Summer Sun

Sharksplay:

❝It’s your birthday, ne?❞

Tossing the younger a rather plush-feeling present covered with blue gift wrap decorated with snowflakes, he pushed his hands down his pockets to casually greet the blond more properly.

❝You might have a ton of these already, though… one more wouldn’t hurt, right?❞ 

“Eeh? Rin-chan -- “

The incoming present takes Nagisa by surprise, although he manages to catch it without fumbling. It feels soft even through the wrapping paper, and he squeezes experimentally, already knowing what it might be. 

It’s without hesitation that he peels the paper away, letting it carelessly fall to the floor: he wasn’t a stranger to plush toys, least of all penguin plush toys, but his eyes still widen all the same, his expression bright.

“I don’t have one like this,” he breathes, shifting to hug the penguin closer, squishing it against his chest. This one’s eyes are the biggest he’s ever seen -- and he knows where the character is from, has seen an episode or two (or twelve).

“Rin-chan, this present is amazing!! I love it, it doesn’t matter if I have others,” he steps closer, peering up at the redhead from overtop of his gift, almost stubborn in his insistence. A part of him knows that the shark is only speaking out of embarrassment, but he can’t help commenting anyway; it seems important, somehow. Meaningful.

“As long as it’s from Rin-chan, it automatically becomes special, anyways!”

His eyes crinkle as he smiles up at his friend, pressing the stuffed penguin between them; he can’t quite wrap his arms around the other in a hug like this, but he tries anyways, his fingertips just grazing the small of the other’s back.

Walking in, Haruka held a, wrapped–in a rather cutesy-pink and white polka-dotted–bento container in his hands. Inside was a strawberry-themed pastel cake-roll he created merely days ago.

He wasn’t one to bake very often, but when it came down to special occasions for his friends, Haru didn’t hesitate to search up recipes to make and give later on.

❝ Nagisa. I made you this. Happy birthday.~ ❞ 

“Haru-chan...”

Haruka’s name comes out as a whisper, quiet and low with awe as he peers inside his bento: a strawberry-themed role was the last thing he was expecting, at least one like this, and he can’t help but take a second to appreciate it.

The pattern looked like a lot of work, and he wonders, briefly, how long it took for the dolphin to make. It was beyond him -- he can’t even figure out how the other might have done this -- but despite how impossibly cute this present is, he can already feel the pull to eat it.

“... It looks amazing, Haru-chan!!” His magenta eyes almost sparkle as he lifts his face, his words weighed with genuine affection. Food was definitely the best present, and he immediately takes Haru’s hand in his own, pulling the other along to the nearest table, “As expected, Haru-chan’s cakes are the best! It really looks like something a professional would make!!”

But he knows it was made by his friend, he can feel it. 

“Will you share it with me, Haru-chan?”

It isn’t so much a question as it is a suggestion, although his smile doesn’t waver as he seats himself, his eyes crinkling as he waits for Haru to do the same. 

Name of your muse.

Nagisa Hazuki 

One picture you like best of your muse’s fc.

Two headcanons you have for your muse that you never told anyone.

He isn't as uncomfortable with his androgynous appearance as he used to be (see: the Catherine and Mike skit), but it bothers him to think about enjoying female clothing as opposed to being 'forced' into them or 'acting aloof about it' (like Haru).

He has an inability to deal with serious emotions, even when there's no audience involved, and would pass off a confession as a joke. 

Three things that your muse loves doing in their free time.

Blog and surf the web; he especially enjoys talking to internet friends 

Exploring new places and trying new things !!

Harassing his siblings ... especially if it involves bugs

Four people that your muse loves.

Haru

Rin

Makoto

Rei

Mainly his team! He loves Goro-chan and Ama-chan-sensei, too, though... And while he loves his parents he still has a somewhat rocky relationship with them on many levels.

Three fond childhood memories.

Winning his first swim race, and getting complimented by his father for his award. His dad doesn't really seem the type to praise him very often, especially given how they seem to constantly pressure him towards 'success', so !

Making special, permanent friends in the Iwatobi Swim Club who didn't bully him for his appearance and attire !

Going to America for the first time and seeing the differences in culture and language

Two things your muse regrets.

Not opening up to his friends sooner about his issues with his parents ... and his problems in general

Not spending enough time with Dick, and making him happy, before he passed (also hc: dick was like his only friend before the iwatobi crew rolled on by)

One thing they’d go through heaven or hell to save/change.

In canon Nagisa states that he's the type to just let things roll off his back; there isn't anything he would go through so much effort to change, as it is. Least of all when the effort it took to drudge through them left him with such wonderful results! 

So this is an N/A ! 

Tag ten people to do the same thing.

      ”— Mn?”

He pauses mid-step into the locker room, his hands clasping behind his back as he turns his attention to Haru more completely. It doesn’t immediately occur to him that there might be something wrong, although he can’t think of any reason for the older teen to want to speak with him so suddenly.