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I JUST DISCOVERED YOUR ACCOUNT AND I LOVE IT i couldn't find anyone who wrote for nana 😭😭 can you make jealousy headcanons for nana's boys? (sorry if something is written wrong, english is not my native language 😞)
Nana ~Jealousy~
Manga/anime: Nana
Warnings: nothing
(Y/N): your name
Thank you very much! And I hope I didn't make the characters OOC!
T. Nobuo (Nobu)
He isn't a guy who gets jealous easily: he trusts you blindly
However, he still feels very insecure and, when he sees the interactions you've with another guy, he starts asking a series of discouraging questions in his head ('Would (Y/N) be better off with him? Is she happy with me?')
While you're talking to a boy, he tries to stay close to you and to butt in on your conversations and, when you two are alone, he asks you if you're happy with him
After you answer him, he tends to get a little clingy and hugs you tightly for a few minutes
"Were you jealous?" "Yes..."
O. Shin'ichi (Shin)
He quickly becomes very jealous: he's never had anyone to take care of him, so he tends to become very attached to those he cares about
As soon as he sees a boy approaching you, he immediately stands next to you and puts his arm around your waist
If he notices a guy starting to flirt with you, he approaches you two and kiss you passionately
"What's wrong with you, Shin?" "He was too close to you!"
In the end, he's just scared of losing you, so he tries to act on his fear by staying close to you and not letting anyone make you uncomfortable with their attentions
T. Yasushi (Yasu)
I think he's the calmest of all the characters: he trusts you and knows you would never betray him
However, he still feels a little annoyed when he sees you chatting happily with a boy, so he always goes near you
The days after he feels that mild jealousy, he tries to stay closer to you, working from home and sleeping all night with you (yes, I think he works partly at nights because of the band), and he confesses to you many times his love for you and how much he cares for you
"I love you so much, you know that?" "Yes, you told me that about ten times today."
Nevertheless, he never tries to distance you from guys, because he thinks it isn't right towards you: he thinks, just as you don't stop him from talking to women, he shouldn't do that either
H. Ren
Like Nobu, he also rarely gets jealous, but he feels very insecure when he sees you with another guy
However, unlike him, he puts aside his insecurity and, acting tough, he approaches you and hugs you from behind, glaring at the boy you were chatting with
"What are you talking about, darling?"
As soon as you two are alone, though, he starts holding you tighter, but without hurting you, and allows his insecurities to return: "(Y/N), you're happy with me, right?"
He needs a good dose of reassurance from you to make all his insecurities stop
I. Takumi
He's certainly the most jealous and possessive of all the characters: in fact, it's very likely you two often argue due to his excessive jealousy and possessiveness
When he notices you're with a boy, he immediately runs goes to you and hugs you tightly to make him go away
If the guy doesn't get the hint, he kisses you very passionately
"What did you do, Takumi?!" "You're mine, and that was too close to you!"
