sweet lies

Giorno Giovanna ...

❛ A young man still full of endeavors, and a loyal enterprise right under his sole. In the highest of positions since a vulnerable age, fixated with the tenacity of keeping his forbidden name from ever being thrown around and tarnished - carries lots of class embedded within deceptive smiles. Enough solidarity to keep his men in check, and the forbearance of a Saint. He has overflowing pride, and he will do everything in his power to maintain it. ❜

Enlighten him, how could you stare at him with a gaze lacking astonishment? Having someone like you, a no name, not even acknowledge him definitely takes a tole on his confidence. He can’t afford for you to think of him as nothing short of a joke, but rather, a substantial figure that has the ability to cause havoc upon your life by the snap of the fingers. By all means, Giorno is humbly inviting you to test what he is capable of-

Although you don’t all the way, you’re not as naïve to not know that he must have some sort of trick up his sleeve.

To conquer, means to charm - and for you to be truly his, someone who doesn’t even bat an eyelash at him, means to use every means of manipulation. Not enough for you to notice any misconceptions or deviancy, just ... the bare minimum of it if possible. The end goal is for you to at least somewhat like him. Though, getting to know more and more about you by all the reports he gets from sending his men to obtain only interests him even more. Ah, you don’t happen to have a nice background as well, always pushing others away because the family trauma is still integrated deep in you. Taking baby steps with you he will if it earns your loyalty.

Your persistence is justifiable.

Still, Giorno would’ve preferred if you were more compliant in the beginning, but it’s still amusing to take the time on taming you to be the perfect lover. You’re all bark, never bite. Perhaps there’s a tiny part of you that can’t completely dislike said man. You can also understand the respect and love the don receives endlessly, there’s no doubting that he does good deeds for the people.  

He sees the stubborn love in your eyes, you just don’t want to admit defeat so easily.

That’s why he stands confidentially tall with patience when dealing with you.

Giorno, a soft whisper - brushes against the outside of your ear as he awaits for you to bow down, and place a trembling kiss atop the back of his hand to signify your commitment to him. You love him. He’ll remind you as much times as needed, you just don’t fully recognize it yet.

And that is okay, because he has all the time in this world to mold you into the ideal lover.

Jolyne Cujoh ...

❛ Thrown into an abrupt adolescence, no one to personally guide her lost soul - for what is right, for what is wrong. Self-depreciating thoughts concealed in bitterness towards a negligent father. Drowns in an abundant amount of pills to supply counterfeited happiness she desperately so craves. Holding wearying facades, just to let them go behind closed doors. Tears overlooked behind heavy rainfall. And trying to be person she needed when she were younger; she is left despondent, and in need of someone to cling on.❜

Falling into an abyss full of love has always been the least of her worries, but it is a much different experience than her sanity descending further into madness. The moment you stumble into her colorless world is a moment she wishes to play on repeat for hours on end, you waltzing in uninterested in those around you, spreading tons of vibrant hues not even she was aware existed. You’re so much different than those who wind up in her life: you’re considerate unlike most about her comfort, able to tell when something is off with her, and will go out your way to assist her - even when she does not ask of it. You are full of the hope she’s been seeking for these miserable years alone.

She’s in for a roller coaster of emotions,

because now, she is in love.

It is difficult for her to not hide the negative feelings. Even though they are dying to be spilled out like you’d want, she doesn’t want to bring you down with all the lowest points in her life. Feigning happiness, and prioritizing your feelings, never taking her own into account.

This starts out small, you won’t be able to detect any of it until it manifests itself into something much more detrimental to her health. Jolyne’s been dragged into a place where she cannot come into an agreement, and love herself. She’s so far past that, and has pushed all that love onto you - you deserve it the entire universe after all. The devotion from her... is just burdensome, unintentional at that, so it is even harder to do something about it. Physically glued to your side, and throwing huge fits when you leave; smothering you in loads of affection as if she knows you will ditch her if she is not doing so.

There is clearly not much trust in this relationship.

But you know better than to tell her off harshly, because who knows what she will do to herself if she is told to stop. You still care for her amidst all, this is your partner we’re talking about, you accepted her confession willingly. Although this behavior of hers cannot cut it, something has to be done to weaken it.

So what do you do to fix this mess?

You find small excuses to avoid her. Thinking this will eventually solve her attachment issues because you really don’t want to see her like this, completely dependent on someone entirely - it hurts to see that pained look of hers... But the more you push her away, the more she starts to lean back towards her forlorn side, a side she originally thought she’d recently flee from. Weren’t you suppose to save her from herself?

Her love for you cannot break, and so Jolyne must.

Johnny Joestar ...

❛ Did not know what he’s had, until it was lost. Refreshing things sparks a mysterious fire in his eyes, contributes to a burning desire that wouldn’t ever simmer down until it is finally acquired. Always wants, hungrily wants to grasp, but could never offer. The only thing Johnny would voluntarily bid is to provide pain, lots and lots of agony among men. Greed befalls him, who knew causing havoc on one person gives him as much pleasure as taking over the world. ❜

For his entire life, the spotlight’s always been on him in this world. a world where it cannot revolve without him, and he expects everyone to recognize that notion of his no matter how egocentric it may be. Ever since his legs has died out along with his racing dreams, something in him just - snapped. He thought he finally had everything in his grasp, but reality cussed at him and spat onto his face, it’s only fair that he’s allowed to do the very same towards anyone, really. The young man’s been in that position, and he’d like to exchange it with everyone else in his life.

Sharing is caring, they say.

The world took something precious from him, it’s fair he takes something right back.

Where does he direct this vengeful spite of his? Obviously, Johnny cannot place it right onto the earth, that’s not ideal, or even possible for that matter. The one who remains the unfortunate one that receives all the backlash... Well it ought to be someone the total opposite of him: blindingly bright and overwhelming kind, somebody he can never even think of becoming, not once in his life. And as he lays his dulled out icy blue eyes onto the person that fits the exact description, the flame starts to lit up once again. You’ve revived that fire in him, for the worse, for the best... It is your job to find out. But it is clear on what his eyes are set on.

It’s you he wants, and he has lots of things in store for you.

Doesn’t take Johnny much to woo you over, he’s a wonder at using charm, been doing this for most of his life, he claims. Takes lots of confidence, reassurance, and patience to lure victims within his vicinity... then he snatches onto them with an iron grip. It is when he decides to take on his true self because he knows he’s already had you tied up all prettily in your own mind, you’re a slave for his confirmation-

He wants you to start questioning your worth.

How does he go about this? Well, he goes through the trouble of making you feel worthless and envious, bringing an attractive woman to your shared house every once in a while - letting you hear the sounds of their lovemaking through the walls miserably. But you cannot say anything regarding that, doing so will have him asking if you have the right to question what he does,  

And your self-esteems drops considerably.

You’ll always be clutching onto the hems of Johnny’s pants, pleading for him that you’ll do better.

Higashikata Josuke ...

❛ Robbed of memories, nostalgia, and familiar love. Silently longs to be cherished at the tip of people’s soiled tongues. Born with an inescapable sickness for a home which never was. An ambition for someone to await patiently for him at the end of the day, washing his problems away him with open arms - for a second that is. And is trapped in an endless cycle of resentment, discovering things he cannot grasp; he is envious, and he does not like it. ❜

For weeks when you’ve been introduced into his world, he’s seen you possess most things that he does not have access to. A loving, supportive family who looks out for you and makes sure you get home at a certain time to ensure their peace of mind; a good amount of friends who’s kept by your side since the defenseless age of three, able to trust every single one of them without the arising doubts on them; and the will to continue your days without much worries in life. He cannot stress this enough, you don’t even realize how lucky you are to have all those benefits.

And sometimes... he cannot help himself but wonder, would you finally understand his struggles if he were to get rid of everything you had... ?

But, he steers away from such thought, you don’t necessarily deserved such fate to begin with.

Though from weeks on having you by his side, the Josuke now is adamant - confident on not letting you slip out of his reach at all costs. He used to hold his spiteful tongue when having to interact with you, feigning dopey smiles so he doesn’t go and let out a snarky comment on your lifestyle. And now, he is able to glance at you with a gaze full of adoration without the urges of harming you. There, he’s able to make some sort of peace within himself after a few contemplation in his room.

The only thing he can actually get at this point, is well, you.    

So it is only fair that you allow him to obtain you with no problems whatsoever in order to make up for all the absences in his life. Josuke eventually brings up the hard-hitting facts about having no memories from his past, no connection to his family (if there was even one), and really only depending on discovering an obscure fruit to resolve his internal struggles. Finding out who he exactly was, and what he currently was living for - a motivation. This, is he able to convince you to move in with him inside Kira’s apartment - his for the time being. telling the Higashikata family that he simply needs the space so he can focus on personal problems... He doesn’t want to bother them.  

