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Hc that juza 100% did not know that you could dip your finger into (cooled!!!!) wax and it wouldn’t burn. 

Banri found this out when he was showing taichi how to make wax flower petals and was about to dip his finger in the wax when juza lunged over and grabbed his arm. [big sibling protection instincts never go away]. Banri was confused as hell and so was juza but for different reasons 

 Banri: ‘???? why are you grabbing my arm?? You wanna fight or something?’ 

Juza: ‘???? why are you actively trying to BURN YOURSELF??? Are you dumber than I gave you credit for??’ 

 Once it all gets cleared up juza is a teeny bit [read: very much so] embarrassed so he just leaves to go on a walk, while banri finds himself giggly and strangely glad knowing that juza moved that fast to try and ‘protect’ him.

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(kinda tried a shippy ending sentence here under the cut!)

Were friends supposed to make your chest feel tight like that? Was it weird that he could still feel juza’s strong and steady hand on his wrist?.....was it weird that he might have wanted, just for a second, to hold that hand?

i thought this'd be funny asf omg so can you sort mankai actors by whether they can whistle or not?? it's okay if u don't but i just think it'd be rlly funny lmaooo

Ajdkfhdnkd this was fun!! I also threw in izumi, matsukawa, and sakoda for funsies!

Can whistle and is good at it: itaru, citron, chikage, tsuzuru, misumi, banri, taichi, azuma, guy, matsukawa, tetsuro

Can whistle mostly well: yuki, kazunari, omi, azami, homare, sakoda

Cannot whistle and is fine with it: sakuya, masumi, muku, juza, sakyo, tsumugi, hisoka

Cannot whistle and is furious/upset about it: tenma, kumon, tasuku, Izumi

author’s note: ahhh, there’s something so domestic ab seeing people on the phone..,.,,.

cw: i cursed a lil bit woops

Can sit still while on a phone call: tasuku, masumi, chikage, yuki, juza, hisoka (that is, if he even bothers to pick up), guy, azuma

Smiles the entire time to keep their tone of voice sounding alert and happy [semi-customer service voice]: sakuya, tsuzuru (unless it’s a close friend, then you have the privilege of hearing him sound like a zombie <3), itaru (same idea with tsuzu though, he’ll be gaming while he talks), muku, kazunari, kumon, tsumugi, izumi

Gestures a ton: sakuya, itaru, tenma, KAZU, KUMON, banri, sakyo, HOMARE!! Stg he’s practically doing interpretive dance.,.,king shit right there, matsukawa, sakoda, taichi 

Walks a lap around the entire building, outside, across a field, into another prefecture, with a mug in their hand the whole time. Ends the call not knowing where the fuck they are: SAKYO(he makes it home on his own, sakoda also kinda followed him but shhhhh), HOMARE, tsumugi if he can remember how to answer the phone in time(JKJK I LOVE HIM PLS), tsuzuru (he also gets home dw)

Sighs loudly and dramatically the second the call ends: ITARU, kazunari, yuki, banri, azami, tasuku, hisoka (again, only if he actually bothers to answer the call)

Does the actual weirdest shit without their voice betraying them at all: kumon (he literally starts doing a full workout, lunges, squats, even some yoga! Yuki has 110% walked in on kumon in bakasana pose [crow/crane pose] while setting up a picnic with a few of his friends), omi (full meal while on the phone with his photography club), itaru (you know good and well he’s playing at least 2 different games while talking, even for business calls), banri (mr. super ultra easy mode will go out of his way to do so much weird shit i cant even list everything here)

guys please read this i am begging blease its so sweet and precious bbleaseee read!! literally everything emi writes is an absolute banger and this one is no different

A3! Troupes as parents

NEEDED TO GET THESE OUT SO HERE WE ARE LET'S GOOOO!

Please enjoy! 💕

🌸 Spring Troupe 🌸

Sakuya

Was definitely hesitant to have kids because of his past. What if he wasn’t up to the task?

However part of him also wanted to believe he’s not gonna be like his foster families.

The moments he carries his son for the first time -who in return wraps his tiny hand around his finger- Sakuya notices himself crying from the overwhelming amount of love he feels.

Tries to include himself in anything his son does whether it’s his interests or activities at school. He wants him to always feel supported and cared for.

Just, a soft and gentle dad. He’s so glad to have his son in his life.

Masumi

Extremely protective, especially if he has a daughter??

