as of posting this no chat with the Mortkranken ghouls has been released, so their icons are not here. If I forget to update when they come out, send me an ask!
Jin's is black, but not the default icon. An icon choice that says "do not percieve me."
Tohma's is the Frostheim crest. Very official, he probably sends out a lot of official Frostheim business group texts.
Kaito's is a doodle astronaut! He has the same astronaut on his phone case! He canonically likes stars, but I wonder if this is a doodle he made himself and put it on his phone case or something?
Luca's is maybe a family crest?
Alan's is the default icon. He doesn't know how to set one up, if I were to take an educated guess. . . .
Leo's is himself, looking cute and innocent. Pretty sure this is an altered version of the 'Leo's is himself, looking cute and innocent. Pretty sure this is an altered version of the 'DATA DELETED' panel from Episode 2 Chapter 2.
Sho's is Bonnie!!! Fun fact, in Episode 2 Chapter 2 you can see that Bonnie has her name spraypainted/on a decal on her side!
Haru's is Peekaboo! Such a mommy blogger choice.
Towa's is some sort of flowers! I don't know flowers well enough to guess what kind though.
Ren's is the "NAW" poster! "NAW" is the in-world version of Jaws that Ren likes, and you can see the same poster over his bed.
Taiga's is a somewhat simplified, greyscale version of the Sinostra crest with a knife stabbing through it and a chain looping behind it. There are also roses growing behind it. Basically says "I Am The Boss Of Sinostra."
Romeo's is likely a brand logo. It looks like it's loosely inspired by the Gucci logo? I don't follow things like this, this honestly could be his family's business logo now that I think about it.
Ritsu's is just himself. Very professional.
Subaru's is hydrangeas I think! Hydrangeas in Japan represent a lot of things apparently, like fidelity, sincerity, remorse, and forgiveness, which all fit Subaru pretty well I think lol. . . .
Haku's is a riverside? I wonder if this is near where his family is from? It looks familiar, but a quick search isn't bringing anything up that would tell me where it is. . .
Zenji's is his professional logo I guess? The kanji used is 善 "Zen" from his first name! It means "good" or "right" or "virtue"!
Edward's appears to be a night sky full of stars. Not sure if the big glowing one is the moon or what. . . .
Rui's is a mixed drink! Assuming this is an actual cocktail of some sort, somebody else can probably figure out what it is. Given the AI generated nature of several images in the game, it's probably not real lol.
Lyca's is his blankie! Do not wash it. Or touch it. It's all he's got.
Yuri's is his signature! Simple and professional, but a little unique.
Jiro's is a winged asklepian/Rod of Asclepius in front of a blue cross? ⚕ Not sure what's at the top of the rod. A fancy syringe plunger maybe? It's very much a symbol of medicine and healing, so his is also very professional. Considering he sends you texts regarding your appointments, it might be the symbol of Mortkranken's medical office?
These are from the NPCs the PC was in the "Concert Buds" group chat! The icons are pretty generic, a cat silhouette staring at a starry sky(SickleMoon), a pink, blue, and yellow gradient swirl(Pickles), a cute panda(Corby), and spider lilies(Mina). Red spider lilies in Japan are a symbol of death--and Mina of course cursed the PC, allegedly cursing them to death in a year.
Dionysia(and MC's) icons now too!! MC's is actually from the finale of season 1 but I guess I never added it. I wish they actually made these larger. . .maybe someday we can see bigger versions. Elias is holding his lollipop like a cigarette lmao
And look! Shion's snowglobe that Haru mentioned! Shion calls them "nasty little sparkly round things." In Elias's affinity 6 character story, it turns out Shion loves snowglobes so much that a friend of Elias's from the US look for one whenever she passes by a shop to include some in care packages for Elias. Shion says that if she really has nothing better to do she should just send over 1000 snowglobes. :')
These will hopefully be updated shortly after new sprites become available. Hopefully. You know me I'm not that consistent.
More disturbing looking sprites are in their own posts as opposed to the alphabetical NPC ones. If they ever exceed 30 sprites. . .we'll deal with that when it happens.
Darkwick Students And Faculty
Cats and general students not included.
Alan Mido
Benkei
Cornelius
Dante
Edward Hart
Haku Kusanagi
Haru Sagara
Hodge and Podge
Hyde
Jin Kamurai
Jiro Kirisaki
Kaito Fuji
Leo Kurosagi
Lucas Errant
Lyca Colt
Moby
Elias Pratt
Nicolas
Peekaboo
Saburo
Ren Shiranami
Ritsu Shinjo
Romeo Scorpius Lucci
Rui Mizuki
Shohei Haizono
Subaru Kagami
Taiga Hoshibami
Tohma Ishibashi
Towa Otonashi
Yuri Isami
Zenji Kotodama
Darkwick General Students
Named gen students will be listed in alphabetical order under their respective house and gender and they'll link to the lettered NPC page they're on.
Frostheim Females
Yumiko Sumitomo
Frostheim Males
Hotarubi Females
Hotarubi Males
Mortkranken Females
Mortkranken Males
Sinostra Females
Sinostra Males
Vagastrom Females
Vagastrom Males
NPCs
Grouped by letter. Does not include the more disturbing sprites. If you don't see a letter there aren't any NPC sprites starting with that letter yet.
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
K
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
W
Y
Disturbing sprites
The following sprites were made in a distinct style to the usual ones used for sprites, seemingly frequently incorporating photos of real humans and edited for a more horrific effect. These sprites may be more unsettling or unpleasant to look at and were separated from the others for this reason, as well as placed under a readmore. Note that following the link below may bypass the readmore.
I've gone utterly feral for the aphrodisiac stories. BUT NOW I CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT SCENARIOS WHERE THE GHOULS GOT HIT WITH IT INSTEAD OF MC.
Desperate and horny humans are one thing. But despedate and horny ghouls? Oh, lord-
Please- please bless us once more
Particularly Jiro, Haku, and Jin
Now my brain won't shut up, so I'm also gonna ramble. You're welcome.
MC stuck in a room with every single ghoul bc they all somehow got hit with an aphrodisiac (idk, man. maybe an anomaly somehow got into the school, and so all the ghouls ((or whoever you decide to write about)) had to "work together" to deal with it. Obviously, that went as well as one could expect, and now they're here. Horny and getting smothered by worried MC in her little cathedral dorm thingamajiggy.)
Some ghouls want to use poor MC like a fleshlight and pass her around or stretch and stuff all her holes together- one cock in each. while others are trying to remain respectful. MC just fretting over them, flushed and anxious, trying to make sure everyone's ok. Enough water? Food? Any injuries? Let me patch you up- SIR, PUT THAT WEAPON AWAY. (Said weapon is a somethin somethin in his pants) she knows what the anomaly did, but maybe she doesn't *fully* understand or grasp it just due to how concerned she is. Idk, man. Imagining poor, sweet, and "innocent" MC (who definitely doesn't have some interesting kinks or anything like that-) teary-eyed, creaming, and squirting for the first time for her needy ghouls. She'd do anything to help them feel better.
Anyway, cnc, corruption kink, size kink, prasie and degredation kinks, overstim, breeding kink, and all that go brrrr
You don't have to write this specific scenario, but do feel free to take any ideas from it!
Yeh
Nice to meet you, btw.
Thank you for listening to my TedTalk
NO IM LITERALLY GOING TO EAT YOU COME BACK. I WAS ALREADY PLANNING ON WRITING A REVERSE APHRODISIA AU BUT NOW I HAVE TO WRITE THIS CONCEPT OUT TOO BECAUSE IT WONT LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE 〒▽〒 WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!!!!!!
nice to meet you too. Btw. LMAO (∩^o^)⊃━☆
when i tell you i wrote and edited this in like half an hour . ARGH
cw: gangbang, praise & degredation, OVERSTIMULATION, unprotected sex, creampies, thigh job, tit job, blowjob, handjob, ALL THE JOBS, manhandling, inspector is into it and did consent!!
AFAB ANATOMY, READER IS REFERRED TO AS A GIRL.
“Mmph, fuck, that’s right. You’re doing so good for me.”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry—you just feel so good, can’t help it—”
“Such a dirty girl. Look at how wet you are. Think you can take all of us?”
“Please let me know if you are uncomfortable...I don’t want to hurt you.”
Spinning.
Your vision is spinning.
You don’t know why there was an aphrodisiac anomaly on campus, or how it even got to every single ghoul, but they have all requested your presence so now it’s your job to take care of them. It started out innocent—getting them food and water, fretting over their sweaty bodies and flushed faces.
It would be a lie to say that you didn’t get turned on while doing so. How could you not, when they let out small grunts and moans at your every touch, their hard-ons straining their pants whenever you got too close?
The easiest solution was to offer up your body—and so here you were, a shuddering mess under the ghouls, moaning like a whore as multiple pairs of hands roam your body, squeezing your ass and tits appreciatively.
“Please stop me if I get too rough...”
“Geez, senpai, you’re leaking everywhere...”
“You’re such a filthy little whore, you know that? I’m gonna put this mouth to good use.”
You can’t even tell who’s fucking you anymore. Lost in the haze of your own mind, all you can comprehend is the steady pace of cocks in your every hole. Cum leaks out of you and you buck against them, whining for more.
The aphrodisiac must be affecting you too. It must be. How else could you be taking so many of them at once? You’d never done something like this before, never had the time to practice—
—so why did it feel so good?
“You’re a real trooper, honor’s student! Gonna make you feel so good...”
“Dandelion is so pretty when she’s fucked out like this...”
“This is the worst...fuck, this is all your fault.”
You want it. You beg for it. Every time you feel someone exit your body you beg for someone else to fill his spot. You’ve been here for so long, bent over and held up and twisted every which way.
Sometimes the ghouls grab your hand and use it to jerk off. Other times, they squeeze your thighs together and fuck them.
You swear you felt someone use your tits. You would have opened your mouth so they could cum inside.
Wailing at the top of your lungs, you scream every name you can think of, earning appreciative groans from everyone present.
“Never knew you were so dirty, little kitty cat...you’ll let me mark you up, right?”
“Hmph, guess we found one thing you’re good at—fuck—”
“As per your consent, I will be satisfying you as well as myself now. Thank you for your cooperation.”
Your vision is white. It’s like a never ending ride that you never want to get off of. You’ve lost count of how many orgasms you’ve had, how many times they’ve wrecked your body, over and over and over.
They don’t even have to press their cocks to your lips to get you to open up. You’re simply open, willing, and pliant in their hands, the cold feeling of rings against your flesh making you shiver hard.
You’re convinced you’re the luckiest girl alive.
“I’m sorry, this is so lewd—you feel so good, so perfect, mmph...”
“Guess I should take care of you now, princess. Open wide.”
“My dear...oh, you look so beautiful like this...please, hold on a little longer.”
You swear they soften up just a bit. Maybe it’s the sweet voice that whispers praises in your ears, or the fingers that press down on your tongue, or the soft apologies murmured into your neck.
Whatever it is, it’s working. You’re still going, moaning like a whore, taking everything they’ve got as your poor legs start to burn. You’re close—you’re so close, for the umpteenth time today, and you can’t bring yourself to shoo the ghouls away when they’re making you feel so good.
They’re your ghouls. Your responsibility.
“If I’d known how well you’d take me, I would have asked to bed you much sooner...”
“Fuck, you’re so beautiful. I wish I could touch you. I’d make you feel so good...”
“Grrr...don’t touch her, you moth eaten Cassanova! Hey, I'm gonna fuck you now, alright?”
Your head falls back against someone’s shoulder as the next group takes their turn with you, rutting into you like it’s some sort of competition. You’re almost done, you feel it in your bones—just these last few ghouls and your poor holes can rest.
You’ve been thoroughly fucked. There’s no way you’ll be able to sleep with anyone for the rest of the mouth—but with them taking care of you so well, you doubt that you’ll need to.
You sob brokenly as you’re filled up again, cum pouring out of your holes as soon as the men spurt inside you. There’s so much of it, mixed on the floor and the cushions and inside you.
“Hmph, make no mistake, I’m only—doing this because—Ah! It’s the cure!”
“You’re done very well. Let us take good care of you after this, alright?”
You cry out when the last two take your body, both of them trying to go slow. You can feel their effort and you appreciate it, unable to keep up with the rapid pace fucking that you’ve gone through.
It doesn’t take them long to finish—and when they do, you throw your head back with one final moan, before passing out on the spot.
A good inspector takes care of her ghouls. And you are the best inspector they have ever had.
After a certain point it starts to get a little risque so minors shoo!
As the time got closer to 6 she fiddled with making her room look nice, making sure there was enough space for multiple ghouls to be, and that anything incriminating or embarrassing was put away. She knew it would be crowded no matter what. Thankfully her quick clean up found her with more chairs than she remembered the cathedral having. Maybe she should receive her guests in the actual chapel? There's enough pews... but there's still a massive gaping hole in the floor and who knows how many more waiting to be uncovered.
6 on the dot came around and there was a gentle knocking on her door. Luna stood quickly and walked over, unsure what she would find. Pulling the door open she was met with a few ghouls, Haku the one who knocked at the front.
"Hey, mind letting us in?" He smiled at her, the look in his eyes soothing her nerves.
"Uh yeah..." She stepped back and out of the way and was still shocked despite knowing how many of them were there.
Sho led Leo and Alan into the small kitchen on the other side of the room, all three men carrying large containers through the door.
Subaru and Kaito weren't far behind, bringing smaller containers with them.
Haku sat a small box by the bathroom door, shifting away as Leo reappeared and placed one of his own beside it.
Lucas stood off to the side awkwardly, Tohma beside him.
Ritsu filed in and made a beeline towards her, holding out a contract with a full set of 20 signatures. "Proof that we will all be civil while here."
She took the contract and started to read over it, having learned enough jargon from Ritsu after being dubbed his business partner that she could parse it easily enough. "Wow... this is impressive. And incredibly thought out. Thank you..."
Jiro and Yuri entered next, the doctor locating the Frostheimers and finding the furthest spot from them. Jiro gave her a robotic looking wave from his spot beside Yuri.
