I do romantic, platonic, and "your life in [insert fandom]" matches
("Your life in [fandom]" matches are exchange-only and longer than my regular matchups, please arrange these in DMs)
My regular matchup responses are typically 800-1000 words (but may be shorter if given very little information)
For requests sent off anon -> your match info will be omitted and you will be tagged in the post
For requests sent on anon -> most of the match info will be omitted aside from a name/emoji (or a couple distinct characteristics)
— [ RULES ]
Send requests through ask box
(Exchanges can be arranged via ask box or DMs)
If you have a google doc with your info, that is also just fine with me!
Tell me if there are any characters that you DO NOT want to be matched with
Send as much info as you're comfortable with, nothing is "too long"
REQUIRED INFO: fandom, type of match, match gender preference, personality, likes, dislikes, interests/hobbies/talents
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS, NOT REQUIRED: an in-universe persona*, miscellaneous facts of yourself, typology (MBTI, enneagram, etc), main love languages, preferred date activities, your approach to life, traits you value or dislike in others, etc.
*Regarding "in-universe persona" - get creative with a self-insert or oc for the fandom you're requesting! go wild or stay tame! carve your own place in that universe, tell me some sort of backstory, where you fit, what you do, etc. feel free to add whatever details you wish
— [ FANDOMS ]
Baldur's Gate 3
Black Butler
Blue Lock
Demon Slayer
FFXV
Fire Emblem (Awakening, Fates, Three Houses)
Honkai: Star Rail*
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Love and Deepspace
My Hero Academia
Stardew Valley
Twisted Wonderland
*not recently reviewed and/or may not have fully read/watched but aware of spoilers and major events
I may remove fandoms from the list due to personal level of interest or general knowledge of the media if I haven't engaged with it recently. For exchanges, I will sometimes agree to writing for fandoms not on this list if I am familiar enough with them.
AH ( ˶°ㅁ°) !! I received several tags... Thanks for including me!! Everything will be below the cut!
— @tillichan
Fandoms I can see you in...
Twisted Wonderland → It is comprised of a colorful cast of characters, many of whom I believe would get along very well with you! You're sweet and patient, but not overly tolerant of bad behavior, which is honestly the key to dealing with most of those punks. There is a lot of potential for the hurt and comfort genre, both from a platonic and a romantic standpoint. (And I know you will definitely lean heavily into the comfort!) Besides that, the magical school setting gives way to interesting (sometimes ridiculous) slice-of-life moments, which plays well with your desire for a peaceful yet enjoyable life.
KHR → A surprisingly lighthearted, goofy series despite the fact that it deals with mafia families full of characters with supernatural powers. This cast also has a wide range of personalities, and I believe you would find yourself a solid group of friends... and several potential suitors! The hectic shenanigans would spice up your life a bit, but not majorly disrupt it. It's the type of universe that has a lot of chaos going on at first, then mellows out. With the way the power system and the mafia are set up, you can lean into the idea of protecting others and making the world a better place, but not have too much on your shoulders.
FE3H → Historical settings with fantasy elements very much suit the side of you that yearns for a simple yet whimsical life. This particular story can get rather dark at times, but there is still much potential for happy endings. This is also a cast of characters that I think you would get along well with as a whole, and even if there are characters you might have conflict with, it would be an interesting dynamic nonetheless. You would stand out for your pacifism and desire for helping others, which is incredibly important in a story whose main theme is warfare to achieve a goal. Regardless which route you choose, your voice would hold weight.
Kuroko no Basuke → With the way that the sports teams are portrayed in this series, compared to other sports anime, I feel your skills when it comes to putting together strategies and managing rowdy classmates shines best here! There is so much opportunity to indulge in fun slice-of-life activities, while also dealing with the excitement and stress of a high school sports team.
Fandoms I'd recommend...
I don't have any recommendations right now!
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— @archive-of-the-lost
Fandoms I can see you in...
MHA → One thing MHA does decently is delve into how heroism and villainy are two sides of the same coin. Anyone can become a hero; anyone can become a villain. You would probably really enjoy getting to interact directly with much of the cast, to figure out their mindset and beliefs in the setting of their hero society. Here, you have the flexibility to remain on the sidelines or push for a more major role. You can be as ambitious as you want, and there are many paths available to you. I feel you would get along more with the side characters than main characters, and therefore flesh them out through interactions with them.
Gachiakuta → The primary setting leaves much to be desired. However! It feels like a lot of characters lean on the emotional and often impulsive side, especially as their default personality. Meanwhile, your reserved and level-headed nature would bring a balance to the rest of the main cast. It's not that you aren't emotional, though; just like everyone else in this series, you have your hangups and your passions. There are a lot of moving pieces in this series, a mystery that has layers—perhaps your thoughtful musings about the key players and interesting events may help point Rudo in the right direction.
Bungou Stray Dogs → It has been ages since I've last touched this series, but from what I remember, it is one that blends mystery, drama, emotional exploration, and growth. There is no shortage of things for your brain to chew on (from curious events to complex personalities), and a series like this would highlight the more emotional, contemplative, and vulnerable sides of your personality. You will be analyzed as much as you analyze others, and perhaps your dynamics with the other characters would prove quite interesting.
Blue Lock → Much of Blue Lock is focused on the rat race masquerading as football training, but your presence in this series would bring an additonal "(half) outsider perspective" that would benefit the series. Harsher than Anri, softer than Ego, and closer to the main casts' ages. A peer to the Blue Lockers, yet not a peer. If Ego wants his goal to be met, perhaps someone needs to help bring a bit more guidance and data to the ones trying to kick their football skills up a notch.
Fandoms I'd recommend...
I don't have any recommendations right now!
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— @siouxxie-sixxsta
Fandoms I can see you in...
Baldur's Gate 3 → A story full of drama and tension and danger, but with a good ending very much within reach! Each character has a goal, needing to figure out a balance between helping the group and serving themselves. You would fit well here, being able to take the lead of this rag-tag (and admittedly difficult) group. You have your strong exterior and a more sensitive interior, which allows for interesting dynamics with the main cast.
Genshin Impact → You have a good heart and a strong sense of justice—these traits generally pair well with the overarching themes and plot, especially if you're someone the Traveler meets on their journey. There are so many places you could be established, and your personality would play well with many of the other characters regardless which region you're in. Still, there are many events that happen, decisions that are made, that are neither purely good nor evil. Make your choices wisely.
Jujutsu Kaisen → This series would end up highlighting the more emotional parts of you quite well. Yes, it's a shonen with plenty of action scenes, and yet... Surprisingly contemplative at times. Your passion, your insecurities, the deep-seated desire to improve yourself so you don't fall short of your (or anyone else's) expectations—it all plays a role here. You have a desire to create a better world for others, so you'll certainly have your hands full in this world.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure → Chock full of intense personalities and one wild plot point after the next, you seem like you would be right at home here! There are plenty of characters you could befriend, some that would be rivals or enemies. You may get extremely overwhelmed and frazzled at times, but you will have moments of peace and fun as well.
☆*:.｡. Matchup Exchange with @frostfallen-tryst .｡.:*☆
A/N: Thank you so much for doing a matchup exchange with me, and thank you so much for your patience! I hope you enjoy this, let me know if you want anything changed or removed! ^_^
DORM: Diasomnia
You end up in Diasomnia because you naturally exist slightly outside social expectations. You don’t chase connection, attention, or validation — and that immediately places you among students who carries a quiet presence rather than loud charisma. You don’t try to stand out, yet people notice you anyway.
You keep emotional distance without being cold, and others struggle to fully read you at first. You’re calm under pressure, independent, and comfortable operating alone, which fits Diasomnia’s atmosphere perfectly. You don’t follow crowds or traditions blindly; you respect individuality and personal freedom above belonging, making you feel more at home in a dorm that values strength of character over popularity.
You become known as the Diasomnia student who looks mysterious but is secretly a chaotic instigator once someone earns your friendship. You spend a lot of time wandering the dorm at night, enjoying the quiet, occasionally dragging others into harmless trouble simply because it sounds fun. You don’t try to lead, but when situations fall apart, people naturally look to you anyway.
ROMANTIC MATCH: Malleus Draconia
☆ You treat him like a person first, and that quietly changes everything for him. You never approach him with fear, reverence, or exaggerated politeness. From the beginning, you speak to him the same way you would anyone else: direct, casual, occasionally teasing, and completely unbothered by his reputation. You don’t tiptoe around his status or try to impress him, and that lack of performance becomes incredibly meaningful. While others either idolize or avoid him, you simply exist beside him as an equal. You ask genuine questions, challenge his opinions when you disagree, and occasionally make offhand remarks that leave him stunned into silence before slowly smiling. Being around you allows him to experience something rare — normalcy. He realizes quickly that your attention isn’t earned through power or grandeur but through authenticity, and once he recognizes that, he becomes deeply attached to your presence.
☆ Your relationship is built on quiet coexistence rather than emotional intensity. You don’t need constant conversation or reassurance, and neither does he. Many of your dates involve simply sharing space: sitting together in the Diasomnia gardens late at night, reading different books while occasionally commenting on something interesting, or walking without a destination while the campus sleeps. You feel comfortable enough around him to drop your guarded social mask, and he appreciates that silence with you never feels empty. Instead, it becomes intimate… it’s proof that neither of you needs to perform affection loudly for it to exist. Over time, other students notice that you two often appear together without announcing plans; you simply gravitate toward each other naturally. The relationship feels calm, grounding, and strangely safe, like finding someone who finally understands that companionship doesn’t require constant emotional output.
