⛰Eijiro Kirishima⛰

Quirk: Dragon

Dragon is a mutation quirk. It manifests slowly over time, until the user becomes about 60% dragon-esque at around 15/16 years old.

Scales and tough skin appear on the arms, legs, and face. Sharp teeth and claws grow in. Horns protrude from the forehead. A tail grows from the spine. Finally, wings grow from the back.

Flesh becomes twice as tough in places where scales are.

Depending on the user’s body type, wing usage is limited. (Since you’re generally shorter than average, “flying” and gliding comes easier to you.)

When the user consumes pressurized carbon dioxide, their stomach converts it into flammable gasses. Which allows the user to breathe- er...burp...fire.

Fire must be carefully used however. The smoke produced can accidentally be breathed in, causing lung damage.

🌱Humble Beginnings🌱

I’ll start by saying this: Being bullied is never fun. Being bullied over something you can’t easily control or change? Rub salt in it, why don’tcha?

You weren’t sure what the select few kids in your grade thought was so hilarious about your quirk. But, they managed to find enough wrong with it to do their damage for most of your time in school

First, the patches of scales that showed up on your skin were “too weak”. Then, your awkward transition stage with growing horns, wings, and tail was suddenly “ugly”

By the time your quirk fully manifested, the jeers finally devolved to “freak-ish”

Like a river carving out the Grand Canyon, the work was slow and wore you down over time. But, the impact was a lot bigger than even you’d initially thought

While you managed to somewhat heal and learned to guard your emotions against such hurtful things, that’s all you learned to do: Guard yourself. You were a shield with no spear, since you never fought back

With the help of supportive parents and teachers, your self-esteem wasn’t so low, but you did often downplay or underestimate your abilities

Like, Bitch??? You can burp fire??? Know your power???

The people you were on good terms with seemed to see a potential that you either disregarded, or didn't know about all together

They saw the way you treated others with consideration and forethought. How, despite (or because of) your anxiety, you remained hyper-aware of the problems of others and how to accommodate. And while your anger did have its vices, people knew how hot your righteous rage could burn

It actually took a lot of convincing for you to even apply to U.A. 

Outside of your other aspirations for the future, you didn’t particularly feel worthy for the job. Of anything you could be, you weren’t a fearless, upstanding, unshakable individual, not even giving a second thought to throwing yourself into danger for the good of others. You weren’t your alleged definition of a hero, and that was enough to deter you

But, whenever you recited your polite (well-rehearsed) decline, most gave you the same weirdly optimistic retort:

“Just try, maybe you’ll do better than you’re giving yourself credit for.”

So, here you were at an entrance exam full of people you hardly knew, wondering how you even rationalized to yourself that this would go just fine

The written exam went okay. As well as you could for literally guessing what to study to pass

All you had to do was do your best on the physical exam, and you’d be done for the day

But, your issue was in the people around you, not the exam itself

You were aware of the high amount of attention the moment you walked onto campus. The way other kids measured you up from a distance, studying everything about your not-so-human body. Watching your every move, especially the way your movements were strained from soreness (A short period of intense training tends to do that to you). You assumed they also wanted to see if your disposition was as powerful as your quirk suggested

((You specifically noticed a coltish, green-haired kid muttering to himself, questioning if your wings could actually support your body weight))

Even now, as the prospective heroes-in-training warmed up, you felt the stares burning into you

Half of you wanted to lift your eyes and rhetorically ask what the hell they were looking at, only feeling more annoyed as you snorted and returned to what you were doing. The other half wanted to fold into yourself until you disappeared (If only it were that easy)

But, you had enough (Roughly, one billion) worries on your mind to put confrontation on the list. Shaking off your anxious shivers as you lowered your head and continued with your “stretches” seemed so much easier

(A.k.a. Staring off into space as you held your limbs in awkward positions)

The time to begin the physical test was drawing near, and your self-doubt hadn’t eased up. Maybe this was a mistake. You didn’t belong here. Not when so many other students could fill the space you’re wasting so much better. Maybe if you slipped through the back now, you’d save yourself the disappointment of not living up to your own standards

“Hey, brown-haired girl! With the horns!”

You heard a gruff whisper from not to far behind you, from the left. You tensed for a moment, wondering what the voice could possibly want from you. But, the sight you saw was rather unexpected

The voice definitely matched the body, bulky and slightly rough looking, a little taller than you. Matched with a sweet face, sharp teeth, and bright, spiky, red hair. The smile he showed you instantly calmed your thoughts

“…Hm?”

You gave a short response, not wanting to jump to conclusions yet

“I saw you looking kinda psyched out over here, so I thought talking to you would make you less nervous!”