Like, he’s incredibly attached to her and doesn’t let her know what personal space is because he’s always carrying her and giving her kisses.

Also keep him at bay because Masumi won’t blink twice before consenting his daughter absolutely everything she might want.

Not very good with words, but will try to remember how his grandma was with him and imitate her the best he can.

Forever his little girl. He might be listening to her rambling about something and suddenly pat her in the head murmuring something like “…don't grow up too fast.”

Itaru

Low-key scared to mess it up -this event is for life what do you expect.

When his son is born though something in his heartstrings go boom. “Looking forward to loving you for a while” he jokes while holding him.

Talks to him like he would do to another adult, especially if he’s tired “Let’s make a deal, I give you your milk and you give me tops ten minutes to use my LP, then we can continue crying together.”

Gaming buddy since baby is able to handle a controller. Lets him appear on his streams and wears matching sets of headphones - the chat goes absolutely feral.

Has however absolutely NO mercy when playing video games with him.

Once he was thinking whether he should pull for a gacha his son moved him and pulled it making him get like 4 SRR and he and the baby stare at each other like???

Citron

Of course he calls his daughter princess.

She definitely takes after him. Both of them are the definition of chaotic. “Go higher, daddy! Higher!” she screams laughing as Citron flies with her over his shoulders around the room.

He goes to every single school event and you bet he’ll be the type to stand up and cheer like mad or give a standing ovation even when no one else is.

Loves to get on his knees and dance with her?? My heart???

It’s a special moment, with music in the background, feeling her cheek and arms smashed against him. When they separate he bows. She bows back giggling. And Citron’s heart grows ten times at the sound and wastes no time showering her with kisses.

Tsuzuru

Years of babysitting his siblings have prepared him for this he is rEadY.

To be fair he’s probably also traumatized so he just wants to have a small family. To his delight he gets a daughter and a son not long after.

He’s a bit lost at how to deal with his oldest one at first but kids are kids and he soon learns how to braid and take care of her hair every morning.

Because he’s usually up at night he’s the one who most likely goes to calm the kids down -especially his youngest son- if they had a bad dream or suddenly hears them calling for something.

His kids adore listening to him telling stories before bed. They however get overly excited and keep asking him questions about the story once he’s finished until they exhaust themselves that is and Tsuzuru takes each of them to their rooms with a tired but endearing smile on his face.

Chikage

Honestly, having kids was the last thing he expected to have given all he had gone through.

Doesn’t know how to act around his son at first, mostly because his kid is much much more attached to him than he expected to be.

He ends up carrying him almost every time, and somehow he gets used to the newborn smell he gives off.

Watches with curiosity as his son holds clumsily onto his leg, propping himself up the floor. “Eager to walk, aren’t we?” he jokes, though he’s wearing a proud smile he didn’t know where it came from.

As he grows older, becomes very protective of him and will most likely provide him with all the knowledge he can to make sure he can keep himself safe.

🔆 Summer Troupe 🔆

Tenma

Okay but listen I bet he tried to tempt his son to eat his mushy baby food by trying it himself, then nearly gagged and the only thing he was able to say was “eugh- yuMM”.

Anyway, he imagined parenting was stressful but was also like eh it CAN’T be that bad right?? He was SO wrong.

Tenma knows too much about having busy and famous parents so he will try to spend as much time as he can with his son and I’m sure he will support anything he might wanna do as he grows up.

Also I can just imagine Tenma during a red carpet event taking his shy son into his arms during an interview, answering questions as the little boy hides in his chest.

And when asked what he wanted to be when he grew up and his boy said “Like daddy!”If you saw him cry no you didn’t. He’s completely smitten by him.

Yuki

Knew his main goal once his son was born was to make him confident in himself no matter what. He teaches him to stand by himself if mean comments come his way- not afraid to answer back.

Yuki LOVES to dress his son up and will often wear matching outfits with him. His room is a dream too.

He’s up for anything. His son wants to wear a skirt/do makeup/paint his nails? He’s already calling Azami to get the best stuff.

Not much to everyone’s surprise he becomes a fast-talker and quick-witted little boy.

Just- Yuki loving his son so much and being so proud of him always.

Muku

As a new dad he is such a ball of nerves.

Reads every single parenting book he can find.

But honestly far from having to worry because this little girl charms absolutely everyone at first sight?? She is a doll and Muku adores her baby girl.