☆ Physical affection becomes your private language of trust. Because you reserve touch for people you genuinely care about, your physical affection develops slowly but meaningfully. The first time you lean against him absentmindedly while talking, he freezes for half a second, realizing you’ve crossed an invisible boundary reserved only for those closest to you. After that, small gestures become routine: you resting your head on his shoulder, hooking fingers with his during walks, playfully nudging him when teasing him. You’re comfortable initiating affection, and he treasures it because he understands how selective you are. In return, his touch is careful and reverent — a hand resting at your back to guide you through crowds, fingers brushing yours in quiet reassurance, wings occasionally shielding you from rain or cold. Your physical closeness feels warm without being overwhelming, balancing your independence with undeniable intimacy.
☆ He patiently earns your vulnerability rather than demanding it.You aren’t someone who opens up easily; emotional exposure feels unnatural and inefficient to you. Malleus never pushes, interrogates, or pressures you to share more than you want. Instead, he listens when you choose to speak and remembers everything you reveal, no matter how small. Over time, you begin sharing thoughts you normally keep compartmentalized — frustrations, fleeting worries, moments of uncertainty. You don’t even realize you’re doing it at first. He responds without judgment or excessive sympathy, offering understanding rather than emotional overwhelm. Slowly, you learn that vulnerability with him doesn’t result in loss of independence. Instead, it strengthens your sense of security. He becomes one of the few people you trust to see both your sharp exterior and the softer, playful interior you rarely reveal.
☆ You awaken his sense of fun, and become partners in mischief. Your natural rule-breaking tendencies fascinate him. You encourage spontaneous adventures: sneaking out for late-night drives on magical beasts, exploring restricted areas purely out of curiosity, or convincing him to try absurd activities just because they sound entertaining. You don’t treat danger recklessly, but you enjoy the thrill of bending rules, and he finds himself laughing more around you than anyone else. Your humor — dry, chaotic, and slightly mischievous — becomes contagious. Students start whispering that Diasomnia’s intimidating housewarden has been seen smiling more often, sometimes even participating in harmless trouble. You give him permission to exist outside expectations, while he ensures your impulsive adventures remain safe. Together, you become a balance of chaos and control.
☆ Your teasing dynamic becomes a core part of your intimacy. You love provoking reactions, and Malleus proves endlessly entertaining because his composure cracks in subtle ways. You tease his dramatic speech patterns, his fascination with mundane human activities, or his tendency to appear silently behind people. He responds with quiet amusement, occasionally delivering unexpectedly sharp remarks that catch you off guard. Your banter evolves into affectionate sparring — never cruel, always intelligent, and filled with mutual respect. Teasing becomes how you express fondness without needing overt emotional declarations. Others notice that your sarcasm softens slightly around him, while his normally regal demeanor relaxes in your presence.
☆ Independence remains sacred within your relationship. One of the strongest foundations between you is the absence of possessiveness. You both value autonomy deeply. You disappear into hobbies, solitude, or personal adventures without needing permission, and he never interprets distance as rejection. Likewise, you respect his responsibilities without demanding constant attention. Because neither of you clings, your time together feels chosen rather than obligated. This mutual freedom prevents resentment and allows affection to grow naturally. You remain individuals first, partners second — and paradoxically, that independence makes your bond stronger than many more dependent relationships.
☆ He learns how to spoil you in ways you can accept. Large acts of service sometimes make you feel uncomfortable, triggering your hyper-independence. Malleus notices this quickly. Instead of overwhelming gestures, he chooses thoughtful gifts tied to your interests — rare art supplies, books he believes you’ll enjoy, handmade magical trinkets, or small tokens collected during his travels. He frames gifts not as caretaking but as shared joy, which allows you to accept them without feeling incompetent. Gradually, you grow more comfortable receiving care, even beginning to reciprocate through carefully chosen presents and playful affection. The exchange of gifts becomes an ongoing dialogue of quiet devotion.
☆ Your love develops into unwavering loyalty rather than dramatic passion. Your relationship isn’t explosive or overly emotional; it deepens slowly, almost imperceptibly. One day you realize he is simply part of your life’s foundation — someone you trust implicitly, someone whose presence feels steady regardless of circumstance. You face conflict calmly, rarely raising voices, addressing problems logically before resentment can grow. When true anger appears, it is cold and serious, handled through honest conversation rather than emotional chaos. Together, you become partners defined by mutual respect, humor, shared solitude, and profound understanding. Yours is the kind of love that feels enduring — two independent souls choosing each other again and again without losing themselves in the process.
PLATONIC MATCHES
☆ You and Lilia immediately recognize each other as fellow chaos enjoyers. You never try to impress him, and he finds your authenticity refreshing. You trade absurd jokes, philosophical conversations, and questionable life advice at unreasonable hours. He gently pushes you toward emotional openness without ever forcing it, while you indulge his playful schemes just to see what happens. You become one of the few people who can match his unpredictable energy without being overwhelmed.
☆ You feel unusually relaxed around Silver because he doesn’t demand emotional performance. You can sit beside him in silence without feeling awkward, and that alone builds trust. You appreciate his sincerity and calm nature, while he respects your independence and straightforward thinking. Your friendship becomes quiet companionship like training together, walking through campus, or accidentally napping nearby.
☆ You absolutely tease Sebek on purpose. His intensity makes him an irresistible target for your snark, and you enjoy watching his dramatic reactions. Despite constant bickering, he gradually realizes you’re competent, decisive, and loyal when it matters. You respect his devotion even if you pretend not to, and he ends up trusting your judgment more than he’d ever admit aloud.
☆ You and Leona get along because neither of you wastes energy pretending. You both dislike unnecessary authority, value independence, and prefer efficiency over effort for effort’s sake. Conversations between you are filled with dry humor and mutual understanding. You’re one of the few people who neither annoys nor pressures him, and he quietly enjoys your company more than he lets on.
☆ Floyd finds you fascinating because you refuse to react predictably. You don’t get intimidated or overly excited — you simply roll with whatever chaos he brings. You treat his moods like entertainment, and he treats you like his favorite unexpected companion. Your friendship revolves around playful menace, spontaneous adventures, and mutual amusement at everyone else’s confusion.
☆ You unintentionally become someone Deuce looks up to. You give blunt, practical advice instead of emotional reassurance, which helps him more than soft comfort ever could. You respect his effort to improve himself, and he appreciates that you’re honest without being judgmental. You become the friend who quietly supports his growth while still teasing him whenever the opportunity appears.
AHH ₍₍⚞(˶>ᗜ<˶)⚟⁾⁾ Thank you so so much for doing this exchange with me!
Detailed thoughts below!
— Diasomnia!! If I'm being honest, I definitely feel like it suits me best out of all the dorms, and I think your reasoning for picking it is on point!
— Ooh, Malleus as a match. How exciting!! I actually don't think I've been matched with him yet, if I'm remembering right; I often get Jade or Floyd or Rook. But I adore so many of the characters so it's always a delight seeing who I get matched with. I can definitely see the dynamic you were going with for Malleus!
— The relationship headcanons are so sweet! (⸝⸝๑﹏๑⸝⸝) Soft intimacy and quiet understanding is a dynamic I think I should explore a bit more for myself, hehe. He really would be such a fantastic partner.
— Ah, he really would be so fun to tease. Especially since he can be a bit clueless and unsuspecting at times.
— Lilia and I definitely would exchange questionable life advice!! For better or worse, LOL. I'm always happy to see Silver and Sebek in the relationships section too, I adore them. Teasing Sebek would never get old, omg.
— Leona!! I have a big crush on him honestly •⩊• It would be one of my greatest personal achievements if I could befriend him. Floyd too!! Never a dull moment with that eel. And omg, Deuce makes an appearance! He's so endearing and I love the contrast between his temper and his goody two-shoes desires.
☆*:.｡ RULES: Using the moodboard below, use characters to describe yourself with, such as hairstyle, height, hairstyle/color, how you dress, personality, etc.
☆*:.｡ WHY I’M DOING THIS: This is just for fun while I’m away, I also have another tag game coming this Friday as well!
☆ TEMPLETE
☆ ME
Rei Sakuma (Ensemble Stars), Mikaela Hyakuya (Seraph of the End), Monika (Doki Doki Literature Club), Giyuu Tomioka (Demon Slayer), Minami Fuyuki (Hokkaido Girls Are Super Adorable), Riddle Rosehearts (Twisted Wonderland), Cid Kagenou (The Eminence in Shadow), Ishtar (Fate Grand Order), and America (Hetalia).
🏷️No Pressure Tags: @tillichan @junevnti @luminous95 @lunakatee @burnnitd0wnn @kisschuyu @pommeprince @shiningbysapphires @dustsansm2 @noroi-om @ajolteonnamedsparky @ithseem @itsameaera @rinthelordofbean @banan4barara @frostfallen-tryst @babulejka @heliophilic-darling @nesting-dreams @ne-nene-ne @sweetlikevanilaaa @scatterbrainedcoree + anyone else that would like to participate!!
New reblog ask game to make other people guess what your ideal type is and tell what characters they think also fit this type.
Rules:
⇢ ♡ Reblog this post.
⇢ ♡ In your reblog, try to guess and describe the ideal type of person you reblogged it from.