You felt a warm and fuzzy sensation in the pit of your stomach. As much encouragement as you got to achieve things, you didn’t see much of it to consider how you felt. How you could feel better. You liked it, which was surprising, considering the encouragement came from a perfect stranger

“Oh, uhh…thanks then. But, I’m fine, I promise! I’m no more nervous than you are.”

“Well, that’s also why I came to talk…I’m kinda freaking out too…”

This boy’s transparency was almost scary, but on the other hand, very comforting. You didn’t catch him trying to stare at your mutated parts once as you talked. Your eyes were the thing he seemed the most focused on, and while it made you embarrassed, it was the good kind (if that makes sense)

But, soon enough, the announcement for the beginning of the exam came over the loudspeaker, and you and your acquaintance had to look out for yourselves. But, before you parted ways, the redhead turned to you

“I’m Eijiro Kirishima, by the way! See you when I see you, Shortie!”

🌳Flourishing Love🌳

The beginning of Kirishima seeing you as a romantic option happened not too long after parting ways at the physical exam

He was almost completely cornered by one of the machines students could disarm for points. And just as that was happening, you had just turned the corner after shaking off another one

You saw Kirishima, but he definitely didn’t see you, trying hard to look tough, but struggling to stand his ground

It quickly dawned on you that Kirishima didn’t have a quirk that could easily deal with the hostile device. And if he did, he was too scared to use it

You vetoed the idea of charging in head on first. You didn’t feel like getting yourself or Kirishima hurt. Especially without a plan. You needed to be smart about getting your only acquaintance out of this situation

Your heart raced and your execution was all but clean, but you ended up using your fire breath to weld the robot’s wheels to the concrete

Before you let your inhibitions get the better of you, you climbed the machine and punched out the camera on the front. From atop the beast, you hung your tail over the edge low enough for Kirishima to grab. You didn’t dare look down at the ground

“Dammit Eijiro, grab on!!”

Once you felt a weight on your tail, you used your wings to propel you both forward. Obviously, away from the robot

You were too high on adrenaline and fear to notice, but Kirishima stared at you like you were the embodiment of Heaven on Earth. The stars in his eyes almost seemed inappropriate for the situation 😅

You looked just as—if not more—afraid than he was. But, you seemed so okay with the fact that you weren’t fearless, and acted like a true hero anyway. He admired, dare I say loved that about you

And he didn’t even know your name

As soon as you found out that you and Kirishima were in the same class, you felt instant relief. At least you were familiar with someone at U.A.

You guys’ friendship developed rather fast, like and extrovert adopting an introvert

Kirishima quickly noticed how fast you opened up once you got comfortable around him, and loved you all the more for how bright and vibrant the unfiltered you was

He found himself picking up on your sense of humor, telling dad jokes you whisper under your breath to the Bakusquad (Much to Bakugou’s dismay 😅)

Don’t worry, he always gives you the credit 😉

As time went on, Kirishima learned to appreciate how blunt you were. He realized that he needed someone to tell it like it is (“It isn’t manly to sugarcoat things! 😤” he says)

And while Kirishima prefers physical activities over video games, he loves to hype you up while you play before classes

It was only natural a mutual crush would form :D

Kirishima finally worked up the guts to ask you out after the U.S.J. Incident

You and him had gotten separated (You had gotten trapped with the cold son of Endeavor. And you both took out the villains with an awe-inspiring display of fire and ice)

Kirishima was faced with the reality that either of you could lose each other at any moment. And while both of you came out alright, he realized he couldn’t be wishy-washy about his feelings for you

He told you on your way to school the next morning:

“Look. What happened yesterday really scared me. Normally, I wouldn’t say that, but I think you deserve to know. Because…you mean a lot to me!! More than I can put into words. I love when we have fun together, and I don’t know what I’d do with myself if I never got to tell you how I felt…”

“Basically…I like you!! Like…in the romantic way…”

Your early morning grumpiness dissipated almost instantly, replaced by momentary confusion and disbelief, then embarrassment and joy. Was this really happening…? The boy that took a chance on you since the beginning, confessed that he had feelings for you…? Even though you didn’t question your relationship, you always assumed the nice things Kirishima said, the way he looked at you, was all part of the pleasantries. You questioned if you were even worth all of that

‘But you are.’ The little voice Kirishima helped you develop said. ‘And he would say more if he didn’t look so embarrassed.’