Eventually, after co-ha-biting with him for weeks, months, you don’t fully know because you lost track of everything. He’d easily gotten rid of your devices, and any memories regarding your life outside with the help of Daiya of course - no need to depend on anyone else, not when he’s in your life.

─ You’d grown up attached to his side. Your mother - a courageous young woman gave birth to you in what is known as the ‘Eternal Paradise’ cult after having escaped a previous toxic relationship. Unfortunately many complications came after your mother in your early years of being a tiny little child, she’d have to leave her own baby a little ... earlier than expected. With her life being taken up at the fragile age of twenty two - if it isn’t clear by now, you are left in the organization’s care.

─ And Douma, the head and sole focus of the cult, had gladly taken responsibility for you. He did grew fond of your mother after all and pledged to look after you in any other case. Well ... it’s more so the rest of the followers tending to your human needs and basic affection, but he’d been there to help provide entertainment and lots, and lots of attention - he’s personally watched you fall a plentiful amount of times flat on your face as you tried to walk towards his wide arms as a toddler, fed you a concerning amount of goodies before getting yelled at for throwing your meal plan out the window, and so much more memories you could easily recall - clear as day ... Not that you’ve seen the outside much. 

─ He was a huge staple in your childhood. So years and years of not counting the days, had you blossomed before his alluring eyes, a fine young human who never fails to bring some color to his face upon sight without even trying, as the corner of his lips curve into a wicked smile when you come to light - you’d made his dreadful, boring days a lot brighter than usual. It is clear that he adores you, and the forthcoming of you.

I:

“[Name], my precious. Has it dawn over you yet that you’re still a tiny youth in my eyes? I miss when you were unable to walk across the room without my assistance, or when you’d beg for a piece of candy. Cute, I wish you were still small at least.”

You puffed your pinch-able cheeks at him. He’d fight the urge to hop right off his bottom to go and squeeze you to death, as humans liked to say. Baby-talking you even if you’ve already passed the age long ago is a delightful hobby of his when trying to seek some sort of entertainment on a dreadfully boring day. You don’t seem to be amused, and that’s why you’re coerced to speak up on your displeasure, “Why must you keep bringing that up, are you trying to pick a fight? Hmm... hmm? I’ll have you know that I’m nineteen now, and clearly able to give you a smack.”

You’re kidding of course, you knew better than to lay even a finger on a Lord... But that doesn’t stop you from making a few jokes here and there. Seeing how you aren’t punished for these actions gives you the confirmation to continue on.  

He laughs, a stare so dreamy - you’d never noticed the way he views you, and he’d like to keep it that way for as long as possible.

“Still as childish as ever ... hey. What do you think about having [favorite dish] ?” 

“And you still know me more than ever, Lord Douma!”

“Of course ... You’ve been in our care, after all.” 

If only you’d be able to stand by his side without the cruel knowledge of reality, you’ve really would’ve gotten to live a lavished life without any worries tainting your mind.

─ As the rest of the followers, you naturally have to complete some chores, duties, tasks throughout the huge temple. Though, there isn’t much for you to do so to begin with anyways in favor of yours truly, you were always given the simply job of keeping him company, glued at his side. Just smile and be a doll for him, Douma only wishes to monitor you. Nothing significant, nothing difficult, and certainly nothing to strain even a precious brain cell of yours. You’d complain about it regularly to him any chance you get - as a joke, an actual concern, they’re easily disregarded with a small smile much to your disappointment. 

You didn’t like the idea of not contributing to your family ... but if the Lord himself says you didn’t need to - then you’d quietly oblige. But of course, others took notice of your special treatment.

─ For being somewhat passive, you held no grudge for anything as the result of the constant conditioning of yours truly. The fair maidens could not bring themselves to bring you down for obviously being the lucky one Lord Douma happens to favor. They’d hold back their spiteful tongues, greeting you back with the kindness you’ve spared them - to everyone. Sure there were a handpicked few whom pulled a couple of devious antics already merely out of envy, but the majority of it turned out quite harmless - pranks even. You’re always able to laugh them off, telling them that ‘they got you good!’ ... The same wouldn’t go for your caretaker. He isn’t so pleased when finding out about their few deeds through snitches who genuinely believe it’ll raise their impression on him and give them a higher chance of loving them.

Yea, they can think whatever they want - his main concern is you. You’re letting people under you treat you like that? Hilarious, you may let it slide, but for sure he cannot. Since there’s quite a hefty amount of followers flocking around him, no one will notice the disappearances of two, or three. Just got to get rid of those vile few and you’ll all live happily ever after.

─ Safe to say he’s had a decent amount of affairs between his sacrifi - dear followers, why wouldn’t he too, make a move on you? Well, you’re quite special in another way. Because you are cherished so much by the tip of his fingers, he finds complete satisfaction in having you silently by his side as you giggle on about some stupid jokes you’ve picked up around the temple, that’s enough to make his entire day. Does he ... happen to love you? Hmm, even he cannot confirm such thing. All he knows is that, you’re a blessing to him in this boring world.

So where did everything go wrong?

II:

It is not your fault you could hear people whispering amongst themselves from where you are standing. You were originally planning on walking back to the main chambers to bug Douma about whatever you had on your mind that time, but your ears couldn’t help but pick up your name the moment you step foot into the hallways. Curiosity takes over your body, quickly hiding behind another wall close enough to where you can eavesdrop on them.

What did they have to say about you? Something negative you suppose, like always. Well, you’ve already grown used to hearing accusations about you, doesn’t hurt to hear what these women had to say, and then head to -

“That’s absolutely horrible ... this whole time, [Name] thinks that their mother died by natural causes ... but isn’t it actually his faul -”

But what you’d assume is her promising friend is fast enough to slap a hand onto her mouth, preventing her from spilling a detail you’d desperately want to know.

“You should quiet down - you know you’ll be exiled if someone hears you.”

And with your back pressed against the wall, stomach churning the more you start to piece together what could have possibly transpired long ago. There’s an event that is held every once in a while for members that have been with the ‘man’ for years, though you’re not ever allowed on these excursions, he tells you that those people are usually allowed to be let go if they so desire. That would supposedly explain why most of them never came back.

... So he did have something to do with your mom’s disappearance, and you aim to find out the truth.

─ You are understandably heartbroken finding out the news - from a fellow follower and not even the bastard himself. And because you weren’t even thinking of keeping that major thing to yourself, the idea of sneaking off somewhere else when he least expects it jumps right over your head. You bring this subject straight to Douma - no filter, no doubts, just questions ... wanting to confirm if this horrible rumor is in fact, not a rumor. Judging by the silence, he’s not pleased, but it hides itself deep within one of those façade of a smiles. You wonder if all the other ones he shined at you were genuine.

Snarling almost, a whole new tone that he hasn’t even thought of coming from you - you’re actually displeased with him for once? Angry? 

─ Douma let’s you on a few clarifications for your stupid bravery. He had never even thought of hurting you, no, you were the only exception - the only one he’s planned on letting happen to you was to grow up old and clueless by his side. That’s all he’s ever wished for, and here you’re questioning his innocence. Who are you to do so?

Temple life was never the same.

─ Say goodbye to all the privileges you never knew existed until now. It’s pathetic of you to see how blind you’ve been to all the women being tortured, starving for his attention, and then get thrown to the side as soon as they are a use to him no more. You’ve been happily munching on your favorite meal while all this cruelty went on, it appears to you that you’ve been selfish. Maybe that’s why you were somewhat content on staying in these dungeons, chained, and isolated from anything that breathes. Ignoring all of his coos when he comes to visit you after accompanying the cult, doing things you thought he wouldn’t ever do to you.

You cannot dare to face him, you felt betrayed.

─ You’d think everyone that worshiped Douma would be ecstatic, thinking he’d just dump you away in the woods ... absolutely not. The Lord they know now is much, much worse, choosing to direct his frustration onto them since things had not gone his way. Whilst for you, he’ll continue to smother in dubious affection, even if he has to push them onto you.

— A supposed accident - leaving the Joestars with a sleepy youth in their hands and no further direction whatsoever surely calls for a day of chaos. A single father, having spent the majority of his time trying to schedule a day at the children’s daycare for his dear child so he can afford taking the next laborious shift… ends up having to ask a favor of his friend, who entrusts them to a huge family that consists of teenagers, to young adults. It’s honestly a mistake leaving this in the hands of a bunch of unorganized humans, but the eldest member had already accepted the offer out of courtesy... and the love for children.

They cannot back out now.

This of course worries Giorno greatly because he knows that this could end up for the worse. Besides Jonathan, Jotaro, and Josuke who has experience, or enough common sense when taking care of a youngling, the rest has not even a single brain cell to spare. Cough, he’s mainly talking about the second, but everyone else is definitely questionable in his book. That makes him the most antsy out of all of them when awaiting for the child, could their father be so careless on leaving them to a bunch of strangers? Whatever, that’s something he’ll never do to his own kid. 