⇢ ♡ Tell what characters from what fandoms you think also fit this type in your opinion (please, include their names, fandoms, and pictures). Feel free to include as many as you wish.
⇢ ♡ Post a moodboard of your favorite fictional crushes (as many as you want).
⇢ ♡ Tag me and other people to do the same thing for you.
Yesss new reblog game!! Thank you for tagging me!! (੭˃ᴗ˂)੭
[IDEAL TYPE ANALYSIS]
From your moodboard, I can see that you're drawn towards:
Tsunderes (Rin, Ayn, Licht) who are prickly and hard to approach, but would eventually melt and show their soft sides for you.
Stoic, emotionally reserved characters (Todoroki, Megumi) who turn out to be awkward boys who care a lot for others.
Perfect "untouchable" princes who struggle with isolation and arrogance, but gradually overcome their life's obstacles and improve as people (Yuki, Malleus).
Characters with a charming air of innocence (Xavier, Yuta kinda)
Bonus miscellaneous traits: Prince-like, love for animals, and music talent or having music as a hobby
[YOU MIGHT ENJOY...]
Till (Alien Stage) || Lu Guang (Link Click) || Viktor (Arcane) || Elbert Greetia (Ikemen Villains)
Characters that tend to be considered as regal, princely, charming, perhaps even imposing (to those who don't know them well). They are mature, calm, and level-headed... most of the time! But they all have their moments where they lose that princely air.
Characters that tend to put their best foot forwards to portray themselves as confident and capable, but secretly harbor a complex emotional world. Many of them struggle with loneliness, regret, and feeling like they don't truly belong. They also tend to have a hidden soft side for things like animals, children, or cute things.
Characters that would likely be extremely devoted, loving, and caring once they're in a relationship. While many of them are reserved, they are definitely not shy about showing their love and affection for you.
Characters who know who they are and what they want. They have specific goals in mind that they want to achieve, often (but not always) self-serving. They tend to have a solid plan, realistic expectations, and are willing to work hard at achieving those goals.
Characters who have a specific curated front that hides their true personality, interests, and/or motivations. They tend to be difficult for others to understand or truly get along with beyond a surface level.
Characters that are overall on the mature side and would be very good at learning your habits and taking care of you without being overbearing. Many seem to fall into the "has a soft spot only for you" trope and are likely to be highly devoted in their own way once a bond is established. Secret sweethearts for a select few!
Raven, my dear, I'm so glad to see you participating! ₍₍⚞(˶˃ ꒳ ˂˶)⚟⁾⁾
AHH!!! I think you know me too well... This analysis is so accurate and detailed. You managed to combine this bunch into one description, and I find it very cool! And the characters! This is already the second time I receive Zhongli and Dante, and both of them seem like characters I'd definitely enjoy! I still don't know much about Dante though. Oh, and Snake! Not gonna lie, I adore him so much, but still have a hard time reading through Black Butler… Thank you again, my dear! Looking forward to checking out more of all these characters!
For you⟢
♡ Your ideal type is someone who would be able to match and keep up with your teasing and sense of humor. It doesn't matter if it's someone silly and bright or cold and sarcastic; more importantly, it must be someone with thick skin, who enjoys playful teasing and bantering, and can keep you interested in them as well. Someone with a strong and positive mindset who won't get depressed or complain a lot. Someone free-spirited who wants to be free, do what they want, and follow their dreams/path.
⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ I'm glad you found it accurate! I also can't help but feel like your self-ships truly would do very well with someone like you, since you have such a desire to make sure they're seen, understood, and loved. Ah, Dante is so so sweet! He is (perhaps surprisingly?) one of my favorites from Piofiore. Very serious exterior but quite easily flustered.
Playful banter really is so important for me to stay interested in someone. Teasing is basically my love language so I definitely need someone that enjoys that sort of thing! Of course I looove my strong-willed free-spirited types >⩊<
Ooh, I do adore the Miya twins a lot! I am vaguely familiar with Chuuya but I honestly don't remember much about him (I watched S1 of BSD back when it first came out but then I never continued... oops, hehe). He seemed funny, though! Ah, the other three!! I need to find the time to get into new fandoms, hehe. They definitely all seem interesting!
New reblog ask game to make other people guess what your ideal type is and tell what characters they think also fit this type.
Rules:
⇢ ♡ Reblog this post.
⇢ ♡ In your reblog, try to guess and describe the ideal type of person you reblogged it from.
⇢ ♡ Tell what characters from what fandoms you think also fit this type in your opinion (please, include their names, fandoms, and pictures). Feel free to include as many as you wish.
⇢ ♡ Post a moodboard of your favorite fictional crushes (as many as you want).
⇢ ♡ Tag me and other people to do the same thing for you.
Yesss new reblog game!! Thank you for tagging me!! (੭˃ᴗ˂)੭
[IDEAL TYPE ANALYSIS]
From your moodboard, I can see that you're drawn towards:
Tsunderes (Rin, Ayn, Licht) who are prickly and hard to approach, but would eventually melt and show their soft sides for you.
Stoic, emotionally reserved characters (Todoroki, Megumi) who turn out to be awkward boys who care a lot for others.
Perfect "untouchable" princes who struggle with isolation and arrogance, but gradually overcome their life's obstacles and improve as people (Yuki, Malleus).
Characters with a charming air of innocence (Xavier, Yuta kinda)
Bonus miscellaneous traits: Prince-like, love for animals, and music talent or having music as a hobby
[YOU MIGHT ENJOY...]
Till (Alien Stage) || Lu Guang (Link Click) || Viktor (Arcane) || Elbert Greetia (Ikemen Villains)
Characters that tend to be considered as regal, princely, charming, perhaps even imposing (to those who don't know them well). They are mature, calm, and level-headed... most of the time! But they all have their moments where they lose that princely air.
Characters that tend to put their best foot forwards to portray themselves as confident and capable, but secretly harbor a complex emotional world. Many of them struggle with loneliness, regret, and feeling like they don't truly belong. They also tend to have a hidden soft side for things like animals, children, or cute things.
Characters that would likely be extremely devoted, loving, and caring once they're in a relationship. While many of them are reserved, they are definitely not shy about showing their love and affection for you.
Characters who know who they are and what they want. They have specific goals in mind that they want to achieve, often (but not always) self-serving. They tend to have a solid plan, realistic expectations, and are willing to work hard at achieving those goals.
Characters who have a specific curated front that hides their true personality, interests, and/or motivations. They tend to be difficult for others to understand or truly get along with beyond a surface level.
Characters that are overall on the mature side and would be very good at learning your habits and taking care of you without being overbearing. Many seem to fall into the "has a soft spot only for you" trope and are likely to be highly devoted in their own way once a bond is established. Secret sweethearts for a select few!
Raven!! You absolutely clocked me every point is spot on 10/10 no notes 😌🙇🏻 WAIT I didn't even think of the "has a soft spot only for you" trope applying to my crushes but you're so right!!! I'm also a secret sweetheart for a select few irl (and can be prone to feeling lonely without enough one-on-one time with my friends) so it's for the better LOL
Your recs too! Based on what I know about them, I like them already <3
[IDEAL TYPE ANALYSIS]
You seem to enjoy characters with strong characters — Free-spirited, rebelliousness, stubbornness, ambition and drive. Playfulness and intelligence/intellectual interests are good! Arrogance and short-tempers are present in some of the characters. There are also a good number of divas ✨ 7 out of 16 characters in your moodboard are blond (8 if you include Sanemi). Which could mean nothing.
That mutual devotion and letting down one's guard only for each other definitely seems like something you'd be into!!
You definitely nailed my type too. For a long time I was like "mehhh I don't think I really have a type" but the more fandoms I get into the more it's like... okay, yeah, maybe there are some trends LMAO. I love my divas and my arrogant punks... I tend to want to take the more dominant role in a relationship at least half the time, so I really like the idea of plying those types with my affection and trying to get them flustered.
Raven putting together the crush board: "Hmm, I wonder how obvious my preference for blondes is..." HAHA. In my defense, it's not intentional, I swear!! Maybe they shouldn't make so many blonde characters lovably insufferable. (There are... more blondes that did not make it onto the board.)
Hehe, the four you added on practically posing together... Cute! They do definitely seem like characters I'd like! The only one I'm actually familiar with is Enjin and I don't have a set self-ship yet for Gachiakuta but Enjin... has heavily been considered.
(Free-spirited, motorcycle, diva, can cook??? Heart eyes at Sho honestly)
New reblog ask game to make other people guess what your ideal type is and tell what characters they think also fit this type.
Rules:
⇢ ♡ Reblog this post.
⇢ ♡ In your reblog, try to guess and describe the ideal type of person you reblogged it from.
⇢ ♡ Tell what characters from what fandoms you think also fit this type in your opinion (please, include their names, fandoms, and pictures). Feel free to include as many as you wish.
⇢ ♡ Post a moodboard of your favorite fictional crushes (as many as you want).
⇢ ♡ Tag me and other people to do the same thing for you.
AHHH!! Thank you so much for the tag Tilli! I LOVE this idea so much!! it’s genius, and to anyone else who tagged me, I’ll respond as soon as I can once I’m not busy (very soon, so it won’t be too long!!). I’m definitely gonna add more onto this later as well hehe, here are two long ahhh lists, good luck guessing my type though… because I don’t even know what I like anymore 😻😻.
