mint's thoughts

About Future Plans

“My future’s her. That’s all you need to know.”

About His Ring, I

“Asking about my ring, huh? This is a promise ring. Bun’s got the match to it on her left, and I’ve got mine on my right. That way, whenever we hold hands, our rings touch. Not to brag or anything, but it’s kind of an awesome feeling.”

About Differences

“Mm, yeah, I get that all the time. ‘Vice Captain Lohen, you’re so violent and your girlfriend’s so sweet! Did you threaten her into dating you?’ People learned to stop saying the last part after I made up a new special training.”

About Bunny, II

“Hey, Honorary Knight. What’s that? I sound kinda down today? Well, I guess I’m a little bummed. Bun’s obsessed with this fantasy novel, and her favorite author’s doing a book signing in Inazuma. She’s going all that way, just for one signature! And she told me not to request leave, because she wants us to go on vacation this Summer! So I’m stuck here while she’s on her way there, and it’s driving me crazy not knowing if she’s safe or not. (…) Inazuma’s a safe country, you say? Maybe for you and me, but Bun can’t fight, so I’m worried fuckin’ sick. Pardon my French.”

About Fear

“No, she’s not scared of me. Why would she be? (…) Haha! You think I’d ever point a weapon at my girlfriend? I only get rid of the trash that needs cleaning up, and she understands that. Sure, her vision’s basically useless to her, but one good slap from her sets my shit preeetty straight. Man, I sure hope she smacks me around tonight…heh-heh.”

About Sex

“You wanna die, Honorary Knight?"

About His Ring, II

“Why’s it on my pointer finger? Well, that’s ’cause it’s my trigger finger. Whenever I shoot someone, it kinda feels like Bun’s shooting ‘em with me. Haha! It’s super romantic.”

About Pranks

“No, no, no—I don’t poison Bun. I mean, I slip a teensy weensy amount of it into her meals every now and then, just to help her build some tolerance, but I’d never outright poison her. If I’m gonna mess with her, I’ll usually just rage bait her until she starts beating on me. Oh—or I’ll tickle her until she starts crying! She’s so freakin’ cute when she’s in tears like that, heh-heh. (…) Huh? What’s so weird about that?”

About Love

“Yeah, she’s the love of my life. What’s it matter to you, exactly? (…) You…think we’re cute together? Oh, uh…well. Hm. Wasn’t expecting you to say that, honestly. Uh…thanks…I guess? I don’t really, uh…know what to say to that. (...) Huh? Pft—no! No, I’m not embarrassed! No, not at all! A-anyway, I gotta go do paperwork or something, so…! I’ll see you later, Honorary Knight!”

❥ Venti gasps loudly, dramatically grasping his chest where his heart is in mock pain. He’s quick to take on the role of a wounded lover, acting as though you had just committed the most heinous offense possible. The words leave his lips like a tragic play scene.

“Oh, my beloved! How you wound me with such a cruel response…!”

When a suppressed giggle escapes your lips at his ridiculousness, his face morphs into his familiar cheeky grin. Happy that he was able to amuse you. He playfully leans in, giving your lips a quick tap accompanied by a boyish wink, ready for a repeat.

“Would my love care for another round~?”

❥ Xiao freezes like a statue at the sight of you wiping your lips, worry quickly filling his eyes as his mind swarms with the thought that he might have caused you pain or unease. He feels his gut twist, averting his gaze and crossing his arms to turn away from you before mumbling a question.

“Did I… make you uncomfortable…?”

You feel guilt practically eating you alive for causing such a reaction. You’re quick to explain it as a joke in a hurried panic, worried he’ll disappear the longer you let the misunderstanding simmer. You only calm down once a tired sigh leaves his lips. You vow to yourself never to pull a prank like that again for as long as you live.

“I… see. Do not startle me like that again.”

❥ Kazuha feels his eyes widen in momentary surprise before his lips pull into a soft apologetic smile. The slight hurt he feels is nothing compared to the fact that he made you uncomfortable. He pulls out a clean handkerchief before taking your face in a gentle cradle.