And so, you accepted Kirishima’s confession. And he saw the sweetest smile you had ever given him since the first time he complimented your puns 😊❤️

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🌓Kaoru Hitachiin🌓

(Please tell me this is Kaoru, gifs are stupid 😭😭😭)

🌱Humble Beginnings🌱

You are the daughter of the C.E.O. of a successful publishing agency

You were no stranger to the wealthy lifestyle. But, your parents made it a point to not let you become vain, lazy, or unsympathetic to the human condition

I’m not too sure if there’s an actual term for this, but a thing I like to call “right-brained intellectualism" was emphasized in your household. Basically, the ability to classify complex human emotions and not only understand them. But, view them through the lenses of objectivity and abstract concepts (Hence, the “right-brained” part)

The goal was to instill curiosity in you to explore how different personalities act in different situations and why. This could ultimately help you guide your social interactions in the future

(Forgive me if I'm speaking over your head! This information serves a purpose I promise!)

So, essentially super-charged EQ

But, here's where it comes in handy:

Due to your reserved tendencies, you weren't that high on Ouran's social ladder. Especially in middle school. You tried your best not to pay that fact any mind, reminding yourself to always pack an extra novel in case you finished your current one during the day

But, the (sort of) benefit to having so much time on your own, was that you had plenty of time to observe the students around you. Their actions, quirks, and relationships

Two particular oddballs caught your eye

Brothers. Identical twins that seemed to want no company than that of each other

You knew they had names. You knew what they were. But, not being able to pin a name to an identical face made that fact lose meaning

They didn't have any friends (Which wasn't a hyperbole). But, neither of them seemed shy, like you were

Rather, they were the asocial types. And you saw secondhand that they went out of their way to keep their little world for only them

You had accidentally seen one day what they did to girls that dared to confess their feelings for one twin. And that only reaffirmed that trying to figure out why the Hitachiins acted the way they did was too much pressure for your meek little heart

But...still.

There weren't any surface level answers to reach for that could calm your curiosities (Other than just passing the Hitachiins off as jerks and moving on). You could tell their reasoning was much more complex

And that. Frustrated you

To ease your mind, you wanted to start off small: Learn which is Hikaru, and which is Kaoru

One day, just before the lunch period started, you had finished your current novel. But, when you reached for the extra book in your bag, it had ✨vanished✨

You panicked a bit. You knew you packed the book. You re-checked earlier in the day!

The teacher unfortunately noticed you looking around like a lost puppy, asking what was wrong

"Mm?? Oh- uh...I just lost my book. It's, y'know, it's fine! I'll just...look for it later..."

The teacher didn't pick up on how embarrassed you were, asking the class if someone wanted to help you look

You were surprised when someone actually raised their hand

And just your luck, it was one of the twins, who turned to his brother and reassured him that they'd see each other at lunch

You (lowkey paralyzed by fear) followed the Hitachiin's lead, waiting until the rest of the class had left the room to begin your search

But, as you started to sift through the shelves in the back, you felt the boy tap your shoulder

And there it was in his hand, the first edition book on botany you had gotten for your birthday not too long ago

"You...you found it already??"

He rubbed the back of his neck, more bashful than you would've pegged him for

"Kind of…? I took it during class. I thought your reaction would be funny, but it was sort of just hard to look at. It would've just been cruel to embarrass you more in front of everyone."

"Oh...well, thanks for telling me at least."

The boy raised an eyebrow, your reactions catching him off guard once more

"You're not mad?"

"Not really. You realized your mistake and that's more than some can say. So, I can forgive that."

"Hm...well, I should get going. I can't keep him waiting!"

Before he left, you called out to him, asking for his name

"Hm? Kaoru."

🌳Flourishing Love🌳

The start of you and Kaoru's romantic relationship actually began in high school

The (in)famously idealistic Tamaki Suoh had approached you, Hikaru, and Kaoru to be a part of his new "host club". The twins as a part of the service, you as the manager (To garner male financial support, of course :D)

Since you weren't involved in a club anyway, you agreed to join next semester for your first year of high school

Once Haruhi came into the picture, you became fast friends. Seeing as you were both practical souls, if not intellectual

Through your friendship with Haruhi, you got closer to the twins you were so afraid of all that time ago

Especially Kaoru, the twin you had spoken to first

Both of your crushes formed rather fast as you got to know each other personally (And since Hikaru was already starting to take interest in Haruhi)

Kaoru had fallen for the way you never made face-value judgements of people. Like how you were so understanding about his dumb prank on you just last year

He learned to love the bright rays of passion that shone through your timid exterior. The way you talked about the things you loved like they were the greatest things in the world. You always made your case with such conviction, and Kaoru couldn't help but believe you all the way

You, Haruhi, Hikaru, and Kaoru were hanging out in the courtyard one day, and Kaoru had managed to get you to talk about the flora and fauna in the area (Which quickly segwayed into how you loved gardening and caring for animals)

All the while, Kaoru intently listened, staring at you like you were the only person in the world

During a pause in your avid canine classification spree, Kaoru picked up a few cornflowers that had fallen from a bush, putting them in your hair and behind your ear

