Scenario: You've been spending a lot of time helping the new transfer student. Certain people (the ghouls cough cough) are taking issue with it.
I wrote this from Mio's POV!
Mio has been fixing something for a while now. It's something that would usually only takes him a few minutes. But today, it's taking a lot longer.
His focus keeps drifting elsewhere…To you and that transfer student, Tomoya standing a few feet away.
The two of you have been spending a lot of time together.
He thought nothing of it. You’re just his kind senior, showing the new student around.
Lately though, he'd started noticing little things. How often Tomoya's name came up in conversation. How you'd leave early to meet him. And how your face brightened whenever you're around him.
He thought it didn't bother him…so why couldn’t he stop looking over?
It seems that you’re showing him something on your phone. Tomoya stands awfully close to get a better look.
Clang.
Mio stares at the wrench lying on the floor.
When did he drop that?
Focus Mio. Focus.
He picks it back up and returns to work.
Then the sound of your laughter reaches him.
What could possibly be so funny?
He peers over.
Thunk.
“Ow!”
He accidently slammed the hammer on his thumb.
The two of you look toward him in surprise.
“Are you okay?!”
Mio laughs nervously.
“Yup. Totally fine. Sorry for the noise.”
Focus Mio. Focus.
That was strange. Mio is the best craftsman in all of Darkwick. He's never been this clumsy before.
He’s almost done. Just a few more adjustments and he can move onto his next project. Away from this place.
Just as he picks up another nail, he sees it. Tomoya casually wrapping his arms around your shoulders. You were only explaining how the Catsmo app worked.
There’s no need to be that close…right?
You had a puzzled expression as you looked at the screen.
“I actually don’t know about that–”
Swoosh.
Mio slips in between the two of you, as smooth as the wind.
“M-Mio?”
He points at your phone.
“That feature only works if you unlock this.”
You and Tomoya blink in unison.
“...Thank you?”
___
Once Tomoya heads off to class, you walk over to Mio.
“Mio.”
He jolts.
He turns around rigidly, almost like a robot.
“Y-Yeah?”
“Are you ok?”
“What do you mean?”
"Well...You kept dropping your tools, you hurt your thumb.” Your finger points at his unfinished work. “And that would usually only take you a few minutes, right?”
Mio just stands in silence, staring at you.
How is it that you always seem to notice everything?
A small huff leaves his nose.
“I didn’t realize how much it was bothering me.”
You tilt your head.
“What was?”
“You...spending so much time with Tomoya.”
At his own confession, Mio's cheeks visibly heat up. But so do yours.
“Mio were you...jealous?”
"Maybe? I'm not sure." He rubs the back of his neck. "It just kind of reminded me of being the oldest sibling again. Missing my parents' attention, and all."
You blink. Then fail to hold back a smile.
"Wow. What a very Mio way of describing jealousy."
Immediately, he drops into a crouch, burying his face in his hands.
"Don't tease me right now." he groans. "I don't even know what I'm saying."
A chuckle escapes you and you crouch right in front of him.
"No, it's a good thing. It's just very...Mio."
He lets out a long sigh before lifting his injured hand.
“Look, I was so distracted watching you that I hurt my thumb.”
You laugh again.
“Well then. Would you like my help patching it up?”
“I mean, if you’re offering…”
You glance over his shoulder.
“Oh, but don’t you still need to finish that?”
Mio looks back at the unfinished project for a few seconds. Then turns back to you.
Okay okay, so most of these are those ragebait questions I saw on my fyp some of them are mc doing stuff and some of them are your suggestions!! May change this but for now this is the line up (don’t mind the extra notes):
Jo Konogza - “do you like me because I’m pretty, or do you think I’m pretty because you love me?”
Mio Susuhara - “would you rather have never met me or cheat on me right now?”
Shion Genkai - “if I were in your ex’s body and they were in my body, who would you kiss?”