Jonathan proceeds to be calm throughout this situation, flipping through a few pages of some newspaper by the thumb. Joseph seems to be sprawled all over one of the velvet couches, an obscene scene, but occupied thankfully as he keeps his eyes glued to the television. Jotaro is nowhere to be found as expected, most likely tending to important calls in a nearby room. Josuke accompanies his father, but chills on the floor, some portable console in his hands. Jolyne takes the other couch, typing away on her phone with a small giggle or two coming from her every few minutes. Johnny... he doesn’t care to worry about, and Jos - Gappy, is nowhere to be found as well. Only this time, Giorno has absolutely no clue where he went.

When the door bell rings, it’s... a little shocking to see some spring up to answer it. Looks as if everyone is at least curious.

The person at the door. It is... a familiar face, standing in all of his glory, that greets the Joestars... Um is this the child that they’re supposed to look after? I mean, he kind of acts like one despite being a full grown adult - “What a coincidence. I didn’t think the Joestars would be willing to look after my darling child, but I am delighted nonetheless. I trust you all with my life, really, I promise to make it up another time.” Dio interrupts their obviously conflicted thoughts, before turning his head straight down to talk to.. someone else? That’s when their attention glides over the tiny being clinging onto Dio’s dress pants, glancing curiously at them, but also very scared.

Oh shit, he wasn’t kidding at all... 

jonathan joestar

Honestly the best with children, it’s no surprise that he has experience being a baby-sitter when he was younger, and he’s willing to go back to those days in order to take care of you. Gosh, you’re so adorable, Jonathan will pamper you as if you were his own child - like the kid he’s never had! ... Even if you are the offspring of, a well-known... friend of his, that doesn’t mean anything to him. You two are still different people. This can either have you feeling giddy about all this attention, or uncomfortable by how much he dots over you, although it’s hardly the second because lately your father has been too busy with work. No time to play with you, or eat at the same dinner table with you - it was lonely.

You admit all this with a pout on your face.

He reassures you that those difficult days being alone will be made up in one day. Today, you just have to trust everyone. That, you do, they’re all so nice... And it’s been a while since you’ve received so much attention. As this is Jonathan we’re talking about, doesn’t take long for all the other Joestars to be rounded up together, and... coerced into participating in the activities. They wouldn’t dare want to sadden a child in their own house, right? Dio’s child to be exact. Now he wouldn’t call this threatening, just reasoning. Plus, by the looks of it, they’re having a lot fun in the long run. It’s been awhile since they properly hung out with each other despite living in the same building.

He considers this a win-win.

Turns out you all played hide n’ seek, freeze tag, a few kid friendly video games on the Wii, and had family dinners - which is a huge deal to you since there’s more than eight people at the dinner table. That’s incredibly new, and most certainly not a horrible thing. The more, the merrier they say. As the night gains closer, you are exhausted, trying hard to fight back the slumber tearing down your eyes because you do not want everything to end. That does not go unnoticed to anyone. Jonathan chuckles at your persistence, bidding short good-nights to everyone else... and carrying your light form over to the guest bedroom to call it a day. Looks like by the time you close your eyes, you’ll be back at home by the time you wake up.

So you’d tell him you had so much fun, you’d even consider them more of a family.

Absolutely not.

Jonathan corrects you, no - Dio is still your family, and it might take you a couple of years to recognize all the work he puts into taking care of you ... but don’t ever doubt his love for you. He takes the time to share some interesting stories he has with your father, conflicting and not, there’s been some discourse growing up with him... That he will not lie about. But by all means, the disputes only brings him closer to his supposed enemy as time passes by, and they grow up. It is about time they realize that it was all childish banter.

“Good night sweetheart, I wish you warm dreams.” 

joseph joestar

Fear not, child, Joseph is here to save the day. Forget that stinkin’ old Dio, let him be your dad for the day, not a third rate babysitter. The moment your father leaves is the moment he steals you away from everyone else with a hearty laugh, only encouraging the possibility that something will go wrong in the next hour. You’re even a little more skeptical about him. Everyone seems very worried to leave someone young and vulnerable at the hands of the second oldest - that means you too should be even more frightened then you already are. Unfortunately, this house is humongous. With his constant fleeing, it’ll be hard to pinpoint the two of you.

Looks like you’ll be stuck with him for a while.

Now then, what does he do in order for you to warm up? Ice cream, snacks, junk food - a dream, and they have a lot of that in their kitchen, lucky you. Dio doesn’t let you indulge much in sweets, more so for your health, but you think otherwise. Joseph basically lets you have your day without any discipline in order to gain your affection, it’s quite careless of him to do so, but he knows what he’s doing. All is going to plan hehe, you’ll be preferring him than the others in no time, according to plan.

Pranks, lots and lots among the Joestars. This is where your mischievous side shines through, a side you wouldn’t ever think of coming across. Turns out annoying people is quite daunting and fun, you’d be able to get away most of the time since you’re still a child... Well not without a few scolding from Giorno. The older one on the other hand will receive a small beating, not in front of you, most likely after you’ve fallen asleep. They don’t want you to turn to violence just yet, though it seems you’re on the path of it, considering your thirst for trouble. Hmph... they should’ve never left you with this dimwit in the first place.

When being put into bed, you’re a little stubborn towards the beginning. Of course you’re not as naïve to believe Joseph’s sweet lies of seeing them in the morning as well. You’ll be back in your own grand room, having to return to the boring silence and late hours your father returns. You don’t want to be alone again, you want to be with them! Does it really hurt to stay one more day? As much as they too agree, they’ve been given the strict instructions of only keeping you here for a day only... but, he reassures you that there’s always a next time. 

“You can always visit ya know, don’t worry.”

jotaro kujo

Another child... dear Lord, someone give him some more patience to deal with even more children in this god damn house. He doesn’t get the peace that he deserves whenever he’s present here, that is why work is a huge blessing when they call him in. That is encouraged. He wonders why Jonathan had to be so passive out of the rest, accepting offers without considering the consequences if it doesn’t go as planned. But, it’s whatever, everyone will go along with it if it is asked of the eldest, kindest family member... They don’t have a choice anyways. 

Funny enough, Jotaro grows to love you within a short span of time. He cannot help it, this is like seeing Jolyne grow up all over again, an era he greatly misses every second of his life. Of course he’s still a little awkward and stoic handling you, but that doesn’t bother you at all, he is taking the initiative to be another father / uncle figure in someone’s life. A cool one at that. You two are inseparable for the rest of the day, proven when not even a thought of work enters his brain. Introduces you to a new game he’s played with Jolyne when she was younger called ‘Starfish!’ Definitely leaves the girl embarrassed as she watches you two play, but joins in because why not.

Uh oh, his phone starts to ring. Pulling it out of his pocket he sees the Caller ID, this has to do with work, as always. You’d think he’d excuse himself from your game to go and take it, Dad does it all the time, so it’s no huge deal to you. As long as he comes back, is all you’re worried about. But you see, Jotaro is quick to dismiss the call, he wants to make sure you’re having the time of your life. It’ll be fine to postpone his business... he’ll call them back right after you leave.

You’ll be given an old plushie that was once dear to his daughter, you’d grown attached to it right when Jotaro pulls it out from his shelf - it’s a cute seal, how could you not like it! You’ll treasure this with your life, nobody’s ever given you something precious... and it is when night falls, that you have to leave much to your dismay. With you standing at the doorway, seeing everyone wave goodbye... definitely has you shedding a few tears, clutching the plushie even tighter.

His heart swells.

“Come back another time, kid, you’re not so bad.”

josuke higashikata

A kid huh... not that he’s ever taken care of one, but the idea doesn’t seem so bad if everyone else is watching you, not just him. If he were to take care of you without the company, then he would’ve invited his bros to come assist him in their stead, Josuke just doesn’t think he’s capable of babysitting in general. His appearance really can rub people the wrong way, and frankly, he’s not going to change his looks to appeal to anyone else. Instead, why don’t they take the time to learn to not judge others based on their appearance? 

You guessed it, it’s best big brother time. it’s in his nature to be good with kids, honestly. Hm, only if they stop commenting about his ‘strange’ hair though would everything be top notch perfect. Looks like he’s following after his mom when dealing with you, makes sense though, who else is he suppose to look up to in this situation? Able to cook a few home-cooked meals in case you get hungry, sporting a pink apron that Joseph has for some reason; arts n’ crafts to touch your creativity; and video games, but not too much... playing near night will only get you hyper.

He feels like your mom tbh lmao, but that’s not a bad thing. 