While you were blushing up a storm, Kaoru bluntly, but sweetly, confessed

Hikaru and Haruhi looked on, endeared that the two sweetest souls in their little group had finally gotten together

In your relationship, you manage to draw out the more relaxed and mature side of Kaoru's personality

(Though, you always get a good laugh out of his more cunning and mischievous side)

You always affirm to him that he can enjoy both sides of being a twin, and being his own unique person. He doesn't necessarily have to choose

Kaoru definitely takes advantage of your height difference, using you as an armrest at the most inopportune times

He loves to kiss each and every one of your freckles (At least, on your face and neck). No matter what you think of them, he sees them as little targets to go for when he wants to shower you with love

But, like a respectful boy, he always lets you take off your glasses first if you need to

You guys went ice skating for your first date! Since it was your hobby, you paid for skating, and Kaoru paid for food afterwards. Kaoru knew how to skate, but pretended not to so he could have an excuse to hold your hands

Kaoru found out about your violin training later in the relationship, immediately teasing you about playing for one of the host club's sessions at some point

He has undoubtedly picked up a disturbing amount of animal facts from you and the documentaries you watch. He shares them with the host club to get disgusted reactions from them, and flattered smiles from you 😊

Y'all are just so freaking cute together, I need to chug salt to get the sweetness out of my mouth ❤️

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🌹Haruhi Fujioka🌹

🌱Humble Beginnings🌱

You were a commoner. But, your attendance at Ouran High school came through a fine arts scholarship

In your first year at your old high school, you were recognized for your proficiency. Word tends to get around, so even if you weren’t exactly a prodigy, Ouran could clearly see your potential for boosting their reputation (Particularly in their music program)

When you initially got the news, you froze

Like, you actually stopped what you were doing

A million different thoughts were running through your head. But, they crossed your mind so fast that you couldn’t actually register wtf they were

So, it was almost like you completely blanked, but you didn’t. But you did, but you didn’t-

Regardless of any anxieties you had over attending such a prestigious school for your last years of high school, you were primarily excited

Just THINK of the resources Ouran could provide in your journey of the arts

You went into the final meeting for admission bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and sweaty-palmed, but you managed to blow away the chairman and the other staff with your musical prowess and visual artistry. They practically begged you to attend!

The staff even let you pick the uniform you were most comfortable with in regards to your gender

On your first day, you were told that you were to attend private lessons with the head of the fine arts department instead of choosing regular electives. So, you wanted something to do on your own volition

Maybe joining a club would do you well?

Buried in your own thoughts, you bumped into a person around your height of an ambiguous gender (They had on the boys’ uniform, but it didn’t feel quite right to assume)

Readjusting the guitar strapped across your torso, you profusely apologized to the person for not paying attention, unsure of if high status students would freak out over such a thing

To your mind and heart’s relief, the person raised their hands in a calming gesture, brown eyes warm and understanding

“Oh no, it’s fine. Really! It happens to everyone. If anything, I should be apologizing to you. You’re my upperclassman, right?”

‘Oh, geez, they’re cute...’ You thought as you nodded

You explained how you were a new second year, how you were offered a scholarship to attend Ouran, and how unbearably excited you were about having such a wonderful opportunity

“You got here on a scholarship to?? Man, it’s nice to have someone on the same page. I’m Haruhi, by the way.”

You gave Haruhi your name as well, commenting on how you thought their name was nice

You two actually ended up exchanging pronouns, because neither of you were quite sure 😅

Haruhi offered to walk you to your next class since you seemed a little lost, and you eagerly accepted. You wanted the chance to talk to your possible new friend 

You did go off on a few tangents, but Haruhi was an active listener for a specific reason

You were very sporadic in how you explained things. You never spoke in a linear pattern. But, you gave off a down to earth quality that Haruhi had yet to see in her wealthy peers

You understood her jokes, slang, and struggles, and she ultimately appreciated that

For the first time, Haruhi didn’t have to dragged into something to want to pursue it. And that was the case in getting to know you

“Hey, I know you mentioned you were looking for a club, right? I could let you sit in on mine for a bit after school if that alright?”

“Oh man, I’d love to!”

🌳Flourishing Love🌳

After you and Haruhi officially became an item, you agreed to keep your relationship under wraps for the time being

For one thing, if Haruhi’s clients found out “he” was dating someone, there was no telling what they’d do

For another, you two wouldn’t hear the end of it from the host club (In terms of teasing at least 😂)

But, you two still manage to make it work!

Whenever there is a free period during the day, you and Haruhi would always meet in any given secluded area in the school to talk and cuddle a bit

You’d sit between Haruhi’s legs and ramble about a chapter of a book that had the majority of your attention lately. She’d softly brush her fingers through your hair while looking at you like you’re the light of her life (Which you kind of are!)