Also a bit of a bookworm who really enjoys reading books together at bedtime. A habit that stays around for a surprisingly long while much to Muku’s delight.

Gifted with her father’s athleticism and sweet nature, Muku does his best to let her know she can do anything she sets her mind to.

Kazu

Makes dad jokes on purpose.

Would probably post the news of him becoming a parent all over his socials.

I BET he wore his best clothes when her daughter was born so that she would “have a good impression of him.”

Has like a bazillion nicknames for her. Also takes so many pictures it’s insane and you bet he will also record EVERYTHING from her first walk to her first words. Literally his entire mobile is filled with photos of his daughter and they’re his wallpapers on his phone and computer for sure!

I think he would be the fun dad that’s always so lively and makes his kid confide in him no matter the situation, the topic or how awkward it is.

Kumon

Kumon holding his daughter for the first time is an instant click. They are just two sunshines, loud and energetic blinding everyone wherever they go.

I think he would be the type to put his daughter on his shoulders a lot or just throw them into the air.

Sweets aren’t a thing in his house -his daughter doesn’t really pays them much mind either- but he will give in from time to time.

One of his favorites things to do while playing is to tickle and nuzzle her in the crook of her neck until she can’t stop laughing.

Kumon will also most likely take her to baseball matches if she’s interested and will probably buy a tiny cap of his favorite baseball team for them to wear together.

Misumi

Super validating of whatever his eldest and youngest son enjoy. He is so happy to see his two children playing together and can somehow see himself and Madoka in them.

He would happily teach them everything they ask for just like his grandfather did, teaching them the importance of friendship, asking for help when needed.

Apart from triangular toys and clothes, double piggyback rides are a thing in his household!!

He always bounced each of them as a baby on his lap until they let out that cute squealing giggle.

When they are old enough he takes them to the BEST places for stargazing at night. Both of them love it so much.

🍁 Autumn Troupe 🍁

Taichi

Surprisingly capable of handling everything thanks to his young siblings.

His son is a carbon copy of him and they become best friends from the start.

Loves to go play with him to the park and built pillow forts in his room. They are super loud too not gonna lie, but because of that he grows up to be a carefree and happy kid.

Taichi is the type of dad that will probably get teary-eyed if his kid falls and cries and is more anxious about the first day of school than his own child.

Wants his son to think he is the coolest dad EVER so he is very weak when he gets asked for things or favors.

Banri

Of course his daughter is the best, was there any doubt?

Too cool to be affected by anything this might be embarrassing so there’s a good chance he wears washable marker all over his face to the mall because he “needed some makeup too”.

Might have said a few bad words in front of her that she MIGHT have picked up and used later on but where’s the evidence.

She’ll take after Banri in that she likes to battle with the concept of authority, questioning nearly everything and will drive many teachers up the wall, although they also recognize the extent of her talent and charisma.

Banri is obviously pleased to have a daughter capable of thinking for herself instead of blindly following others.

Azami

TWIN DAUGHTERS I REPEAT HE HAS TWIN DAUGHTERS.

Oh I can already tell he would spoil them rotten. Like, even though he’s not the most expressive they are his little princesses and deserve the best and he lets them play dress up and tea parties with him and they always put makeup on him with little tiaras and they love to try to braid his hair.

I want to think they tell him every single thing and there are almost no secrets between the three of them because aside from them respecting their dad’s opinions he gives really good advice and words of wisdom.

Prepares them THE best bath times ever and honestly you have never seen two little girls with better skin than them.

Anyway Azami would be an amazing dad to his little girls and you can’t change my mind.

Omi

Omi isn’t sure if he is allowed to feel this happy the moment he holds his son in his arm. He will press his forehead against him while whispering a promise to always be there for him.

The type of parent who makes homemade baby food and I’m SO sure he makes the majority of the toys too.

One of his favourite things to do is to put on the baby harness across his chest while he works and bakes -catch him in the kitchen wearing an apron and whipping up his son’s favorite smiley face pancakes.

He’s so soft for his son and loves to shower him with kisses.

But also just like his father did with him, he’s 100% the dad that rough-houses with him from time to time, tackling and throwing him around a little, his son loves it so much.

Sakyo

He's the type of dad who's scared of his daughter growing up too fast.

Will definitely present 𝗌𝗈𝗅𝗂𝖽 𝗀𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖽 𝗋𝗎𝗅𝖾𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝖿𝗈𝗅𝗅𝗈𝗐. His daughter will be above all be raised responsibly.