Haru, sans Peekaboo, was followed by Towa and a very annoyed Ren. Towa's arms were full of flowers and he nudged Ren with his foot. The first year grumbling as he put out the vases he had been carrying on every surface he could find. Towa went to work arranging immediately. And while many of them had no idea Zenji was following Towa around the room, suggesting which flowers would be better with each other.
Rui, Ed and Lyca came next, Rui carrying what looked like a luggage case. Lyca had a sketchbook in hand, looking determined. Edward found the comfiest looking chair and took a seat.
Glancing around she frowned, "We're missing a few..."
"Get your ass in there, you already agreed!" She knew that shrill tone anywhere.
"It's cramped! I'm going back!"
Ritsu leaned out the door, "Captain you signed the contract. Do you go back on your word so easily? Didn't you want to apologize to our inspector?"
The grumbling became a frustrated shout, "Fine! Move!" Taiga slunk into the room, hands stuffed in his pockets, followed by Romeo who looked irate.
Her eyes flickered to Tohma.
"You know how he is," The blond spoke softly and suddenly a blue portal opened, "Always wants to make a special entrance."
Jin stepped through and the portal closed behind him. But not before he brought a large box with him. Bringing it straight to her bed he sat it at the foot and looked into her eyes, "Well... we're all here it seems."
She nodded, "Yeah. I didn't think this place could fit so many people." Looking around she saw some tension thick enough it could be tangible. She inhaled softly, "Alright. If anyone gets too heated or irritated you can go through that door and hang out in the chapel for a bit to cool off."
Ren tried to make a quick exit only for Haru to put a hand on his shoulder and squeeze.
"So you've read our letters." Rui stepped up to the front, "It took us a lot to put this together so I hope it's up to your standards. We're planning to pamper you tonight. You have all the control here."
Haku added on, "Anything you don't like you can tell us to leave. We already figured at least one of us would get kicked out. You have the right to kick anybody out at any time."
Jin sighed, "And now the part we're all dreading..."
Tohma took over, "We collectively decided that it would be beneficial to clear the air so to speak. So please, tell us your grievances with us. I know you said we were all to blame, but we want to know what we've done. If you don't tell us how will we fix it?"
Luna stared in shock, "You... you want to hear what I have to say about each of you? As in what bothers me about you guys? Are you sure you want that?"
"We're big boys. We can handle it!" Haru laughed, "You can start anywhere. We're all ears for you."
She bit her lip and glanced at Taiga, then to Jin, then over to Ren, to Towa, and then Yuri when he spoke.
"If you're concerned about your safety don't be. No one brought their artifacts. We made sure certain people didn't bring auxiliary weapons as well..."
Jiro continued, "Any stigma use, aside from those activated unconsciously, is prohibited during this evening. We all signed the paper."
Nodding she took a deep breath, "Okay. Alright, just... try not to get too mad at me? Or sad... that's another thing I really don't wanna see. You can feel your feelings but when you give me certain looks it feels like you're trying to guilt me." Letting out a sigh she pointed around the room, “Remember what you signed. I read the details. You can’t hold anything I say tonight against me later!”
The room was quiet as most of them nodded, all eyes on her, waiting for what she had to say.
"Jin," She watched a slight tick in his jaw. "I hate being called a servant. It makes me feel like you don't actually want me around, like you could replace me easily. You make it so hard to get to you, and when I do get there you're dismissive. I always feel like you don't even like me because you hide your own feelings so deep you can't connect with people. The errands and chores you send me on are so bullshit. I don't have time to wash your shirts. I have better things I could be doing with my time. Like finding a way to break my curse. I understand you've been hurt before, but if you don't show me that you trust me even a little bit I won't be able to trust you. I just want... some respect I guess. Some type of acknowledgment that I'm not just the dirt beneath your feet."
He looked gutted, eyes wide for a moment as he gaped.
"Tohma," Not giving him a chance to respond she moved on. "You're difficult to read, and it's hard for me to have to decipher your mind games. I get that you have a lot to do, more than you'll ever show or admit. You make me feel like I can't be trusted with how much you tend to quiz me or play games with me. When we've played chess I almost feel like it's the most genuine you've ever been with me. And maybe your games make you feel smart, above people, or something like that. But I want to know that who I'm talking to is actually who you are. Be more genuine with me, be vulnerable. I am here to help you, not just the academy."
His eyes were equally wide at her admissions. Schooling his face he nodded.
"Lucas," There was a smile to her face. "You give everything you do 110 percent. But you tend to lose sight of things. You want to protect and defend so badly that sometimes you don't notice yourself getting hurt. And sometimes that hurts more than if I got hurt. It feels like you're reckless and you don't care enough about yourself to care when you're injured. I want you to try and remove those blinders that give you tunnel vision. Because I think you'll be so much stronger once you do."
He touched a hand to his chest, mulling her words over.
"Kaito," Another soft smile. "You're so sweet and energetic. The only issue is how much you don't believe in yourself. You constantly try to flirt with me, take me on dates, shoo other people away even though it never works. You're a coward, but you're aware of it at least. What I want for you, what I want from you, is to try and be more confident. How am I supposed to feel when the guy trying to show me how he feels thinks poorly of himself? Take some responsibility and try to unlearn this self loathing you have. I promise it's much easier when you do... I know from experience."
His eyes watered as he nodded, trying to stifle his sobs.
"Alan," Looking over to the man she sighed, "You're standoffish, you're a little hardheaded, you can't quite figure out how things work if you can't take them apart and put them back together. You take so much burden onto yourself that it's hard to get anything from you that's not never ending work. I want you to rely on me more. Yeah, I can't fight or really defend myself, and you always say it's dangerous to be around you. But I rarely feel safer on a mission than when I'm by your side. Please stop pushing me away. I want to be around you."
Looking shaken by the admission he stared daggers into the floor boards.
"Sho," Her eyes landed on him. "There's so many things you're good at. I have fun around you. I almost forget where we are. But at the same time you feel distant. Like you're only letting me into the first room and the rest of the house is locked. I'm sure you've had hardships too. But despite those I want to be able to see you, the Sho beneath the funny, creative, smart man that rides a motorcycle and cooks better than established chefs. I want you to show me the rest of you. I promise I can handle it."
Staring at her with his mouth agape there was a good few minutes he didn't seem to breath.
"Leo," She paused as she met those golden eyes daring her to go on. "I can't lie. You've been one of the hardest ghouls to deal with. Every step I take around you feels like the wrong one. You even tricked me into doubting myself. That my ability didn’t work all the time. You lied to so many people to get me away from you. There were times I wanted so badly to tell you to go fuck yourself. Actually, you know what, go fuck yourself Leo. All the times I thought I made progress and you just bulldozed my confidence. Or used my abilities without any regard for me. Or pushing me away while calling me stupid or useless. You have nerve but do you deserve to? What I want is for you to think about how your actions affect other people. Be kinder, hell, just be kind. Stop being so fake to me. If you wanna say you hate me just fucking say it instead of stringing me along and pretending to be my friend. The worst part is that I still can't find it in myself to hate you. Because somehow I can tell there's a glimpse of someone under all that bullshit that isn't a total asshole and actually cares about people."
He hissed under his breath and murmured, "Why is mine twice as long..." Alan cut his eyes at the vice captain and shut him up instantly.
"Haru," Taking in his confident pose she smiled, "Before I go into this can I ask who's taking care of Jabberwock right now? Especially Peekaboo."
"Oh don't you worry your pretty head about that. I have someone who's real good with the animals there and had a free evening who agreed to help out for no charge!" He added on quietly, "Mostly no charge... I'm gonna have to haul ass to finish all those assignments for her class."
Nodding she started again, "Haru. You're always so busy. No matter what you've got your hands full, your pockets empty and a lot of hope. It's inspiring really. But you have a few issues... you ignore your own health and safety for the sake of others. Going so far as to use your stigma to the point you break. And you're not free of blame here. If you could talk to another house nicely you might be able to get food scraps delivered and not have me make a trip out of my way. I don't mind helping sometimes. It just becomes so much with everything else. I feel like you some days with how thinly I'm stretched. I want... I want you to trust people enough to take a break. Not just one night off and then busting your ass again the next day. A real break. You're not the only one who can do it."
He bit his bottom lip and looked away.
"Towa," She chuckled at the shocked look on his face. "You're not free from this either. You always try to be so cute and innocent looking. But you have your own problems. Waiting until someone begs you to help when you know you can is so irritating. Yes, we need you to help. Not when it's already desperate times, when you know you can do it. And you always go straight to intimidating and using lightening on things when you're upset. I want you to work on communicating better. Not everything can be solved with violence. Learn to regulate your emotions internally and maybe you can solve things peacefully."
Pouting he made a sad little humming sound.
"Ren," Seeing him flinch when multiple eyes turned on him she sighed, "What can I say? You're difficult for a different reason. Everything is a negative with you. I know you hate things that are hard, or require you to do things, or use your brain for more than crunching numbers and game strategies. But sometimes I need you to lock in. You check out so easily that trying to get you to even talk to me is a chore. I want you to do the same as Towa, work on communicating better. Stop complaining when it doesn't go the easy way. Swallow your pride and step up when you know it's something you can do. Work and play go hand in hand, one without the other is unbalanced. I know you can do it, I believe in you."
His face was red as he looked at his feet.
"Taiga," She paused as they made eye contact, his green eyes dull in color but sharp in attention. "There's not enough time in a day for me to go over everything here. So let's start with the first one, stop pointing guns and pulling knives on me. I get that you don't always remember me, and that's irritating but I can work with that. I don't know if you really can't remember or if you just have facial blindness some days. And I can't say I understand you because no one is willing to go into the details of the clash with me, but I know it affected a lot of you negatively. One day I hope you'll trust me enough to tell me what happened." She bit her lip, "Your emotional state flips like a switch and becomes hard to manage, I never know how you'll react to what I say. And when you do react amicably and remember me it's still not great. You ask me to carry your bag, or be a pillow, or just call me a dumbass. I know you'll hate this but it's a lot like Jin. What I want is for you to try to work on what's going on inside your head. Maybe seeing Yuri about it, if he's comfortable with that. Be less argumentative and more willing to help out. You're the captain around Sinostra but I've seen Romeo do more in that aspect than you. I just want you to be more stable. Not in a way that I want to control you, more like I want to see you grow to be a better version of you."
He raised a brow at her, foot tapping against the floor.
"Romeo," There was another sigh. "I can try to keep yours short but let's face it... You and Leo are on the same wave length. If you're not running me ragged with silly little courier jobs you're berating me to my face. Calling me stupid, calling me plain, saying I have no fashion sense, which is rude there's a uniform to follow here you don't even know what my fashion sense is like because my wardrobe is back home. Your temper is so explosive that no matter what anyone says you can find something to be mad about. I get that you're stressed but taking it out on people who are trying to help you is going to push them away. I need you to try and relax more, work on what to do when you get angry, that's not yelling at people or threatening them. Maybe I'd be more interested in helping you if you weren't a landmine I can step on with one wrong word."
His face was turning red from the force of holding in the outburst that boiled under his skin.
"Ritsu," She laughed when he looked surprised. "Yes you're in this too. You're always prepared for anything we run into. And you quite literally use yourself as a shield to protect me. But there's a time and place to do your job and to play. You're the opposite of Ren, work play balance is important. Stop trying to charge people for wanting to hang out with you under the guise of consultation. Making friends is scary yes, it's hard to know if they'll like you, but you have to give them a chance. What I want from you is to try and unwind sometimes. Remember that you're at school, not an office, and try to have fun. Not everything has to be work all the time. You could burn yourself out if you keep this up for too long."
His eyes were comically wide and a hand was placed over his chest.
"Subaru," Seeing how nervous he was she gave him a smile. "Relax, I can tell you're grinding your teeth again. There we go, that's better. You tend to be one of the easiest ghouls to work with. Always hospitable and never rude to me. That's not where your problem lies. You have low self confidence, you're constantly apologizing for things you don't need to, you keep up a mask to hide your true feelings. You don't think people can handle the real you beneath the actor, or that people won't like you. But if you never open up how can they even try? I want you to work on being more honest with yourself and with others. Don't apologize for enjoying yourself, indulge every once in a while. Life is too short to avoid doing all the things you like."
He glanced at the floor nervously, gripping one of his arms tight.
"Haku," She watched the amused smirk on his face slowly disappear. "I could leave it at you're a terrible flirt and move on but that would be mean. You've helped me since I first got here, guided me, given me advice. And through all of that I don't think I've really gotten to know you. Everything is about someone or something else. You turn the focus away from yourself every time. I want to know you Haku, I want to know about you, what you like, what you don't like, what makes you mad, what makes you happy. Open up to me so I can see who you are under the helpful tease you masquerade as."
Wide yellow eyes locked onto her, clearly a bit shaken.
She paused for a second and stared into the empty air.
Zenji floated beside Haku and Subaru, "It's alright my dear. I'll hear your words later when it's only those privy to my existence around."
Snapping back to her task she stared at the cozy chair in the corner. "Edward, just because you're a centuries old powerful vampire does not give you immunity." She rolled her eyes at the mirth in his, "You're a problem ghoul for so many reasons. Constantly keeping information to yourself, not doing your job as captain, making Rui do basically everything for you. Not to mention all the passes you make at me after our first interaction where you called me plain and lacking sensuality. Rude. What I want from you is harder than most because you're older and not as open to change. You need to give me and the other ghouls something, the benefit of treating us like equals and not like funny little ants in a jar. You're so easily amused watching others struggle and it sucks. Take some responsibility, quit using being an old man as an excuse, and step the hell up when you're needed. You can't just rot away in bed every day and expect things to be okay."
He hummed softly and nodded, still looking amused.
"Rui," She smiled at the sudden nervous look on his face. "I really wish you weren't cursed so I could hold your hand while I tell you this. You're so helpful, sweet even though you're super flirty, I know I can talk to you when I'm stuck feeling down. Though you have your own issues. You're complacent, like you've given up on your own curse but you're still trying to help me break mine. And it hurts to see you so defeated, I've seen behind your little persona before, and I saw you for you. It made me want to help you more, and despite that you still take on any task that comes your way. I know you can't sleep and you need to do things but sometimes I wanna see you relax. You're so busy doing things for other people when was the last time you did something for yourself? I want you to be more selfish. Don't ignore your own needs for others."
