kenma doesn’t like making a thing out of stuff like this.

     there’s no reason it has to be a scene, but kenma knows that kuroo will make it one either way, so he supposes it can’t be helped. kuroo was pouty enough about not being allowed to help with the decorating, though he didn’t complain too much. kenma doesn’t even know why he was so stubborn about not letting kuroo see any of it until it was done; his excuse to himself was that kuroo would be overbearing about the whole thing, and how was kenma supposed to make any decisions with kuroo hanging around.

     maybe he was just nervous.

     maybe he was just -- embarrassed. this is new for him. kuroo’s fawned over it enough times already -- kenma, taking initiative, kenma, doing something for himself, kenma, following his dreams. dramatic. it’s not even a dream, he just -- he’s good at this. the masks. and kuroo’s right, he could make money off of it, and if he makes money then kuroo doesn’t have to lend it to him all the time. and if he has his own workspace, he can spend as much time as he wants there, and nobody can bother him unless he lets them. it’s his territory. so it just -- it makes sense, that’s all. it was a sensible decision so kenma did it. it’s not the huge thing kuroo makes it out to be.

     (so why does it make him so nervous, leading kuroo into the little studio? why did he guard his process so jealously, if it didn’t matter to him? don’t call him on it.)

     he doesn’t look at kuroo as he unlocks the door and steps inside, doesn’t look at kuroo as he flicks on the lights. it’s a small space, and not bright -- there are tapestries on the walls, mostly dark-toned, and the floor is black tile, shiny, broken by the plinths that house a selection of his masks. more masks are in glass cases lined against the wall. it’s a showroom, as it has to be, but a muted one, a shrouded space. but it’s clean, and it’s got a certain -- a certain air of intrigue to it, and kenma -- kenma doesn’t hate it.

talk about your muse

🦄 - a physical health headcanon

one thing that comes to mind is, kenma runs very cold! it’s one reason he wears hoodies so often – on the one hand, he just likes their ability to swallow him up, but also, he’s just really cold okay. it’s not unheard of, or even uncommon, for him to wear up to three layers of jackets – a hoodie underneath, a jacket, and then a coat on top. wearing his uniform during matches or shorts during practice is okay because playing gets him hot (and sweaty), but as soon as it’s over he’s back in his tracksuit. this is also the reason for the Many, Many blankets on his bed and in his general abode. 

it stands to reason that he hates winter, and will grumble about having to be outside when it’s chilly. the chill cold of outside, especially if it’s windy, also has the unfortunate effect of messing with kenma’s sensory issues and worsening his anxiety; if he’s feeling mentally under the weather, the cold becomes much harder for him to deal with, and if he’s quite cold, he’s more likely to have a bad brain day. 

(it should be mentioned that just because he hates winter doesn’t mean he likes summer – in summer it’s too hot, and kenma doesn’t like being sweaty and feeling gross in the humid japanese heat. this is more due to the sensory issues involved with being gross and sweaty, however, than any kind of sensitivity to heat like he has with cold. he likes being hot when it’s because he’s under several blankets in a warm room, just not when he’s outside in a sweatbox.) 

bonus: proof of the Three-Jacket Kenma, in a chapter i just read for caps today:

result :  visionary soul

you are a curious person, always in a state of awareness. connected to all things spiritual, you are very in touch with your soul. you are wise and bright :  able to reason and be reasonable. occasionally, you get quite depressed and have dark feelings. you have great vision and can be very insightful. in fact, you are often profound in a way that surprises yourself. visionary souls like you can be the best type of friend. you are intuitive, understanding, sympathetic, and a good healer.

souls you are most compatible with :  old soul and peacemaker soul

     after the match -- after the fanfare that is, after the cheering and the line-up, after the post-match meetup, when their things are packed up and they’re waiting around before the bus takes them back -- kenma sits down next to lev.

     they’re tired; they always are after matches, and they’d just played two in a row, never mind that they were only two sets each. as usual, their strongest emotion after playing is relief that it’s over. still, this last match had been...interesting. yaku’s injury wasn’t a good thing, of course, but it had led to some developments. they’re glad their first attempt at a back attack with kuroo had worked. and then there’s lev.

result :  38% ravenclaw, 23% gryffindor, 20% hufflepuff, and 17% slytherin

You believe above all in the importance of wisdom, which is why you undoubtedly belong in Ravenclaw, but your sense of adventure means you may also have an affinity for Gryffindor house. You are a thrill-seeker – you love to travel and there’s nothing more exciting to you than new experiences – and believe that adventure is essential in the pursuit of knowledge. You are brave, but would never intentionally put yourself in danger, placing you firmly in Ravenclaw. Your slight compatibility with Hufflepuff house suggests a deep love and appreciation for those close to you, which you may keep hidden for fear of being hurt.

to: kitten 😽

ouch

to: kitten 😽

“””just shouyou”””

to: kitten 😽

aka the only friend ive made by myself in years

to: kitten 😽

HE’S IMPORTANT BABE I WANNA KNOW HIM BETTER

to: kitten 😽

arent i tho??? winkwonk

to: kitten 😽

ohooo getting close are we?

to: kitten 😽

i cant believe my lil baby kitten is makin friends #proud