Lawrence Oleander (Boyfriend to Death), Derek Goffard (The Price Of Flesh), Mondo Oowada (Danganronpa 1), John Marston (Red Dead Redemption), Monika & Yuri (Doki Doki Literature Club), Michael Afton (Five Nights At Freddy’s), Ishmael (Limbus Company), Ann Takamaki (Persona5), Larry Johnson (Sally Face), Taiga Hoshibami (Tokyo Debunker), Leviathan (Obey Me!), Pierrot (The Freak Circus), Zelda (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild), Simon “Ghost” Riley (Call Of Duty), Oka Ruto (Yandere Simulator), Francis Mosses (That’s Not My Neighbor), Sylus (Love & Deepspace), Solivan Brugmansia (The Kid At The Back), Mafioso (Frozen/Dream Game), Noli (Forsaken), Cruel King (Blocktales), Vil Schoenheit (Twisted Wonderland), Riddle Rosehearts (Twisted Wonderland), Pure Vanilla Cookie (CRK), Raiden Shogun (Genshin Impact), Mobius (Honkai Impact 3rd), Shu Itsuki (Ensemble Stars), and Ren (14 Days With You).
Characters that are very dynamic with rather strong personalities. Some of them lean very heavily towards cold and reserved, while others are almost overwhelmingly expressive and emotional.
Characters that are highly driven. Some of them have extremely lofty goals that may be unealistic; others just want to keep their loved ones safe and happy. Either way, they are very motivated and willing to put time and effort into their goals.
Characters that are focused on growing into and/or improving themselves. Many of them are outwardly confident, but struggle with some sort of deeply-ingrained insecurity.
HELLOOO RAVEN!! （＾∇＾）Aah I love who you added and your prediction is pretty accurate!! Hopefully I got yours correct as well ^_^
I believe your ideal type is… someone who has a teasing/flirty and mischievous personality while also being cocky and confident, and it also seems like they’re hard to read but very protective in quiet ways, it’s just very mysterious in a way… they also have strong personalities and give off a bit of dangerous energy, but nonetheless they like someone who can challenge them mentally.
Characters who’d also suit your tastes…
Gojo Satoru (Jujustu Kaisen), Scaramouche (Genshin Impact), Sylus (Love and Deepspace), Chishiya Shuntaro (Alice In Borderland), Dabi (MHA), and Baji Keisuke (Tokyo Revengers).
Hehe, thank you for the analysis (˶>⩊<˶) I think my love for mischievous and/or cocky characters is... overwhelmingly clear, lol. The other characters you picked out definitely fit the bill! Chishiya, Dabi, and Sylus especially—I adore them a lot and they did nearly make it onto my original template before I decided to feature other characters.
New reblog ask game to make other people guess what your ideal type is and tell what characters they think also fit this type.
Rules:
⇢ ♡ Reblog this post.
⇢ ♡ In your reblog, try to guess and describe the ideal type of person you reblogged it from.
⇢ ♡ Tell what characters from what fandoms you think also fit this type in your opinion (please, include their names, fandoms, and pictures). Feel free to include as many as you wish.
⇢ ♡ Post a moodboard of your favorite fictional crushes (as many as you want).
⇢ ♡ Tag me and other people to do the same thing for you.
AHHH!! Thank you so much for the tag Tilli! I LOVE this idea so much!! it’s genius, and to anyone else who tagged me, I’ll respond as soon as I can once I’m not busy (very soon, so it won’t be too long!!). I’m definitely gonna add more onto this later as well hehe, here are two long ahhh lists, good luck guessing my type though… because I don’t even know what I like anymore 😻😻.
Lawrence Oleander (Boyfriend to Death), Derek Goffard (The Price Of Flesh), Mondo Oowada (Danganronpa 1), John Marston (Red Dead Redemption), Monika & Yuri (Doki Doki Literature Club), Michael Afton (Five Nights At Freddy’s), Ishmael (Limbus Company), Ann Takamaki (Persona5), Larry Johnson (Sally Face), Taiga Hoshibami (Tokyo Debunker), Leviathan (Obey Me!), Pierrot (The Freak Circus), Zelda (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild), Simon “Ghost” Riley (Call Of Duty), Oka Ruto (Yandere Simulator), Francis Mosses (That’s Not My Neighbor), Sylus (Love & Deepspace), Solivan Brugmansia (The Kid At The Back), Mafioso (Frozen/Dream Game), Noli (Forsaken), Cruel King (Blocktales), Vil Schoenheit (Twisted Wonderland), Riddle Rosehearts (Twisted Wonderland), Pure Vanilla Cookie (CRK), Raiden Shogun (Genshin Impact), Mobius (Honkai Impact 3rd), Shu Itsuki (Ensemble Stars), and Ren (14 Days With You).
Characters that are very dynamic with rather strong personalities. Some of them lean very heavily towards cold and reserved, while others are almost overwhelmingly expressive and emotional.
Characters that are highly driven. Some of them have extremely lofty goals that may be unealistic; others just want to keep their loved ones safe and happy. Either way, they are very motivated and willing to put time and effort into their goals.
Characters that are focused on growing into and/or improving themselves. Many of them are outwardly confident, but struggle with some sort of deeply-ingrained insecurity.
New reblog ask game to make other people guess what your ideal type is and tell what characters they think also fit this type.
Rules:
⇢ ♡ Reblog this post.
⇢ ♡ In your reblog, try to guess and describe the ideal type of person you reblogged it from.
⇢ ♡ Tell what characters from what fandoms you think also fit this type in your opinion (please, include their names, fandoms, and pictures). Feel free to include as many as you wish.
⇢ ♡ Post a moodboard of your favorite fictional crushes (as many as you want).
⇢ ♡ Tag me and other people to do the same thing for you.
Yesss new reblog game!! Thank you for tagging me!! (੭˃ᴗ˂)੭
[IDEAL TYPE ANALYSIS]
From your moodboard, I can see that you're drawn towards:
Tsunderes (Rin, Ayn, Licht) who are prickly and hard to approach, but would eventually melt and show their soft sides for you.
Stoic, emotionally reserved characters (Todoroki, Megumi) who turn out to be awkward boys who care a lot for others.
Perfect "untouchable" princes who struggle with isolation and arrogance, but gradually overcome their life's obstacles and improve as people (Yuki, Malleus).
Characters with a charming air of innocence (Xavier, Yuta kinda)
Bonus miscellaneous traits: Prince-like, love for animals, and music talent or having music as a hobby
[YOU MIGHT ENJOY...]
Till (Alien Stage) || Lu Guang (Link Click) || Viktor (Arcane) || Elbert Greetia (Ikemen Villains)
Characters that tend to be considered as regal, princely, charming, perhaps even imposing (to those who don't know them well). They are mature, calm, and level-headed... most of the time! But they all have their moments where they lose that princely air.
Characters that tend to put their best foot forwards to portray themselves as confident and capable, but secretly harbor a complex emotional world. Many of them struggle with loneliness, regret, and feeling like they don't truly belong. They also tend to have a hidden soft side for things like animals, children, or cute things.
Characters that would likely be extremely devoted, loving, and caring once they're in a relationship. While many of them are reserved, they are definitely not shy about showing their love and affection for you.
Characters who know who they are and what they want. They have specific goals in mind that they want to achieve, often (but not always) self-serving. They tend to have a solid plan, realistic expectations, and are willing to work hard at achieving those goals.
Characters who have a specific curated front that hides their true personality, interests, and/or motivations. They tend to be difficult for others to understand or truly get along with beyond a surface level.
Characters that are overall on the mature side and would be very good at learning your habits and taking care of you without being overbearing. Many seem to fall into the "has a soft spot only for you" trope and are likely to be highly devoted in their own way once a bond is established. Secret sweethearts for a select few!
How fitting it would be that a young woman with a passion for fashion, acting, and pageants (among many other things) hails from Maquillaville within the Shaftlands!
Or rather, perhaps it’s because you were raised in Maquillaville that you’re so interested in those things? The town is renowned as the heart of the couture fashion world and the film industry. The youth clamor to participate in the many pageants hosted there, making sure they look their best and hone their skills as much as possible; it’s commonplace to catch glimpses of famous actors and witnessing film crews in the middle of capturing a scene. These sights and sounds are normal for you, and you’ve grown to really enjoy this part of your life.
In any case, the town has definitely shaped your passions, goals, and way of living. From a young age, you’ve always been on the go. There’s a lot resting on your shoulders, heavy with your own expectations and those of your parents. There always seems to be something going on, exciting or dreary, and that makes it incredibly difficult to just stay still. You need to do well in your studies, you have to excel in your hobbies and competitions, you have to dedicate some of your little free time to helping your aging parents… Then, once your magical abilities start emerging (an expected occurrence, given that both of your parents can utilize magic), you start practicing whenever you can. Not everyone could manage such a lifestyle, that’s for sure.
That said, you do get a brief reprieve of sorts. At least… you get to focus more on yourself rather than your family.
The most-discussed magic schools on Sage’s Island are Night Raven College and Royal Sword Academy; there is no doubt about that, given their history and influence. However, it would be incorrect to believe that those are the only magic schools on the island! You start attending Crystal Tower Academy, an all-girls school on Sage’s island that is very often considered an equivalent to RSA, distinguished and elegant with a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Whereas NRC is located towards the north and RSA towards the south, CTA is located along the eastern half.