Taking in a shaky breath he looked down, hiding his face behind his bangs.
"Lyca," Watching him flinch she pouted. "I'm not angry at you. Just let me say some things. You're trying so hard to catch up with everyone else. This is a very strange place to you and you've done so well trying to adapt to it. To learn about human society and coexist, it's hard even for humans sometimes. But there's always things we can do to improve. You're a little rough around the edges, and you tend to scare people off when you're too rough. You pick fights really easily because you have strong opinions and morals. Those aren't bad things, but you have to learn to control it a little more. I have strong opinions but you don't see me growling and baring my teeth at people who oppose them. Maybe I should with some of you though... Anyway I want you to work on your emotions. Try to find healthy ways to release your anger that aren't fighting. Maybe look into more free form art? Your sketches are great, maybe you could find a way to vent some feelings into it."
He pouted, glaring at a spot on the wall.
"Yuri," He jumped as she laid eyes on him. "You're brilliant. You know how to save lives and make them better. I'm not just saying it to make you feel better before I go in on you. I do believe that. That being said you have some flaws to work on. You have a freeze response to panic and trauma. And it can cause problems. You're abrasive when questioned because you see it as being challenged. The bravado you have is just a mask to hide the shy, kind man underneath and protect him from being hurt again. And thank you for being brave enough to come here even when you have so many reasons not to want to be in this room with certain people. I'd like to ask the brilliant doctor Yuri Isami to work not only on being more humble but not insulting people to make himself feel better. You can be confident without putting people down in the same breath, let your actions speak for themselves and not need to use others as pedestals to rise higher. You're enough."
There was a hiccup that he tried to stifle, hiding his red face and teary eyes in Jiro's arm.
"And Jiro," She smiled as his face didn't change at all. "One of the ghouls I see most often, but feel like I know the least about. You're clinical and come off as apathetic. And you've been through a lot, people don't realize how much, I don't think Yuri even knows all of it. But you show no signs of distress. And that worries me sometimes. While I do see little cracks here and there, like a tiny smile or a chuckle when I get scared of something you find mundane, or when you startle yourself laughing at stag beetles fighting, I see Jiro in those moments. I want to see more, maybe that's selfish when you should be working on recovering from your illness and injuries, but those little moments are so precious to me because I see the Jiro who enjoys life underneath it all. I want you to work on trying to open up more, be a little more vulnerable with me at least? I want to know who you are on the inside."
He blinked slowly, eyes a fraction wider. A shudder went down his back and he glanced around.
Zenji had floated towards him and hovered there, trying not to let his tears overwhelm him. "That was beautiful my dear! You truly reached out to him with everything you had!"
Her smile was fond as she sat back on her nicely made bed. "So... now that I've said my piece, what's next? I'm open to hearing you out or just listening if-" Startled by the sudden movement she held herself still as Jin fucking Kamurai approached her bed and kneeled before her like a knight. "Huh?" Her eyes were wide as he spoke.
"I can't... can't apologize enough for how I made you feel." He looked pained as he forced himself to make eye contact, "If you're willing to forgive me... I'll make it up to you however you want. I won't call you that again. It was never supposed to be more than a joke, and I know that my jokes are... not as easy to read anymore. I'm sorry for the distress I've caused you. But," He stood slowly, making himself the king once more. "Don't ever feel like I could easily replace you, or that I don't like you, or that I think you're beneath me. Don't push your own misconceptions onto me like that. You don't get to decide how I feel."
She swallowed roughly, "I... thank you... you don't know how much that means to me."
Tohma appeared at his side and held out his hand, taking Luna's gently. "I should apologize as well. I never knew it felt like I was being so closed off. Please tell me whenever you feel that way. I'll rectify it immediately. There's just no way I'd ever want you to think that you're less than I."
Her smile softened and she gave his hand a squeeze, "Thank you."
Lucas and Kaito made their way over, the sudden growing crowd pushing Jin to leave her side. The white haired man gestured with a jerk of his head to the window. Tohma picking up on it quickly followed him, the window was opened and the two stepped out onto the roof and closed it behind themselves.
“Luna…” He took her hand and his amethyst eyes bore into her own. “I swear to you that I will try with everything in me to be better. But I cannot promise that I won’t continue to throw myself in front of you when danger is near. I would make another pact just to defend you if it came down to it.”
Her eyes widened, “Luca you really don’t need to do that. In fact please don’t. I don’t want to know what happens if you make a pact with more than one demon…” She frowned, “And I feel like you missed my whole point…”
The blond sat down beside her and looked at his feet, his eyes still watery, “Even when you’re telling us to get our shit together you’re still so nice. It’s not fair.” He leaned against her arm subconsciously, “I want to be better for you. I wanna break this stupid curse so you never have to worry about it again. I’m going to try harder… so please keep believing in me. Even if I am a coward.”
She reached up and stroked Kaito’s head soothingly, “Shh. It’s okay. I know you will. Whenever you put your mind to something you do great things.”
Lucas also reached for Kaito, but mostly in concern as he noticed the small group that approached from behind. He pulled his friend up and shifted to the side, “Come on. Let’s go get her a plate of those sweets you made.”
Looking up she met Alan’s unflinching steel eyes. She waited, nearly holding her breath from the intensity of his gaze.
“I… am not good with words. But… if you really want to be near me even with what you know I can do… I can’t tell you no. I’ll do whatever I can to protect you. So… please don’t take anything you said back.” He stood before her in that same awkward stance, arms to his sides like he didn’t know what to do with them, hands clenched into fists, almost as if he was prepared to fight.
She smiled and stood up, taking one of his hands and holding it gently between her own. “Thank you Alan. That means a lot to me. And trust me, there’s no way I’ll be taking it back.”
Sho cleared his throat, “So… you think you can handle all of me?” His brow quirked up as he watched her start to turn red. “I’m kidding, chill. Jeez… you probably should have worded that better Senpai. You’ll make guys think some crazy things if you aren’t careful…”
Luna released Alan’s hand and pouted, “I wasn’t expecting you to be dirty about it… how come it feels like you aren’t taking it seriously?”
He grinned, “Well most of what you said was praise anyway. So I don’t have as much homework as some of these guys do.”
“Typical Sho…” With a sigh she waited, her eyes landing on a very irritated Leo. The wait was long and silent, he didn’t move, and she didn’t ask him to. What felt like ten minutes had passed before Alan turned and grabbed him by the arm, hauling him to stand before her.
“It’s your turn. Don’t be rude.”
“Let go of me you fucking gorilla! I don’t owe her shit!” He wrenched his arm from Alan and glared at him, then turned the same heated daggers on her. “I’m not apologizing.”
“You don’t have to. You just have to listen.” Shrugging she looked away, clearly a bit let down by his answer.
Leo snarled, “I don’t have to listen to you! You’re just a normie who got cursed and dropped into something way out of their league. You’re not my problem.”
Sho cleared his throat again to get their attention, “Leo. You keep saying all that shit but you were helping orchestrate this whole plan right from the start. Just give it up, just for tonight at least.”
He glared at Sho, “Traitor…” Turning back to her he refused to make eye contact. “Whatever. I guess you don’t suck as much as I first thought. I mean, you did manage to bring a Kamurai to their knees. You must be able to do something right.”
“Leo…” Alan grumbled behind him.
“Uuuugh! Fine! I’m sorry!” His cheeks were pink from either embarrassment or rage she didn’t know. “You look so normal that having all this power was pissing me off okay? You shouldn’t be able to do what you do so easily! But you do it anyway. And maybe I just didn’t like that okay? You assholes happy now?” He crossed his arms and stomped towards the chapel, disappearing into the other room.
Luna chuckled softly and shouted after him, “Thanks Leo! I guess that’s the best I’m getting out of you!” Looking back she sat on the edge of her bed and shook her head.
Sho and Alan both sighed and muttered apologies as they move towards the kitchen area.
Before Haru could take a step forward Kaito and Luca reappeared with a small plate of cookies and mini brownies. The blond handed it to her, “I hope you like these. I remember you said you liked matcha so I tried a recipe for matcha cookies.”
“Oh these look awesome. Thank you Kaito!” She took the plate and smiled, watching him walk over and take a seat by her desk.
“Enjoying your personal show?” Haru stepped up to her, Towa not far behind.
She smiled and bit into a cookie, “Mhm. I have to say it’s a little bit of a power trip… it might not be good to give me this much free reign. I might start telling you guys off more often if this is what I get for it.”
The captain of Jabberwock laughed and sat to her right on the bed, “So it’s my turn to own up. I’m sorry I worry you. I’m just so used to being up at the front that not using my powers is just beyond me. And yeah I get the whole break thing… it’s just hard to imagine these two being able to handle it without me.”
“Like I said, interhouse relationships should be stronger. I know you guys won’t tell me what happened and that this night is an exception. But if you can try to be more amicable towards each other you can lessen the burdens on all of you. Maybe you’ll be able to convince someone to be a courier for food scraps, or a helping hand with the animals, or someone to safe guard Peekaboo while you’re away. There’s options. You just have to find a way to work with them.”
He gave her a soft smile, “I wish it was as easy as you make it sound. Maybe the second years and first years will be able to pull it off but I think us third years are beyond reconciling.”
“Haru Sagara, that’s quitter talk. You better fix that.” She nudged him playfully, “But thank you, even though you didn’t actually say you’d work on your problems…”
They were both surprised as Towa flopped across their laps with a whine.
“Wh- Towaaaa! What are you doing?” Haru floundered a bit, trying to make sure his friend didn’t roll off the bed.
“Dandelion~” He looked up from where his head was resting on her lap, “I’m sorry for making you mad. I’ll try to be better. But you know it’s hard when Wolfsbane is so lazy.”
She smiled down at him and pet his hair, “You have to try harder. And maybe try to be a little more gentle with things? You’re like an untamed animal sometimes, and it can be a little scary.”
Pale eyes widened, “I don’t ever want to scare you Dandelion!”
There was shock and intrigue around the room as most had never heard the ghoul speak until now.
“I know. And that’s why you’ll try.” She continued stroking his fluffy hair as another ghoul stepped up. His stature and bad posture gave him away before she looked up.
“Hey…” Ren rubbed the back of his neck, a scowl on his face as he fought to find words with so many eyes on him.
“Hey yourself.” She continued to pet Towa’s hair, feeding him one of the cookies from the plate when he showed interest.
Ren swallowed around a lump in his throat, “...Fuck. What the hell am I supposed to say?” He closed his eyes and sighed heavily.
“Maybe start with an apology? That’s how the best reactions have started so far.” Haru chuckled at the annoyance on Ren’s face at his comment.
He grunted, “I’m sorry you’re wasting your faith by believing in me.” As Luna tried to interupt he continued, “I’m lazy, I hate doing things, I hate talking to people, I hate physical interactions. But it sucks less when it’s you… so I guess I’m saying thanks? For you know… trusting me even though I’m not really that great? God this is stupid. I can’t promise you anything! I’ll do what I can but if you aren’t there to bug me then I won’t try as hard!” His face was turning red as he rambled, “Not because I like your company or anything just because you’re annoying in a way I can’t ignore! An- why are you laughing?!” Ren was bristled like a scared cat.
She put a hand to her mouth trying to stifle the giggles. “So-sorry… you just… it’s just so Ren! Everything you said… it’s so on brand for you…” Calming herself she kept going, “Just know the next time you accuse me of being on my period when I’m irritated with you is the first time I try to make a man feel what a period actually feels like.”
Ren suppressed the shiver that ran down his spine at that, “Yeah… got it… but how-”
“You do know how close I am to the ghouls at Mortkranken right? I’m sure Yuri could make something that would simulate the pain very accurately.”
“Ren Shiranami did you really say that to her?!” Haru looked at him appalled.
“Wh-why are you getting mad at me?! She just threatened me!”
“And you said something rude and misogynistic to her! You’re a ghoul, you can handle whatever punishment she dishes out.” He frowned and stood up, taking Ren’s ear and dragging him by it.
“Owww! Hey! Let go of me you clown!”
Towa stood up and quickly hugged her, “I’ll make sure he does what he should Dandelion. And I promise I won’t use lightening on him.” Turning he smiled and followed Haru and Ren over to the corner where it seemed like Haru was already lecturing him.
Taking another mini brownie she popped it into her mouth and watched Taiga stalk to the side of her bed, stopping right in front of her, hands stuffed in his pockets as he stared her down. The typical lazy lean in his posture was missing, as was the signature grin. He turned and plopped down beside her, still silent. The other two Sinostra ghouls were close by, watching their captain like hawks.
The man let out a heavy sigh and flopped onto his back, grabbing her hand and tugging her down beside him. You could hear a pen drop as the room went quiet, watching in fear, jealously, anger, and intrigue.
“You coulda just yelled at me. That woulda been easier to deal with.”
Unbothered by his antics she hummed, “That’s what Romeo does. How often do you listen to him?”
He chuckled, “Got a point there.” Turning his head he met her eyes, really taking in the vibrant pink and reds in her irises. “I’m serious. I don’t care what I say after this. If I ever piss you off or make you think I’m actually gonna hurt you just tell me to go fuck myself. If I get annoyed when you say it then tell me you have permission. I should get the hint by then.” Taiga stared at her wide eyes and leaned in to press his forehead against hers, speaking softly. “I don’t trust any quacks enough to go let em poke around in my head. So sorry I won’t be doing that part. But I’ll try to be better for you… do I get anything in return if I improve?” His eyes lit up with that usual mischief.
Luna laughed and shook her head, a smile brightening her face, “Maybe. But it depends on how good you get. I might make you something nice. Like a sweater since you’re always so cold.”
He wrapped his arms around her waist, “Fuck that. Just be my personal heater instead. Way less effort.”