“May I?”

He dabs your lips softly, his tender eyes gauging your reaction for any unease you might feel. His delicate handling of you evokes a flutter of butterflies within your chest. He’s just so effortlessly charming that you almost want to pull him into another kiss! Though, maybe you should apologize to him first…

“My apologies, my love. I hope that makes you feel better.”

❥ Heizou’s lips curl into a mischievous grin — he knows exactly what you’re up to, but two can play this game. He puts on a serious, detective like face, placing a hand on his chin as he observes you the way he would a fresh crime scene.

“Subject shows mild signs of feigned displeasure, elevated heart rate, and flushed cheeks… I’m going to need to inspect the evidence closer.”

He places a hand gently on your cheek, his eyes intensely locked onto your lips in a way that makes your heart skip a beat. He whispers that he has finally deduced the answer, telling you to lean in closer to hear it. Only to seal your lips with his once more, a triumphant smile playing against your mouth.

“Turns out the suspect just wanted to tamper with the evidence, but I cracked the case first~”

❥ Cyno cocks an eyebrow, watching you silently as you use your hand to wipe your lips. His expression is serious and stern, completely betraying the reaction you had hoped to pull from him. His gaze is sharp when he suddenly takes hold of your wrist, pulling your hand away from your face.

“I hope you understand that what you’ve done is a serious offense.”

You tense in surprise, wondering how wiping your mouth could possibly be a crime. As he begins to elaborate with utter deadpan seriousness on the exact legal extent of your "infraction,". The more you listen, the more you realize how ridiculous it sounds and that he’s turning the tables on you.

“I’ll let you off with a warning this time. Do it again, and I’ll have you arrested.”

❥ Wanderer’s expression hardens as he watches you wipe your lips. His usual scowl grows harsher, and he crosses his arms in displeasure — trying to hide the sting he felt from your action. He’s quick to mask his true emotions with mocking sarcasm.

“If you’re so disgusted, maybe I should scrub your lips until they fall off.”

He’s also fiercely petty, so as soon as your hand leaves your mouth, he grabs you by the collar of your shirt and pulls you into a sudden rougher kiss that leaves you gasping in surprise. It’s wet and sloppy, intentional just to make even more of a mess than what you originally planned to wipe off. Something he usually refrains from doing but right now, he’s feeling spiteful.

“Tsk, do that again. I dare you.”

❥ Lyney’s jaw goes slack, as if he’s entirely unable to believe what you just did. His reaction goes from zero to one hundred as he flamboyantly portrays his heartbreak. A hand resting dramatically on his forehead before he grins, having immediately thought of a counter ploy.

“I see you’re in need of some professional assistance. Let me pull a magic item right out for you…!”

He reaches behind you as if pulling off a sleight of hand, and a handkerchief magically appears in his fingers. Right as you reach out to take it, he playfully swoops in to steal a kiss instead, offering a charming wink and a smile as he pulls back. He doesn’t even bother to hand you the handkerchief.

“How’s that for a magic trick~?”

❥ Kinich blinks, his eyes locking onto you as he wonders why you’re suddenly wiping your lips. Instead of feeling embarrassed or dejected, he fishes a handkerchief from his pocket and hands it to you, briefly wondering if his lips were somehow stained with ash or dirt from his latest hunt.

“Here, use this. It’s better than using your hand.”

As you take the handkerchief from him, it doesn’t take long for the sound of voluminous booming laughter to ring out from a certain floating dragon lord. Whom Kinich promptly swats away like an annoying fly.

“Ha! They’re trying to scrub off your gross mortal germs, Kinich!”

❥ Illuga watches you with eyes filled with concern. His first instinct isn’t to take your action as offensive or hurtful, but to worry. He briefly wonders if his lips had turned cold or rough from the frigid temperature and all the traveling he’s been doing lately.

“Sorry... did I make you cold?”

