Can I ask for some platonic (aromantic preferably) Karma and Rio from Ansatsu Kyoushitsu headcanons with them just hanging out and having fun?
ofc! extremely sorry for the late reply, i just got nervous answering!! i was overworried about perfectionism that i ended up not replying at all so i apologize for that! promise the next ask(s) send me won’t take as long, promise!
initially both have a hard time letting their guard down. despite their playful personas, they’re private people and only regard the other as the “prankster” friend, not the one they’d confide for comfort. it’s only when they’re in high school and finally maturing out they began to view the other past the designated “prankster friend”
while they did originate from a high pressure middle school with one of the smartest teachers of the century (as well as being prodigies themselves), like any other student, they get overwhelmed by schoolwork. and so, they need breaks. they often seek each other out whenever they’re feeling stressed, and invite the other to hang out. usually end up roping the others too bc knowing their chronically workaholic friends, they need A Break (tm)
like to do karaoke with each other. it often involves a lot of cheesy english pop songs sung horribly (and recorded) as a result but it’s such a stress reliever that neither really cares. and for once, they let their guard down and have fun. be teenagers that they weren’t really allowed to be in their lives. if they notice the abnormally tender look in their eyes, neither comments. the atmosphere is too fun but tender for their normal back and forth teasing
they do video calls!! so many video calls occurred between them! rio initially started it, used to facetiming the rest of her friends. when she sees karma not following, she raises an eyebrow and asks, “cmon, why aren’t you showing your face? don’t tell me you’ve gotten nervous after all these months.” and karma, unable to resist a challenge, reveals his face. his eyebrows are furrowed in annoyance, but a small, but undeniably fond smile on his face. he’s kept using video calling since. he loves seeing rio’s expression change, especially because of his jokes. vise versa goes for rio and hers.
watches movies together!! usually ones of karma’s favorite actors, specifically in sonic ninja. luckily, that actor is in a wide range of movies so she doesn’t get bored of watching his things easily. from murder mysteries to high fantasy to even comedy, the types of movies karma’s favorite actor stars in are endless. it’s always seeing what he’s up to. she even ends up following karma’s favorite in social media, and dming karma when she learns what new movies he’ll be in next. they even go to the theaters together :3
occasionally, they get tickets for akari/kayano’s movies too. i hc their relationship a lot more tense than portrayed in canon bc i feel. They wouldn’t be as willing to let her lying slide (especially when her skills could’ve saved from everyone from danger multiple times) but they still Care About Her despite everything. so, sometimes one will text the other with no context except photos of 2 tickets to akari’s latest film, and the other replies with nothing but an emoji of agreement. if they’re uncharacteristically silent while watching the movie, neither comments, too distracted by their own thoughts about the actress that was once dyed in green
they address their sexuality in their adulthood, when everyone’s started dating each other (and people outside their class). the two stay single, not having the urge to look for “the one” or are overcome with crushes. their classmates and friends suspect they’re together, but they don’t see each other in that light, their relationship is special, but not in that—the romantic way. neither can explain how or why until she learns about the term aromantic. and suddenly, all the puzzle pieces are fitting together to create a beautiful picture that rio just wants to treasure forever. she can only hope karma wants the same
she explains herself, at the crack of 3 am for her while it’s karma’s lunch break, shes sleep deprived and afraid but so so passionate about what—who she is. when she realizes that karma understands and can relate, can get it, she lets out a sob. followed by another, and another. full on bawling. she admits all her lies, her half truths, about the supposed “crush” she had on nagisa and how she purposely confused romantic feelings with platonic on the basis of wanting to fit in with everyone, how she wanted to be seen as “normal” and karma. While doesn’t try to fit in to society as much, gets it, gets her desperation, her half lies and truths and accepts her bc he’s the same
when they meet each other again, they have a proper discussion, face to face, about who they are. and while it’s confusing, messy, and even misleading it’s something and neither would have it any other way. not when karma’s hand fits so easily in hers while they stroll around town despite his ridiculously tall height or her head rests on his shoulder while watching movies together. all they need to know is that they care, care so much, and hope the other knows that too