“Ahem!” Romeo shouted instead of actually clearing his throat, magenta eyes silently ripping into Taiga. There were several ghouls around the room glaring as well, some being held back by others. “You might want to rethink where you are before you start getting handsy you TGA!”
Taiga groaned and rolled towards the other side of her bed, facing away from them, “And you might wanna read the mood sometimes Lulu.”
The vice captain clearly had a hard time not blowing his lid at the comment but he stuffed his insults down and stepped up to the bed. “Now that he’s got his dirty claws out of you I can start.”
She giggled and sat up, smoothing her hair back, “Yeah. So Romeo, what do you have to say?”
“Maybe you have a point with the wardrobe comment. It seems like Darkwick didn’t even bother giving you more than the most basic plain clothes. So the next time you’re free and find yourself around Sinostra let me know. I can take your measurements and get you actual decent clothes to wear besides your uniform.”
Rui interjected, “As long as you keep the measurement taking professional!”
The man flustered and whirled around to point at him, “Mickey you shut your mouth! I didn’t mean it the way you would!”
“Romeo… this right here is the other thing I was talking about…” She drew his attention away from the smug ghoul standing in a corner by himself. “The ease at which you get angry is concerning.”
He inhaled deeply and released the breath slowly, “I am trying! To not get as angry that is.” Looking back at her he avoided meeting her gaze, “It’s not that I don’t take breaks or relax sometimes. It’s that I have to do everything if I want it done right. And-”
“Stop,” She watched him for a second, seeing the rage build from being cut off. “I’m not trying to annoy you. I get that you’re a perfectionist. But nothing is perfect, and nothing is forever, so sometimes you’re going to have to deal with good enough as your finish line.” Reaching out she took his gloved hand and held it gently, “Give a little more power to those around you to take the weight off your own shoulders. You have a captain and a first year to share responsibilities with. You know he’s capable, let Ritsu take something off your plate to lessen the burden.”
His face was red but this time it was clearly not anger. Coughing into his other fist he looked away, “I’ll think about it.”
Letting his hand free she smiled and held out the small plate to him, “Take a cookie and relax. The sugar might help you.”
Making a face he took one of the sweets from the plate and stood to the side taking a bite as Ritsu walked briskly up to Luna.
“Well, I certainly wasn’t expecting any of that.” He paused to collect his thoughts, “I am a paralegal. And I’m doing my job. So while I see your points I’m still undecided on how I will apply them. Perhaps you’re right, I am at school and not an office environment. But I must use my time wisely to prepare for my future.”
Watching him spin his wheels she propped her chin in her hand. “Ritsu… do you mind listening to me again?”
“Wh- why would I need to do that? I’ve re-”
“I know you recorded it. Replay it real quick and really listen to it.”
Doing as she said he brought the recorder to his ear and played that section back. His face went on a trip between his usual self assured smile to a flustered confused mess. “I… I have listened.”
“Mhm… and are you processing the words now?”
He nodded slowly and gave her a timid glance, “I… was unaware that people were merely trying to befriend me. I believe I’ll need to do some research to better understand where I’m making mistakes.”
She smiled in return, “There we go. Sometimes going over it again is useful right? You find things you missed the first time around.” Watching him stumble over her using his own words back at him she giggled, “Thank you Ritsu. I know you’ll work on it.”
As he retreated to Romeo’s side he was passed by Subaru and Haku, Zenji floating above them.
Subaru upon reaching her side instantly bowed low, “I’m saying sorry now so I can try to avoid saying it again. I’m so sorry Luna.”
Holding back a sigh she leaned forward, “Please get up Subaru. I hate seeing you bow like that.”
Sitting up he stared into her eyes, “...I’m so…” Biting his lip he inhaled sharply, “I’m already messing up…”
“Try again.”
He took a few breaths to try and clear his head. “Thank you. I want to give you an answer you’ll like. But I’m worried I’ll fall short of your expectations. So… instead of worrying about that… I’m going to say what I honestly want to say to you.”
Smiling she watched him with bated breath.
“You’re so many things I want people to see me as. You’re kind, you’re compassionate, you’re incredibly strong willed, you’re compelling, you’re humble about all of it, and at the end of the day you’re still a joy to be around like you haven’t been giving your all for the sake of others. And it’s all natural to you… and I think sometimes I’m jealous of that. That you don’t have to try to be any of those things. You just are. I’m so grateful that you care enough about me and everyone here that despite everything you’ve been through that you still want to even be near us.” He stopped himself and cleared his throat, “Was that self deprecating?”
Her cheeks had turned pink at how enthralled he’d seemed as he spoke, “A… a little bit yes.”
“I can’t promise you that I’ll be the same person if I listen to your request. And it will take time… but I hope that when you do see the me behind the mask that you’ll still want to be around me.” His eyes were distant by the time he finished his sentence.
She smiled, “Subaru… I’m still going to like you. Because you may think you’re not any of those things or that I do it effortlessly but both of those things are wrong. I’ve had to make myself be kind, make myself humble, make myself the person you see. There’s been effort, you just haven’t seen it because you didn’t know me then.”
“Thank you… uh… are you still hungry? I have some sweets and tea I can prepare for you.” Standing he barely dodged Haku moving closer.
“I’d love that.” As she went to speak suddenly Haku’s hand planted itself beside her on the bed and he leaned in, his face inches away from hers. She made a flustered noise and turned red, “H-H-Haku?!”
“You caught me huh Princess?” He smirked, “You’re right of course. I don’t really offer a lot of information about me. Maybe you think I’m hiding something but the truth is I’m just not all that interesting.” His eyes told a different story from how the slit pupil focused on her eyes like if they looked away it would wound him.
Zenji almost went into a fit but before he could even raise his voice Subaru cut in, “Haku. You’re too close,” A fan was opened with a flourish between their faces and the Hotarubi captain pushed the paper fan closer and closer until Haku was forced to step back. “Try to have a little more decorum.” There was a slight twitch in the corner of his mouth as he eyed the green haired ghoul.
“You took the words right out of my mouth Subaru! What on earth would possess you to invade a lady’s personal space like that?!” Zenji stood on Haku’s other side nagging him, “I know you’re a lout but you don’t have to show everyone in attendance that you are!”
Haku sighed, “My bad. I tripped on this huge box here,” Nudging the box Jin had brought with his foot he glanced over his shoulder to see the Kamurai heir give him an aggravated stare from his place by the window. When he and Tohma had gotten back he didn’t know.
Luna frowned, “Here we go again. Another cover up. Haku… I respect you and enjoy your company. But please, please stop going back on your advances. I’m so tired of you saying just kidding when I know you’re serious. I think everyone in this room knows you’re serious.”
Taken aback by the statement he cleared his throat, “Damn Princess… watch what you say. A guy might take it the wrong way.” He tugged at the collar of his shirt.
“Just say you mean you already Hakucchi!” Rui shouted from where he was trying to wait his turn to get into the kitchen area while avoiding contact.
“Oh don’t worry Rui I’m going to revisit that when you come up here in a minute!” Luna gave the blond a look and smirked at the flicker of fear on his face.
Haku knelt down beside her and took one of her hands, “I’ll try… to be more open about myself. Just don’t expect it to be easy for either of us.”
“Something about the ghouls? Easy? For me or them? Never!” She laughed at the wry smile he broke into before kissing her hand and following Subaru.
Luna stared at Zenji for a minute, wanting nothing more than to address him.
“I know dear, I know.” He bowed his head to her, “We’ll have a chance later.” Floating after the other Hotarubi ghouls he settled beside them.
She startled when another body dropped onto the bed beside her, “Whoa!”
“Hmm… it’s not quite as soft as mine. But it’s definitely better than sitting in that chair over there.” Edward had taken it upon himself to flop unceremoniously onto her bed.
“Glad you could join me instead of being stuck in bed rot mode.”
“I could never turn away when I know you’re suffering in agony in here all by your lonesome.”
“Yeah, we’ll talk about your letter later by the way. Next time give me a warning for what I’m about to be reading.” She turned her body to face him. “So… go on. I know you’re going to spin some pretty words together.”
He smiled softly at her, “Perhaps you’re right dear. I have been cooped up for quite some time. Darkwick makes it so easy to be comfortable here. As for my age, I assure you it’s no ploy. I truly do have aches and pains from the years I’ve lived. But I will do my best to try and achieve these lofty tasks you’ve set for me. I may have been a bit too jaded about you and these ghouls. Though there’s definitely still some surprises in store…”
“Cryptic bastard.” She reached out and fluffed his hair, “If you don’t try hard then I’m going to steal Rui and Lyca away from you for a whole week and make you deal with your own mess.”
“Darling you’re so cruel.” Despite his words the smile never left his face, leaning into her touch. “But if you ask me the cruelty only makes you that much sweeter.”
Rui could be heard asking people to move so as to avoid touch. “Okay that’s enough time for you Ed.” He walked up and winked at Luna, “You should roll him off your bed since you’ve already got one that won’t get up. Isn’t that right Tai?”
The redhead was currently curled against her pillows, not showing any sign of hearing them or if he did that he cared at all.
She sighed, “I would but I’m pretty sure Ed would be more annoying if I pushed him off.”
“Rui you shouldn’t joke like that, she might start to think you actually mean it.” The vampire pouted at him.
“I do.” The blond sighed and smiled at her again, “So… you really think all that?” When she nodded and returned his smile he continued, “Well… maybe I am complacent. I’ve tried and tried and hunted down everything that could possibly help me with this curse of mine. I’ve come to accept it as what I’ll have to live with. And being selfish? Now that doesn’t sound like a good thing to tell a guy who’s been trying to take you on a date since the first day he met you!”
“Do it.”
He faltered at the bold statement, “Uh come again?”
“I said do it. If you want to so badly then ask me outright and take me on a date. You and Haku both have no follow through and it’s been a little frustrating to be honest.”
His face was red as he tried to ignore the stares and bewildered looks from around the room. “Ah… I mean… you can’t put me on the spot here in front of all these other guys! I have to plan it and make sure everything is perfect first!”
She stared fondly at him, “Anything you do is going to be great Rui. You make sure of it.”
The blond groaned, “God… I wanna take your hand and lead you to the garden and pick flowers with you and make breakfast for you and-”
“Breathe Rui,” Her laugh was a chiming bell in his ears.
“Princess put him out of his misery already.” Haku chirped from where he was still being eyed warily by Subaru.
The reaper cursed ghoul sighed, “I wish more than anything I could just take your hand and hold it to my chest so you could feel how hard my heart is beating right now.”
“That’s the honest Rui I’ve seen before. Not the silly flirt. The genuine article.” She reached for him and smiled sadly as she let her hand drop. “I wish I could hold your face in my hands and tell you that everything is going to be okay.”
Lyca huffed loudly and moved around the blond, “You’re taking up too much time! The food is gonna get cold if you don’t hurry it up!” Stopping in front of Luna he stuffed his hands in his pockets.
“Hi Lyca,” She watched Rui step aside to try and calm himself.
“Hey…” He glanced away, looking surprisingly shy for someone who just butted into a conversation vying for his turn.
“So about what I said…”
“I’ll do my best. It’s hard… you don’t get it because you’re human. People here… they don’t like me. They’re scared of me. They don’t think I should be walking around out here. But I’m not dangerous!” His tone and volume lowered as he lost the bite to his words, “You know that… right?” If his ears were out they would be drooping.
Luna reached out for him, “Come here.”
He stepped closer and let out a shocked yelp as she tugged him down into a hug, pressing his face to her neck. “I know you aren’t. The only reason I was scared when you transformed was because I’d never seen you like that before and you looked like you were in pain. You could be dangerous if you wanted to be, but you choose not to be. And that’s what people aren’t seeing.” She stroked his hair softly, “I really want you to be able to make more friends. I’m sure Hotarubi has some type of art gathering sometimes right guys?”
Subaru perked up, “Oh, yes actually there’s a get together for the arts twice a month. We all share our current works and teach each other new techniques for our own crafts. It’s a very rewarding tradition that’s been in effect for years before I became a part of it. I could invite you sometime Lyca. I’m sure they’d all be in awe of your sketches.”
The werewolf was silent but nodded as he relaxed into Luna’s hold. “...You’re warm. Feels nice…” Was all he said after a minute of silence.
Giggling softly she took her hands back, “I’ll give you hugs whenever you want then.”
He nodded and stood back up, unbothered by the stares from around the room as he went over to Subaru.
A throat was cleared as one of the shorter ghouls stepped to her now. Yuri was trying to keep his usual demeanor but his face was already flushed and his gloves felt far too sweaty and restrictive. “Well… you were definitely right about some of what you said. Mostly the first part…”
“Mhm?” Watching him closely she tried to not grin at how hard he avoided eye contact.
“I suppose calling you a worm is… not quite appropriate. I believe you may be onto something as far as how I should address my patients…” He stumbled over his words, “H-however! I am not going to let you sit there and say I freeze or panic in hard situations!” Holding a finger up he pointed at her, “I have acted quite quickly in those moments!”
“Except for the Oui-cest-bon case.” Jiro added in a deadpan.
Flustered by his assistant he held back an undignified squawk, “I- there were circumstances at play!”
“Mhm. And this is what I’m talking about Yuri. You’re trying to play off the issues you caused. And while you weren’t trying to you still did freeze and it almost cost you Jiro.” She took his sleeve and tugged him closer, “And I know more than anyone that you wouldn’t be able to take that loss. He’s more than your vice captain, more than your patient, he’s your closest friend. The one that you trust more than anyone else. So if not for me, then try to be better for him okay?”
His face scrunched up and turned red again as he tugged his arm away from her, “I-I don’t need you to say all that! I wasn’t saying I wouldn’t try! It’s just… difficult.”
“I understand. You’re a very proud person. It’s hard to accept that you’ve made a mistake or caused problems. But the sooner you accept it the sooner you get to be a better doctor, a better friend, and a better person in general.” Luna smiled, “I meant what I said Yuri, you’re enough.”
Looking away he blinked hard and croaked, “I heard you the first time you… you…”
“Come on… say something that’s not an insult.”