One thing you particularly remember is the video games, you’re not so familiar with the games he has in his room, so he chooses something that’ll be easier for you to get the hang of... he hopes: speedrunners, pretty basic rules and controls. The only thing that could be considered a hassle is keeping up with your character, but Josuke is sure you’ll solve through it. Children learn easy. Takes you a couple tries to at least get the hang of it without quitting, pouting anytime the computers or Josuke manages to take the W.  

You’re definitely going to beg dio for this game once you get home.

Before you leave, is when you happily chirp a confession ! A huge one at that for your age, you ask for him to marry you when you grow up. This is perhaps the best time you spent with someone so sweet, and you could already imagine spending most of your days with him. Josuke wants to mention that you tell him this in front of everyone, his main problem being your own father at that.

How can he answer when Dio, and Giorno are staring straight at him?

“Uhm, what? You want to marry me? Hon, that’s sweet but... I don’t know -”

giorno giovanna

You’re... one of his siblings? He’s never thought he’d ever get  a proper one. Giorno tells everyone that he’s the one that should be responsible for you, he wants to get to know you... or that’s what he’s persuaded himself into thinking when going out of his way to offer to monitor you, nobody’s complaining about it though since they want to do their own things. That’s how this household had always been for years now, and probably will remain for the upcoming future... Although he has no qualms against that. So, instead of letting you roam around this place, he takes you out to the nearest city. Inviting his gang as well in case you want to have more company, he’s not used to children.

First you visit a toy store, you and Narancia’s request... and boy do you have the time of your life just browsing the entire store. Giorno is pretty wealthy, being involved in the mafia has its pros and cons, despite it sometimes being bloody money. But be free to choose whatever is to your liking no matter the price, the limit only being ten items, and something that you won’t get bored of in a week. He’s spoiling just the once because you are his younger sibling, it’ll be a different story if you weren’t. 

The following places are related to food, ice cream parlors, bakeries, restaurants, and they’re all of your choice cus you’re the birthday child in their eyes right now! You’d visit a nice pizza parlor to end this wonderful evening, happily coloring those kid packets they give out to keep the little gremlins patient. You hear everyone else talk about somethings you aren’t able to understand, or know, but you do your best to butt in the conversations so you don’t feel lonely. They catch onto that desperation in your eyes, that’s pretty adorable of you, and they’ll instead talk about topics you’re easily able to run your mouth with. 

The last destination is of course back at the Joestar manor. You’d bid Giorno’s friends wholesome goodbyes, and some hugs to compensate for them being with you, before turning to Giorno. Telling him that he’s the best bro you had in your life, and that you wish you could see him more often now that you’ve met him. He’s a little annoyed that his own father never told him about you, but... What can he do about it anyways, and he bends down greatly to leave a kiss on your forehead.

It’ll last the entire night.

“Looks like-a I’ll be seeing you more often, be sure to keep your schedule empty, bambina/o.”  

jolyne cujoh

She trusts her father to be able to look after you, he’s done somewhat a good job with her, but that does not mean that she’s not curious about you either. It’s been a while since Jolyne’s properly interacted with someone not even half her age. She glances quietly at the happy bunch at the corner of her eyes, whilst she clicks away on her phone in order to keep herself busy. She’s never seen Jotaro so child-friendly in a while ever since she grew up, you can say that maybe she misses a dotting father in life? Or she just wants to see how he handles a kid since its been so long. 

... Perhaps she wants to get to know you too!

This does not get overlooked by Jotaro however, calling her over to come over which she does accordingly. He introduces you to her, which you shake your head because you want to introduce all by yourself ! “I am [Name]! You must be Jolyne sis, right? Why don’t you come with me... i-if you want to!” She nods unsure, what do kids even play these days? Will she be able to catch on? will she make this awkward with her stiffness? Hm, well it is your job to bring her out of her shell, taking her hand and bringing her everywhere around the house a tad forceful.

Are you asking her for her to give you a tour?

Spoilers, she does in the end, mainly because you get so excited coming across new rooms... So very precious ! But you two stop at the grand pool in the backyard to your request, good thing you brought a swim suit with you, you knew there had to be a pool ! Papa’s told you that most people had one. Jolyne goes inside real quick to fetch her one piece to accompany you, and also persuade Josuke and Giorno to join as well. It’ll be fun if there’s more people to play with you, she wants this to end on a good note !

Jotaro tells his daughter to go put you to bed herself, leaves her a little flustered for words since this is her first time ever doing so. She does so accordingly, taking your hand gently as she leads you to the one of the guest bedrooms that she thinks you’ll like. Tucks you in, embarrassingly gives you a peck on the forehead, and turns off the light. Gosh, is this what it feels like to be an older sis, or a mother? The whole time Jolyne was nervous from head to toe, were you okay with her?

So many worries swarm her mind, until Jotaro tells her that she’s done a good job.

johnny joestar

Yikes, who let this brat into their home? Johnny, isn’t so G-rated, he’s going to let the child know, even if they’re not aware of what that rating even means... He’s going to be treating you like one the same, a teenager, and that’s how there’s going to be some problems. He has no filter. Anything that you do that annoys him even the slightest will be stated harshly, the smallest of things too. Why is it that you had to find interest in his room of all places? Gaming, reading comics, everything not babysitting is on his mind, no time to deal with a stupid shrimp like you.

And you keep bothering him on wanting to have a turn on the controller, where’s your dignity?

You’re quite stubborn, refusing to leave him alone despite all his threats. Eh, it’s not as if he’d hurt you, right? And yea, he won’t, they’ll have his head if he even dares yelling at you ... So he resorts to insults without any cuss words. But because you had some up your sleeve as well, you’ll swing some his way too - seeing this as some sort of game for some reason! That has him quite flabbergasted, these comebacks of yours... are stupidly cute and dumb. Stinky head? Egocentric bumhole? Dingus brain? Where do you hear such things in the first place...

Hah.

Well if you can’t be shooed with words, then perhaps you can stay with him for a bit. 

Honestly idk why did you chose to hang out with him out of everyone, maybe because he’s the least interested in babysitting you maybe? You’re curious to know why he’s programmed this way, and why he’s bound to a wheelchair... be careful with your words though. Johnny’s pretty petty about what actually took place, so he’ll lie, make up something to look cool in your eyes. But you don’t doubt him either... he gives you cowboy vibes, that you find awesome enough !  

Nope, you ain’t staying up any longer, hurry up and go to bed you lil brat... or so he hoped would happen. Instead, you two compromise by letting you stay in his room watching him play his games in his bed, silently. Johnny makes sure to keep his commentary low, taking quick peeks behind to see how you’re doing. He guesses the clicking of the controllers lulls you to sleep, the ASMR if you will, and so he’ll turn down the volume of the tv, and play silently for the rest of the night. You weren’t as bad as he thought....

Hmph, never thought he’d grow fond of someone else’s kid. Come again some time, just not all the time or else he’d get sick of you (fake).

higashikata josuke

Doesn’t know much about children and their interests. He can’t recall any childhood memories, more so because he cannot anyways, so you’d think this wouldn’t be his thing. Well this is where you are proved to be wrong... Josuke is a lot more cautious than usual, but of course he hides that tiny fact. It is not like he has suspicions over them, it’s only that he’s sure children are fragile emotionally, and physically - why else would he watch his own words? Quietly analyzing their speech patterns, interests, anything that can be useful to him before approaching.

To proceed with caution, they say.  

Not surprisingly, he gets you on his side through his eccentricity. Kids typically are drawn to things that are exciting, foreign, whilst also being a tad bit scared as well... And seeing how this mister goes about things is certainly interesting to a degree. Not being able to sleep without pressure on him, waking up at nineteen without any single memory ... all of these sounds fascinating, but sad at the same time. That’s when you reckon that you two can make more memories together to fill in that void! Josuke, tilts his head in confusion, but chuckles softly nonetheless.

Silly, you’re too nice.

Staying inside the whole time is pretty boring, he knows that by heart. So, he takes you on a short adventure outside to the fruit parlor, and the Morioh estate. He has some business to attend at his old home, and he figures the Higashikatas will be delighted to have a newcomer hang out with them for a couple of hours. He only has two or three things to discuss with Norisuke, before joining the rest on entertaining you. At the same time, guarding you from Joshu because that guy has some shady stuff he doesn’t want you knowing about. In other words, to stop being a creep in front of you.

Everything eventually ends with you sleeping atop Josuke, body sprawled over him messily - which is a nice thing because pressure is his everything when wanting to fall asleep. Has the Joestars creeping in to check how he’s been keeping up with the child, but finds out that there’s only two knocked out people in this room... A cute sight to walk in, and they all take a few pics to show him later on when he wakes up.

jonathan joestar

Every single morning when the sun seeps out of his blinds, and before he heads right to his luxurious covers after a long long day of handling work, he makes sure to always call you. He is very much interested about hearing about what you did that day, and can’t miss saying good morning / good night - the streak has gone on for a while now and he’d hate to break that. It’s almost equivalent to breaking your heart to him, and Jonathan refuses to have that happen on his watch.