Your first date was actually at a super nice library near Ouran’s campus!

Once Haruhi found out about your affinity for literature, she thought going to a place full on books only made sense

((You guys ended up pooling your money and buying some fancy tuna 💀))

You found that going to Haruhi with your art or any new music pieces you were working on would really help your artistic process. Having someone look at your work with a fresh and practical eye gave a much needed perspective

Regarding polyamory, Haruhi would be flexible about introducing new people, but she’d have to be convinced. The prospect of having more than one lover was unexplored on her part, so she’d want to know what she was walking into. Knowing her, she wouldn’t choose to love just anyone. It took a while for her to crush on you!

She loves when she visits your place and catches you humming to yourself. Haruhi never mentions it to you, mostly because she doesn’t want you to stop

Haruhi finds your sense of style incredibly unique! Gee, to think someone so small could be so bold in that field. Sometimes she asks you for advice on her own outfits

I think Haruhi would be very understanding about your ADHD. And while she doesn’t quite understand it to the fullest yet, she’s sure to observe and ask questions for your sake. She wants you to be mentally comfortable, and she’ll do what’s in her skillset to make that happen

If you’re comfortable with the idea, you guys tend to joke about your genders a lot, seeing as you both have to give your true pronouns to new people on a regular basis

Haruhi fully supports your plans for after high school, seeing as you have so much potential. She’ll be a bit sad that you won’t be physically together, but she’ll try her best to make things work for you

All in all, to Haruhi, you’re like a sunset on a partly cloudy day, beautiful and colorful, but not too draining. And when you look in its direction, you can’t help but smile to yourself 😊

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🏔Takanobu Aone🏔

🌱Humble Beginnings🌱

If you were being honest, the only reason you chose to go to Date Tech was because your childhood friend, Kenji Futakuchi, wanted to go

Something, something, “Best volleyball defense in the prefecture”, something

And while you hardly ever made your choices based off of Kenji’s, the high school you went to had no bearings on the things you liked to do

You would still go to the same small dance company every other day. You’d still walk the same scenic trail to walk your dog (and scare yourself with your own existentialism lol)

And regardless of where you went, you’d still treat Kenji like your rambunctious teenage son. Making sure he’s keeping up with his homework, volleyball, and self-care needs

Besides, the curriculum seemed flexible enough so you didn’t have to be weighed down by excessive schoolwork

While we’re on the subject of schoolwork though, one of your teachers seemed to have an obsession with “group collaboration”

((Which you clearly dreaded on the regular 😓))

Normally, you’d stick to Kenji’s side while he momentarily teased you for “being obsessed with him”. But, things were being mixed up for one particular project

The teacher would pick your partners for you

…Yaaaayy…🥲

While Kenji was paired with a girl you remember him thinking was pretty not too long ago, you were paired with one “Aone Takanobu”

The name was vaguely familiar to you, mentioned once by Kenji while you were on the subject of volleyball. But, it was only in passing. You couldn’t put a name to a face

Well, that is, until a tall shadow loomed over you and your desk

The boy behind you was what you assumed to be your partner, big and built like a solid brick wall. His face seemed permanently stuck in an intimidating and contemplative expression

But…you could tell that he was trying not to scare you by the way he slouched, or make you feel too small compared to him

He looked awkwardly off to the side before speaking

“I’m…your partner.”

The fact that you knew Aone was trying to show himself friendly comforted you. So, you decided to put in the same amount of effort that he was into making him feel safe with you

However, after the period, you were specifically warned by Kenji:

“Aone…he’s got a habit of looking more scary than he actually is. Judging by how you guys worked today, I can tell he likes you. But, don’t let him intimidate you too much, okay? ‘Cause he takes that kind of stuff really hard.”

Of course, while you weren’t worried about being scared away by your partner, you understood Kenji’s concerns. His warning was an indicator of something that’s happened multiple times. And you saw it firsthand while you and Aone worked together

You saw how people refused to sit next to him on the train, how mothers pulled their children close when you and him walked by, how most women and smaller men would go out of their way to move to the side of the street you and Aone weren’t on

And while Aone seemed used to it, it didn’t keep him from looking upset every time it happened. And in turn, it made you upset

Not because you pitted him, but because you knew Aone was so much more than the monster under their beds

Without even telling him, he picked up on your schedule for dance practices, waiting just outside with his jacket and a bento from the convenience store Kenji mentioned that you liked

((“A…thanks for offering to do most of the speaking” he said the first time he did it. The most he had ever said to you at that point))

You realized that he hated ordering for himself at restaurants, so you made sure to ask for the foods he liked before going to work at the café you’d meet at sometimes

The first time he went to your house was to do the final touches on your project, and your parents and your dog absolutely loved him