“You… lady.” He finished with no bite and all the wind taken out of his sails.
She chuckled, “That’s a start. Okay, Jiro, it’s your turn before Yuri combusts.”
He stepped forward and leaned over to check Yuri’s face, “I don’t think he’s going to spontaneously combust but if that’s a possibility I should go get a med kit.”
“Why are you so close?!” Yuri shrilled and backed away to go back to his corner.
There was a tiny smile tugging at Jiro’s lips as he turned back to her.
“Alright, tell me what you think about what I said.”
“Well, it’s difficult to describe.” His eyes shifted up as he thought about it, “My heart rate increased, and my mouth became slightly dry. I finished my medication almost exactly before we arrived so it shouldn’t be an attack. Maybe something about being in here with all these other ghouls is affecting me?” Touching his thumb and forefinger to his chin he glanced at the unamused look on her face and that hint of a smirk was seen again.
“Jiro… the non medical opinion please.” Luna had to crane her neck to look up at him from where she sat.
He surprised her as he suddenly crouched down as if checking her vitals, “I want to make you happy by completing these goals you’re giving me. But I’m not sure if they’re realistic. The real me is someone I don’t remember. I lost a lot of myself in the coma. Yuri thinks there’s a link between my recent attacks and memory triggers that I’ve run into but it’s not easy to recreate so it’s just a theory. But if it makes you happy then I can try to be more… vulnerable? At least to you or Yuri. I can’t leave myself vulnerable to any germs though. My immune system is still shot.” Looking up at her he saw the telltale quirk of a smile, “Oh? Did I say something funny?”
“Yeah. Your sense of humor may be broken in Yuri’s standards but I find it refreshing.” She giggled and reached out to play with his hair, “Oh did you shower?”
“Mhm, Yuri insisted I clean myself up before getting here.”
“Your hair feels so soft.”
He leaned into her hand, “I’m glad you like it.”
As everyone settled she sat back again, “Okay. So that’s everyone. Now can I please ask a group question? About that last letter… I’ve been on enough missions with all of you to know your different hand writing so none of you can deny who wrote what. But what was that about ‘Your Ghouls’ at the end there?” Watching the crowd for any kind of tells she could see several flushed faces, a few turning their heads to avoid her gaze, and some ghouls staring into her eyes with purpose.
Jin answered first, “Isn’t it obvious? You’re mine. And that means I’m yours. It’s as simple as that.”
His vice captain turned to look at him with absolutely unfiltered disbelief on his face, “...Did you really just say that to a woman? Are you serious? Did you learn how to speak to women from bodice rippers?”
“What the hell is a bodice ripper?” He narrowed his eyes in confusion.
Edward laughed softly, “Hmm the little prince is bold. But can he back up what he says?” Sitting up he put an arm around Luna’s waist and spoke in a deep hushed tone in her ear, “I signed that knowing full well what I meant. I’m yours if only you’ll let me have you as well. And I think we both know what I’m willing to offer you. After all, I can tell by your scent alone that you’re still thinking about my personal letter to you.”
She squirmed a bit, eyes focused on the floor, “Ed…”
“Back off moth eaten casanova!” Lyca growled at the display and Ed released her.
Haku sighed, “Princess, you aren’t that naive, right? You know what we meant. At least I know I did. You want me to stop backing down right? I like you. More than just a normal infatuation. And I’m prepared to wait for an answer for however long it takes. I’ll be yours no matter who you choose, even if I can’t stand who it is.” His face was more serious than she thought she’d ever seen it when not on a mission.
Rui chuckled, “Hakucchi quit stealing my lines. Luna, I think I might honestly be head over heels for you. No flirty playboy thing, no pick up lines, just straight up. And even if we can’t touch, and it kills me to not be able to hold you, I’ll want you forever.”
She covered her face and peeked through her fingers, “Oh my god you guys are unfair going back to back like that. Stupid smooth talking pretty boys…”
Taiga shifted now, dragging her back to his side, “Hey Kitty Cat. I’m not letting these guys take you for themselves. Not when I’m willing to let you have anything you want from me. Hell, I barely sign papers for anyone but you. You realize how special that makes you to me right?”
“BTH quit touching her so casually!” Romeo fussed as he approached, “The priest boy is right. I think it’s quite obvious what we all meant. God knows some of these desperate fools aren’t subtle about it.” He glared over his shoulder at a certain blond.
Kaito flinched under Romeo’s gaze and grabbed hold of Luca’s sleeve. Causing the other to carefully push Kaito behind himself.
“Alright! Enough of you guys simping!” Sho pushed the kitchen door open, “Food’s done! Cap, bring that out here first, I’m getting the next set.”
Luna stared in shock at the amount of food that was brought out, all of it what she’d checked on the list. Rui had opened the case he’d brought in and set up his on the road mixology equipment. He got to work making both his usual drinks and mocktails for the less inclined to anomalous alcohol. Sho and Alan had set two folding tables out with all the food and plates and silverware. The light haired first year plated her food and brought it straight to her. “Here ya go Senpai.”
Taking the plate she looked up and blinked owlishly, “That’s… this is incredible. You made all this today?”
“Had some help. But yeah most of this was already cooked before we got here. Just had to reheat some stuff in your kitchen. Don’t worry, we’ll handle the dishes too.” He winked and stepped back to the table, “Alright you guys, go ahead and line up! I made enough for everyone cause I know some of us haven’t eaten since we got that text this morning. That means you Leo!” He shouted at the door to the chapel.
It opened slowly and the still very aggravated man stepped back into the room, phone in hand. “You know you don’t have to yell you asshole.” He held a hand over one of his ears as if he’d been listening the entire time. Of course he was who are we kidding?
As drinks and food were passed around and people started to eat the atmosphere became less heavy. They were starting to get more comfortable around each other, which of course some of the drinks helped a few of them.
Lyca found his way back to her side after finishing his food. The sketchbook was in his hands again, “Luna.”
She looked up to him, “Hey Lyca, what’s up?”
Sitting beside her he inhaled softly, “I have something for you. The blond gigolo helped me figure out what to give you but it’s all my stuff.” He looked nervous as he held the book out to her.
Luna raised a brow as she took it into her hand, noting that it wasn’t quite a sketchbook. It was actually a book of pages from one bound together with ribbon and metal rings. Opening it she stared, each page more beautiful than the last. Some of the pages were just her, rendered so well it was almost scary, other pages were filled with places around campus, and some off campus like the mansion they’d gone to for that mission. She got through to the last page and smiled, it was a drawing of her and Lyca sitting side by side on their favorite bench.
“Suba gave me the photo he took of us, I didn’t know he took one actually, but I used it to draw this.” Watching her he swallowed, “Do you like it?”
“Lyca, I love this. Your art is so wonderful. I’m keeping this forever!” She smiled, “But are these the originals? I feel like you should keep those.”
He shook his head, “Blond gigolo is ahead of you. He took the original ones and made these copies of them.”
“Good. I’d hate for something to happen and you not have them.” Luna stared at the book, a solemn smile taking over her face.
“Nothing’s gonna happen. You’re not gonna go anywhere. And if for some reason you do, nobody is allowed to take those away from you.” His eyes made it feel like there were no exceptions to what he said.
“Thank you Lyca. I love them.” She patted his head and laughed when he stood up and shook it like a dog.
“Don’t do that. It’s weird…” Wandering off towards the others he tried to keep his red face hidden.
Taking the book she tucked it into her nightstand drawer and sat back on her bed, watching the ghouls with a smile.
As soon as Taiga was finished with whatever he could stomach he came over and flopped back onto the bed, aiming for her lap as a pillow.
She snorted and ran a hand through his hair, “Not even asking?”
“Don’t have to.”
“It’s polite to ask.”
“When have I ever given a fuck about being polite?” He gave a toothy grin.
“Fair enough.”
Leo had disappeared again and she scanned the room for him.
“Looking for someone honor roll?” Apparently he had snuck up to her side without being seen at all.
Jumping she nearly clawed Taiga’s scalp and he hissed in return, “Leo what the hell?!”
He laughed, “Jeez, jumpy much? Anyway, get up. Follow me.”
“But I’m-”
“Leave the overgrown cat. He’ll find a different pillow.”
Taiga sat up and growled, “Where ya taking her brat?”
Leo held up his hands that were suspiciously wet and free of all jewelry. “To the bath. The one I had her fill out a list for. Are you seriously saying you forgot that part?”
“Oh I already took a shower-”
“That isn’t a bath. Get your ass up and follow me.” He took her hand and pulled her up, dragging her towards her bathroom. “Go in there. There’s a robe from Romeo you can change into. Once you’re changed tap on the counter three times and I’ll come in.”
Her face turned red, “Excuse me?! You’re not planning to take a bath with me right?!”
Making a face he scoffed, “No. I’m not done setting it up but it’s better if you’re in there and ready to get in the tub. You really are lucky you know? You got that nice big garden tub and it doesn’t look like you’ve ever used it.”
“Can’t take that many baths when I’m as busy as I usually am.” She frowned and slipped into the bathroom. As the door shut she hanged the nice clean clothes she’d been wearing and stopped short, eyes on the full length gorgeous red bath robe. Running her fingers over it she felt the material and could tell it was way more expensive than it had any right to be. She made fast work of her undergarments and tucked them into the hamper, shoving it into the closet to deter any possible thefts. Not a chance was one of these guys leaving with any panties. After pulling the robe on she sighed happily at how wonderful it felt and tied it tight. Luna almost spoke out loud but remembered his words and tapped her knuckles on the counter three times.
Leo wasted no time coming in and shutting the door behind him. “Took you long enough.” He took in the image of her in the robe and clicked his tongue, “I told him not to give you red. It’s too bright of a color for you.” Rolling his eyes he went over to the already drawn bath. The water was nearly opaque with a soft lilac tint to the milky surface. He pointed to some bottles he lined up on the side of the tub, “Shampoo, let it sit in your hair after you wash it for at least five minutes or it’s a waste. Conditioner, rinse it out with cool water and leave just a little in your hair. This face wash has the instructions on it. That’s a scrub for your feet. And this body wash is meant for your level of oil. Yeah, I asked that weirdo at Mortkranken to tell me what your skin type was. You can keep these by the way. Anything you don’t want you can just toss.” He shrugged and added a handful of some bottled salt.
“Wow… that’s a lot… what’s in the water?” She peered at the steamy inviting bath.
“Lavender milk bath with exfoliants, this is some rose scented epsom salt to help your muscles relax, and then,” He took one last glass container and scattered a small handful of petals over the water, “Those are hibiscus petals. They help re energize you.”
“You really know your stuff huh?”
“Of course I do. How else do you think I look this flawless?” He smirked and stepped back, “Anyway don’t take longer than an hour in here. You don’t want to prune yourself. And who knows what everyone out there is getting up to with you not there to stop them?” Laughing he slipped out of the room.
“Hey! Wait a minute!”
“Oh my god what?” Leo dragged the words out with a groan.
“Put your headphones on. I don’t want you listening to me while I’m taking a bath.”
“Ugh, why would I do that?!”
“I’m serious!”
A different voice answered, “Don’t worry Senpai. I’ll make sure he’s behaving.”
“Thank you Sho!”
She sighed and put the robe to the side, slipping into the water with a moan. “Fuck… that’s nice.” Settling into the water she leaned her head back on the pillow he’d attached there. Relaxing in the bliss of her bath she closed her eyes for a while. Then a knock came, but not from the door, the wall beside her. Luna turned her head and fixed it with a worried look.
“Doll? Are you decent in there? I was wondering if now would be a good time for our chat?” His voice was muffled and sounded insanely nervous.
She smiled and leaned back again, “Yeah. You can come in. I’m assuming there’s a biwa in here because you and Haku planned this part?” She had noticed the ‘anomalous’ biwa in the corner but had assumed it was just for a later part of this pampering fest they were planning and they had wanted to hide it.
Zenji passed through the wall by the counter and averted his eyes, “Yes. I knew there would be a good time for it at some point. But Haku being the smart fellow he is found a way to ensure it.” Going to the biwa sat in the corner he knelt down and began to play it. “You can tell me at any time my dear.”
“Hmm, okay. Don’t mind me if my eyes are closed. This bath is just really nice…” She sighed softly, “Zenij. You haven’t done much to upset me if I’m honest. Though I will say that message you left me one night was terrifying. And I enjoy your company so much. Too much sometimes.” Her eyes opened as she gave him a sad look, “I wish you hadn’t died so, so much. I want to hug you and hold hands with you and brush your hair. You’re such a nice person.”
Leaning forward she rested her arms on the edge of the tub and watched him, “But you know a lot of things that I really want to know. About the clash, about whatever the hell was happening last year, about Jiro, about a lot of people because I’m sure you’ve been able to see a lot of things in this form that you wouldn’t have otherwise. But most of all, I just want you to trust me and open up to me. You get this look sometimes, like you’re debating whether or not to say something. And I just really want you to say it. Whatever’s bothering you or giving you a hard time, tell me. I want to be there for you too. Not just the ghouls who are alive.”
The biwa stopped for a moment as he tried to wipe his eyes. “I’m sorry dear… give me a second.” His glasses were skewed as he attempted to dry his tears.
Waiting for him to get himself together she watched the man with a sad smile.
“Thank you doll, you’re so kind. I really can’t thank you enough for being there for Jiro. And for Subaru and Haku as well. They all seem so much better with you around. And I would love nothing more than to be among the living again for those reasons and much more. But my time was cut short and there’s not anything to be done to change that.” His fingers moved slowly over the strings now, the tune a bit more sorrowful. “I truly wish I could tell you what I know about our previous year… but there’s nothing good to tell. It was… it was nothing short of awful. I don’t know if I could even get through a retelling of it. It holds so many of the deep scars we ghouls carry today. Some deeper than others. I’m sure one day we’ll be able to tell you. But now is not the time. Not when we’re here to help you relax and to take care you.”