Will voluntarily lull you to sleep if you are having a hard time falling asleep. Call him whenever, he wakes up quite easily to any phone calls / alarms - mainly because he feels as if there must be an emergency if someone is ringing him up so late at night. So yes, your worries are definitely considered an urgent matter to him. Don’t feel so burdened about sharing with him, okay? It’s a job he must partake in, and will do his best to solve it if possible. If it is not, then, it still doesn’t hurt to support you through whatever is going on with you. Confide in him, please.

He is never ashamed to talk about you with his family, and close friends if you don’t mind ! He’s especially proud that someone like you wants to settle down with him in the near future. You two already talk about your plans together when the subject comes to light ... marriage, children, growing old together ... it is everything he’d love to accomplish in life. Shh, this is suppose to be a secret but, he’s already planning to come visit your home country quite soon - Jonathan hopes that this doesn’t turn out to be all a dream. 

And though it’s easy for you two to communicate online thanks to technology, a single text can reach you within milliseconds, he still finds it endearing to write you physical letters - attached with minor gifts, and sends it to your address ... maybe once a week? He absolutely loves writing, that I say, his handwriting is beyond gorgeous. It’s like print, of course you’ll store those sweet letters of his somewhere safe, re-reading them in bad days. He never expects any back, so if you do happen to send one his way ... he’ll be the happiest man on Earth.

joseph joestar

Bugs the hell out of you when he’s bored, which is ninety nine percent of the damn time. Sends questionable videos, that he claims, are god-tier content at the weirdest times - take 4am for an example. He is fun to talk to, sometimes, but can get extremely annoying the more he rants off about some useless discourse on the internet. He’s one of those problematic people that likes to cause drama among strangers for entertainment, but he’s more than likely to do that if Caesar is involved. Be quiet though, don’t let him know that Caesar is a good friend of yours - he’ll go off for ages, trying to reason that he is a bad influence.

All in all, still finds it sweet.

Most of your posts on social media, there’s always going to be a random Joseph making his grand appearance, not caring that your family members follow you - leaving, shady comments all over them. Usually spammed in likes and comments that has him complimenting how pretty you looked, or disgusting - either way, it has you wanting to block his user. Hmph, but knowing full well, you could never ... Unless he reaches your breaking point. He’s also starting fights with people you do know right in the comments for no apparent reason. You have to remind those unfortunate bunch that he’s just joking around ... maybe.

Pretty affectionate online too, like the smothering kind. How is that even possible when you two live in different parts of the world? Yea, I don’t know either, but Joseph seems to find a way for everything. His coos are definitely something to wake up to when that obnoxious ringtone interrupts your peaceful mornings, but it’s gotten to a point where you can’t even think about not having that anymore. To say the least, wake-up calls are now a part of your morning routine whatever you like it or not. Now that you think about it, wouldn’t it be pretty late for him?

You want to know what place he lives in is like? Don’t expect just flimsy pictures, but a full on virtual tour. Face-timing you out of nowhere one random day, and showing you around his house, any nearby streets, pretty much anywhere he has access to at the moment. He provides information on ya know, everything, speaks loud as always, and honestly wants to give you a good time. Does he ever ask for one from you? All the damn time, you’ve never gotten the time to though ... That or, you’re just plain lazy to leave your warm comforters.

jotaro kujo

Since Jotaro is a busy man, you two really only communicate over shortened texts, and rarely calls. Most of the times you try and call, it sends you straight to voicemail. That however, doesn’t discourage you, you leave some voicemails out of pure boredom on your long days, or go ahead and spill everything you wanted to tell him so you don’t go forgetting. Please continue to do so though, he does check and loves hearing them - but never replies to them. Probably plays them when he misses you the most, aka during work hours at the desk. Also plays videos of you, scrolls through his gallery - might as well ya know. 

Does keep a framed picture of you at his desk. It’s never going to be voiced though because it’s one of the unflattering pics, or so you say. He thinks it’s gorgeous.   

There are times where he desperately wants to talk to you, on his days where nothing exciting, or worth talking about happens - days where he isn’t busy working. Though, he refuses to just message you ‘hi’ out of nowhere since, it’s not really him. He got a reputation to keep up with you know. That is when he uses the method of sending a dolphin video, seal, whatever that he finds interesting. Maybe even a cheesy dad joke too, there’s no way you should be able to catch on ... he hopes.

You two aren’t dependent on each other every day, well - you’re stopping yourself from becoming so, anyways. It is not anyone’s fault that he can’t reply instantly like most hanging around on the internet, you can find something to busy yourself in the mean time. And by that, it’s typically just college / work, figuring out what to eat for lunch and dinner, and getting yourself back in bed at a certain time. You have to stay on schedule, Jotaro’s encouraged it ever since he came into your life. You’re doing your best to stay true to it ...

Ships you things without you knowing. Heck, he’s used leading questions to gain your address, cunning man ... The first thing he’s gifted you is a life-size plush of a seal. Goodness, the money that was probably put into this because of the sheer size and shipping costs ! It took you a few to figure out who exactly sent you this since there was no sender on the package ... Before the man that loves the sea comes to mind. Curse ocean man, sending a quick attachment of the pillow, along with a message that reads - Why did you get me smth so expensive !!

He’ll simply disregard that.

josuke higashikata

Honestly texting at 3am is probably where the most chaotic shit happens because two teenagers having trouble sleeping, brain not running because it doesn’t want to work overtime - it’s a wonder how you two are passing your classes with above average grades. You guys message each other over everything: minimal and not, it’s quite the unestablished rule you mutually are aware of. As the consequences of doing this nearly every night, you both are sleep deprived once morning hits, being forced to go to school by your parents like every teenager goes through.

Constant face-timing, without showing both of your faces of course. Talking as if you two were in the same room, doesn’t really phase you that he’s all the way on the other side of the world until it is brought into the conversation. Time zones aren’t a huge problem to the two of you ... it’s just, the desire to see each-other, embrace one another, but that was expected before your relationship blossomed. The real happiness is that you two found each other through stinkin’ video games. If the internet hadn’t exist, how else would you stumble across each other?

Speaking of video games, pc gamers for life - it’s just the most convenient. shouting, cussing over the call along with Okuyasu and at times, Koichi, everything chaos. No wonder you get grounded at times for screaming so much, having to later explain sheepishly to Josuke that you were absent for a week because the games were slowly getting to your head. Cue the boy laughing for ten-minutes straight over these hilarious news, you getting gradually embarrassed the more he tries to take this subject seriously - before busting another lung is a moment that replays on repeat at the back of his head when reminded of this.  

You guys seem more like super close best friends than lovers the more you think about it, but is that truly a bad thing? Maybe once you two meet up, which will take a bit unlike most here, you two will start to be outwardly affectionate - but as of now, being stupid kids together is the main concern. 

giorno giovanna

Again, isn’t usually online as much as you’d prefer, but he does happen to check his phone when he can... Sending brief messages throughout the day to ask how’s your day going, maybe some updates regarding his work - not too much since lots of things in his field is classified information, the regular. Overall, very formal, and can feel like you’re talking with someone at a higher level than you - a mafia boss. Though you only get those vibes when texting him mainly ... kidding, even talking to him too seems that way. He just has that elegant air, you know? He sounds like someone waaaay out of your league.

No wonder you tell him you love him every single time.

Prefers calling actually compared to texting, likes to hear your voice - especially when you’ve just woken up, thinks it’s very attractive and will voice that thought flatly. Funny, you have the exact same thought, his is so soothing to listen to, you even asked him if he can read you a bed time story over the phone one dreadful night. Of course he silently obliges, walking over to the bookshelves displayed in his office to grab onto a long-time favorite story he likes to read to himself. The Little Prince, he hopes you’ll grow to like it if you haven’t already ... 

Probably accumulated a shit ton of followers on Twitter, Instagram - he’s Giorno Giovanna, why wouldn’t he be somewhat famous online? He’s drop-dead gorgeous for one, with his notifications flooded in likes, comments, reblogs every single day - and he wasn’t even trying to become well-known. Some random day, people just started showing up on his feed, but he lets it slide. As long as they don’t go bursting in on his personal life, then they could fawn over him whatever they please. All he does on social media is post about pictures regarding his city, some exquisite food, and the occasional selfie or two to balance his profile out. Sometimes, in the captions, you’ll be mentioned anonymously - he doesn’t want anyone to know about you. 

Don’t want to cause any trouble to you.