While NRC has historically been an all-boys school, the headmaster and professors decide to trial exchange programs with other schools—regardless of the exchange students’ genders—to see what the impacts of this would be on their overall school performance and culture. Nonetheless, the school population is still primarily boys. When your school offers you the chance to do a year-long exchange at NRC for your third year, believing you would be a very good representative for CTA, you agree. In your eyes, this should be a very good experience and a way to further broaden your horizons. You’ll miss your classes and friends at CTA, but you’re looking forward to seeing how other magic academies operate.
(Besides, you’re looking forward to perhaps seeing your old friend again! It’s been so long since you’ve last seen him, but you know he attends NRC. You’re sure he’s still plenty busy with his courses and extracurriculars, but surely it won’t be so hard arranging time to see each other if you’re on the same campus.)
Just like NRC’s own students, you are brought to the school via a magical black carriage. In order to properly welcome their exchange students, the school makes sure that they are part of the entrance ceremony that they hold every year, complete with a dorm sorting by the Dark Mirror. It’s a much gloomier, atmospheric entrance ceremony than you experienced at Crystal Tower Academy, but it sure sets the mood for your days to come.
It seems this next year is going to be an interesting one!
— DORM
The Dark Mirror peers into your soul and observes the essence of your being, declaring that you would be suited for…
✦ Pomefiore
A dorm based on the Fairest Queen’s spirit of tenacity. Pomefiore is the oldest of the dorms and houses students who excel at potionology and curses, as well as cultivating a unique sense of style.
Perhaps the all-too-obvious choice, but some people just suit certain dorms incredibly well—from the dorm’s spirit to the type of students typically placed here. Pomefiore happens to be the one for you!
(If not Pomefiore’s spirit of tenacity, then perhaps you might fit right in with Octavinelle’s spirit of benevolence. Octavinelle is a dorm full of intelligent, capable students who seem to work well together despite their differences. As for how the concept of benevolence applies to you, it can be seen in the way that you are so willing to help and care for your loved ones, supporting them and comforting them in whatever way they need. Even your eventual career goals involve helping others.)
Most Pomefiore students tend to be high achievers, tirelessly working towards their goals. For better or worse, they have high standards for themselves and others. After all, one can achieve anything they put their mind to so long as they put in consistent effort, right? You are very much of the same beliefs. Competition, expanding the breadth of your skillsets, attempting to perform well in any area that you explore… All of these form an integral part of your mindset. However, something people in this dorm tend to struggle with is placing too much of their worth on their achievements and external validation. It’s only natural, when one strives tirelessly forward in an attempt to establish themself as a capable individual—and especially when competition is involved in any capacity, because comparing oneself to others is a core part of competition.
Through the bad and the good, you are in very good company amongst Pomefiore students. Tensions and emotions may run high at times, and sideways glances and judgments may be cast on occasion, but students in Pomefiore tend to be very supportive of each other more often than not. You’re all in this together, but most of your dorm mates do quite well with a bit of healthy competition too. It’s all about finding the right balance!
Most new students find Vil to be quite intimidating. Tall, drop-dead gorgeous, his expressions frequently appearing as if he is appraising or judging you. Perhaps you would be vaguely intimidated, too, if you weren’t already friends with him! You keep things formal during the entrance ceremony and while Vil officially welcomes all the new Pomefiore students to the dorm, but once you have a chance you grab him into a tight hug. He is happy to see you again, of course, and is looking forward to having you around for the next year.
Not long after, you have the pleasure of meeting Rook who is your very enthusiastic vice-housewarden. He’s… a lot! But in a really fun way the majority of the time. You’re usually receptive to a pretty wide range of personalities so long as the person is generally respectful or kind, so you take him in stride. Honestly, you find it quite funny seeing him interact with Vil. It’s clear that they get along well, but Rook definitely exasperates the housewarden here and there (and understandably so). Still, he certainly brightens your days at Pomefiore! If you have any questions about Pomefiore or NRC campus as a whole, he is happy to answer them thoroughly!
You don’t have a ton of personal interactions with Epel given that he’s in his first year and your schedules are pretty different (and you often keep yourself busier than you should), but he seems to be Vil’s little pet project for the time being so you cross paths every so often. The poor kid… You tease him sometimes, and hear out his grievances other times. Over your exchange year, he becomes almost like a cute younger brother. A new experience for you, since you’re the youngest in your own family!
— CLUB
✦ Science Club
Considering your wide range of interests and your desire to dabble and succeed in as many areas as possible, you likely have difficulty narrowing your options down. You can only officially join one club, after all… Perhaps you can help out with others, but you’re not sure how busy you’ll end up being.
Besides that, there’s the logistics of the fact that you’ll only be around for one year… Which makes one of your top choices, the NRC School Newspaper, perhaps not the best fit for you. You’d have to integrate yourself within the rest of the club, and you wouldn’t know NRC as well as some of them would. Plus, considering how involved you are in the school paper at CTA, it might be nice to take a bit of a break and explore other clubs.
Ultimately, Rook manages to convince you to join the Science Club! You might not have known him for long, but you trust your vice-housewarden. Besides, he made quite a few very strong arguments for it. First, it allows you to continue focusing on your beloved STEM fields. Research and science competitions are commonplace. Second, the Science Club is a bit unique in that it ends up covering a wide variety of activities. Trey is using it as a makeshift cooking club of sorts, and the others in the club tend to have a wide variety of outside interests as well. Third, and most importantly, Rook divulged the information that he uses the Science Club as a springboard to help Vil with special effects for the Film Studies Club (a club you very nearly joined instead, and still want to join if you’re being honest).
So, it goes without saying that you spend quite a bit of time helping out with the Film Studies Club as well! Vil is happy to have you around, knowing your proficiency with scriptwriting.
— UNIQUE MAGIC
✦ Bitter Awakening -> “A single drop of clarity in a sea of fatigue. May the sharpness of the mind cut through the fog of exhaustion—Bitter Awakening!”
This spell allows you to create an energy- and focus-boosting pill to help in moments of fatigue and burnout. It is a very helpful spell given how busy you tend to keep yourself! The pills are bitter and coffee-like in taste. Creating two pills a day is usually your limit—if you make more than that, you risk both blot accumulation and exhaustion. They can be stored for several months if kept in adequate conditions, so you tend to make a handful over the course of a few days and save them for when you’re especially busy. Of course, you can share these with friends! However, just like any type of energy booster, you’ll face crashing and burning if you consume too many in one day. Since it’s your own spell, you have a higher tolerance and can have up to two a day—others seem to only be able to handle one.
— NIGHT RAVEN COLLEGE STUDENT ID
A prestigious four-year arcane academy. Its doors are only open to students deemed to possess magical aptitude as determined by a magical artifact called the Dark Mirror.
Welcome to Night Raven College!
✦ Grade: Junior (3rd year)
✦ Class: 3-B (Seat No. 6)
✦ Club: Science Club
✦ Best Subject: Alchemy
Notes: You are in class 3-B, which means Cater and Idia are among your usual classmates for the year. Cater has Seat No. 5, so you two sit next to each other in most classes, depending on the desk set-up. In line with your interest in the sciences as well as your hopes for working in the medical field one day, your best subject is alchemy (something you share in common with Azul and Trey). Alchemy is one of those subjects that is intertwined with chemistry, which is a core for many careers within the medical field.
YOUR MATCH IS…
✧ CATER DIAMOND
— FIRST MEETING -> Not surprisingly, your first meeting with the seemingly peppy, friendly, social media obsessed Heartslabyul student occurs during your first class of the day. Your assigned seat is right next to his, after all, and you are definitely not among the third years he recognizes. Cater was aware of the fact that there would be some exchange students at NRC, considering it was announced at the entrance ceremony, but it’s a pleasant surprise to be sitting right next to one of them! In the handful of minutes before class officially starts, Cater turns to you to introduce himself, not really daunted by the stoic, icy expression on your face (especially considering your face softens into a polite smile once he starts chatting with you). He—of course—asks for your Magicam handle, because it’d be cool to see what the exchange student gets up to, and maybe you two can keep up with each other after the year is over.
Cater’s first few impressions of you are that the two of you definitely have some similarities! The friendliness and rather bright way of interacting with others (though you aren’t as social as you sometimes let on), for starters. Were it not for the fact that Trein stepped up to the lecture podium to start class, the two of you probably could have chatted for the next hour. He thinks your curls are pretty, and you hold yourself in a very proper way… which he feels definitely makes sense, considering you ended up being sorted into Pomefiore!
From your perspective, Cater’s enthusiasm about getting to know you isn’t unwelcome. It’s preferable to others shying away from you and avoiding you because you’re unfamiliar. So long as the two of you continue getting along, classes should be pretty enjoyable with a pleasant classmate (and potential friend) at your side. You’re looking forward to getting to know him more over the course of the year!
— BONDING -> Even though you’re more on the introverted side, and Cater often plays up how social he is, it doesn’t actually take very long for the two of you to become close. Both of you are social chameleons, subtly adjusting the ways you interact with others to make them feel more at ease—and you both end up settling into a lighthearted yet fairly relaxed style of communication. Your conversations are low pressure, shifting leisurely between comfortable silences to animated conversation whenever one (or both) of you is feeling chatty. You two start hanging out more often after class and club activities, or whenever you happen to have a free weekend.