((Your mom made an out of pocket comment to you about you and Aone “making cute grandchildren”, to which you blushed and insisted you and him were just friends, hoping that Aone didn’t hear))

(((He did)))

You and Aone did wonderfully with your project, passing with flying colors. But…even so. Aone wanted to see you more, in whatever way he could take

Kenji mentioned how he’s tried to get you to become the volleyball club’s manager, but has declined because of dance and other responsibilities

But, you did start working at the library so you could check out extra books on certain days. And you did tutoring for English and Spanish to rack up volunteer hours

And suddenly, Aone had an idea

🌳Flourishing Love🌳

Now, Aone has had a crush on you since you worked on the project together. But, now that you regularly see each other for English tutoring, it’s been getting a lot harder to hide it

Every time you brushed up against him, he’d get so hot that he would begin to sweat

The more Aone learned about English, the more he appreciated the corny puns you made, even cracking a smile every once in a while

And appropriately for someone so quiet, Aone loves to listen to you talk about your aspirations as a dancer and interest in literature

There was just so much to love about you, Aone had to let it out somehow

((Of course, Kenji knew all along, but stayed quiet to indulge in the whole “will they, won’t they” thing))

On your end though, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. The only change you’d note would be Aone opening up a bit more

((Which was saddening because you were bitten by the love bug too but shhhh-))

However, you picked up on something going on during your tutoring sessions with Aone

The notebook that he often used during your time together? He started being a lot more secretive, selective about what he let you see in it

You saw that Aone would quickly flip over certain pages. And he never let you see the inside of the back cover

But, after one particular session, Aone offers to walk you home, since Kenji was busy

As you walked and talked, Aone only got more and more antsy about confessing to you

You just looked so beautiful in the evening light…

But, how would Aone ever put his feelings into words?

Until he realizes that he already did

When you finally get to your place, Aone hands you his notebook, completely red-faced:

“Look through it. Don’t hate me…”

And before you could reply, he had already left

You weren’t sure what you expected to see, but it certainly wasn’t what you actually saw in the notebook

Tons of crossed out love confessions to you (In English and Japanese). Doodles that you hardly believed were of you, evident by the big, doe-y eyes people said you had

But, what sealed the deal for you, was on the inside of the back cover

“Aone (F/N)” with hearts and stars doodled next to it

You were quick to call Aone, and ecstatic when you said the first thing to him:

“I love you too!!”

And you did, that was a fact

Everything about Aone, from the silent comfort he provided when something got on your last nerve

To the questions he asks about the things you love, no matter how small

But now the gentle giant was yours, once and for all. And you were his sweet little doe 💙

Bonus: Your first date was at a small ramen place after one of your dance recitals! Aone lended you his jacket, and you felt like you owed him something. So, you gave him a quick peck on the lips under the guise of “broth on his face”. Talk about a flustered mess!

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🐻Asahi Azumane🐻

🌱Humble Beginnings🌱

By all means, you and Asahi should have never met. Your circumstances were far too different

You were the manager of Tokonami High School’s Women’s Volleyball Club (Or the “Tokonami Sharks” as they liked to call themselves)

The reason you joined this particular club was rather simple. The girls were much less intimidating (Albeit, more intense and training oriented) than the boys

Your interactions with Karasuno were few and far between in your three years of high school. You knew that your captain was acquainted with Daichi Sawamura and Yui Michimiya, and your first year setter went to middle school with another genius player that attended Karasuno

But otherwise, the stars never aligned so that Tokonami and Karasuno would play a game together

With that said, let’s talk about the Interhigh tournament

It was a long, hard process of preparation, but something told you your team would finally clear the plateau that plagued you for five years prior

But, once you actually got to the convention center, it sure didn’t feel like it!!!

You were desperately trying to calm down your panicked ace, while the other two third years were busy wrangling two of the five rambunctious second years. 

The first years looked okay, but you could hear the stomach of the little wing spiker/middle blocker from ten feet away. And the tall, sarcastic one was starting to complain about being in range of the stink-bomb about to be dropped

On the outside looking in—On the inside looking in—the sight wasn’t pretty. You guys would be playing Ohgiminami High in an hour!

You sighed, deciding not to let the current situation get the better of you

‘Water. If I get some for the team, it’ll at least settle their stomachs! Hopefully...’ You thought, grabbing your water bottle caddy and heading to find the nearest water fountain

So, I wish I could say your search for the oasis was going well. But, your empty bottles and exasperated disposition would beg to differ. It was only a matter of time before you finally admitted to yourself that you were lost

Looking around, everyone that you could’ve asked for help seemed either too busy or too intimidating to just walk up to and ask anything of them

Finally, you saw one boy standing against the wall across the hall, confusedly trying to interpret the map in his hands. Big dude, but not menacing in the slightest

And, his man-bun was kinda cute but shhh

Reminding yourself that this is “for the team”, you took a deep breath and went up to the boy in black and orange

“Uh, excuse me?”

