And the match v relationship symbolism absolutely vibes IDK if im reading way to much into it but like you start and the match is pristine (first appearances) and then it becomes blackened but there's still the flame there (truths come out but there's still love), then its buffeted by the wind but refuses to die (struggles), then you get too close to the flame and it hurts (fight?) and finally the flame is out but the embers are still there (longing??? Pining??). +
no, you’re not reading too much into it!! what you said ^^ is exactly what i intended!! y/n and akaashi start their relationship well (a pristine match) which deteriorates into some tense love, and then when it’s snuffed out, that’s a really low point in their relationship. and the embers are definitely pining/lingering love. i’m actually really into your interpretation 🤩🤩-