This said while whiners don’t have room in his house, he will give in from time to time– silent puppy dog eyes are his big weakness.

Will never EVER miss a play, performance, or sports game (Sakoda also likes to tag along).

Incredibly supportive to push his kid towards pursuing their passion in any and every possible way.

Juza

He should have some memories from where Kumon was young but honestly nothing come to his head.

Worried at first that his own child would be scared of him but instead was met with his son's little hands and smile reaching towards him and honestly has barely time to swallow real hard not to sob right there.

They have plenty of staring contests. Call it bonding...?

He’s also gonna stare at his son like??? in silence when he changes his first diaper. Someone help him.

Will be curious and taste baby food once immediately regrets it.

❄ Winter troupe ❄

Homare

He’s SO prepared to be a dad.

I can picture him buying everything in the baby store. He will ESPECIALLY buy him personalized fancy clothes and then everyone is half crying because, please dress your son like a baby not a lord from 30s.

What can you do Homare exists to create art and please his son.

Anyhow you all bet this sweet boy will become the very best gentleman following his father’s steps, learning how to do poetry (though he’s just scribbling for now though Homare dismisses it and might most likely put it in one of his works, much to his editor’s dismay) and of course dance.

Of course he makes special poems for his son who babbles happily and claps whenever his dad gets particularly extra.

Hisoka

Hisoka will take quite a while to even think of being a parent and when he does it, but the moment his soft-spoken little girl yawns he’s done for. He will protect her with his life.

That said in the daily life he is a 𝗉𝗋𝖾eeet𝗍𝗒 𝗅𝖺𝗂𝖽 𝖻𝖺𝖼𝗄 dad.

Thankfully this little girl is wise beyond her years, and will often say things that surprise the adults around her. An “old soul” if you may.

Developes a sweet tooth regarding chocolate, and honestly he doesn’t make it any better as he bends to his daughter every whim, because if daddy gets his share of marshmallows so shall she.

Can't help but bring her into the bed when she whines about how she doesn’t wanna sleep alone, placing her next to him in the cozy blankets, moving the hair out of her face before caressing her hue cheeks and falling asleep snuggling against her.

Tsumugi

He’s somewhat self-conscious thinking he will do something wrong and is constantly asking himself if he’s good enough to be his daughter’s father.

But to be honest his daughter is?? A bliss. This shy sweet girl is constantly reminding him how much she loves him and Tsumugi can’t help but feel the luckiest when she smiles at him like that

He definitely names flowers after her and even arranges flower crowns for her to wear.

If his kid ends up liking theatre it would be amazing but anything that makes her happy is enough for him.

So yeah, everytime he looks at her is a daydream to him. Tsumugi is always looking on how to be a better father for her.

Guy

It’s kinda cute how concentrated he is watching his baby boy doing absolutely nothing but babbling for hours.

But yeah no this man is ATTENTIVE he knows the exact time when his kid has to be fed and already distinguishes the different cries from hunger, sleep and so on.

Will most likely also speak to him in Zahfran.

He will feel the urge to press his lips the moment he hears his son say “Dada!” for the first time. I’m not crying you are.

As his son grows older he will ask him about his day, his interests, and most important will encourages discussion about his FEELINGS while sharing a cup of tea- He's very protective of him and will always put him first over everything else.

Tasuku

Has a rough time adjusting to the whole being a dad. Not because he doesn't love his kids (a boy and a girl, much to his shock) it's just... different from anything he had experienced before.

So yeah he’s more than a bit clumsy while handling them at first but gets the hang of it as time passes. He would be the really supportive, loving dad that doesn’t really know how to communicate well with words

Also makes dad jokes on accident.

Carried both them on his shoulders once (he obviously CAN have you seen him) and now they just don’t stop asking him for shoulder rides.

Takes them to many of his rehearsals and honestly they are extremely in awe of how his dad acts and whenever he sees or hears them re-enacting some of his plays with exaggerated moves and sounds his chest practically burst from pride.

Azuma

Azuma will most likely lean more towards fostering kids rather than having one of his own due to his childhood.

He lets the kids sleep with him when they’re having a bad night or wake up scared from a nightmare because he knows what it feels like.

And then one day this boy, a bit older than the rest of the kids he had been fostering appears and makes way into Azuma’s heart so much can’t conceive not having him in his life until finally adopts him.