The boy flinched, gaze darting around at eye level before looking down to your height. When he made eye contact with you, you both blushed at the same time (You silently cursed yourself for doing so)

“Oh! Uh...yes...?”

“Sorry to be a bother, but I noticed that you had a map. And I was wondering if you could help me find a water fountain around here...?”

He looked at you, a bit surprised. Weren’t you afraid of him? Why would you want his help of all people? (Not that he was complaining ‘cause you were pretty cute tbh)

“Well- sure! But...I don’t think your partner would like seeing you around me.”

“...Partner?”

The boy gestured to your oversized dark blue and white jacket, having assumed that it belonged to another player that probably had a terrible jealous streak

“Oh, no, no! This jacket is mine. Heh, I’m completely single, don’t worry about it.”

“Really? Whew, well that’s good! Er- not that I’m trying to say-”

“No, I get it!”

“Ah...well anyway. I’d help you, but I have no idea how to read a map. I’m kinda lost too, heh heh...”

“Oh...what if I read it and help us both out?”

The boy eagerly accepted, introducing himself as Asahi Azumane, from Karasuno High School

🌳Flourishing Love🌳

You and Asahi didn’t actually meet again until the day after the Interhigh tournament (And two simultaneous dampening defeats by Aoba Johsai)

You had decided to stay on as manager. But, your third year teammates with decimated spirits were still mulling it over, declining your offer to go out for boba (You suspected that they snuck off to the gym to practice their feelings away)

Because you still needed time to think as well, you decided to go to the boba shop alone

There, you saw a familiar face. One that looked more contemplative than when you first met him

While you waited for your drink, you struck up a conversation with Asahi, who apparently went through something very similar to your team’s situation

Your conversation went far beyond simple small talk, and it ended up being very therapeutic for both of you. It introduced new perspectives when it seemed like you were between a rock and a hard place

You noticed how sweet and gentle Asahi was under his rough exterior and insecure under-layer. And you realized how much responsibility he took upon himself as the ace of his team

Asahi saw that even though you were probably thinking about a lot of things, you never drowned completely in your thoughts. The fact that you were so easygoing—albeit, shy—when you both first met probably aided in you not getting overwhelmed by recent events. And to be honest, he admired that about you

Long story short, you two hit it off right away! You’re like each other’s emotional support volleyball nerds 🤗

After a while, it seemed like you two sort of eased into becoming a couple without a confession or ever using the terms “boyfriend” or “girlfriend”

You guys found nothing but comfort and good vibes in each other, and that made it easier to accidentally act like a couple

Since you’re so short compared to Asahi, he always likes to make sure he’s holding on to a limb or piece of your clothing in large crowds

Asahi’s a little insecure with physical affection at first, but you unknowingly helped him out by giving him small physical reassurances. Soon enough, he found himself copying you!

Kisses on the back of the hand!!! Pressing his forehead to yours!!! Noses slightly brushing!!! HUGS!!! FROM!!! THE!!! BACK!!!

You guys hang out at each other’s houses religiously after practices (Asahi’s parents highly approve of you 😉)

Your team got a little suspicious after you started wearing a jacket from Karasuno of all places, to games. Don’t worry, they only tease you a lot about it!

Fun fact: The first time you called Asahi your boyfriend was when you were teaching him how to bake at his house. He was a cute, blushy mess!!

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🌷Tamaki Suoh🌷

🌱Humble Beginnings🌱

In school, even in your second year middle school class, you knew the rumors far too well. The whispers that reminded you of viper hisses that kept one name relevant in your mind

The bastard son of Yuzuru Suoh, Tamaki

Despite the other kids explaining to you (Multiple times, at that) that the boy wasn’t worth talking to, you never understood the stigma around him

Maybe it was because your parents didn’t treat illegitimate children like the sin it was in the elite professional community?? But, you were genuinely confused at your classmates, who were so ready to deny the humanity of the new kid (Because of something he couldn’t control, no less)

You eventually asked for the opinion of your “friend”, Kyoya Ootori (Really, it was just an acquaintanceship built off the request of Kyoya’s parents. You knew that, but decided not to say anything out of liking spending time with him.). To which he responded that building a relationship with someone with such a horrible status held no benefit. But, he also knew that fact would hardly stop you

And it didn’t ❤️

You started your mini-mission with simple observation

Through watching at a distance, you learned that even though Tamaki was lowkey (highkey) shunned by his classmates, he was still the sweetest person imaginable towards them 

Something told you he understood why he had the social standing he did. But, the fact that he chose to not act bitter made you feel warmer on the inside