Lowkey your sugar dad, but he doesn’t mind the title - he actually wants you to accept the many gifts he presents you. Well, you can’t deny them if they’re being sent straight to your house without your knowing ... unless you return them. But god, shipping is so expensive. You see, he calls these luxurious packages filled with goods, care packages. They’re for you to take care of yourself and indulge in whatever has been sent your way, don’t think too much about owing him anything, you being here is already a blessing to him. Those days where you miss him, which are inevitable, lets face it - does he easily solve it by providing the cologne he uses daily in that said package.

jolyne cujoh

Really really really wishes you’re accessible physically. Craves to be held during the toughest parts in her life, and hopes that one day you two can finally meet - damn, will she give you the biggest hug of your life. Other than that, the distance isn’t so bad ... to a degree. It’s safe to say she might end up texting you every single day, maybe a little clingy but will stop if you tell her it’s getting too much. Will pout, stare at her phone constantly, twiddle her fingers when she feels the need to hit you up, then gives up ultimately by pressing your contact with a cheeky laugh.

Face times, a lot. Will whine if you don’t show your face often, wants to shower you in compliments on how pretty / handsome you are when she can ! Never gets sick of doing so because it is one of her duties as your girlfriend, she can get pretty cheesy with it too - and will understandably stop for a minute or two when being told how cringy that line was. Also, puns for the win. Her father likes to share a few dad puns when bored which she rolls her eyes at, but that doesn’t mean that she necessarily hates them. Just, the case of ol’ daddy issues, the usual. Jolyne’s actually a huge fan of puns.

Wallpaper check? It’s you ! It’s like a boost to her mood every time she unlocks her phone the moment she wakes up, she can tell it must be a good day that awaits her if she sees you - rise and shine. It’s most likely either a goofy photo of you that your friend probably sent just to troll you, or jaw-dropping photo you are so proud to show. But really, there isn’t any picture of you that she dislikes, throw them all her way if you can hehe. She’ll gladly exchange a pic of hers as well, but not without the comment of ‘Ah, I look absolutely horrible in here, sorry about it.’ Now it’s your turn to shower her in butt-loads of compliments, Jolyne desperately needs it despite her discouraging it.

Has a hard time mentioning any problems in her life. A huge part of her is still getting used to sharing anything that is bothering her because she doesn’t think they’re any worth talking about, so you have to keep on reassuring her that if anything bad is happening on the other side, please please let you know, and if not - at least someone she thinks is trust worthy. You don’t take any offense if she can’t completely get comfortable with you just yet, you’re still building trust in your relationship no matter how long it’ll be !

johnny joestar

Loves to make fun of you, a lot. on text, social media, through face-time, nothing’s really stopping him from commenting about how awful you look in the morning. But hey, you put yourself on blast by putting it on the internet, it’s free real estate to him. This doesn’t bother you, you know it’s how he shows his affection, and nothing to take serious ... Well there is some sort of truth in them at times. He goes overboard, and damn it’s hurtful - oh lords, he did not mean that. Will end up apologising once, promises to not go there again, and is careful ...

Again, can slip at times because promises are hard.   

Holds grudges forever if you ghost him, on accident too, it’s even worse if you have the read receipts on. You can feel the salt through the screen as he types monotonously, not even trying to hide how uninterested he is in the conversation, but you have a hard time telling if there’s anything off since he seems to talk like that in general to everyone. He will forgive when you send him at least three dollars through pay-pal, but will never forget - the horns on his hat really ain’t just for show.

Is actually a mighty fine listener. Rant all you want with him if you need to, Johnny is more than welcomed to be your buddy buddy for that session. Pour out all your feelings, your heart, he won’t make fun of you this time when he catches onto the serious mood - he’s not completely senile. In fact, he’ll talk horse shit about those who wronged you just to make you feel better ! It’s quite entertaining to see him come up with interesting insults regarding said person ... this man has all sorts of insults stored at the back of his mind, he’ll bust them out if pushed to.

Brags about his horseback riding skills daily - has Gyro record him racing, and sends it to you right after. as much as you hate admitting this, he’s super fine when he’s sweaty and like, of course the Italian man has got your back on that, recording him after the race as well. How can this stinky, mean man be hot at the same time? Yea, blame the Joestar genes, every single one of them (with few exceptions) grow up to be blindingly beautiful.

higashikata josuke

Uses Snapchat a lot in order for you to see what’s happening in his daily life... and it’s usually quite bizarre stuff since his adopted family is a bit, different. There’s always something to laugh about on there, never fails to make you smile. Encourages you to do the same too since he wants to know what’s going on in yours as well. Doesn’t matter if it’s ‘uninteresting’ to you, you can literally just take a picture outside of a window ... Just don’t break the longtime streak he has going with you. Come on bro don’t do it.

Kind of worries when you’ve been offline for two, to three days. Just let him know if you’re going to be off for an amount of period, you’re pretty much embedded in his daily schedule - of course it’ll feel off if you haven’t messaged him in the past three hours. Once you do, then Josuke is content without having to talk to you for how many days you are offline. Of course he misses you but, there’s also a life out there he has to attend. It’s probably the same for you.

Probably texts you about any wandering questions, usually kind of dumb. He could just type that into Google and receive in answer, but no, he goes to you for genuine advice. Makes you wonder if Josuke is doing this to annoy you, but you hardly do so when you know he does so much for you. Plus, judging by all the stories you hear from Joshu, this mans can honestly hurt someone for real ... He doesn’t hesitate when his close ones are at risk, that’s a principle he follows. Speaking of that, just @ anyone that’s messing with you online - anyone. It would be real sad if something were to happen to that person ... not that he has anything to do with that, it’s ... none of his business after all.

Like the first Joestar, it’s not strange for you to talk about what would happen if you two were to actually meet. Come down to Japan if you can! He’s not completely sure just yet that he can travel out of his country, he is still new to this world after all and hasn’t completely gained the trust of his step-father. There are tons of things to show you around here, Norisuke’s fruit parlor, the Higashikata estate - just around Morioh, the places he’s gotten used to over time. The beach is basically the backyard for him, so keep in mind - it’s quite beautiful to walk on it at night. You coming over here also means introducing you to his family, hopefully they’ll like you. No, he’s sure they will !

“ … Gen.”

Senku catches the latter’s attention just by the mumbling of his name, with Gen halting midway just before he could take a bite of the deliciously made cotton candy, fresh out of the machine. An imaginative question mark appears at the side of his head, as Gen waits for him to finish his thought.

This might as well be held as a delicacy to the primitives, along with fox tail millet ramen which can still be altered a little for the modern tongue.

“About Homura, do you know what kind of woman she is?” There’s not much to over think this, his motives are purely over negotiations, and possible allies …  

Though someone snorts in excitement.

“What’s this? So even Senku can be interested in a girl, eh?” Ginro completely twists up the meaning, loudly announcing it so everyone could hear. He knows that’s probably not the case, but curiosity fails to stop him from asking all together. This is a boy who’s thoughts mainly revolve around the most dubious of things, he thinks there must be some truth in the awaited answer, “Wow? So do you like petite girls, do ya? You do, don’t ya? Hmmmmm ~”

With literal, golden stars beaming rampantly out of his emerald eyes, elbow repeatedly pushing themselves through the sides of who the question was intended for.

Senku deadpans. This is the total opposite of what he wanted, he needed an answer – not an unrelated inquiry to be sent his way. He is confident that the blondie’s brain has definitely died out before reaching its peak, that, or he’s been exposed to brain eating amoeba much earlier than expected. Though of course, that’s just a fun little theory he had in mind.

How does the Ishigami village handle a guy like him anyways, let alone trust him?

Just by that conversation, that’s when your ears couldn’t help but pick up everything you’ve just heard like the other villager girls who crept even closer for comfort – at this rate, who didn’t have a thing for him? From that unrestrained, strange hair to the natural-looking outfit he must’ve made himself … Everything about him, was just plain exciting. He never fails to surprise anyone.

…

Perhaps you liked him a little …

Too much for your own comfort.

You couldn’t help it ! Though you’d show it through the silent admiration, watching him build all sorts of things at a respectable distance. Senku was smart – frighteningly smart, maybe that’s why you were unable to get close. He was someone your village absolutely needed ages ago, and now, with such advanced sorcer – no, science at their hands, there were so many new things no one wouldn’t ever thought of trying out back then. Or maybe that’s just you … Chrome and Kaseki seems to have a knack for catching onto things really fast, all bearing their own known talents that can be exploited to someone’s use.

You on the other hand, do absolutely nothing but gawk. The most you could do is assist Kohaku in hoisting barrels of steaming hot water for the priestess … Well, you did help Chrome in gathering those weird looking rocks not too long ago – but that was nothing compared to the rest !

Even she’s asked if you wanted to give them a hand towards the beginning, sweat glistening off her forehead as she wipes it off at ease from the hard work she’s put into assisting the timeless scientist, and the … sciencer.