He will sit down with him, crayons and pencils splayed usually all over the table while they both do some books coloring

Soft eyes and sweet voice, this boy is the most gentle thing Azuma has seen and is so glad he will be able to see him grow.

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What a nice beginning of the year aaaaah have a wonderful day!! 💕

『the Rad Red』

CONTENT WARNING: this piece is about disordered eating [nothing very graphic, but mentions of some of the milder side effects of not eating well for a somewhat extended period of time] so please please take caution in reading

I honestly think Taichi may struggle with eating properly. Like, I can see him feeling super nervous during the middle of spring, because ‘oh jeez, summer is coming and I totally gained weight, I know I did, ah shit.,,’. He’d get worried about how he has a smaller frame compared to the other guys in Mankai, and especially the guys in his troupe. Like, Omi is huge. When he’s in a bad headspace, just standing up near Omi makes him feel so scrawny and pathetic. So he starts eating in a very unbalanced manner. While simultaneously trying to lose his ‘winter weight’ and gain muscle, Taichi starts skipping meals and doing strenuous workouts way more often than his body can handle. He starts sneaking into the kitchen late at night, trying to find something to stave off his hunger so he can sleep. He starts feeling dizzy and lightheaded multiple times a day. He can barely help Yuki sew anymore because his seams keep going crooked and he’s just too woozy and ‘God it's warm in here’ ‘Shit I'm freezing’ ‘Dude I’m fine I swear! (I feel sick)’ and he can't keep track of where the needle is going. Two and a half weeks of this. He feels terrible. Not only is his body struggling to keep up with his activities and schoolwork, he feels incredibly guilty for lying to everyone. Because, let's be real, some of the older members of Mankai know something is up with Taichi. Izumi can see that something is wrong, but she can't pinpoint exactly what. Kazu is worried about his peppy little bro seeming so wiped out at 3 in the afternoon. And Omi. Shit. It feels horrible lying to him. And smiling while lying to his face? Taichi feels nauseated every time he does it. 

 “I ate already!!”

“Oh don't worry, I had a big lunch, I’m just not hungry for dinner!”

“Haha, I’ll tell ya if I’m hungry Omimiiii!” 

Three weeks. Three weeks of this. And Taichi is in the kitchen at 2 in the morning, with a sad little sandwich in his cold hand. And he stubs his toe.

And apparently that was the last fucking straw.

And he slides down the side of the countertop to curl up into himself on the floor. And he cries. And he cries. Juza was the first one who found Taichi curled up on the floor and got scared. Unsure of how to proceed, he gently laid his hand on the little boy’s shaking back. Opening his arms, allowing Taichi to lean in and be held, asked who he would be comfortable talking with. And now we have Omi and Izumi sitting on the couch with Taichi, comforting him and listening attentively as he tells them everything. No more lying. Never again. I promise. I'm so sorry. Omi and Izumi glanced at each other for a moment, and the two minds as one body, proceeded to reassure this kid in front of them. “Taichi, its ok” 

“...what?” 

“Listen to me, hey hey, look at me please? Taichi, listen please.” 

“It's okay Nanao. I promise. We love you.” 

“We care about you. I promise.” 

 “It’s alright.” 

“It's okay.” 

“We love you” 

All Taichi can do is cry harder, cradled in Izumi and Omi’s arms, surrounded by the warmest reassurance he’s felt in a while. Omi and Izumi spend the next few hours calming Taichi down, re-assuring him that they’re here for him, that they still love him, that they’ll always love him. that they could never be mad at him for something like this. And Izumi chokes a little bit between ‘like’ and ‘this’. Someone in her care, god, a child in her care was hurting so bad and she couldn't help sooner? She could have helped with this one. She knew what it felt like to…no, she knows what it feels like, she, oh god, she knows and it’s bad. She’s tensed up to hell and back, she will not cry right now, this is not about her. but of course, Taichi notices. And he silently leans his forehead against her shoulder in assumed understanding. Omi notices and he keeps one hand on Taichi’s knee and one hand slides to the middle of Izumi’s back. Warm. Solid. Safe.

Tucked up on the couch like this, Taichi falls asleep first. Omi and Izumi can’t bring themselves to sleep yet though, and they both sit there for a little over an hour, in rapt contemplation of the boy between him, and the way he looked younger when he was asleep. There was a quiet comfort in how they both laid a hand each on Taichi’s back, in how Izumi’s hand tentatively searches for Omi’s behind the cushion between them, and how Omi gently catches it, and holds on to her, absolutely swept with a sense of fierce protectiveness, of reverence, and a sickening twist of fear and deep seated care for the two sleeping bodies next to him.