He remains angry for days after becoming jealous and, out of spite, he may even date other women, just to "return the favor"
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cuddle with nana’s boys? i really loved the nobu hcs btw
Nana ~Cuddling~
Manga/anime: Nana
Warnings: nothing
(Y/N): your name
T. Nobuo (Nobu)
This guy absolutely loves to cuddle with you; after all, physical touch is his first love language
Whenever he can, he either sits on the couch or lies on the bed hugging you
His favorite position, when you two are in bed, is spooning, because he's always been insecure about his height, since he isn't very tall, so holding you in this position makes him feel like he can protect you despite his height
Instead, when you two are sitting on the couch, leg over is the position he most likes to be in
Cuddles for him are a way both to be close to you, to console you and be consoled, and to demonstrate his love for you
O. Shin'ichi (Shin)
He isn't used to give and receive physical affection, as he's always grown up without love
Nevertheless, although he was initially reluctant to do these two actions and to cuddle you, he later began to adore being wrapped in your arms
In fact, his favorite cuddle position is little spoon
However, there's another cuddle position where he holds you he likes: the bear nuzzle
He likes this position so much because it allows him not to show you his red face when he holds you; in fact, whenever he can, he hugs you like this, tucking his head into the crook of your neck
T. Yasushi (Yasu)
Due to the little free time he's available, he believes cuddling is one of the best ways to spend time with you
In fact, whenever he doesn't have to go either to work or to BLAST's rehearsals early in the morning, he remains in your bed with you, holding you tight to him; however, these beautiful idyllic moments don't happen often
The cuddle position he loves most while you two cuddle in bed is the entagled embrace, because he likes standing in front of you and hearing you talk about your day
Another position he loves is you sitting sideways on his lap, with your head on his shoulder, while he works on his laptop at his desk
In short, he likes to give you the impression of protecting you by holding you, but in such a way as to look at your face
H. Ren
He isn't a very affectionate person, so he prefers not to show you too much affection, but, if you ask him to hug or cuddle you, he'll do so without hesitation
He's always been used to being in a relationship with a girl who isn't particularly affectionate, so he prefers to be in cuddling positions which don't put you two too close
In fact, he really enjoys being in the half spoon position
He loves it because this way he can watch you sleep and you don't notice the blush he has while he looks at your cute face (even if you think you're ugly while sleeping, for him you still look beautiful)
When you're sitting, he often wraps his arm around your shoulders in the affirmation huddle position, and he'll blush a lot if you rest your head on his shoulder and snuggle up against him
I. Takumi
Absolutely not
He's against any form of affection, especially in public, and he doesn't want to cuddle you and be cuddled by you without his permission because he's like a cat
However, there's only one position he tolerates to be in, that's the head cradle
He likes this position only because this way he can see your face and it allows him not to show you too much affection
He'll never say it, but he really, really enjoys lying on your thighs after coming back from Trapnest's concerts or rehearsals, while you play with his hair (until you pull a few strands and he literally jumps away like a cat)
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Hey taking advantage of the fact that there are people asking for headcanons of nana, could you make headcanons dating Ren?
Nana ~Boyfriend headcanons~
Manga/anime: Nana
Warnings: nothing
(Y/N): your name
H. Ren
Ren is a very insecure boy, even if he covers this insecurity with a veil of bravado and by acting tough. In fact, when you two are alone, he's much more shy around you than he's in front of other people: he sometimes just needs to be reassured and consoled and advised by you
What does Ren like to do most with you? Nothing. Or rather, everything. He enjoys doing every activity with you, from cooking dinner to doing laundry with you. In fact, whenever he's available, you two can do all sorts of activities together
Ren loves when you come to see Trapnest's concerts, and he always gets you tickets in the best seats and access to their dressing room: there's nothing he likes more than seeing you come to him after the concert is over. Furthermore, he would also like you to listen to his band's rehearsals, but Takumi the other members are against it because he gets distracted watching you, so he doesn't play well. Plus, know he wants to take you on tour with him every time, and, if his managers are against it, he'll insist until they allow it
I think Ren's first love language is quality time: since he's always very busy with Trapnest, he thinks the best way to show you affection is to spend as much time with you as possible. In fact, whenever he has free time, he stays with you, doing all sorts of activities together with you, like cooking, teaching you to play the bass, reading or watching a movie
Ren doesn't call you by any particular and imaginative nickname. In fact, he usually calls you by your name, but he sometimes uses classic nicknames for you, such as "love", "darling" or "dear". However, he only does this in some specific cases: for example, when he's jealous, he uses "darling"; when he comes home upset from a busy day, he calls you "love" (sometimes also "my love"). Instead, when he's in a particularly sweet mood, he calls you "beauty"
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im in love with your account 😭🫶🏻 can i ask nana's boys when they are in love/have a crush but you're not dating yet? :3
Nana ~With their crush~
Manga/anime: Nana
Warnings: nothing
(Y/N): your name
T. Nobuo (Nobu)
He's definitely the one who shows his crush on you the most
Indeed, every time he's in your company, he blushes a lot and tries to make you notice him, although he often ends up making a fool of himself
Plus, he always goes out of his way to make you smile, even if it means getting hurt or humiliated
For example, one day you were sad due to a harsh insult on your social profile; he started making jokes, but, after seeing you weren't feeling better, he softened his tone and sweetly listed everything he loved about you
In short, it's truly clear he's totally in love with you; the point is he doesn't realize it and, when he confesses to you, he'll be amazed you already knew his feelings!