Finishing the tune he stood and floated to her side, “I thank you for being so wonderful for us. Even those who seem undeserving and difficult have needed every bit of your light.” He reached out and tried to place a hand on her cheek, it passed through the skin and sent a shiver through her. “I’m sorry…”
“Don’t apologize,” She shifted her head so it looked like he was cupping her cheek. “See? It can still work.” Smiling at his soft laugh she held a hand up as if to hold his in place and a new chill went down her spine as it felt, well, corporeal. Her eyes darted to his equally wide ones. “Zenji?”
“What…” He ran his thumb back and forth across the apple of her cheek, “I can… I can feel that.”
“Oh my god… your hand is huge.” She giggled, “But so gentle…”
He shuddered, “Your hand is so soft and warm… I didn’t think I’d ever get to feel that again… darling you truly are the most incredible woman.” Slowly, so, so slowly he took his hand back and tried to hold hers. When he made contact he let out a shaky breath. “Amazing.”
Luna smiled and squeezed his hand, “There’s so many callouses. This is… this is honestly one of the best gifts I’ve gotten today.”
Zenji’s face flushed and he cleared his throat, “I should really let you get back to your relaxing bath. After all it’s still quite unsightly for a man to be in here while you’re… in this state of undress.”
“I wouldn’t mind if it was someone as well mannered as you Zenji.”
“Luna…” He bit his lip, “I really insist. But you shouldn’t worry. I’ll still be waiting for you outside.” Turning he phased through the door.
She sighed and leaned back again, “Dammit. These ghouls are going to be the death of me.” Holding a hand over her heart she sat back up to start the act of actually cleaning herself.
After the bath she pulled the beautiful robe back on and headed for the door. As she did a knock sounded, “Uh yes?”
“Are you decent?” It was a sharp voice, one used to barking orders.
“I have the robe on.”
No sooner had she said that had the door opened and Romeo stepped through with a small designer bag. He took in her appearance and placed the bag down, “Hmm… maybe I’ll order one in rose gold instead. It would suit you better.”
“Huh?” She stared at him as he took out several skin care products and tools for applying them. “Wait are you-”
“What does it look like I’m doing?” He huffed and nearly shouted as the door opened again, “Who the he- are you serious?”
“Yeah, just scoot over Ro-ro.” Leo walked in and went to open the window and turned on the vent, “It’s a sauna in here. That’s no good for most of those creams you have.” Handing her a towel from Romeo’s bag he hummed, “Dry your face gently with this. Just pat it dry basically. God did you dry your hair off at all? You’re hopeless.” He sighed and found her a towel, then pointed at the closed toilet, “Sit here.”
Luna was swept into the whirlwind of Leo and Romeo, The first year drying her hair so tenderly as the third year continued setting up the routine they had clearly decided on for her. Each one so comfortable as they went about their own designated task. Leo focused on her hair, brushing it and using a hair mask Romeo handed to him. Romeo applying some cream to her face and rubbing it in with his own bare fingers. She doesn’t think she’s ever seen his bare hands before. He was insanely soft with his touch too.
Going through serums and creams and whatever else she couldn’t really keep up with it was like a full spa trip. And the best part was how beautiful both of the men doing this were. Leo was so much prettier when he was quiet and focused. His eyes gleaming as he made sure every inch of hair was clean from the hair mask so he could apply the last spray treatment. He had tiny dimples to the sides of his mouth, and his lips looked so soft and sleek, the way his long lashes brushed the top of his round cheeks made her heart flutter in time with his blinking.
And Romeo, god Romeo was such a good name for him. He was working with her face so closely she was able to see him in a new light. His striking foreign features, the curve of his nose, the well groomed eyebrows, the gorgeous gem colored eyes, the prominent angle of his jaw. Focused, unbothered, in one of his many elements, and looking so picture perfect she could just grab him and kis-
No. Luna behave. Not right now. Not another one… she was spiraling as she realized just how many of the ghouls she could see herself being involved with romantically. So very many… thinking about it… oh god it was all of them. Fuck… this couldn’t be happening right now. It wasn’t the time for a new dilemma. She barely had a grasp on any of the old dilemmas.
“Hey, earth to honor roll. You still alive in there or did your brain get steamed?” Leo snapped his fingers in front of her face, “We’re done- agh!”
She reached out and grabbed his shirt in a death grip, “Quiet. I’m thinking about something important and I can’t listen to your mouth right now.”
He was flustered as he pried her fingers off. “Don’t wrinkle my shirt over it!”
Romeo stood back appraising her with his gaze, “...Hmm. Good. I think getting that information from the PMS actually did help. Her skin wouldn’t take well to my usual routine after all. Or yours for that matter. I guess dermatology isn’t as useless as people say it is.”
“Anyway, you get her dressed. I’m going back out.” Leo smoothed his shirt and left.
“Did he say get me dressed?” Her eyes widened as she looked up at Romeo.
Seeing the look on her face he flushed slightly, “Don’t get any weird ideas you SP!”
“Oh no it’s a new one… Romeo please tell me what that one means…” She couldn’t stop herself from whining it.
“...Spoiled Princess.”
Luna blushed, “S-spoiled? And who’s fault is that?!”
“Shut up!” He opened the door a crack, “Bag!”
There were loud footfalls, stomping she realized as a pale hand came into view. “Don’t fucking talk to me like I’m one of your lackeys.”
Jin, she noted by his voice, handed the bag off and Romeo quickly opened it. Taking out a few pieces of clothing. Fairly small pieces… “Um… what is that?”
“Huh? Have you never seen what people wear for massages?”
“Oh that was… that was actually a thing and not just another dirty joke.”
He scoffed and tossed them at her. “Put those on and then the robe over it. We don’t want to have too many gawking virgins staring at you.”
She blushed again and caught the fabric. “Are you included in that?”
His head turned so fast she thought he snapped something in his neck, “Excuse you?! HDY think I’m one of those mouth breathing lowlifes!” Leaving the bathroom he shut the door far too loudly.
Luna counted that as a win for her, dressing quickly and then putting the robe on again she finally left the bathroom. What was waiting for her was a very different vibe than what she’d left.
There were a lot fewer bodies in the room now. Rui and Haku finishing the prep work for their impromptu massage parlor, Taiga and Ed, both lounging on either a couch or a chair, Subaru who was setting the now cleared table up with tea and sweets. And then Jiro who came back in through the front door with a small box in his hands and looked a bit surprised that she was already out of the bath. All the lights were either off or dimmed. Candles had been lit and placed around strategically. Her bed now had a mat laying over it with a soft cloth over that. Haku sat on the side of it, placing a few different bottles on her nightstand. He looked up and smiled, “Welcome back Princess. Hope you enjoyed your bath.”
“Yeah… uh where did everyone else go?” She walked towards the bed, noticing the incense burning that filled the room with a lovely fragrance she recalled picking on one of the lists. Seeing Jiro place the box over by the couch he found a seat and kept his eyes on her, which felt odd, it was like he was watching an experiment.
“Ah don’t worry,” It was Rui who spoke, “Most of them wanted to head to the chapel to put some distance between themselves. Some are washing dishes and cleaning up in the kitchen, and others needed to take a little walk to go to the restroom. And of course there’s a couple of ghouls on another smoke break.” He was currently checking a speaker he set up, getting the volume right as a soothing track played in the background.
She nodded, “It’s getting a little late so I guess I was just wondering if people needed to get to sleep.” Standing awkwardly beside her own bed she watched Haku roll his sleeves up and swallowed.
Subaru smiled, “Ah, well it’s still only about eight. Most of us can handle staying up past that.”
“You ready for your massage?” Haku smirked as he eyed her appreciatively.
“Oh uh… yeah.” Noting the pairs of eyes on her she slowly let the robe drop, leaving her in the tiny wrap around top and shorts so short they were practically underwear. And then Rui caught the robe with a wink as he hanged it over a coat rack. She knelt onto the mat and waited, “You want me on my front or?”
Haku’s voice dropped an octave, eyes going half lidded. “I want you plenty of ways Princess. But let’s start with that.”
She shivered and laid flat on her stomach, surprised as Haku moved her arms and legs to however he pleased. He shifted a pillow up for her head and situated her properly.
“Alright, relax, I’ll let you know before I touch you okay?”
“Mhm.” She closed her eyes but definitely didn’t miss the movement around the room or the opening and closing of doors as time passed.
Haku spent some time warming the oil between his hands before swinging a leg over and straddling her, making her feel much smaller than before. “I’m starting with your shoulders.” As soon as his hands made contact she trembled and shifted a bit under the firm pressure being rubbed into her muscles. “Hey… relax.” His voice was so close to her ear and it had a slight husky under tone.
Luna couldn’t hold back a moan as he worked out a knot in her shoulder blade. The sound of shuffling and a few intakes of breath were heard over the music. Of course they were watching. Some of these perverts were probably getting off on it. A devious thought entered her mind but she held off. No, let Haku give her this massage. She’ll have more time to rile them up later. Wait, later? God her thoughts were going straight to the gutter. What was wrong with her tonight?
He kept working down her back, and as he wrung out the muscles and the tense feelings she forgot all about holding back for her clearly captivated audience. Her sighs and grunts and moans filling the room as Haku’s hands molded her like putty. She heard someone hiss at another ghoul. It sounded like Romeo berating Taiga but she couldn’t be sure with how muddled her brain was. Was Haku working that out of her too?
A groan from her side sent her eyes flying open at the closeness. It was Subaru, eyeing her longingly as Haku massaged her upper arms. “Oh, sorry, I wasn’t trying to alarm you…” The captain’s voice was lower than usual, a bit strained as he held something out for his vice captain. “I was just bringing Haku something.”
She tried to speak but feeling the throb of stiff muscles loosening she whined and shut her eyes again.
A stifled growl was her only answer, did that noise really come from Subaru?
There were voices in the background chatting, but god she didn’t care as the ghoul above her made it to her waist and then her thighs. He was so good at this… why was he so good at this? Did all shinto priests learn this? Fuck, his hands were so firm and slightly rough from callouses. The long fingers helping him dig deeper into the tissues and sinew that was still tight from all her errand running.
“Oh this was a bad idea after all.” Haku took in a shaky breath.
“Hm?” Luna whined softly.
“The sounds you’re making Princess…” He leaned in and spoke against the shell of her ear, his breath sending goosebumps down her arms. “You’re getting all of them so hot and bothered. Already seen one of those second years run to the bathroom. Poor guy looked like a tomato.”
“Keep talking…” She breathed out the words, “What’s happening…?”
He smirked and moved his hands back up to her arms so he could keep up the charade of massaging her. “Mm, Taiga is eye fucking you right now.” He reveled in the gasp she let out, “Romeo is trying to keep him in check but he’s ready to pounce on you the second I move away. Jin isn’t doing much better than Taiga. If it weren’t for Tohma he’d have already knocked me off and taken you for himself. You’d think Haru would be the behaved one but he’s fidgeting so much right now.”
She sighed, “Unngh. Fuck…” His voice was a wicked melody in her head, driving her further into the deep need that was threatening to make itself well known.
“Subaru’s gonna break. He wants you so bad. He needs permission before he can touch and it’s driving him insane. Rui wishes he could do anything right now. Even if it’s taking his cock out just to relieve some pressure. If you called anybody’s name right now they might just cream their pants. That’s how much power you have over us Princess.”
“What about you… Haku.” His name came out in a shudder of air.
He inhaled sharply, “Fuck… I’m not done with your massage yet you greedy girl. But if we didn’t have an audience like this I would have already pinned you and had you screaming my name for the rest of the night.”
“Nnn, follow through on your stupid empty promises.” The sentence was strained but she heard a chair scrape the floor.
He paused, his head spinning at what she’d said, hands on either side of her, gripping the sheet like a life line. “You don’t mean that… you can’t mean that.” Sitting back he looked around the room again. “Ah… seems like a certain someone heard you.”
Leo hissed as he stood, “Oh absolutely fucking not! I’m not sitting here in the 19th cuck chair for this. You guys can do whatever you want but I don’t want any p- wah!”
Luna sat up to see what had happened, and her eyes widened, Sho had gripped Leo’s hair and pulled him back down. His other hand grabbing the front of Leo’s pants as he tugged him into his lap to face him. Sho grunted, “Shut up. I’m not letting you fuck this up for us.” His voice was low and it definitely scratched something nice in her brain to hear it like that.
The smaller man whined and tried to shift away, “Get your paws off my dick you dirty bastard.” He glared at Sho, gold meeting deep blue.
“Oh like you don’t beg for it most nights.” Sho pulled him forward and delivered a harsh bite to Leo’s ear, causing him to go limp in his arms with a deliciously strained whimper.
She bit her lip, surveying the absolutely wrecked ghouls staring at her, some had turned their attention to Sho and Leo but she couldn’t blame them. It was insanely hot watching Sho handle the demon like he was nothing but hot air.
Alan cleared his throat and leaned in to say something to the two. And as soon as he did Leo tilted his head and grabbed Alan, tugging his face close enough to land a rough kiss. There was instant panic in those gray eyes, that freeze response causing him not to pull away very fast. If you watched closely you could see the flick of Leo’s tongue on Alan’s now shiny bottom lip.
Their captain turned to march into the other room, far away from his two troublesome first years as Leo licked his lips and started mouthing at Sho’s neck. But Sho reached back and grabbed Alan’s wrist, his grip like steel to keep him from leaving. It felt like that deep tone from before resonated in her blood as he exhaled shakily, “Fucking look at her...”
Alan did as he was told, flushed and trying his best to avoid looking as desperate as the rest of them. Sho didn’t hide it, his eyes were focused on her despite his other hand squeezing Leo’s ass like a stress ball. The other first year looked over his shoulder at her, eyes molten gold as he licked his lips again, hips rutting forward subconsciously. It drew a hiss from Sho and he squeezed harder, causing a feedback loop of the two dry humping on one of her chairs.
Haru was indeed still fidgeting but he had a death grip on Towa’s arm, the vice captain staring into her soul like if he looked away he’d die. Ren was held by Haru’s other hand, he was red to his ears and looking anywhere but her. Except it was obvious that he was stealing glances every so often. It was easy to see the outlines in their pants with how they were sat. All of Jabberwock was quiet as a mouse and still as stone.