Misumi just so happened to wake up earliest that morning, having planned to cut up some triangle shaped fruits for Natsugumi’s picnic later that day. Yawing and wrapping his crochet blanket [courtesy of Yuki] to bunch up on his shoulders, he sleepily shuffled into the living room, walking to pull aside the curtains to let in some sunlight almost on autopilot, when he stopped in the middle of the carpet, standing stock still. Oh boy. Something deeeefinitely happened here. Something not very nice at all. As quiet as he could, Misumi tip-toed over to the couch, gently laying his blanket over Taichi and Omi, and slid off his hoodie to cover up Izumi. As darling as they looked, all cuddled up, Misumi’s heart absolutely ached seeing how desperately it seemed Taichi was clutching onto the hem of Omi’s shirt, how protectively the two adults had been sitting around Taichi. Putting aside the fruit for now, Misumi thought it best to put on a pot of water to make some black tea for the little group when they woke up. It’s what his grandfather did whenever Misumi was feeling all sad and run-down. While the water boiled he snuck around to the rooms of anyone he guessed could have been awake that early, Chikage and Itaru, Tasuku, Kazunari and Kumon, he even flagged down Kamekichi and asked him to keep the living room clear of any visitors till the trio woke up. Bustling around the kitchen, he couldnt help but softly giggle as he heard Taichi yawn and stretch out, one arm hanging off of the couch, and Misumi caught himself blushing a little as he turned around to see Omi [still half asleep], pulling Izumi closer, who, in turn, snuggled in, with her hand resting on the back of Taichi’s head. Pretty cute.

cw: mentions of mild injuries

During a fight when he was like, 17, [pre-mankai, he couldn’t have hidden that bruising] Banri got his nose broken [he insists it was jus’ a bullshit lucky hit!! get off my back man!!] and, being the overconfident, highly insecure, adrenaline pumped up kid he was, he never got medical attention for that shit. All this little jackass did was read a wiki-how, re-set his own nose, and proceeded to whine to anyone who would listen about how annoying it was that he couldn’t smoke while his nose was healing. This kid did Not take care of himself.

When Azami got into experimenting with prosthetic makeup, Settsu got, what he thought was, a funky ass idea, and popped into the kid’s room to ask him to make his nose look ‘right’. Azami was…concerned! to say the least! but he tried his best!

And the second Banri walked back into his dorm all haughty and terrified and reveling in knowing that his face finally looks ‘right’, the worst thing happens. Juza walks back in. Two plates in hand, one muffin apiece, courtesy of Omi who made like 30 fucking corn muffins for breakfast that day. Sweating bullets, Banri turns to his desk to sit down and finish up the rest of that week’s homework when Juza shuffles over and sets down one of the plates on Banri’s desk with a soft clink. Accepting the, admittedly, kind gesture with a nod to his roomie, Ban-chan turns back to his laptop, pulls his legs up into his chair and does an almost imperceptible little fist pump. That fucking box-dyed airhead dumbass cute uhhh fuckingggggg!!! dumbass!! of a roommate! didn't notice!! fuck yeah!!

And then, of course, Juza turns back around. A little perplexed, he leans his back against the wall behind Banri’s desk, and kinda squints at Banri’s face for a second, ignoring the glare and the middle finger he was getting for dropping crumbs on the desk. Through a mouth-full of muffin, Juza finally comes up with,

“ ’Sup with your face?”

“……Fuck off”

“No like, there's something off with it”

“Somethings off with you if you think you can throw your muffin wrapper in my trash can”

“…a trashcan’s a trashcan.”

“This one’s mine. Now are you gonna fuck off outta my room or do I have to leave?” 

”Not your room. ‘S ours.”

Yeahhh. That one earned an absolutely pitiful groan from Banri, who grabbed his laptop, grabbed his muffin [left the plate for Juza to pick up, of course], and tried his damndest to storm out of the room as cool and collected as he could. Of course, ignoring the fact that his heart felt sped up in a bad way. Ignoring that his chest feels all tight and twisted in a way that doesn’t feel right at all. And he can't stop himself from stopping to glance up to the mirror hung by the doorway of their room. 