You really, really wanted to talk to Tamaki. And hardly because you pitied him. But, because he seemed like too good and interesting a person to pass off

After further observation, you found out that Tamaki also loved music! (As he took a classical music elective)

And suddenly, you had your peace offering

The day after your discovery, you went to the library on campus and got to work. The idea was that you’d print out a ton of sheet music for piano and offer your friendship by giving it to Tamaki

You ended up printing out “’Moonlight’ Sonata”, “The Entertainer”, “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3″, and many others like them, putting them in a folder with a sticky note signed with your name:

“Wanna sit together at lunch sometime? :D —(Y/N)”

After that, you left the decision up to Tamaki. Sure, you wanted to be friends with him, but letting him come to you would be a surefire way to gauge his interest

The next day, you sat at your usual spot with Kyoya at lunch, who expressed his doubts about your efforts paying off

And while you did acknowledge that your little plan could always fall through, you kept your hopes up. The notion of making your life a bit brighter with The Power Of Friendship™️ made you giddy

As your talking veered into the subject of your curiosities about how the cafeteria’s gourmet lunches managed to be so good every day, you noticed a shift in Kyoya’s gaze. Instead of looking straight at you, his line of vision looked like it was going just past you

“Ah, excuse me? You’re (L/N) (F/N), right?”

You immediately turned around at the sound of the polite voice behind you

Well, what do you know!!

The lean boy behind you stood patiently, familiar folder in hand. His blond hair and near violet eyes only complimented his sweet-looking face. He was exactly who you were hoping to see!! 

“Oh! Uh, yeah, that’s me!” 

“I got the music you left on my desk, and I wanted to thank you! You have amazing taste in music.”

Your heart: ❤️✨😊🌺☀️

“Oh- geez, thanks! I kinda thought you’d like them. Wanna, maybe...sit and talk about ‘em?”

Tamaki brightened and you both looked towards Kyoya for permission. The two of you faced each other again once he gave a brief, exasperated nod

“Of course!”

🌳Flourishing Love🌳

Together, you, Kyoya, and Tamaki became the respective heart, mind, and soul of the Ouran High School Host Club

As the naturally likable manager, you were often a bridge between the two conflicting views of leadership. You brought a certain empathetic sense of responsibility to the table, which helped in most club functions 

Tamaki, who you became rather close to, began to fall for your love of life, and your love for others

Even he was surprised by how many other clubs you helped out in, and made it his mission to make sure you don’t spread yourself too thin ((like he often did-))

Through you, Tamaki began to learn about all of your hobbies. And every day, he’d love you a little more

Your crush developed more slowly, but surely. You started seeing Tamaki as a romantic option when he started asking for you to teach him about the many things you enjoy. No one had shown that type of interest before, and honestly?? It was a little flustering

Soon enough, Tamaki couldn’t take it anymore. He needed to ask you out before the opportunity went away!

(((Sure, there was the issue of his customers being upset about his relationship. But, Tamaki would cross that bridge when he got to it, wouldn’t he?)))

It was actually in the library that Tamaki officially confessed. He gave you a book that you had already read, insisting that you look through it again. Albeit, confused, you complied by opening to the page bookmarked by a red rose. There, you saw a sticky note with a specific paragraph number written on it

The paragraph you read was a love confession that perfectly described Tamaki’s feelings

You looked up from the book to meet Tamaki’s eyes, that were free of the exaggerated version of himself. He was serious about this, and serious about you

After you two got together, Tamaki would’ve loved to flaunt his new relationship, but you eventually convinced him to keep it under wraps for now

In fact, he found the Secret Forbidden Relationship™️ shtick kind of ✨exciting✨ 

However, he will at some point get impatient and accidentally out your little romance to the Host Club (Kyoya had known all along of course)

One of your first dates was watching a “light” thriller at your place. In other words, the movie scared the crap out of Tamaki, while you comforted him like the knight in shining armor you are ☺️

Being as compassionate as he is, Tamaki would love easing you into becoming more verbally expressive. The improvement isn’t necessarily for him, since his higher understanding of other people means he can interpret how you feel too. But, he knows that taking that change is important to you, whether you’ve outright said it or not

Tamaki will become a lot more adventurous with you and all of your interests. The rest of his friends are actually concerned about his physical health 😅

During the winter months, you and Tamaki made it a habit of going out on days below freezing, and cuddling at a library/cafe 

Expect many, many chocolate roses from Tamaki in the places you frequent, with sweet little love notes attached to the stem

^The notes also include polite reminders of tasks you may have forgotten throughout the day

The reason Tamaki loved dating you (And not just you in general) was because you two had gotten together of your own volition. No outside forces like wealthy family or meddling friends were involved. This relationship belonged to only you two, and that fact couldn’t be taken away 💕

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