He gently pulls your hand away from your lips, encasing it warm between both of his own. Bringing your fingers close, he softly blows warm air over them. Hoping to chase away the chill. When your cheeks turn red ー not from the warmth, but from sheer fluster — he presses a tender kiss to your knuckles, offering a gentle smile. How could you possibly reveal it as a joke now when this is his reaction?!

“Feel better? Do you want me to lend you my coat?”

❥ Lohen’s eyes widen for just a fraction of a second before his lips curl into a smirk. He’s by no means offended. In fact, he’s taking it in with sheer delight. He’s quick to lean in again, just to watch you jolt in surprise, his thumb playfully swiping against your bottom lip.

“Wasn’t to your liking? Well, let me try again…”

Before you can even protest, his lips seal onto yours. The thumb that was previously on your lip now holds your chin in a tight grip, pulling it so that your mouth opens wider, his tongue entering to tangle with yours. Maybe you shouldn’t have provoked a tiger when it’s still hungry…

“Try wiping that away~”

interviewers have a double-edged sword when asking about you because 1) great content. really fantastic to see him get all giddy it'll get them views. but 2) he will just Keep talking about you and how much he loves you until somebody reminds him what's happening

^ tied to the fact that when you meet some of his friends for the first time they always already know who you are. it's all good things don't worry but altogether it's hours of him gushing

weekly chores means playing music which means when a particularly good song comes on bokuto pulls you to dance with him "as a well-deserved break"

makes sure to kiss your head and say "i love you" before leaving for practice, even if you're still asleep

if you have a different native language he Will learn how to say something (including but not limited to "i love you") to surprise you. he even practices with his team. they aren't sure if he's right but he Has The Spirit

^ tbh he'd learn it in different languages either way just to make you smile

bokuto loves when you cheer him on or dote on him. it's his greatest goal for you to smile and clap for him, for you to hold him against your chest and tell him he's doing amazing, for you to say he's your number 1,,

whenever you're waiting for something he's either 1) holding your hand and swinging your arm a little, 2) straight up just hugging you and swaying or 3) tapping his fingers against you

you can tell he loves physical touch when he always wraps an arm around you and kisses your cheek when you meet up. or when he asks you to play with his hair to sleep. or when he automatically lays his head on your lap when he sees you sitting on the couch.

has tried serenading you with your favourite song at karaoke

always lets you go through doors first

will sometimes stop and tell you to smile/pose so he can take a photo of you if it's an especially pretty day

^ once he gets his hands on live photos...watch out! /lh

was a little scared for you to see him with his hair down because he didn't know what you'd think . was then Very Relieved when you still complimented him and said he looked cute

stands in front of you when it's super windy so you don't get cold

Also stands in front of you when it's sunny so you aren't squinting

pet name/nickname fanatic. the first time you called him a pet name he got this huge grin on his face and you had to repeat your question because he didn't end up processing what you said

bokuto's one of the Best people to go to when you're feeling sad or insecure. he feels sad that you are and does whatever he can to help you feel better—telling you all the things he loves about you, pointing out all your achievements, ordering your favourite food, cuddling, cracking jokes,, nothing is off the table

when he sees you're tired he motions for you to come over and lay with him so he can help you fall asleep. he won't move either

he tells you whenever he has a dream with you in it even when his plot explanation is incoherent. he has a lot of dreams with you btw

puts reminders on his phone about your events so he can check on you and cheer you on. there's like 3 alarms for your birthday (as if he'd actually forget. it's a precaution)

doesn't mind if you come in the washroom while he's showering. it isn't like you Have to, but if you did he'd just like,, say hi :)

you guys know the video of the lady dropping something and when she reaches for it the guy next to her, without looking, covers the table edge so she won't hurt herself getting up. yeah. bokuto

stayed at a carnival booth for just a little too long to win you a big plushie. it's in your room now alongside a photo you guys took after he finally won

if you're ever anxious of doing something just ask bokuto and he'll come along with you (when possible)

saw one of those places where you can like, take and lock a lock somewhere. he made sure to take a picture of the one you did. stared at it to try burning its location into his brain