Favorite music: "The Rose" by Bette Midler.

☆ Favorite football player: Michael Kaiser.

☆ Favorite subject: Ethics & P.E.

☆ Weak subject: Maths & Physics.

☆ Mushroom shoots vs Bamboo shoots: "Probably mushroom. They have cute shape!"

☆ Ideal type: "A strong person who can control their solitude."

☆ Fixation: Lonely expressions. "It makes me feel like I can understand their solitude."

☆ What would make him happy: "When others share in my excitement."

☆ What would make him upset: "The denial of magic I believed in." 

☆ What he thinks his strength is: Valuing the invisible (feelings, wishes, thoughts).

☆ What he thinks his weakness is: Stubbornness. "Not bending on what I believe in (though I don’t really think of it as a weakness)."

☆ What made him cry recently: “I can’t remember. I cry often. My tear ducts are very sensitive... Hehe ♪”

☆ Usual sleeping hour: 6.5 hours.

☆ Number of chocolates received from previous Valentine: 10. "It seems they were delivered to my team! Thank you!"

☆ Place he washes first when taking a bath: His arms.

☆ What will he do if received 100 million yen: "I’d probably consult with Kaiser. I might say something like “I don’t need this crap,” though!"

☆ At what age he stops receiving presents from Santa: "I didn’t have that kind of thing at home. So I prepared my own stockings. Not that he ever came."

☆ What was his last wish from Santa: "Anything was fine. Anything at all."

☆ How he spent his holiday:  "Training with Kaiser. Eating with Kaiser. Shopping with Kaiser. With Kaiser... etc."

☆ What will he do during his last day on Earth: "I hope for a miracle so that day won’t actually be the last."

☆ Favorite historical figure: Joan of Arc.

☆ If he hadn't encountered soccer, what will he be doing: "I wonder if I would still believe in magic."

☆ If he could only take one thing to a deserted island, what would it be: "Kaiser. Wait, is a human not allowed? Then I don’t need anything."

☆ If he had a time machine, would he go to the past or the future: The past. "I would hug my younger self, who believed in magic and cried alone, and tell them, “It’s okay to be just as you are.”"