O. Shin'ichi (Shin)
It's more likely others will notice before you he has a crush on you
In fact, he doesn't openly demonstrate he has feelings for you: he apparently doesn't talk to you and treat you differently from everyone else, he doesn't give you more time than he gives to his band members, he doesn't give you gifts except for your birthday...
In short, his feelings are almost unrecognizable to you
However, to outside eyes it's more than obvious what he feels
Indeed, his eyes soften as he looks at you, he's always ready to catch you if you should fall and he makes very small gestures for you which pass off as friendship gestures, such as serving you the dish first during lunch or dinner or, when he cooks (at BLAST's retreats or at dinners or lunches with friends), avoiding everything you don't like
T. Yasushi (Yasu)
Like Shin, it's very likely you don't notice his crush on you
He also doesn't behave differently towards you than towards others, but his signals, although still imperceptible, are less notables than those of Shin
For example, if you need help, even if this happens in the middle of the night, he'll rush to you, masking his apprehension thanks to his responsible nature
Another gesture, which he's capable of disguising, is taking care of you when you're sick
One day, in fact, he stayed with you all day, since you had a fever, and he refused to leave your house until you were better ("Yasu, what about your work?" "Don't worry about that, just think about getting well.")
H. Ren
Do you know the typical story of the popular boy who, in love with a girl, courts her by making fun of her so much she thinks he hates her, but in the end he proves to be the sweetest person in the world with her?
Well, that's how Ren is
He's truly a mystery to you: he's a mix between a tease and a very sweet boy
For example, one day he had teased you quite cruelly, almost making you burst into tears; the next day, having noticed how you avoided him like the plague, he came to you and consoled you sweetly
In the end, he's just a shy and insecure guy trying in his own way to get you to notice him
I. Takumi
You'll never know what he feels: he behaves with you totally as he does with everyone he knows
No one was, is and will be able to notice his feelings in any way, least of all you
However, there's only one event, since he's had a crush on you, where he demonstrated those: one evening, while you were at a dinner with Trapnest, a boy had tried to flirt with you; Takumi had gotten so jealous he almost fought with him, if it hadn't been for you, who hugged him tightly, begging him to stop
By the way, when you remind him of that event, he ignores you and walks away (so you can't see his red face for showing you his feelings)
It'll truly be a wonderful surprise for you when he confesses to you!
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*Spawns * Im back and I also would like to request something new! I wanted to ask if you could do the anime NANA? With all the NANA boys who are with a very famous singer/dancer, who in public is chill and kinda flirty for her persona as a famous singer and dancer but she is actually shy and sweet person. Thank you very much!
she does belly dance
Her music is like Gwen Stefani, lady Gaga and Odetari
Nana ~With a very famous singer and dancer, chill and kinda flirty in public but actually shy and sweet reader~
Manga/anime: Nana
Warnings: nothing
I've to admit I knew practically nothing about belly dance, so I researched it a little. I apologize if I get anything wrong!
T. Nobuo (Nobu)
At first, he was quite confused by your behavior: why would you change your behavior in public?
He blushed a lot when you two were in public and you were flirty with him, and he blushed even more if you shyly hid yourself behind him with your friends
After a while, he got used to that, although he doesn't particularly like you masking your true personality
Regarding your dance, he can't look at you while you perform it, because he'll freeze with his eyes wide open and blush a lot and, after you finish dancing, he won't be able to look you in the face due to embarrassment
Instead, he loves your kind of music!
O. Shin'ichi (Shin)
He understands your change of personality very well, since he does it a bit too, and he really enjoys teasing you when you two are alone
"S-stop it p-please, Shin..." "Oh? You weren't that shy before, were you?"
