#sknn asks

i wasn't actually in the fandom when nadao was still around so cmiiw, but they were known for having quality actors and quality shows. They had a pretty good scouting/vetting process that meant all the actors were genuinely very talented + acting classes/training etc behind the scenes enhanced on that and made them well-rounded

The shows also had focus on the quality of the scripts and everything, they didn't make as many shows but you could trust that they would be good

a lil belated but here's some of my favs !! (a very short, non-exhaustive list because i can't be bothered going through all the amazing fics i've read rn) (also i'm copy pasting in some of the summaries for context)

if it stays, it is love by Craban

Shin is everything that is good and right in the world, his anchor and his guiding star. His closest, most important person. His best friend.

A Forever Kind of Love by srnileforme

Shin loves Saint and Saint loves Shin.

Because you're my home, home, home, home by danmei_trash

OR Shin realizes he loves Saint. Saint has loved him since forever.

You Fill My Lungs With Sweetness by old_sads

Shin has new friends and girls he smiles at. Saint's not sure what to do with this or his new feelings.

A Little Longer by Medousa

After their first sleepover in years, Saint and Shin spend the whole day together. This time, however, it ends differently from what they are used to.

Even if we don't know what we want, it's easier with two people by Labo_c

What if Shin takes Saint to his house to dress his wounds and they get caught by Shin’s mother. Following the first scene from EP13’s teaser that is making all of us crazy.

A Baby on the Horizon by TheLastCavewoman

Shin has been a single child for over a decade. One fine day, his mother informs him about the impending arrival of Chingching. Saint helps Shin navigate the complex web of feelings he has about this new change in his life.

Where's the trophy? He just comes running over to me by Medousa

It's Shin's last football match. He needs to win. He has a promise to fulfill.

What am I to you dear, if not your dearest by danmei_trash

OR Shin realizes he likes his best friend.

our story speaks (and silences my doubts) by lamonnaie

sometimes, Shin sees Saint in his dreams.

For You (I Would) by lamonnaie

Or Shin's hiding something, Saint's worried, and it's all to do with that damn phone.

no literally what was going onnnn, i need a full post-fancon debrief because i don't think i can handle it if they're like this™️for all the upcoming events 😩😩

like hello sky? nani? have some respect for the rest of us here pls???

truly 😭 and the way he kept repeating that sky's so great and that he'd fight anyone who says he's bad at dancing, all while he was still crying and his voice was breaking 😭😭

Like yeah sure, Saint's pick-up lines were cute and unhinged but it's Shin's subtle reactions at those times that made me think like yeah dude there might be something more there, that he knows there's something more there. It's him doing the triangle method. It's his gaze towards Saint during moments where the latter isnt looking at him.

WAIT THIS IS A SUCH A GOOD POINT

i mean, i do think people would ship them even without the insane eye (fucking) action, just because people will ship anything (myself included lol), and the dialogue and editing etc have enough romantic undertones even without considering all the improv + general skynani additions to it

but it definitely wouldn't have been such a phenomenon without the fucking EYES ‼️ (interpret that how you will) it's crazy to me that nani didn't play shin with the intention of portraying someone heartbreakingly in love and pining (except he probably did but in a more platonic way, because honestly the one thing underlining the whole show is how much saintshin love each other)

like this isn't even the best example, but it's still so INSANE, the hurt and fear and care all in that one look 😩🤌🤌

NO LITERALLY THAT IS SO THEM LIKE >>>

putting these asks together, i really like the way the names are stylised!! sky's especially is so cute, and i love that they stuck to the blue and pink :))

sky's little cloud logo/symbol thing on the right side is cute too, but i can't for the life of me figure out what nani's is lmao, like a half heart maybe?? 😂 (although they could fit together for sure 🫣)

i'm excited to see these used more, and also i'm so glad for hsf because i can bet you sky at least would not have gotten his own logo and stuff without it 😭

yess he does do that, it's really lovely how attentive he is and how seriously he takes it, if u know what i mean?? truly going above and beyond 🥹🥹