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Deep down, Jyugo is such a sweetheart once he gets used to someone, so imagining him in a soft, cozy relationship is an absolute joy.

Honestly, I prefer the lighthearted atmosphere of the anime over the much darker direction the manga takes later on, so these headcanons are based on the warm, comforting vibe of the anime.

What do you two talk about?Jyugo isn't exactly a great speaker or philosopher, so your conversations are usually simple, down-to-earth, and deeply personal. Complaining about prison life makes up a good 40% of your daily conversations. Most of them consist of his sighing about Hajime yelling at him again or Uno driving him crazy with his card games. For him, it's a way to vent and let you into his everyday life.

Trying to find "normal" hobbies also becomes one of your favorite ways to spend time together. Since he constantly insists that the only thing he's good at is escaping, the two of you spend ages brainstorming things he might actually enjoy. You talk about what he'd like to try next, whether it's a new game, a particular dish, or a music genre he might end up liking.

Over time, you develop a tradition you call "Late-night confessions." Once the cell block falls completely silent, Jyugo finally lets his guard down. In a quiet voice, he admits that his shackles make him feel like a monster, or that he genuinely believes there's something wrong with him, or that he's afraid of the future. Those conversations are always whispered, and you constantly remind him that he is so much more important than his past.

Honestly, sometimes you don't talk at all. The two of you understand that simply sitting beside each other is already more than enough. Jyugo used to think relationships were supposed to be endless excitement, passion, and constant emotion, but now he's realized they can be something quieter and that this kind of peace is true happiness.

Speaking of cute moments. At first, Jyugo can be a little awkward when it comes to showing affection. But once he realizes you're his safe place,his person, he grows attached with his whole heart.

You even have your own little "escape dates." Since he can unlock practically any lock in the world, he'll sneak out of his cell without a second thought just to see you. He doesn't even need to escape the prison for real, he simply wants to spend some time with you in a quiet corner of the prison garden or an empty hallway. It's your tiny secret tradition.

Jyugo has the energy of a loyal but slightly feral cat. He won't always ask for affection, but he'll quietly lean his shoulder against yours or sit close enough that your sides touch. He loves holding your hand, though he has a habit of absentmindedly stroking your knuckles or tracing the lines of your palm with his fingertips. It helps ground him whenever he's anxious.

He also loves it when you cup his face in your hands or gently rest your hands on his collarbones or even on his shackles. At first he'd flinch, terrified that he might accidentally hurt you somehow, but over time your gentle touch becomes the only thing that can completely calm him down.