However, he might get a little jealous if you're too flirty with a fan and, if you've revealed your relationship, he'll definitely appear behind you and glare at the fan
He also blushes when he sees you dancing, but he has a much milder reaction than Nobu: at least he's able to see your performances
Although I don't think your music is his genre, he still comes to your concerts to support you and forces brings the other members of BLAST to go too
T. Yasushi (Yasu)
He's certainly the one who handles your change of personality best: at first he was a little taken aback, but then he got used to it almost immediately, and now he almost doesn't react anymore
Keyword: almost, because you can rarely surprise him!
All you need to do is to change your usual shy behavior to a more flirty one and flirt with him a little when you two are alone, and you'll be able to see a very light blush on his cheeks
Only in that way you can trigger a little embarrassment in him: you won't succeed even if you dance in front of him!
Despite being very busy, between work and his band, he always finds time to go to your concerts, especially because he wants to give you all the support he can
H. Ren
Another one who loves to tease you in private knowing how shy you're...
Really, whenever he can, he makes jokes which embarrass you, just to see you trying to cover your red face
He admires you a lot for the level you've managed to reach, but sometimes he feels a little insecure: why, he wonders, should you be with him, when you've many other men at your feet?
When you dance, his reactions will be two: the first will be to blush a little, the second to think about how beautiful you're
Your music is a source of inspiration for him: he loves listening to you sing, and he often writes the tunes for Trapnest listening to you (it could also have happened his band almost suffered an investigation for plagiarism of your songs)
I. Takumi
Jealous, jealous, jealous, extremely jealous
He's always jealous and overly protective no matter what you do, and that often leads you two to a lot of arguments
For example, does he think you're too flirtatious with a fan? He'll walk towards you, grab you by the arm and drag you to an empty corner, glaring at both the fan and you
Plus, you had to struggle to get him to accept your dance: due to his controlling nature, he really believed he could stop you from dancing; to convince him, you threatened to leave him; finally, he had to give in because, in the end, he loves you, otherwise he wouldn't be with you
Nevertheless, he really likes your music, and he might even ask you to sing with Trapnest
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If I die, I’ll bring you with me. Then... kill me.
Nana, Ai Yazawa.
“Ren… desde que moriste, el futuro al que todos nosotros aspirábamos se convirtió en un papel en blanco.”
Nana, Ai Yazawa.
“Do all people who want to see heaven end up in hell? I guess desire is a sin.”
With love always comes pain. The deeper you drown in it, the more it hurts
You know, Hachi?
Sometimes I think that if you clung to love so tightly, it was because you felt like something was missing, deep down you felt as empty as I do.
I'd rather be a singing machine that doesn't feel tired or jealous. And he doesn't feel anything at all. But if you don't feel anything, it's impossible to sing, right?
Nana Pairings/Characters as Mitski Lyrics !!
Please keep in mind that not all of the pairings I mention are romantic^^. And please understand that these are just my interpretations of the songs, and it's totally okay if you don't agree with me!!
SPOILER WARNING!! This post contains a whole lot of Nana manga spoilers, so if you are not up to date with the manga, I suggest you get up to date before you continue reading.
I also want to make it clear that I may not associate the whole song with the character I assign it to. For some of these, I only associate them with specific lines from that song.
Nobody - Reira Serizawa
My God, I'm so lonely
So I open the window
To hear sounds of people
To hear sounds of people
Venus, planet of love
Was destroyed by global warming
Did its people want too much too?
Did its people want too much?
[Pre-Chorus]
And I don't want your pity
I just want somebody near me
Guess I'm a coward
I just want to feel alright
And I know no one will save me
I just need someone to kiss
Give me one good honest kiss
And I'll be alright
I think this is the most straight-forward comparison in the post, and it's one I've seen many times before. At it's core, 'Nobody' is a song about loneliness and alienation, both things that Reira struggles with throughout the series. Her wanting to sleep with Takumi and Shin comes from a place of loneliness, which I think is pretty similar to the line 'I'm just asking for a kiss, give me one good honest kiss and I'll be alright'
Fireworks - Hachiko/Nana Komatsu & Nana Osaki
To be completely honest, I associate this song with the entire Fireworks arc of Nana, and all of the future scenes we see.