Jin was going to bite a hole in his bottom lip, but unlike Tohma he had no decency to hide the raging hard on in his pants. Tohma’s eyes couldn’t be taken away from her form, his legs arranged to discreetly hide the effect she had on him. Luca was standing by the bathroom, face flushed and arms crossed as he tried to not look as affected as his friend. Speaking of, Kaito had only recently re emerged from the bathroom if his sweaty face was anything to go by. But he was a deer in headlights watching her, pulling his hoodie down over his crotch to cover his pants.
Ed was absolutely lounging on his chosen chair, but his eyes were promising so many things he could do to her. True to Haku’s words Rui was posted up by the wall, looking like he wanted to throw himself into a fire to quell his own desires. Lyca, oh poor Lyca was so red, his fingers white knuckle gripped on his own pants, a prominent tent there.
If Taiga had been eye fucking her then Subaru was eye worshiping her, eye vivisecting her, eye immolating her. It felt as if he could see to her bone marrow the way he was devouring her with his gaze. It felt both reverent and diabolic all at once. Haku was still behind her, sounding as bad off as the others looked, his hands straining to stay off her warm skin. Zenji was in a corner, doing his best to look respectful but there was heat in his eyes. Something that made her clench just from making eye contact with him.
And Taiga, fuck that was definitely way past eye fucking. He looked ready to leap over the couch to get at her. Oh this was dangerous. Even Romeo was giving her a half lidded stare, like he was reviewing some fine art in a gallery that he wanted to take home. Ritsu was looking so uncomfortable, similar to Lyca in the way his fists were clenched, but those damn beautiful eyes couldn’t be torn away from her body if they tried. She vaguely hoped his recorder wasn’t on the whole time, but the fuzzy feeling in her head prayed that it was and that it would stay that way.
Jiro appeared mostly unaffected, but the way he crossed his legs was giving it away, paired with the slight flush to his cheeks, parted lips and clouded eyes. That was an ego boost, getting someone like him this worked up without touching him even once? And Yuri was so red. God how could anyone reach that shade of red? His eyes were wide and he looked so out of place, almost more uncomfortable than Ritsu at this point. But he also seemed to be studying her.
Luna shivered, realizing all at once how under dressed she was, how oiled up her body was, and how her nipples were definitely hard enough to show through the tiny wrap around top. She inhaled sharply, “Uh… so… if I were to… maybe say I’m interested in hearing whatever you guys are thinking about… what would you say?” The groans from around the room were enough answer for her, “Alright. There’s going to be some ground rules. So listen closely.”
— "you are cursed by an aphrodisiac anomaly!! who do you call?"
— "kaito fuji."
cw: unprotected sex, creampie, praise kink, aphrodisiac obvi, a lil bit of angst because of typical kaito behavior, premature ejaculation, JEALOUSY JEALOUSY. AFAB anatomy.
MINORS DO NOT INTERACT
part i.
You can hear the quiet shuffling outside of your door and it drives you mad. The call you made to Kaito was not a prank or a jest—which he most likely believes it was.
Forcing yourself out of bed, you stumble to the door on wobbly legs, your slick thighs a constant reminder of just how aroused you are.
Kaito yelps when the door opens, his hard on pressing against his pants and his eyes wide. You’ve never seen him look more sweaty and nervous than he does now, eyes darting all over your body, taking in your tortured state.
“You don’t look so good,” he murmurs, brow furrowing, “Uh, are you sure about this?”
“I called for you, didn’t I?” you whimper, hands reaching for his lapels.
Kaito swallows thickly as his eyes follow your movements, gasping softly as your fingers curl around the fabric of his shirt. You yank him into your room, hastily kicking the door shut behind you as Kaito’s hands fumble for your waist.
You ask if you can kiss him, breath fanning across his lips. He nods slowly, almost imperceptibly, before you pull him close and kiss him. The brush of your lips is gentle and slow, his hands still shaking on your waist. It’s hard to hold yourself back as you grind your body against him, moaning and whimpering at his slightest touch. Kaito mumbles something under his breath over and over as the two of you stumble over to the bed, your hips straddling him as you tumble onto the soft sheets. It’s a mess of arms, legs, and spit, his hips shyly bucking into yours, as if he’s not sure he’s allowed to hold you like this.
“You picked me—can’t believe you chose me, fuck—” he gasps, desperately shoving the hospital gown up and over your head and your underwear down your thighs, “You’re beautiful, you’re so beautiful—”
Kaito seems to have abandoned all inhibitions at the signs of your want, determined to make this last if this is the only shot he’ll ever get at being with you. There’s a small voice that tells him that you’ll be unsatisfied, or regret choosing him to come help, but he shoves them away before he can grow soft with worry.
Before he knows it, you’re wrapping a hand around him and pumping him, tearing high pitched whines from his throat. Surely Leo wouldn’t be listening to this, right? Surely everyone left after you called Kaito. They all looked so disappointed by your choice—he knows the captain was angry, even when Lucas wishes him good luck. Leo laughed at him and Haru even implied that you may have gotten the wrong number—
Kaito huffs, tears stinging his eyes. Why is he so inadequate? Do you even actually love him, or is this just a pity fuck? It’s not like the two of you really do stuff anymore, not since you met Sho (who could cook) or Ren (who you bonded with over games) or Shinjo (who was rich and influential) so why would you even hang out with him in the first place!?
All he could offer you were sweets and his pathetic, sniveling love—
“Kaito?” you whine, halting your movements, “You’re quiet...is something wrong?”
Fuck, he’s such an asshole for making you worry about him when he should be helping you. What good even is he if he can’t fuck you better?
“Nothing wrong!” he babbles, jerking his head up to meet your gaze, “Please—”
“You look like you’re crying from sadness,” you murmur, voice clearing just the slightest bit, “What’s on your mind, baby?”
Baby. Any thoughts he had about going soft vanish at the sweet praise, his eyes going wide. Right then and there, he spills his guts to you, tells you about every little insecurity in his head as you pump him. He sobs and whines when you reassure him, sinking down on his cock, wiggling your hips sinfully to work your way down. Broken moans leave his kiss bruised lips as his nails dig into your hips, anchoring him to you.
“I’m gonna—I’m sorry!” he yelps, shooting his load inside you the second you fully sink onto him.
Kaito babbles in confusion when you don’t stop moving, using him to get off like he’s nothing more than a toy. Throwing his head back, he accepts your affection, gasping for air when you begin marking up his neck and freckled shoulders.
“Don’t be sorry, Kaito,” you whimper, holding him so close, “That was hot.”
No fucking way you’re real. Is he dreaming? He’s got to be dreaming.
Clenching his eyes shut, Kaito hopes he never wakes up as his shaking hands fumble for your clit. You guide him to the right spot, encourage him with gentle praises, and for once in his life his self consciousness melts away.
I've gone utterly feral for the aphrodisiac stories. BUT NOW I CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT SCENARIOS WHERE THE GHOULS GOT HIT WITH IT INSTEAD OF MC.
Desperate and horny humans are one thing. But despedate and horny ghouls? Oh, lord-
Please- please bless us once more
Particularly Jiro, Haku, and Jin
Now my brain won't shut up, so I'm also gonna ramble. You're welcome.
MC stuck in a room with every single ghoul bc they all somehow got hit with an aphrodisiac (idk, man. maybe an anomaly somehow got into the school, and so all the ghouls ((or whoever you decide to write about)) had to "work together" to deal with it. Obviously, that went as well as one could expect, and now they're here. Horny and getting smothered by worried MC in her little cathedral dorm thingamajiggy.)
Some ghouls want to use poor MC like a fleshlight and pass her around or stretch and stuff all her holes together- one cock in each. while others are trying to remain respectful. MC just fretting over them, flushed and anxious, trying to make sure everyone's ok. Enough water? Food? Any injuries? Let me patch you up- SIR, PUT THAT WEAPON AWAY. (Said weapon is a somethin somethin in his pants) she knows what the anomaly did, but maybe she doesn't *fully* understand or grasp it just due to how concerned she is. Idk, man. Imagining poor, sweet, and "innocent" MC (who definitely doesn't have some interesting kinks or anything like that-) teary-eyed, creaming, and squirting for the first time for her needy ghouls. She'd do anything to help them feel better.
Anyway, cnc, corruption kink, size kink, prasie and degredation kinks, overstim, breeding kink, and all that go brrrr
You don't have to write this specific scenario, but do feel free to take any ideas from it!
Yeh
Nice to meet you, btw.
Thank you for listening to my TedTalk
NO IM LITERALLY GOING TO EAT YOU COME BACK. I WAS ALREADY PLANNING ON WRITING A REVERSE APHRODISIA AU BUT NOW I HAVE TO WRITE THIS CONCEPT OUT TOO BECAUSE IT WONT LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE 〒▽〒 WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!!!!!!
nice to meet you too. Btw. LMAO (∩^o^)⊃━☆
when i tell you i wrote and edited this in like half an hour . ARGH
cw: gangbang, praise & degredation, OVERSTIMULATION, unprotected sex, creampies, thigh job, tit job, blowjob, handjob, ALL THE JOBS, manhandling, inspector is into it and did consent!!
AFAB ANATOMY, READER IS REFERRED TO AS A GIRL.
“Mmph, fuck, that’s right. You’re doing so good for me.”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry—you just feel so good, can’t help it—”
“Such a dirty girl. Look at how wet you are. Think you can take all of us?”
“Please let me know if you are uncomfortable...I don’t want to hurt you.”
Spinning.
Your vision is spinning.
You don’t know why there was an aphrodisiac anomaly on campus, or how it even got to every single ghoul, but they have all requested your presence so now it’s your job to take care of them. It started out innocent—getting them food and water, fretting over their sweaty bodies and flushed faces.
It would be a lie to say that you didn’t get turned on while doing so. How could you not, when they let out small grunts and moans at your every touch, their hard-ons straining their pants whenever you got too close?
The easiest solution was to offer up your body—and so here you were, a shuddering mess under the ghouls, moaning like a whore as multiple pairs of hands roam your body, squeezing your ass and tits appreciatively.
“Please stop me if I get too rough...”
“Geez, senpai, you’re leaking everywhere...”
“You’re such a filthy little whore, you know that? I’m gonna put this mouth to good use.”
You can’t even tell who’s fucking you anymore. Lost in the haze of your own mind, all you can comprehend is the steady pace of cocks in your every hole. Cum leaks out of you and you buck against them, whining for more.
The aphrodisiac must be affecting you too. It must be. How else could you be taking so many of them at once? You’d never done something like this before, never had the time to practice—
—so why did it feel so good?
“You’re a real trooper, honor’s student! Gonna make you feel so good...”
“Dandelion is so pretty when she’s fucked out like this...”
“This is the worst...fuck, this is all your fault.”
You want it. You beg for it. Every time you feel someone exit your body you beg for someone else to fill his spot. You’ve been here for so long, bent over and held up and twisted every which way.
Sometimes the ghouls grab your hand and use it to jerk off. Other times, they squeeze your thighs together and fuck them.
You swear you felt someone use your tits. You would have opened your mouth so they could cum inside.
Wailing at the top of your lungs, you scream every name you can think of, earning appreciative groans from everyone present.
“Never knew you were so dirty, little kitty cat...you’ll let me mark you up, right?”
“Hmph, guess we found one thing you’re good at—fuck—”
“As per your consent, I will be satisfying you as well as myself now. Thank you for your cooperation.”
Your vision is white. It’s like a never ending ride that you never want to get off of. You’ve lost count of how many orgasms you’ve had, how many times they’ve wrecked your body, over and over and over.
They don’t even have to press their cocks to your lips to get you to open up. You’re simply open, willing, and pliant in their hands, the cold feeling of rings against your flesh making you shiver hard.
You’re convinced you’re the luckiest girl alive.
“I’m sorry, this is so lewd—you feel so good, so perfect, mmph...”
“Guess I should take care of you now, princess. Open wide.”
“My dear...oh, you look so beautiful like this...please, hold on a little longer.”
You swear they soften up just a bit. Maybe it’s the sweet voice that whispers praises in your ears, or the fingers that press down on your tongue, or the soft apologies murmured into your neck.
Whatever it is, it’s working. You’re still going, moaning like a whore, taking everything they’ve got as your poor legs start to burn. You’re close—you’re so close, for the umpteenth time today, and you can’t bring yourself to shoo the ghouls away when they’re making you feel so good.
They’re your ghouls. Your responsibility.
“If I’d known how well you’d take me, I would have asked to bed you much sooner...”
“Fuck, you’re so beautiful. I wish I could touch you. I’d make you feel so good...”
“Grrr...don’t touch her, you moth eaten Cassanova! Hey, I'm gonna fuck you now, alright?”
Your head falls back against someone’s shoulder as the next group takes their turn with you, rutting into you like it’s some sort of competition. You’re almost done, you feel it in your bones—just these last few ghouls and your poor holes can rest.
You’ve been thoroughly fucked. There’s no way you’ll be able to sleep with anyone for the rest of the mouth—but with them taking care of you so well, you doubt that you’ll need to.
You sob brokenly as you’re filled up again, cum pouring out of your holes as soon as the men spurt inside you. There’s so much of it, mixed on the floor and the cushions and inside you.
“Hmph, make no mistake, I’m only—doing this because—Ah! It’s the cure!”
“You’re done very well. Let us take good care of you after this, alright?”
You cry out when the last two take your body, both of them trying to go slow. You can feel their effort and you appreciate it, unable to keep up with the rapid pace fucking that you’ve gone through.
It doesn’t take them long to finish—and when they do, you throw your head back with one final moan, before passing out on the spot.
A good inspector takes care of her ghouls. And you are the best inspector they have ever had.
In which the Frostheim men loves you but you're oblivious to their pining.