Elias Pratt - “do yall ride alligators to work or smth?” (poorly done, exaggerated southern accent and asking stupid questions about NOLA [ancient backwater rather than modern day city])
Haru Sagara - “would you rather kiss me for $10, or kiss the prettiest girl in the world for 10 million dollars?” (rip haru)
Towa Otonashi - changing your dating status to ‘it’s complicated’ (rip mc)
Ren Shiranami - “if you had to choose between saving me or your gaming console from a fire, which would you grab first?” (rip ren)
Subaru Kagami - ??? (rearranging all his stuff??)
Haku Kusanagi - getting increasingly intrusive, deflect his deflections
Zenji Kotodama - “if I died (and didn’t turn into a ghost), would you get a new partner? If I magically came back, would you be with them or me?”
Edward Hart - changing all his youtube and tablet passwords (kid safe search??) (LOL IPAD KID)
Rui Mizuki - getting close to ed
Lyca Colt - calling him a dog
Yuri Isami - “does it physically hurt you when I’m right about everything?” (+ milk before cereal?)
Jiro Kirisaki - “urm actually ☝️🤓” (correct his correct info with wrong info, refuse to listen to actual facts and reasoning)
Jin Kamurai - “if you were actually useful at something, which one would it be?”
Tohma Ishibashi - needle abt his house change (delinquent to prim and proper??)
Lucas Errant - “can i get a bahotle of wahter?”
Kaito Fuji - “which one fits me better: smart but ugly, or pretty but dumb?” (rip kaito)
Taiga Hoshibami - “pipe down, little bro” (rip mc)
Romeo Scorpius Lucci - “would you rather I post a picture where you look incredible but I look terrible, or one where I look like a movie star but you’re caught mid-sneeze?” (obvs answer here but wtvr)
Ritsu Shinjo - “why do you insist on being wrong about everything we discuss?”
Alan Mido - “if i had an identical twin sibling, would you think they’re attractive?” (rip alan)
Leo Kurosagi - “if you could change one thing about yourself—besides the obvious—what would it be?”
Sho Haizono - telling my boyfriend I put avocado oil in his motorcycle (Bonnie [if she needed an oil change] [use ur imagination])
Haru’s name surprisingly appears quite often in the daily conversations of Darkwick students. He isn’t the type of person who tries to be popular. But he has no shortage of admirers. Is it really that surprising though? He loves animals (has a cute creature wrapped around his chest at all times), he's charming, and his accent…oh, that accent. Let’s just say, you understood the appeal.
Still, every time you heard his name, you found yourself listening a little too closely. And each time, something tightened in your chest.
Haru is nice to everyone. That’s what makes it so confusing.
The Jabberwock Safari Park buzzes with chatter as you rake the fallen leaves. Haru, a few feet away, is surrounded by many students. Everyone seems to be having fun. You smile. Business has been going well for him.
“Aww~ he's so cute, can I pet-”
“Hiss!” Peekaboo snaps at the guest’s outstretched hand.
“Eeek!”
Haru laughs awkwardly.
“Sorry, you can’t touch Peekaboo. He’s not exactly the friendly type.” Haru whips out his ultimate service tactic. “But here, you can pat my bum instead.”
The crowd bursts into giggles.
“Oh Haru, that’s so improper!”
“Gahaha! Offer’s still open till the end of the tour!”
You can’t help laughing too. That’s just Haru. Somehow, he always knows how to make people smile.
*****
A few minutes later…
“MC!”
You turn and freeze at the scene.
Haru is carrying one of the guests on his back.
Despite his frantic expression, all you could focus on were her arms wrapped tightly around his shoulders.
You feel a knot in your stomach.
“MC!" His voice snaps you out of it...kind of. "She hurt herself trying to get on the Capybus. Can you unlock the dorm door?”
“O-Of course!”
You hurry ahead and pull the door open. Haru rushes inside with the guest still on his back.
You linger outside for a bit, trying to hush your thoughts.