Cater can act fairly lackadaisical sometimes, but he is emotionally intelligent under the façade. He’s intuitive, good at reading a room and navigating a wide range of social situations, and more emotionally mature than most initially expect. Teasing as he can be at times, he really is quite considerate and kind to people. This is something you really appreciate, and probably one of the main reasons that you start being drawn to him. The two of you may not have too much in common when it comes to hobbies, but Cater is very interested in everything that you end up getting up to. He’s the type that enjoys participating in fun, interesting things with his friends—so if you ever need a partner for something, he’s happy to fill that role.
Your ambition draws Cater’s attention and admiration. He’s not especially driven, but he can appreciate when others have a goal and know how to achieve it (though he is quick to click his tongue and affectionately scold you whenever you happen to overwork yourself—it can be enjoyable to take life leisurely, you know!) He also thinks it’s very endearing how sweet you often are towards your friends and family. On the other hand, not everyone can tolerate your flavor of humor once you’re well and truly comfortable, but Cater is one that really enjoys it! He doesn’t lean into the ragebaiting as easily as some, which you consider a direct challenge to push his buttons. Sometimes he plays up his reactions to see you laugh, and he always makes sure to dish out plenty of teasing in return.
— PINING -> Even though Cater isn’t one to think that he gets attached to others very easily, romantic feelings towards you develop within a couple months. He is quick to realize that his chest starts feeling warm and fuzzy whenever you’re around. It’s a new, foreign feeling to him; so he lets it sit for quite some time before he allows himself to put any more thought towards it. While he may be good at faking the cool, fun upperclassman persona, he isn’t able to hide his infatuation with you quite as easily. His smile and gaze is a bit too soft around you, his cheeks turn pink if you do something particularly cute or get a little too close when teasing him—he stutters over compliments that he gives you, which he never struggled with before. These changes make him toss and turn in his bed as he’s trying to sleep; Cater isn’t sure if he hates or loves this lovesick feeling.
You’re not much better off, considering how easy it often is to read your expressions. In your eyes, Cater is fashionable and honestly quite pretty; you can’t help but internally swoon over how cute his smile is. He’s emotionally complex, kind even when he struggles with being vulnerable. He’s funny, matches your energy well, and seems like the type of partner you would really enjoy having in your life. It’s hard not to develop feelings for him.
— CONFESSION -> For both of you, there is the question of if entering a relationship would be worth it. You’ll only be at NRC for the year before returning to your original school. It’s certainly doable, since you’ll still be on the same island and you can always keep in touch through calls and texts. But fourth year is sure to be very busy for both of you, and it might be hard to find time to actually stay in contact. A new relationship may not make it. Cater is used to temporary connections. He hasn’t bothered to keep in close contact with many of his old friends as he moved from one place to the next, but he really doesn’t want to let you go.
That reluctance to just let you fade out of his life is what prompts him to take a chance. Given your reactions whenever he says something a little too flirty to be purely platonic or slings an arm over your shoulder in a friendly hug, Cater is pretty sure that you feel something towards him; he’s also pretty sure that you’re not completely oblivious to his own affection for you, because he is a little hopeless hiding his feelings.
His confession isn’t exactly planned. Cater decides that he’ll share his feelings with you once the time is right, but doesn’t bother to set up a dedicated encounter for it; he doesn’t want it to feel too scripted and unnatural. The moment arises one weekend when the two of you are hanging out at a relatively quiet but colorfully decorated café. On the table between you is a dessert (your pick, of course), some sort of half-fancy avocado toast for Cater, your respective drinks; the espresso machines are whirring behind the counter, and other customers are idly chatting. You’re leaning over to show him some funny video you recently came across on Magicam and that’s when it hits Cater—this feels like a date.
Cater waits until the video is over and you lean back into your seat fully before he speaks up. “Hey, it’s totally fine if you’re not interested… But do you think we could consider this a first date?” His phrasing is a bit subtle and roundabout, leaving you an easy out if you really aren’t interested in going steady with him. He’d hate for things to end up awkward, but he’s pretty hopeful!
— FIRST KISS -> It’s the week leading up to exams. Stress is high all around campus with students studying and attempting to finish term papers and projects; of course, you have also been throwing yourself hard into your studies. Your high standards simply will not allow you to slack off and risk getting poor grades! Although… perhaps you’ve been pushing yourself a little too hard, because your lovable boyfriend insists that you absolutely need to take a break and spend a little time (with him) in the fresh air instead of cooped up indoors with your nose to your textbooks.
That’s how you find yourself beneath the shade of a large tree on a quieter end of campus. Currently, Cater’s head is resting in your lap as you card your fingers through his hair. His eyes are closed, face relaxed, breathing slow and even. You’d almost believe he’s asleep, if it isn’t for the way his lips curve into a smile every time you massage your fingertips against his scalp. The peaceful moment is paused by a quiet timer ringing on Cater’s phone, the volume turned down low enough that it isn’t completely jarring.
With a drowsy hum, he opens eyes as he swipes the timer off, then pushes himself into a sitting position. “Hmm, okay, time to switch.”
Before you two can swap spots with each other, you still when Cater reaches out to brush a loose curl away from your face. The expression on his face is thoughtful, contemplative; you’re so distracted staring at the way the mottled sun dances across the green of his eyes that you don’t register his hand cupping your cheek until he leans in close enough for you to feel his breath fanning across your skin. Then, his soft lips press against the corner of your mouth. They linger there for one long beat, two, before you turn your head to almost shyly catch his lips with yours.
— DATES -> Cater makes going on dates so fun. It also helps that you’re rather adventurous yourself! There’s a lot you’d be open to doing, especially if it’s a respite from your often busy schedule. Plus, you both are also pretty relaxed when it comes to the other’s preferences. The two of you end up having quite a wide variety of dates—classic and romantic, high-energy and fun, cozy and relaxing. Spontaneity tends to be a huge factor in your dates! You’re busy all morning? Dinner works! Not much energy? Cater will run out and grab some snacks, then you two can settle in for the night and watch some movies. One of you is feeling a bit stir-crazy on campus? Sounds like it’s time for a trip to Foothill Town!
Hopefully you’re not too bothered by the amount of photos your boyfriend takes, because he really likes being able to capture little mementos. Some make it onto social media, others are just for himself so he can reminisce later (maybe he should start printing them and putting them in a dedicated little photo album). That said, if you’re ever wanting a photographer to snap some pics of your very adorable date outfit.
— LOVE LANGUAGES -> Cater is respectful when his loved ones want a bit of space to himself. However, if they’re okay with it… he can definitely be a bit clingy, in the sense that he wants to maximize his time with them as much as possible. Due to how often his family has moved around throughout the years, he hasn’t had the chance to build super strong connections with many people. So now that he has a very cute, sweet partner who he adores to bits… of course he wants to spend as much time with you as he can! You tend to keep yourself awfully busy as well, and he loves that for you—but that makes it all the more important that you guys delegate time for one another when you can.
Cater is perhaps one of the few in your circle who doesn’t gleefully devour any of the baked treats you give them… A shame in a sense, but you don’t fault him for personal preference. You already knew that he isn’t the biggest fan of sweets before you two got together. Still, you’re happy to make or buy him snacks that are to his palette. Whenever you give him a gift (whether it’s a food item or a trinket of some sort), Cater always repays it with plenty of hugs and cuddles.
Initially, your fondness for play fighting catches him off guard. It’s just not something he really expected from you? But honestly, he loves it. It’s a fun, lighthearted way to show affection—and best of all, it often ends with a tight hug and some kisses. He does usually let you “win” though, since he’s a good sport and just loves seeing you have a good time.
✦ ADDITIONAL HEADCANONS ->
Cater… is not the smartest or most hardworking, academically. You do inspire him to put a little more effort in, though. He doesn’t want you to see him as inadequate.
You quite enjoy clipping Cater’s bangs out of his face with one of your many flower hairclips. Cater side-eyes you sometimes because it reminds him of when his sisters would dress him up, but he doesn’t take any genuine offense to it. He’ll even be nice and leave it in his hair for a while.
Cater has quite the keen eye for aesthetic detail, but he’s not super bossy about his preferences or picks. It’d be really fun decorating a shared living space together, or putting together coordinating outfits for dates.
The two of you are definitely the “it” couple on campus. Popular, generally well-liked, very well connected with peers. As fun as it can be, it’s honestly a bit exhausting for you both at times!
Cater takes your sensitive, emotional, insecure side in stride. He’s good at figuring out just how you want to be comforted, and he’s neither too overbearing nor too distant with it. His intuitiveness is a great strength here, and he seems to know whenever you’re struggling with self-doubt, even if you feel you’re hiding it rather well.
✧ RELATIONSHIP WITH…
— VIL SCHOENHEIT -> Your beloved childhood friend! However, the two of you didn’t actually get particularly close until you ended up attending NRC. The two of you always got along quite well ever since you first met at a pageant, but your busy schedules kept you from creating a close bond. There are a lot of similarities between you two, especially in the way that both of you lean hard into your respective ambitions and always aim for perfection. You two are very much kindred spirits! Vil easily becomes one of your closest and most likeminded friends, and you each have the other’s back in pretty much any situation. He can very much relate to the way you always seem to keep adding to your responsibilities, yet you handle it so gracefully—just like him! If you ever need to vent, he is always there with his brand of blunt advice (and a bit of distraction, too, in the form of some self-pampering).
He is one of your more mature friends, so you end up not leaning quite as heavily into your childish, annoying flavor of humor… but he has enough patience to put up with some of it, so you still get to happily push his buttons here and there.