”Knew it!” 

”What do you want from me now?'' He's nervous. He's scared. 

”Somethings up with your face! Dude just turn the fuck around lemme see!”

And when Banri whips around, fully intending on starting a shouting match, and oh god he’s right there…Practically breathing on each other, Juza takes advantage of Banri’s obvious surprise to fully size him up. slowly, carefully, acting as if on instinct, Juza raises his hand and puts his thumb on Banri’s chin, his fingers splayed along his jawline, not rough enough to hurt him, but firmly enough that when he angles that pretty-boy blonde’s face in different directions to figure out what was weirding him out, all Banri could do was let him.

Banri couldn't figure out for the life of him what he was feeling. Like??? Jesus FUCK he felt sick and nervous and his face was burning. He wanted to smack Juza's hand away from him. He wanted to shove into him with his shoulder, just enough to make him stumble. He wanted to run out of that room. and he really wanted Juza to stop him. He wanted to stay right there, with his roommate just staring into his face. He wanted to press his cheek into Juza’s warm, calloused hand. He wanted to fucking throw up. And more than anything, he needed Juza to notice.

Delicately, gently, the way you would touch a canvas to check if the paint is dry, Juza let his hand trace over Banri’s nose, eyebrows raising at the shaky gasp his actions prompted. And with the same confused face he gets when he tries to work through esoteric grammar worksheets, Juza feels the pad of his fingers press into the silicone Azami had applied to Banri’s face earlier. At this point Banri jerks his arm up to his face, as if to protect himself, as if to block a hit, Juza notes. But with a stony glare and just a touch of strength put into it, Juza pulled his arm back down with a firm “Wait.” Using his other arm to hold banri’s shoulders back, juza peeled off the silicone putty [which he tossed on the table behind him, unsure if it was something Azami would want to reuse] and pulled the sleeve of his sweater up over his thumb to try and wipe off the majority of the remaining makeup sitting on Banri’s face. With a whispered, “There’s your face…” that made Banri want to hit a wall, Juza did a bit of a double-take at Banri’s expression.

He had never seen his roommate look so…well, docile wasn't the word he would use, but perhaps ‘non-aggressive’? almost ashamed? If he had to put a name to it, it would be a 60-40 mix of embarrassed and pissed off. Whether he was more pissed or embarrassed was anyone’s guess though. After about 2 minutes of dragging his sleeve on Banri’s face, it seemed Banri had finally had enough and elbowed Juza in the gut. honestly, he had been expecting as much a loooot sooner so without much protest, Juza stepped back enough to take in Banri’s whole stance again.

His shoulders were thrown back, tilting his jaw up the way he did when he got in shouting matches with Sakyo. His breathing was just a touch uneven, Juza noted, and he wondered if Banri was closer to fighting or storming out. Rather, there seemed to be a secret third option where Banri just stands there and glares up through his tousled hair.

cw!!: mentions of injury, nicotine addiction/ smoking

banri worries me soooo much he’s such a silly guy <33 like? this kid’s forearms were constantly peppered with tiny nicks and scrapes for 4 straight years of his life. during his first year at mankai his hands, specifically his knuckles, were always bruised. he still has scars. there’s a big one that traces a line across his right shoulder blade. his sister dressed that one. she didnt say anything when he shuffled into her bedroom, and he didnt say anything when she started crying. she never told on him. he didnt have to ask her not to. that scar is the one that healed the best.

first year at mankai, omi almost wanted to cry when he saw this little kid who reeked of tobacco when he snuck back inside at 4:15 am. how he had habit of going to lifting an arm to cover his face when someone yells. how he flexes his hand in a strange way when he walks past someone holding a knife, even a black rubber prop. practically all of akigumi have noticed something that scared them. juza. how often would he’d bite his tongue, keep secrets without being asked, because he knew banri trusted him to? this high school boy who set his jaw when the movies they watched had fight scenes in them. how he set his jaw in the same way when watching a romantic one. how he postures his shoulders different when he goes out with izumi, or the younger kids. hell, even with azuma and tsumugi. banri who always walks smack in the middle of a hallway so he can see if someone is rounding the corner on any side. [taichi has developed a habit of tapping the toe of his slipper into the floor every now and then when he’s walking around late at night. as much as he doesnt want sakyo to catch him, that split second look banri gave when taichi accidentally snuck up on him, that unsettling mix of fear and reflexive anger and intensity. god. he’d take sakyo over that any day]. when banri offers his jacket to izumi when she forgets hers, he knows she doesnt miss him quickly emptying his pockets. nor does she miss the light scent of tobacco that mixes with his expensive ass cologne. he is grateful while they’re outside she only gives him a look when she pulls up the collar of his jacket. its the wordless ‘we’re going to have this conversation. you aren’t getting out of it. later, after dinner. i’ll find you, don’t worry.’ and he gave her a look when she said she still felt her hands reflexively go into her pocket for her lighter every now and then.