Snap out of it. Someone got hurt. This isn’t the time.
But the scene you walk into doesn’t help either.
The guest, sitting on the couch. Haru kneeling in front of her, holding her ankle gingerly.
“How’s this?” He carefully rotates it. “How about now?”
The girl winces.
After checking a few more things, Haru stands.
“Phew. I think it’s just a sprain. But we should have Professor Nicholas check on it.” He pats her on the head a few times. “Try not to move it too much, okay?” His voice is so gentle. So soft.
The girl’s cheeks flush.
“Thank you Haru. You’re really kind.”
“Gahaha! This is the bare minimum, especially for our precious guest.”
Precious. That word. You hate how much it bothers you.
He reaches for the first-aid kit, unraveling a piece of cloth.
“Alrighty, let’s wrap this baby up–”
“I’ll wrap it!”
Haru and the girl look up, surprised at your sudden enthusiasm.
You force an awkward laugh.
“I, uh, learned from Jiro recently. The best of the best.”
“Ok then," Haru smiles. "I’ll leave it to you.”
___
The rest of the guests help the injured girl back to her dorm.
Haru keeps waving enthusiastically until they’re completely out of sight. Only then does he turn to you.
“Man~ that scared me. I thought I was gonna get sued.”
You chuckle.
“I don’t think they would do that. They…like you too much.”
“I guess my customer service today was top notch, huh?”
Yeah. Maybe a bit too much.
Another weird thought. You shake your head, trying to silence the ugly voices in your mind.
“Thanks MC. You being there was super helpful.”
Your heart skips a beat.
“You were so eager to help her.”
With each word, guilt grows in your chest.
It wasn’t for such selfless reasons.
“You really are so kind–”
“I’m not.”
Your eyes glue to the ground.
“H-Huh? What’s wrong MC?”
“I didn’t do it because I’m kind.”
Your fingers curl into clenched fists.
“I did it because I didn’t want to see you helping her anymore. I did it because I was…jealous.”
Haru blinks, processing the word like it's a foreign language.
“Jealous, huh?”
…
“JEALOUS?!”
His arms flail in panic.
“Can you not say it so loudly?” you groan.
“It’s just…I just…” He studies your face for any sign of joking. There’s none. “...I’m sorry?”
“N-No. It’s not your fault. You’re just so kind to everyone. I guess it got to me a little.”
For a moment, all Haru can do is stare at you. At the red on your cheeks. And the way you refuse to meet his eyes.
Then he lets out a small huff. A mischievous grin slowly taking over his lips.
“You’ve got some cute parts to you, huh?” He reaches over and ruffles your hair. “What? You want a piggy-back ride too?”
You push his hand away.
“D-Don’t treat me like a kid!”
“Gahaha! Sorry, sorry. Couldn’t help myself.”
Then the smile fades into something gentler.
“MC.” His voice is unusually serious. “Can you look at me?”
It takes a few seconds. Looking into his eyes right now sounds…scary.
But when you do, it's filled with a type of warmth you've never seen before.
“You’ll always be special to me…Don’t ever doubt that.”
“Haru...”
“Boo~ Boo~”
Peekaboo jumps into your arms. You barely catch him.
“Gahaha! See, even Peakaboo knows you’re special too.”
Um, fuck Suba (I’d love to ruin that man) and before I kill Jiro, have Haku bind his spirit to something so he can be reunited with his brother and hang out as ghosties (it’s not cheating I still kill him!!)
Alright hunnies, I got shadowbanned 🫡 I already reached out to the support, but from everything I read on Google and Reddit, it can take months to have them restore the account 🫠 So yeah, let's just hope for the best rn. Since I still seem to be able to post (at least for my followers 🤣) I think I'll continue posting as well and hope that the issue gets resolved very soon. If not ... I don't know. Guess I'll make a new blog then.
I'll see if I can still answer the matchmaking requests tomorrow, so that they not get lost in the long run 🩷