— TREY CLOVER -> You meet Trey through the Science Club. He caught your attention because he basically treats the club as a cooking club, growing ingredients meant for food rather than potions or salves. It’s a bit funny, really. But the two of you get along quite well! You find that he is very easy to talk to; his maturity and level-headedness is truly a breath of fresh air, considering how intense (and sometimes downright rude) many of the other NRC students can be. You have definitely gotten into your fair share of arguments with a handful of students… Thankfully, you have no issues with Trey. You can even joke around with him quite a bit; he has a solid sense of humor despite his serious exterior! Despite being the same age, he tends to treat you like a younger sibling; you tend to see him as an older brother figure, too.
Once you find out about his Unique Magic, you almost beg him to alter the taste of some of your energy pills. You can deal with the extreme bitterness when you need to, but it’d be so nice to have some that are actually tasty. Of course, you let him have a few as compensation! You’re not the type to leave debts unpaid, after all.
— KALIM AL-ASIM -> You meet Kalim when you stop by the Pop Music Club meetup to deliver a limited-edition drink you snagged from Sam’s Shop to Cater. Kalim is always happy to make new friends, so the two of you enthusiastically introduce yourselves to each other and the rest is history! Numbers are exchanged, and he stops to chat with you whenever you cross paths on campus. Of course, you get invites to any of the parties he throws as well. You’re vaguely familiar with the Al-Asim family given their wealth and influence, but you never expected to meet the eldest child of the family at NRC—and he’s very different than you’d expect the child of such an influential family to be, but not in a bad way. Kalim is very kind, with a warm presence; somehow, you always feel a bit refreshed after chatting with him.
— LILIA VANROUGE -> You meet Lilia the same time you meet Kalim. You are incredibly intrigued by him! You’ve met a couple diurnal fae at Crystal Tower Academy, but none of the nocturnal types. Plus, as youthful as he seems to act, you know he is at least several decades older than you. After learning of your ambitions and goals, he says something along the lines of, “the youths always seem to push themselves too hard. There’s no shame in taking things more leisurely here and there.” Clearly, you are simply a youngin’ to him. In any case, you do get along quite well. He is among your most playful and mischievous of friends! He tolerates your brand of humor very well, even though he doesn’t seem to really fall for any of your ragebaiting.
— AZUL ASHENGROTTO -> Upon discovering that one of the exchange students is actually quite well-known (on at NRC, at their original school, and back in the Shaftlands due to all the pageants and competitions), Azul decides it would be quite beneficial to make your acquaintance. Perhaps if a few items off the Mostro Lounge menu impress you, perhaps you might recommend them to your friends, which should in turn boost business… Free advertising, baby! That said, how should he approach you?
The plan Azul settles on results in him bumping into you on campus and presenting himself as being interested in getting to know one of the handful of exchange students who are here for the year, and he explains that he wants to welcome you to campus with a free item from the Mostro Lounge! You accept, of course, not seeing anything amiss with his offer (not that there is anything amiss in and of itself, as it is genuine). You are quite impressed with the quality of the food and drink at the lounge, though, and end up becoming a regular customer yourself—even better than Azul had initially hoped! The two of you get to know each other a bit better over time; you’re pretty good friends, though the more time you spend with him the more you pick up that he seems to be rather… shady. Oh well, as long as he doesn’t try to pull one over on you, you can remain cordial!
↳ RULES: Tag your mutuals below, then you’ll make a moodboard of the characters that act like them based off their personality or based off of vibes, please feel free to give explanations as to why those characters are like them! Get to know your mutuals even more!
Momo Yaoyorozu (My Hero Academia), Rin Tohsaka (Fate/stay Night), Azula (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Marin Kitagawa (My Dress-Up Darling), Epel Felmier (Twisted Wonderland), Ai Hoshino (Oshi No Ko), Power (Chainsaw Man), Ai Hayasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War), and Erina Nakiri (Food Wars!)
Komi Shoko (Komi Can’t Communicate), Mai Sakurajima (Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai), Norbara Kugisaki (Jujustu Kaisen), Shizuku Mizutani (My Little Monster), Kaguya Shinomiya (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War), Hange Zoe (Attack On Titan), Idia Shroud (Twisted Wonderland), Nana Osaki (Nana), and Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)
↳ RULES: Tag your mutuals below, then you’ll make a moodboard of the characters that act like them based off their personality or based off of vibes, please feel free to give explanations as to why those characters are like them! Get to know your mutuals even more!
Momo Yaoyorozu (My Hero Academia), Rin Tohsaka (Fate/stay Night), Azula (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Marin Kitagawa (My Dress-Up Darling), Epel Felmier (Twisted Wonderland), Ai Hoshino (Oshi No Ko), Power (Chainsaw Man), Ai Hayasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War), and Erina Nakiri (Food Wars!)
Komi Shoko (Komi Can’t Communicate), Mai Sakurajima (Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai), Norbara Kugisaki (Jujustu Kaisen), Shizuku Mizutani (My Little Monster), Kaguya Shinomiya (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War), Hange Zoe (Attack On Titan), Idia Shroud (Twisted Wonderland), Nana Osaki (Nana), and Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)
Deciding what to do with one’s future is rarely ever easy.
Your interests and skills span far and wide, and you find it incredibly difficult to direct your time and efforts in one or two specific directions. Perhaps there is an underlying fear of missing out that you don’t like to acknowledge, a desire to do as much as you can lest you lose out on potentially valuable experiences. For what it’s worth, your parents never push you in one direction over another—while they have somewhat high standards and would ideally like for you to set yourself up for a successful life, they’re willing to support almost any avenue you want to explore so long as you are happy. It’s nice, but sometimes you almost wish they had suggestions. The weight of being the oldest child amongst your siblings also settles heavily on your shoulders, because you really do want to be a good role model for them and perhaps light the way for whatever dreams they want to fulfill.
Perhaps the fact that you are raised in the Queendom of Roses also contributes to your struggles. The land is known for its rigid educational and professional standards, after all, and it bleeds into the culture of those who live there. Not wanting to be seen as inadequate in any capacity, you make it a point to try and excel in as many areas as possible. High achievers are lauded and you can’t help but crave a certain amount of external validation, whether it’s from your parents or peers or teachers. So you push yourself hard for a while before overworking yourself, crashing and burning; this is a recurrent cycle all throughout your whole childhood, resulting in harsh internal self-criticism masked by an outward confidence.
It doesn’t help that your magic starts emerging at an early age, but you have difficulty wielding it. Sometimes your magic has little to no output, practically nonexistant; other times, it oozes from your being and you can’t safely perform spells without them literally blowing up in your face. It stings your pride that you aren’t a natural, especially knowing that some of your friends take to it quickly. Most people don’t even have the ability to wield magic, and you know you should be grateful for being one of the lucky few, but it still bothers you… Your frustration with your fickle magical ability causes you to ceasely make attempts to improve it. Any spare moment you have, you’re practicing basic spells and control. Eventually, as you reach your early teens, you are able to get somewhere with it. Somewhere being a stable magic output, with a few spells under your belt.
There is still plenty of room for improvement, however, which is why you set your sights on one particular goal: attend a prestigious arcane academy to master your magic!
Of course, either Night Raven College or Royal Sword Academy would be ideal. Those are well-known for their prestige, and the academics and magical training would surely be on another level. Considering you can’t just apply to schools like these by normal means, you continue to hone your magic as much as you can in your own time, hoping that you’ll get the chance to enroll.
Your dreams come true when one day, a dark carriage comes to collect you…
— DORM
The Dark Mirror peers into your soul and observes the essence of your being, declaring that you would be suited for…
✦ Scarabia
A dorm based on the Sorcerer of the Sands’ spirit of mindfulness. Scarabia is a home to many thoughtful and intellectual students. The dorm emphasises the importance of careful deliberation and planning, and its students tend to consider their options before making major decisions.
While you may also do very well in other dorms, your deep-seated thirst for knowledge and value on intelligence tips you towards Scarabia. These values of yours shape the way you approach and utilize magic, and it would greatly benefit you to learn from, and alongside, those who are of similar motivations. A lifelong learner is in good company within this dorm! Scarabia students are good at pushing each other to broaden their minds and sharpen their skills; some may crumble under that pressure, while others thrive. Stress may be a too-constant and too-present of a companion for you, but at the same time it seems that you might grow more efficiently when there’s just enough pressure placed upon you. Progress and excellence are not always easy to come by, but you have the determination to work towards your goals—one small step at a time, and by leaps and bounds.
Life in Scarabia is… honestly, a lot different than what you had initially expected when the Dark Mirror announced your assignment. Only vaguely familiar with the descriptions of each dorm before being allocated to one, you had been anticipating Scarabia to be full of serious, studious classmates with an occasional eccentric genius—with common sights around the dorm including terse smiles in passing and mental breakdowns due to unspoken high standards heard within dorm rooms. But, as it turns out, life in Scarabia is actually quite pleasant and warm (literally and figuratively). Yes, stress can run high during exam weeks, but your dorm mates are largely very supportive of one another. Study groups are common, and if you’re confused about a particular subject there is always someone around that is knowledgeable.
Notably, you enroll the same year that Kalim and Jamil do.