And then, one warm summer night
I'll hear fireworks outside
And I'll listen to the memories as they cry, cry, cry
My interpretation of this song is that it is about living life and moving on despite the pain you've dealt with. Living with trauma, and not letting it hold you back. I believe the 'summer night' refers to a time where the memories of your struggle might come flooding back, and you have to face them.
I associate this song with the older and wiser Hachiko we see in the future sequences in Nana. While we see that she has grown and changed, become stronger because of her struggles, we know that she still carries them with her. I think this is most evident in the scene in the last episode, in which Nobuo grabs her hand, and in the scene where Hachiko and Shin see the photos of Nana singing.
You are a liar if you say that this song does not remind you of Nana in any way.
Washing Machine Heart - Shin & Hachiko
I want to make it VERY clear that I do not associate the entire song with Hachi and Shin. Not at all. Just these particular lyrics:
Baby, though I've closed my eyes
I know who you pretend I am
I know who you pretend I am
These lines, in my head, are from Hachiko to Shin. She knows that he sees her as a mother figure.
Should've been me - Hachiko & Nobu
I've seen a lot of people on TikTok make edits of this song with Sachiko, Shoji, and Hachi. And initially, I thought it was a pretty valid comparison.
My reasoning being: Sachiko shares a bit of a resemblance to Hachi when she first met Shoji. Not only that, Hachi hadn't been giving Shoji what he wanted in their relationship, so he turned to Sachiko. At first glance, this may seem like one of the most obvious comparisons on this list.
However, after a quick look on genius.com, and a look into other people's views on the song, my interpretation on this song completely changed.
When I saw the girl looked just like me
And it broke my heart, the lengths you went to hold me
To get to have me, 'cause
[Chorus]
I haven't given you what you need
You wanted me, but couldn't reach me
So you went into your memory
Relived all the ways you still want me
I haven't given you what you need
You wanted me, but couldn't reach me
I'm sorry, it should've been me
In the song, Mitski sings about how her partner is in love with somebody else, somebody who looks like her, and is saddened by this fact. In my opinion, this person that her partner is in love with is not a different person, but an idealized version of Mitski herself. A version that her partner has projected onto her. They are in love with this version that lives in their mind, not Mitski herself.
I think it's pretty easy to see how my mind immediately went to Nobuo and Hachi after I realized this. Nobuo has the habit of idealizing those around him. He does this to Nana, Ren, and most notibly, Hachiko. I am by no means trying to say that Nobu did not love Hachiko, but it's pretty evident that he did idealize lot of things about her, especially when he first started liking her.
I learned this interpretation of the song from reddit user vampireweekdayz. If you want a more in depth and interesting look at the song, I highly suggest that you check out their post abt it on r/mitski. They explained it much more eloquently than I did!
Jobless Monday- Hachiko/Nana Komatsu
Jobless Monday is about the feeling of being in a dead end relationship. A relationship that is nearing it's inevitable end. A relationship in which you are not important to the other person.
I think it's easy to see how I associate this song with Hachiko, as she is no stranger to this feeling.
This line in particular struck me:
He only loves me when
Theres a means he means to end
I think this perfectly encapsulates how Hachiko is not prioritized in any of her relationships(aside from her and Nobuo's). She's seen as unimportant. We see this Shoji, Asano, and Takumi.
I also think this song applies to the early days of her relationship with Takumi. She knew he didn't exactly see her as somebody worth respecting, and she knew that he probably wasn't planning on pursuing an actual relationship with her. She knows not to believe Takumi when he promises to see her as soon as the tour concludes. And even when she marries him, she knows she will always be second to trapnest.