You couldn’t reply then, unable to stutter out ‘Please ! I would die to,’ because some cruel witch has decided to put a curse onto your tongue that day ! Or maybe you were just too shy to be within his company, it’s not often a passerby comes by and is allowed to step foot into their domain. You were sure, even if you had the boiling courage to come near him, the efforts would die down in vain when you’d probably end up staring at him in awe.

Would you dare embarrass yourself in front of him, haha, no !

As expected, the scientist does not care enough to answer – those who knew him well enough seemed to clear the obvious misunderstanding, mutually annoyed as well. They’ve been with him for over a year already, and they still believe some genius like him would show any interest.

Funny joke.

This has you strangely even more curious. Has the knowledge taken over his brain for so long (you assume), that he doesn’t even have the time to think over establishing intimate relationships ? … Well it made sense to you the more you let your mind wander, and considering that he’s been here for more than decades, he promises to rebuild civilization once again with science, and tech .. techolgy.

That is amazing.

Yet, a small part of you hopes that behind that bored exterior of his, there’s some love to spare …

F-For … for …

For you.

Sheesh, what are you even thinking.

You’ve never been more interested in the night sky before he got here.

So why, why does it peak your interest now out of all times? Winter is still as chilling as it were 3,700 years ago, nature – hasn’t changed and will continue to not, pulling the home-made fur jacket over your shoulders to harness more warmth so the goosebumps on your skin disappear. The effervescence of the stars spreads across the deep blue sky, and tang orange rests right above the horizon – colors you never learned to appreciate but now.

Beautiful.

To take advantage over the most littlest things in life, has you almost spiting yoursel –

“Hm? What’s this, [Name] out and about? Don’t wanna stay inside near the fire any longer.“

You leaped high in the air in fear, for a voice to break your thoughts is surely startling when the idea of someone sneaking behind you as you basked quietly to yourself seemed nonexistent. The gravity pulls down, and your tailbone hits the log you were comfortably perched on moments before – hissing as the pain throbs for a second, or two. You’d rub your soon-to-be bruise to ease the pain, until you realized, oh no, they’re watching you rub your damn bum.

And above all, that someone just had to be him.

“S-Senku ! Um … nothing ! Just enjoying the stars out there !” Hand flying back to your face to cover up the humiliation that currently brews, fast and prominent.

Could this situation get any worse for you?

“ … So it seems, interested in those little bastards up there? Fortunately for you – it’s not too far out of my area,” he grins rather madly, fitting really, just before the ramble starts over a subject you are nowhere near your level of understanding. Intricate, complex wording gets spewed every second if that wasn’t confusing enough to you. Apparently, stars, yadadada, are very hot … that’s what you could pick up from his explanation to why they exist.

“U–Um … right.”

Various spirals formed in your eyes, spinning vehemently – trying to recall at least one thing and regurgitate it back to him to show that you totally get it.

… Surprise, you couldn’t.

“Uh huh,” a smirk rubs all over his lips, “too much to handle?”

“ … That’s mean, you don’t even have to try to make fun of me, I already do enough of that myself,” your murmurs are borderline ashamed. Not that it can go any lower than it already is but, did he really have to go beating at your pride even more? Do you even have any left at this point?

“All the more fun for me ~ ♪ ” he hums in glee.

You huffed, mild annoyance filling the air. What a stinky man, well not literal – he smells quite lovely if we’re talking about his scent. What you actually meant was that he was quite good at pulling your nerves, people’s nerves.

“.. Okay.”

And it’s when the soft laughter of Senku’s, died down instantaneously. It is not as if he’s came here for light talk from you, there’s something else poking at his mind when his attention shifts to you.

Ruby eyes peering deeply into your soul.

“But [Name], you’re not even a moderate liar, I don’t even have to be ten billion percent sure to know that you’re thinking of something else. It helps to share your problems with others, you know, let me relieve some of that stress you got there on your puny shoulders.” With his elbow perched on his knee, hand glued to the right of his cheek, he stares curiously – waiting for your next move cautiously.

The same way how a predator looks at their prey.

.. nOOOOOOO.

“If you insist,” you’re holding your breath for some reason, “but … is there … perhaps, some traits you find attractive in some-somebody?”

His eyebrow scrunches up in disarray, eh?

“Aaah don’t get the wrong i-idea ! Just, the girls asked if … I could do it for them, you know.” Your voice drowns more into the background the longer you try to explain yourself, which is pointless if you’re asking him, he sees right through you like a fine piece of glass. Even someone like Ginro could tell, the body language you’re fully displaying isn’t hiding the signs of you crushing hard.

It’s a little pathetic, but cute at the same time.

“They’re going to ask someone … who barely talks, to do the dirty work?”

“Yes… funny right.”

He shakes his head in disbelief, yea - you’re funny alright.

… Hm …

“I’ll tell you if you promise to keep these fine details away from anyone.”

With you nodding excitedly to be the first one to hear classified information, Senku catches you by surprise by gaining even closer, closing the gap between you two. He comes staggeringly near just to whisper a bunch of words that definitely sends your heart racing miles, and miles away.

Those who get excited over the littlest things, brings me plenty of materials behind the scenes, and is completely unaware that the person they are crushing on may like you back.

If you hadn’t exploded from the amount of Senku interaction in a day, than surely, you must’ve did now. With his hot breath hitting the outside of your ear gently, it’s hard to comprehend what exactly has been said.

“I … I see.” No, no you didn’t, he knows that too.

“And that is all … but to be clear, I was never interested in anyone romantically, I thought that was pretty obvious.” N-Never? Your shoulders started to sink the more he talks. Of course he’s quick to notice the dejection oozing out of you. Have patience, bird brain, you already gave up when he was just about to wrap up this all up, “Well, not until a certain bonehead came into my life, that is.”

Then the clock in your head finally starts to move.

Processing the last sentence slowly yes, but at least now you’re somewhat able to get a hint … Wait a second, i-is he talking about you? Or is this you being delusional at this point?

Ah, whatever.

That’s enough for you to throw your arms around his neck eagerly, completely neglecting the fact that he wasn’t really fond of this sort of thing to begin with. You can feel his body tense up immediately upon contact, and the dread starts to kick in. Oh no you messed up, you babbled internally. The fear is so strong, arms being yanked away, letting you shrivel up in your own self-pity.

Only for a second or two, because, Senku reels you back in – encasing you in his uncertain arms. He’s weirdly warm unlike all those times you’ve seen him chide at others, and you’d try to bask in all the heat that you can before this gets pulled away from you so suddenly.

…

“Okay, enough already.”

His finger instinctively pushes you away by your forehead, lightly. He’s been counting the seconds that passed by when you two exchanged the fair share of love through a warm hug, making sure that it doesn’t go over seven. Affection isn’t something he can get used to instantaneously, seeing it through the couples that pass by, brief tv shows that quickly lose his interest, and they aren’t as fascinating than the materials he’s read countless day-by-day. What was in it for him at the time?

But Senku will admit, love is still as important. Is it equally as significant as science? Well, he’s going to find out soon enough.

So it does not hurt to give you a chance, there’s lots and lots of things he still has yet to discover.

And that is what makes it exhilarating.

“Huuuuh? Senkuuuu, that was too short to be called a hug, again !” you pouted.

“Don’t be greedy now - idiot - you’re much more exuberant than I’d hypothesized.”

Unfortunately, the second hug you’d crave soon after wasn’t bestowed … but, you’d feel a light pat or two atop your head, bringing your attention right up to see what was wrong. That’s when you’d notice how his face was much, much closer than you’d anticipated. Whilst you stuttered over a garbled mess of sounds that nobody could decipher but a mentalist, he for one, seems to enjoy this all too well.

Another chuckle leaves his lips, a devious one.

“Kukuku, now you have to help out with the workload like everyone else. I see how longingly you stare at us from afar, you’ve been dying to help us all this time. That is why I don’t want any slacking from you especially, [Name].”

Senku sports a mischievous grin, clearly with ulterior motives in mind, but that is expected of someone who also sees the benefits in people he familiarizes himself with. That is only human. He can’t let the opportunity go down the garbage chute, they are in need of more hands to get even closer towards the objective. You’ll do it, won’t you? No, scratch that, you have to, you’ll be working hard for his affection from there on out. Putting him through that cringe moments before, do people adore it that much? Hmph, love his ass.

It is only fair you’ll be worked to the core.

How cruel of him.

But even so, you couldn’t hold back a smile, clear happiness filling your eyes. Blindingly bright, might he say, could rival the sun.

“Yes !”

+ bonus

“Do we have to make some ailment for your butt before we start?”

breath of flames 

Kyojuro Rengoku, breathes out solace to you as a little reminder for you to carry on no matter what takes place, keeps you safe, tucked away from anyone that can harm you back at his shared home with his family, and promises to gift you the world you so desperately always cried out for. You must be sobbing all the time because you want to do normal things with him, right? Then sit tight patiently back in the futons at home. He is a pillar, and he is swearing his life to it whole-heartedly. There is no choice for you but to suck up back the sadness, you’re feeling guilty the more he states that he will risk his life for you.