WARNINGS: Possibly OOC, Gn! Reader is MC
JIN KAMURAI
One can only wonder how you haven't noticed the king's VERY obvious affections for you. He barely looks at anyone else but you or much less, gives anyone else his time of the day! Yeah, he acts gruff and nonchalant but his actions were always telling. He'd buy you a beautiful formal outfit, matching jewellery, new shoes, say you're his partner for the Frostheim ball that he barely even attends (if not for you), and yet you'd think he just didn't have anyone else to go with (he only danced with YOU). Or that you're convenient for him, or so he says as he calls you 'servant'. Well, with the way he does treat you like his servant... you aren't wrong for not believing it even when others tell you.
Jin has the money to spare, he'd buy you anything you could ever want but still act like he didn't just get all those boxes of your passions/interest for you. He could arrange a whole five star feast for you, speak in a roundabout way that it's for you and you'd wonder if it's your last day on earth.
He doesn't act like a typical swooning shoujo male lead. He's Jin and he isn't the best at expressing his emotions, it's hard for him to be vulnerable ─ not after all that's happened to him. His words are harsh and vague when his true intentions were just to ask you to stay a bit longer... That's why, the utmost romantic thing he could do; the deepest level of how far he loves you is when he lets down his guard around you. When he lets you see him at his weakest. Sometimes, he wonders why you still stay with him. He knows he's been demanding and honestly anyone would've dropped out already. But not you, never you ─ you always show up by his doorstep without fail.
And his traitorous heart started to have hope, that maybe, just maybe, you wouldn't leave like the rest.
The two of you could go for years with this dynamic, never explicitly saying what's between you two and somehow you'll end up with a ring on your finger with the wedding being tomorrow. Only if you'll stay long enough?
ISHIBASHI TOHMA
He finds it cute how oblivious you are, so cute he could almost eat you up. Granted, his advances are quite subtle and barely noticeable unless you're observant. Tucking your hair behind your ear, wiping a spot of food on your lips, adjusting your collar, all the small things you wouldn't think twice about but he's leaning into your space and other people can tell exactly what's he's doing. Especially when they know that Tohma wouldn't do this to anyone else, just you, the special honour student. He's always calling you over to his office for some 'business' but really, he just wants to spend time with you.
He tested your limits once, saying a small confession that got his heart racing a little more than he'd like to admit. Then you blinked and beamed, "Really?! I'm so glad, I like you too!" at first, Tohma thought it was the return of his affections but then he held himself back because the romance suddenly died. "I didn't think you thought of me as a friend and liked me that much, I feel relieved now. I honestly thought I was just a convenient assistant to you..." Tohma's eye is twitching, and also realized how low you thought of him.
It's true that at first, you were just a convenient errand person whom Jin took a liking too as well but over the course of time you spent together just cleaning up after his captain... Tohma enjoyed your company, and he found himself falling for you despite your curse. He's a secretive man, his purpose is helping Jin rise up to his rightful place, he didn't had time for distractions nor was it the right time for a relationship. That's why he never pushed further, he stands by the back watching Jin gaze at you softly while you're picking up his laundry.
Once everything is over, when your curse is broken... maybe only then, will Tohma move for his own desires. He just hopes you don't fall for anyone else before he can pursue you openly.
LUCAS ERRANT
You're both oblivious idiots and Kaito is the constant unwilling third wheel. Luca is generally nice to everyone so it's understandable why you may be oblivious to his pining. Though, you can also see it in the way his eyes always softens when he's looking at you or the way his voice would be gentle when speaking to you. Besides that, he doesn't act any different compared to his usual self except he's much more protective over you. Not a single insult to your name will be tolerated in his presence, he'll duel them if he has to!
Luca's priority is to find his missing brother but after meeting you, it has slightly shifted. You were going to turn into a anomaly in a year, he... absolutely can't let that happen. Along the way, Luca started putting you first. He wouldn't realize his feelings unless someone spits it to his face, so he continues to give heart eyes to you (as Kaito would say), a arm hovering behind your back as he leads you through crowds, complimenting you almost on everything and everything. He would say your smile is brighter than any star and the both of you would still think nothing's up while Kaito's coughing blood.
Luca's pining manifests in the way he'd be so attentive to your needs and the things you say, he has the urge to help you and that's what he does. He'd do anything to see you happy, even just a simple smile from you would make Luca happier than anything else!
FUJI KAITO
Oh, you KNOW he likes you. Not even oblivious little you can be blind of Kaito's affections for you. He doesn't do subtle, he's loud and noisy about it. The type to be running down the halls screaming your name in joy when he sees you, openly pitting Luca as a love rival, inviting you for dates that'll inevitably end in some sort of disaster. You know Kaito likes you but what you don't know is that he loves you and how deep that love goes beyond shallow waters.
Kaito is love crazy, you know that and that's why you thought it's nothing but harmless flirting because Kaito doesn't actually like you, he just wants a partner. While in the beginning of your friendship, Kaito did like you because you were the first to be kind to him and was always so patient even though he gets obnoxious when it comes to missions... You always sympathized with him even if you're in the worst spot with your curse.
This shallow 'like' grows further the more he knows you, the more he spends time with you, the more he realizes that this isn't something he can back out on. That he realizes he can't keep being a coward if he wanted to save you from your curse, he wanted you to live. He loves you so much, he would take the risk (something he'd never do) just for a sliver of hope to break your curse. This internal feeling is what you don't know, the turbulent of feelings in his heart that goes beyond his shallow acts of love.
He tries to make you fall for him too, reading courting magazines and trying to act suave like a prince charming. It all fails because whatever he does, you just can't take it seriously anymore and thus you remain oblivious to the deeper meanings.
Hey Danie! Sorry to bother you with this if you're already busy with something else, but are you able to put all of the ghouls' expressions in a masterpost? Or are they going to be put together with the sprites masterpost? Anyway, I'm just asking to be sure, so no rush or anything!
I prefer to make masterposts when I finish with things! When it comes to stuff like the sprites where I'll probably end up editing it once a month anyway lmao. . . . I'll use this ask as the masterpost tho! o7
Tokyo Debunker Sprite Expressions Masterpost
Up to date as of Episode 20
See an expression missing? Send me an ask or DM with a screenshot of it and/or where in the game you saw it.
For now I'm only doing the Darkwick cast and their immediate extensions(like Peekaboo and Saburo.) If I ever do some NPCs I'll just edit this post and throw them at the end or something I guess.
I saw Jo-san’s casual outfit in Danie’s post and I just had to draw him 🥀
Honestly he kinda reminds me of my childhood… and my parents when they were young in albums haha. I did this quick sketch in the car, maybe I’ll keep working on this idea when I get home (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡
( if ya don’t wanna do this that’s perfectly fine )
Which ghouls do you think would be most to least into overstimulation? Either overstimulating Mc or Mc overstimulating them.
Love your work btw ❤️
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𝑮𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒔: 𝑫𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆
𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝑴𝑪?
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Nooo I love this... I think they are two different situations tho so hmm maybe a separate post needed for the second one? Anywasss you know what time it is, yapping time!! Also I did this from least to most likely to do ittt but yeah same thing in the end right (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)
I feel like initially they don't really know what that is. However after learning and well, trying it on you, I think pretty much all of them would end up in the last group!!
I'm sorry I just don't imagine Kaito being very experienced with this to begin with. But he's eager to learn, especially with/for you! He'll do anything to make you satisfied, and I just know he would feel very fulfilled and maybe even proud of himself after overstimulating you for the first time.. Like he did that!! He made your head spin and your legs shake!
Lyca just needs a whole ass sex ed honestly, and although I think he would get shy a lot, his curiosity would win in the end. Exploring this side of relationship with you feels safe cause you never make him feel dumb. Dazed when he overstimulates you for the first time, not at all actually expecting it. You must have felt really good..
Towaaa always looks like an innocent little bun to me but he is actually not. Maybe a little clueless at first but once he learns how to make you feel good he quickly gets addicted, to the point you might need to remind you that you are just human, and there are limits as to how much you can take. He'd never hurt you though!
And same with Shion except this one is even more dangerous, just start your prayers already. I think for him, this would come as a random discovery. He's just playing with your body and it's so hard to stop when you make sounds and faces like that! Oh, so what he did was overstimulation, hm? Wow, he just found his new favourite thing to do! Making your eyes roll back.
Aka, everything for his beloved partner, but it's not entirely his thing. And what if he accidentally overdoes it?
Luca our sweet knight. I think his is more of a fan of like gentleness and taking his time with exploring your body every time you're having sex? He won't say no to you though, all you have to do is be honest with him. He wants to make sure you're pleased after all.
Hmm it's kinda hard for me to read Ritsu when it comes to stuff like that. I think he'd be big on boundaries and consent first of all. Even if it feels embarrassing, he needs you to be 100% honest with him! Only then it's guaranteed both of you will feel fulfilled. He'll do what you ask of him for sure.
Zenji, if he could of course. I just don't see him doing that? I think similar to Luca he'd be more into just taking his time, but that doesn't mean there's no passion in it, don't worry. Always makes sure you know what you're asking of him and always lets you know you can make him stop at any time.
Alan, always so worried! Some of them will fade with time, but when it comes to sex? He's careful and he does not want to hurt you. So you need to have a talk too about what you want. Makes you promise you'll tell him if something starts to feel wrong. Your comfort is his priority.
But maybe just because he's too stubborn/shy to admit how much he enjoys overstimulating you..
Ren definitely uses it as means of shutting you up what can I say. Especially when you're teasing him during sex and he's had enough. His turn to have fun now! Always denies how much he enjoyed it afterwards though. You're not making him admit it, but his red ears are betraying him anyways. He likes turning you into a mess whether he admits it or not.
This is just so... so... scandalous! Yuri is only doing it because you wouldn't quit whining and his ears were starting to hurt! So it's kind of like a punshiment. I don't know if you should be telling him this though, you don't want him to die on you from embarrassment, do you? Just enjoy your "punishment".
It's not like Subaru can just let you know how much he actually loves it! What if you think he's a pervert who enjoys tormenting you for his own pleasure? Even if it's not entirely a lie.. he does like to observe how your body reacts to him every time. His and only for him, on his mercy.. this makes him have all kinds of posessive thoughts. It's a good thing you can't read his mind!
Mio is another one I can't exactly read buuut I think he would occasionally enjoy overstimulating you especially when you're both pent up after some time without intimacy. Things could get spicy and he would easily lose himself in what's happening, so it might just happen on its own kinda? Might get a little sheepish if you tease him.
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And they also use it like a reward/punishment.. or simply a source of entertaiment. I know there's a lot of them here but hear me out!
Tohma, to me he just has something in him that would make him enjoy your overstimulated cries and whines. Uses it as a form of "punishment" if you push his buttons too much but he might also just edge you without giving you what you want if you went too far oops.
I'm not sure if Jin would openly admit liking it, but it's pretty clear still. (Only with your consent) he often uses your body to destress after a tough day, and he can't, won't stop on one round unless you signalise you want him to. Otherwise he's playing with you until he's fully satisfied, and your cheeks are stained with tears from how good he made you feel.
With the way Edward is maybe I should be putting him with the group above.. you usually do the work in bed after all. But well, this doesn't change the fact the loves to overstimulate you. Seeing you reduced into a puddle of mess in his arms is like seeing you under his spell, except now it's not really cheating but being experienced and knowing your body more than you do.
Ruiii, if he could.. he would, so would! Pleasing you is actually pleasing both of you at the same time. He loves it when you whine, barely able to say a word while he's bringing you closer and closer to yet another orgasm.. It's addicting. He can never get enough of you.
Romeo, another punishment giving enjoyer. If you piss him off, the chances of you ending in his lap or bent over and overstimulated beyond belief are.. very high let's just say. And you better take everything he's giving you without complaints! You wanted his attention and now you have it, so the least you could do is be grateful!
Is it wrong of me to see Haru as a can't get enough kind of guy? The way your body reacts to him is just too good! Also the king of the "you can take one for me, right? Pleeease~" He's draining your stamina completely if he's only given a chance! And if he's drunk too? Good luck convincing him he should just rest instead, your boyfriend suddenly turns into a whiny puppy!
There's nothing embarrassing about Jiro knowing your body well enough to know exactly how to make you orgasm after orgasm, right? If anything, he'd be proud of his abilities to please his partner. The first time he's doing it I swear he's explaining to you exactly what he's doing and what's happening as if doing some kind of procedure. Then he's. surprised you didn't remember anything as if him rearranging your insides wasn't in the way at all. Hmm, guess he'll just have to explain again.
Taiga, um.. If you're his partner then I'm assuming you're already prepared for just about anything? He'd be pretty merciless, and he's not letting go until he gets his fill of you. Spoiler alert it's not happening soon you better be matching his stamina somehow. I think he'd also have a thing for observing and making you watch through the mirror. Eyes on yourself or you're getting an addiotional round..
Haku, how could he not be here? Loves just about anything that makes you cry and whimper for him, so overstimulation is his thing I think. Like Haru, he would push you to your limits. But just imagine him whispering sweet nothings into your ear.. yeah he's not playfing fair using praises to push you further. You're doing so well so surely you can take another one?
Leo has to be here too. Your number one bully & lover package. Meanace, he's either using overstimulation just to give you some of that sweet torture or.. when he wants to make you admit something. Why play nice when he knows you'll say anything he wants to hear and even his fingers are enough to achieve that? Come on, just admit it you're enjoying is as much as he does. Otherwise? He can't promise he'll let you cum next time.
You've been so good and waited patiently for Sho to be done with stuff, so here's your reward. How much he's giving you depends on you entirely, if you get too cheeky then he might just need remind you who's really in charge, you know? So if it's too much, you only have yourself to thank sorry. But he knows you can do well for him and just how much you can take. He doesn't go beyond that unless you give him a green light.
A show that's just for him to see, perfect! Jo is your only audience so no need to be shy, don't be afraid to show him how good he's making you feel. Even better if you cry out his name too, music to his ears! He plays your body like an instrument he knows so well, and the more you take the more he wants to give you, so careful!
Elias loves to have you wrapped around his finger. He'll do anything for you.. and all you have to do is tell him he's the only on who can make you lose your mind and your legs shake, simple, no? A small 'payment' for making you cum, one orgasm after another. Well, he's enjoying himself way too much but you can't blame him for getting too cocky when he sees just how much you're enjoying yourself.
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