Francis Forever - Nana Osaki
I don't know what to do without you
I don't know where to put my hands
I've been trying to lay my head down
But I'm writing this at three AM
I don't need the world to see
That I've been the best I can be, but
I don't think I could stand to be
Where you don't see me
On sunny days I go out walking
I end up on a tree-lined street
I look up at the gaps of sunlight
I miss you more than anything
Francis Forever is a song about inadequacy, and coming to terms with the end of a relationship. I associate this song with Nana O, after her breakup with Ren. One of the central themes of the song is the narrorator being torn between not caring about other's opinions of her, and wanting to know her former lover's perception of her. She can't stand to be without this person(her former lover), nor can she stand not knowing where she stands with them.
I think this pretty accurately encapsulates Nana's feelings towards Ren when they first split. It also perfectly encapsulates Nana's feelings to those around her-- she really doesn't care about their perception, good or bad. I think the fact that she didn't bother to defend herself when accused of prostitution in highschool and ended up expelled because of it really proves this.
In my opinion, Blast, Ren, and Hachiko are the only exceptions to this rule.
I guess - Nana Osaki
I guess, I guess
I guess this is the end
I'll have to learn to be somebody else
It’s been you and me since before I was me
Without you, I don't yet know quite how to live
I guess is a song about the unexpected ending of a relationship, and preparing to move on. These lines in particular reminded me of Nana O after Ren's death. Being emotionally unequiped to part with a relationship, and lacking the closure to say that it is definitively over, describes Nana O's reaction to Ren's death pretty well. She felt as if he was part of her, a part she couldn't live without.
With him gone, she'll have to learn how to live knowing that it's definitively over, unlike their first breakup.
I don't smoke - Takumi Ichinose & Hachiko/Nana Komatsu
I don't smoke
Except for when I'm missing you
To remember your mouth
How it tasted true
And I don't smoke
Except for after I've held you, baby
Being with you
Makes the flame burn good
[Chorus 1]
So if you need to be mean
Be mean to me
I can take it and put it inside of me
If your hands need to break
More than trinkets in your room
You can lean on my arm
As you break my heart
This song is all about a toxic, but addictive relationship. The singer is well-aware that this person is bad for them, and yet they still stay with them, whether it's out of love or dependency.
I've seen people associate this song with Yasu before, and I absolutely don't agree with that. The very moment I read through the lyrics of this song I immidietly thought of Takumi and Hachiko.
From the very beginning of their relationship, Hachiko knows that Takumi probably doesn't have any intentions of pursuing a serious relationship with her. She knows that their relationship isn't a loving one, and yet she still sleeps with him, and lets the people around her believe that she is in love with him.
Even after she marries him, she knows that their relationship is not healthy, and yet she stays. For her children, and because she depends on Takumi.
Why didn't you stop me? - Nobuo Terashima
[Verse 1]
I know that I ended it, but
Why won't you chase after me?
You know me better than I do
So
[Chorus 1]
Why didn't you stop me?
Why didn't you stop me
And paint it over?
[Verse 2]
I look for a picture of you
To keep in my pocket
But I can't seem to find one
Where you
'Why didn't you stop me?' is a song that deals with themes of unhealthy idealization and dependency. Sound familiar?
The second verse in particular reminds me of Nobuo. In it, Mitski realizes the difference between the memories she has of her past lover, and the reality of them. She projects a perfect image onto her partner, seeing what she wants to see rather than what was actually there. Which is exactly what Nobuo does to many people around him, namely Hachiko, Ren, and even Nana O.
I believe this verse really encapsulates what I think Nobuo would've felt when reflecting on his relationships years after the events of the main story.
I think the chorus can sort of be associated with Nobuo's feelings towards Hachiko after they initially split. He's confused, left wondering just why Hachiko chose Takumi, and what happened leading up to it. He texts her, wondering why she isn't fighting to stay with him. Why hasn't she chased after him?
Outro
Did I make it obvious that Hachiko is the character I relate to the most? And that Yasu and Ren are the characters I struggle to understand the most? I really struggled to find songs that made sense for the male characters in the show. It's partly because they're some of the ones I undestand the least, and some of Mitski's songs deal with themes linked to being a woman.
N e way, I rly enjoyed making this and I hope y'all rly enjoyed reading it! I mostly used genius to get a good grasp on the songs !!
Thanks for reading this far if you have !!