He wants to take care of his darling for the rest of his life, and that has resulted in him becoming more fatherly towards you. Don’t worry about being embarrassed and what not about being treated like a baby, indulge yourself in it. Rengoku wants you to be pampered, that way - you shouldn’t ever think about What’s going on in the outside world, it’s severe and depressing. You deserve to live a life without concerns plaguing your thoughts, let that be his own problem to deal with - not yours. 

He has the duty to protect, and cherish the weak.

A little too delusional as a fine touch, he thinks all the actions he has done is reasonable. Not even his own family’s mistrust are stemming any doubts from him. They’re just not used to a new person in their household, they’ll get used to it someday. Not sure when, but it’s bound to happen the more they see you. His father and his brother cannot see how delirious you are to be with him at all times, why do they keep on bringing up sad lies? You are happy, and he’ll keep reminding them patiently.   

The only thing you are probably thankful for is that despite the stifling confinement, Rengoku’s always tried his best to please you any other way that he can. He could never lay hands on you for the wrong reasons, heck, he finds it difficult to raise his voice at you - never his hand. That, you’re thankful for ... he’s certainly unstable, but never to that degree.

breath of sound

Tengen Uzui, smirks proudly as he leaves you breathless and fatigued on the cold ground, leaves noticeable love bites all along your body to show others what they’re missing on, and laughs off your miserableness. Why wouldn’t he not if he is the main cause of it. Even Makio, Suma, Hina brings up how terrible he treats you at times to light, his response? He coos for them to not worry, then continues to press loving kisses atop their foreheads right in front of you. Ouch. It has you wondering, does he truly love you? Or does he love you so much, that he just has to despise you as well?

You’ll never know.

It’s almost peculiar how Uzui is allowed to have three lovers on the side. Granted, the love they have for each other is actually pure, you find that heartwarming to a degree - but ... how come you’re not even allowed to befriend people? Or see anyone? He’s oddly more stingy with you, refusing to even let you go off without him, or one of the wives. Maybe it’s because you were brought into the relationship much later, or maybe it’s because he’s found you near death? The protectiveness - no, the possessiveness is uncanny. These sorry excuses (that you’re coming up with too) could never explain the imbalance.

Aggressive, even those he could hardly care about isn’t getting the harsh treatment you’re inclined to. You don’t feel like eating the food one of his wives’ lovingly prepared for the whole family? Oh baby, he’ll force feed you by all means, he’ll rip your tongue out in one go if you’re that fussy. You don’t want to sleep? Then he’ll tire you out in ... dubious ways, You’ll be able to sleep better after he’s done using you all night. He has all sorts of solutions when dealing with you, and you respond pleasantly to it.

With all of this going on, it’s no surprise for your only friends - the wives, to propose a plan on letting you escape. They’re risking a lot already, so you don’t get mad when they say ‘to not mention this was their doing, and to not get caught.’ Unfortunately, Uzui does not play around. He will find you in the end against all odds ... and when he drags you back to your personal hellhole, colors drains in their faces when seeing you again. Ha, but they’re not fearing for themselves, they fear - for you. 

“You really thought you’d get a warm welcome after trying to pull that shit with me. You’re funny [Name].”

breath of the mist

Muichirou Tokitou, feels overwhelmed with a ton of emotions he hasn’t been inflicted with for ages, always favors you amongst everyone of the slayers without even trying to hide the apparent favoritism, and pays lots of attention to you in case tragedy struck. He isn’t exactly wrong when thinking this way. One miscalculated move from either one of you, he knows there will be no tomorrow. Everything turned out dull once the demons abruptly took his happiness away, but as you surfaced into his life - suddenly, the will to live comes back to him. It seems as if he’s been searching for some hope all this time, and that faith was no other person, but you.

There is now someone to look forward to in these cold, bitter days.

Paranoid, but only for events that are bound to happen in times like this. accompanying you every time of the day, praying that it wards off any bad karma clinging onto the both of you. It is strange to let his emotions guide him whenever you’re around, and as consequence - Muichirou abandons any sense of logic he’s grounded himself in. He doesn’t see anything deplorable in telling everyone to get lost, and never talk to you again, nor does he find it wrong to kill off people that have wronged you. Even the minor things, such as lightly teasing you. He takes it to heart. 

They were never worth your time.   

But, because the memories retaining his past hasn’t been recovered just yet, he’s still a little ensure on whether he wants to treat you kindly, or not. This matter is new, different - what if these fluttering feelings of love go away if he suddenly changes, becoming someone you’re unable to recognize? Muichirou, forces himself to stay indifferent, attempting to anyways. There’s still those scenes when he can’t help smiling at, breaking his character for a second or two. Though, he doesn’t treat you terribly like most - that’s a route he’s not willing to ever take. Hm, unless you like that side of him.

Sarcasm-heavy, that’s one trait he’s never bothered to hide as days passed by - he’s smug too. Of course he can’t go after any pillars that shows even a speck of interest in you, that’s where it crosses the line. But he for sure can, and will brag about the close relationship you two share - perhaps even the only thing he’s vocally proud of.

It’s honestly quite cute, you don’t really have any huge complaints on being with him. 

breath of insect

Shinobu Kochou, smiles spitefully at your unwillingness to drink the ‘beverage’ she’s prepared lovingly for you, coos affectionately any time you show signs of desperation, and directs her deathless spite for the damned demons by pushing that obstinate flame onto you. Everything could’ve been different if this was a different timeline, but as what state it stands today, there’s not much to do about her demeanor towards you but weep, lament, or let it go with a shrug. You’re intoxicatedly in love, no matter how lethal it gets. You are lured from the tip of your tongue, and apparently, the hook is going to be difficult to take out. even with time.

It looks as if Shinobu also has a knack for words. 

There’s no saying that she doesn’t find your suffering entertaining, it’s her special way of showing affinity to anyone. Now that you’ve officially stammered the words on returning affection for her, you’ve essentially invited her to tease the living daylights out of you. Sadistic, but mainly in one way, and that’s to see you frightened - just about to death. She doesn’t try anything too cruel, physically anyways, the tactic she uses is putting you in scary situations. More specifically, leaving you vulnerable at the hands of a bloodthirsty demon. Of course she’s beyond angry towards them, but it’s still fun to watch you shrivel up in fear the more they gain on your tail... Before creeping in to save you.

Annihilating that demon in the most inhumane way possible, and giving you that same eye closed smile that used to be a blessing.

And though she is fond of you the most, there’s still a despicable part of her - telling her daily, that you’re nothing more than a burden to her. Shinobu has, and will continue to dedicate herself whole to slaying the monsters who’ve taken the life and joy out of her sister. Your relationship with her will not change that decision of hers - but rather, being together with you has only shifted her into someone she’s never thought of coming back to. No more concealing that pristine fury, you already know who she truly is behind that laid-back façade of hers.

That she is thankful for.

But still, that does not mean she’s completely devoid of mercy, there’s no fun in always being the bad guy. Sometimes, Shinobu also wants to become the person you can depend on in times of stress... If you want her to pretend, she will do so if that gives you enough hope to last a little longer. Don’t give up now ! This isn’t the worst of what she has to offer, give her the chance to prove how horrible she can get. 

“Why are you crying?~”

breath of stone

Gyomei Himejima, initially begins to doubt his feelings for you when trying to focus on his role in the pillars, distresses over the littlest things you do that he claims might be hazardous to you, and offers all sorts of protection, like he does with anyone else close to him. But before any of this begins to take place, it’s crazy to think he held his suspicions against you. The reluctance in letting himself get to know you was surprising. Someone like him has always been so gentle, respectful, kind to anyone he crosses paths with, but he also chooses to put some distance.

So it’s already a huge accomplishment to become someone he cares for. 

You feel as if he’s becoming more of your caretaker for how much he frets over your wellbeing. It’s not a bad thing, but to put someone before their own is not so healthy. To you, at least, and you make sure to tell him every time that you’ll be fine ! You can handle yourself perfectly like you’ve been doing before you met him. You are fine, that - he disagrees wholly. Agree to disagree huh, but why is it that when you differ, it’s automatically wrong? Where’s the logic in that.

Absolutely sensitive, it’s expected. Don’t comment negatively on anything he does, Gyomei will be extremely hurt, and will not hesitate to show you how useless he feels with all those tears he sheds for you. Makes it hard to disregard his feelings, really forcing the guilt up your throat. Is that why you try hard not to say anything trigger worthy? It’s not like you want to voluntarily hurt him, you just value your independence just as much as your admiration for him.

So, do you stay in this relationship? You have the freedom to walk out of this relationship any time you want, he’s not going to chase after you... but if you do, it’s recommended of you to never look back.