she helped him quit. bless that damn annoying woman, his director. she helped him. and, of course, in the weirdest way settsu had ever heard. izumi offered to buy his cigarettes from now on. she’d help him cut down. he just had to swear to only smoke the ones she bought. he kept his word. she kept hers. by the end of year 2 he was done. and he pretended not to see when izumi got teary-eyed as he handed back the last handful of loosies.

Autumn Troupe

Banri

-hangin’ out w juza!

-soft cuddles [x reader hcs]

-concerning habits

-”’Sup with your face?” [juban]

-cuddles n comfort [x reader hcs]

Juza

-hangin’ out w banri!

-”’Sup with your face?” [juban]

-sibling shenanigans

-slow dancing [x reader hcs]

Taichi

-cold and sweet s/o

-father-son bonding! 

-tai-chan and trust

-a warm afterwards [cw-disordered eating]

-strong s/o!

-cosplayer s/o

Omi

-short s/o :)

-going grey

-a warm afterwards [cw-disordered eating]

-whipped for his s/o :”)

Sakyo

-father-son bonding!

Azami

-cuddles n comfort [x reader hcs]

good evening to juza hyodo and juza hyodo enjoyers

Autumn Troupe giving Sakyo love advice

Banri: Just act natural.

Azami: Don't you dare screw up, old man.

Sakyo: Tch.

Izumi: Great work today Sakyo-san!

Sakyo: ...I-

Sakyo: You need to be more careful about this things in the future it could...blah, blah, blah.

Izumi:

Autumn Troups: *smack their foreheads with their palms*

Sakyo: You bastards explain now!

Juza: It was Settsu.

Taichi: It was Ban-chan...

Azami: It was Banri-san.

Omi: It was Banri.

Banri:

Omi: Banri is certainly a hard worker, isn't he, Sakyo-san?

Sakyo: He is.

Autumn Troupe: *gasps*

Sakyo: He makes everything harder than it has to be.

Banri: I am right here!

Banri: Rules are made to be broken.

Sakyo: No, rules are made to be followed!

Sakyo: Nothing is made to be broken.

Azami: Pinatas.

Taichi: Glow sticks.

Juza: Karate boards.

Omi: Spaghetti when you have a small pot.

Banri: Rules.

Sakyo:

Banri: Taichi's the optimistic one.

Banri: Omi-san is the caring one.

Banri: Azami is the determined one.

Banri: Hyodo is the dumb one.

Juza:

Banri: And Sakyo-san is the old one.

Sakyo: Who are you then?

Banri: I'm the nice one. Everyone always likes me.

Sakyo: The old one isn't so crazy sbout you.

Sakyo: You're a loose cannon, bon.

Azami: No, I'm not. I'm a cannon maybe, but a loose cannon?! Is that what you think of me?!

Omi: Most of the troupe think you play by your own rules.

Taichi: No way, he thinks that rules are made to be broken.

Sakyo: Those are all attributes of a loose cannon.

Juza: No, he's just a reckless renegade. Settsu's the loose cannon.

Banri: *smashes a chair after Juza utters those words*

Sakyo: If the rest of the Autumn Troupe jumped off the cliff, would you follow?

Banri: If they were to jump, then I would have jumped first already.

Banri: I'm no follower. I'm the freaking leader.

When Sakyo wasn't around

Taichi, to Omi: So you're like our mom! Team mom! Team mom!

Banri, joining in: TEAM MOM! TEAM MOM! TEAM MOM!

Omi: I'm not Team Mom...

Summer Troupe: Team Mom! Team Mom!

Omi: Tenma?! Why are you and the Summer Troupe joining in?!

Tenma: It's a catchy chant.

Juza and Azami, about to join in: Team-

Omi: One more chant and no one gets quiche after practice!

THE BACKSTAGE BOYS NEED MORE LOVE!!!

UHHHHH

Faints