Even before he becomes housewarden, Kalim is insistent on throwing parties on a regular basis—you’re sure this is a large contributor as to how lively and fun your time in Scarabia ends up being. You’re down for a good party every once in a while, especially since there’s always an abundance of food and tasty beverages. Besides, you can always sneak back off to your room once your social battery runs out. Ever-social Kalim, though, likes getting to know his dorm mates; being in the same year as him, you end up seeing quite a bit of him between the dorm and your classes. It’s easy to get along with him, so you end up being quite good friends! Perhaps you’ll even be a good influence on him, if you wrangle him into more study sessions at the dorm.
If you have any questions or concerns about the dorm, you know to go through Jamil. As much as you enjoy Kalim’s enthusiasm and kindness, you are well aware that Jamil is technically the one running the show once the two become housewarden and vice-housewarden. Considering how Jamil tends to keep to himself and is often very busy, it’s definitely harder getting close to him compared to Kalim. That said, you get along fairly well with him on the occasions that you do interact with him, at least, and you do your best not to give him any trouble. You’re sure he has his hands full enough as it is keeping Kalim in line!
— CLUB
✦ Film Studies Club
The Film Studies club was created by Vil Schoenheit in his 1st year so he could keep up on his acting skills, since he is refusing long-term jobs to focus on his studies. Auditions are required to get in, but one can join as a backstage hand if they fail. Central activities include producing student-developed films.
When taking into consideration your fondness for consuming a wide variety of media and your desire to indulge in creative hobbies, film studies could be a fantastic fit for you. Of course, given your enjoyment of athletics, you also consider track and field for a period of time as well before making your final decision. But when it comes to the Film Studies Club, there are a lot of moving pieces and you’re interested in the potential variety in terms of tasks and projects. You manage to pass the initial audition, landing you a consistent spot as an actor, but you also happily help out backstage for certain projects so others get the chance to shine (and some of the backstage work with props and lighting can be really fun).
— UNIQUE MAGIC
✦ Gilded Silence -> “Not a whisper in the hall, not a footfall on the floor. Let the world be wrapped in velvet. Gilded Silence!” This spell creates a zone where sound and chaotic thoughts are physically suppressed. Not only is the mind calmed with this ability, but it also physically slows the heart rate and relaxes tensed muscles. Visually, there is a shimmering, fuzzy haze within the active zone. Sounds are muffled and light is diffused, making it seem like someone has protectively wrapped you in soft, translucent velvet. You and others can freely enter and leave this zone, and it is active for as long as you concentrate. You also have control over how big the active zone is. Blot accumulation can happen rather quickly in larger zones, so be mindful of this!
This spell developed due to your deeply buried struggles with your emotions, anxiety, and stress—you use it whenever you need a moment to calm down and re-orient yourself. You also enjoy being able to help your friends with it, as you can provide them a temporary respite when feeling overwhelmed.
— NIGHT RAVEN COLLEGE STUDENT ID
A prestigious four-year arcane academy. Its doors are only open to students deemed to possess magical aptitude as determined by a magical artifact called the Dark Mirror.
Welcome to Night Raven College!
✦ Grade: Sophomore (2nd year)
✦ Class: 2-D (Seat No. 5)
✦ Club: Film Studies Club
✦ Best Subject: Conjuration
Notes: You are a student of Class 2-D, meaning that Floyd is among your frequently-seen classmates. Conjuration is your best subject (something you have in common with Idia) due to your preferences for creative but practical pursuits, and it has a wide difficulty range so you can either practice within comfortable boundaries or push your limits.
YOUR MATCH IS…
✧ VIL SCHOENHEIT
— FIRST MEETING -> In your day-to-day life at NRC, you don’t often encounter many upperclassmen from dorms outside of Scarabia. So, your first meeting with Vil Schoenheit is when you audition for the FIlm Studies Club. As busy as he is, Vil is very organized and manages his club very well. Of course, he’s going to be overseeing the auditions. While this is the first time you meet Vil personally, you are already familiar with him—you’ve seen a few of the movies he featured in, and occasionally spot photos from his modeling shoots online. If you’re being honest, you feel the slightest amount of nervousness buzzing in your veins as you’re auditioning in front of him and the other lead actors (talk about pressure!), but your voice is steady and expressions natural. Deliberation does not take long; there aren’t too many students auditioning for the club. When you receive a “pass” from the club head himself, a breath of relief escapes you.
Vil’s first impression of you is that you must be a very sincere person. It’s the way that a hint of nervousness shone through your audition, but you didn’t overcompensate for that anxiousness in the moment. You steadied yourself, focused on your performance, and put your best foot forward without pretending like you were impervious to a little bit of jitters. Your relief and gratitude at being accepted into the actors group of the club was genuine, and you weren’t smug about it. It’s just a nice, refreshing attitude that isn’t always common amongst the problem student population of NRC.
— BONDING -> Both of you are on the extraverted side, but not overwhelmingly so. Conversation comes naturally to each of you, and you’re both able to keep things cordial and pleasant even if you’re not particularly close to whoever you’re chatting with.
After your initial meeting, it actually takes a while before you start interacting with Vil in a more personal sense. For a long time, it’s all club business and the occasional check-in on how each of you are doing. Basic, polite, rather superficial. Which is fine; you don’t need to become best friends with someone overnight! You can be a bit chatty sometimes, so if there’s a bit of downtime while you’re both getting into costume or making sure a set looks just right, you end up rambling about one of your many hobbies or interests (especially if it happens to pertain to a specific setting or scene the club is focusing on). You start asking Vil more questions beyond “are you doing well?” and “how was class?” too, which opens the conversation up a little. He’ll take the bait sometimes, mentioning a new product he’s been trying or complaining about some unusual shenanigans his dorm mates have been up to.
Vil is drawn to your confidence, wide breadth of knowledge, and willingness to keep improving yourself. These are values he shares to some degree or another, so he can’t help but appreciate these traits in others as well. Besides, you’re very openly passionate about your interests and hobbies, and you’re very devoted to making a better world for others. How could he not admire these things about you? Your complexity is not daunting to him—some may become confused or intimidated when they start getting to know you, but Vil can take everything about you in stride, from your strengths to your flaws.
With Vil, for the most part, what you see is what you get. He is very upfront and straightforward; you are not going to catch him beating around the bush. He isn’t the wishy-washy type, nor someone who falls for trends or brief moments of passion. This is all very helpful for navigating a budding relationship with your underlying trust issues.
— PINING -> You come across as slightly more of a romantic at heart than Vil, and there’s a good chance you started to fall for him first. You’re looking for someone smart, mature, willing to empathize and listen. Vil meets that criteria, even if he has his moments where he can be a little harsh and overbearing when it comes to fixing what he perceives as issues. Still, it’s not something you can fault him too much for; he’s just far more direct than most.
Given how focused he is on both his academics and career, it does admittedly take a while before Vil starts developing feelings. However, he is fairly in-tune with his emotions and isn’t the type to pretend that they’re not there, so he is quick to realize when he starts falling for you. Vil’s pining is subtle—he fusses over and fixes any of your stray hairs or rumpled collars, invites you over to his room more often to do skincare, gifts you random products that he believes might suit your skin or hair type. It is rare that he becomes flustered, but it is not impossible. You can be quite bold at times when you’re interested in someone, so chances are good that you’re able to pull out the occasional blush or stutter from him when you bestow some surprise affection upon him.
— CONFESSION AND FIRST KISS -> Neither of you are the type to pine endlessly for someone without making at least an attempt at a confession… But, at the same time, neither of you are in a rush. Honestly, it just comes down to which of you manages to confess first. Vil would prefer having a plan in place, making sure that the two of you have a quiet moment to yourselves before he shares his feelings and asks you out. You, however, could go either way. A plan has its perks, but if the moment feels right then you’re willing to take that chance.
This is where Rook’s involvement is helpful! Rook, ever-perceptive, realizes very quickly when feelings start budding between you and Vil. Of course, he is so very moved at the idea of two dear friends of his becoming romantically involved—so if either you or Vil ever need some advice, or perhaps even some help arranging a suitable moment for a confession, he is your guy! That said, he is a bit of a nudger. Every once in a while he’ll check in with either you or Vil, asking if one of you has confessed yet. He’s subtle enough about it that it just sounds like encouragement, and he does not give either you or Vil any hints of the mutual feelings between you two. Still, it’s good encouragement for you! Sometime after the events involving STYX on the Isle of Lamentation, you decide to stop wasting time and take the next step.
You enlist Rook’s help. During one of your weekend hangout sessions with Vil, while you’re both finishing up your skincare, Rook helps prepare one of the balconies of the Pomefiore dorm. It’s evening, the last few rays of sun disappearing below the horizon; the balcony is decorated with fairy lights and a couple candles. The pillows on the chaise lounge have been fluffed, and Rook folds a throw blanket over the back of the chaise in case you and Vil are out there a little while and become chilly from the night air. Rook makes himself scarce once he spots you and Vil making your way down the hall, and he keeps other students from the area lest they disturb you two.
When Vil sees that the atmosphere on the balcony is noticeably cozier than usual, he raises a brow as he glances at you from the corner of his eye. He doesn’t say anything right away, but he’s not stupid; he has a good idea of what this is now. But he waits, wanting to experience what you have planned. The two of you comfortably settle on the chaise lounge side by side, and you almost shyly slip your hand into his as you confess your feelings to him—he reciprocates with a sweet, eager kiss to your lips that can’t fully mask the smiles on both of your faces.
— DATES -> Oh, Vil absolutely loves getting all done up for dates and picking you up with a bouquet or small gift in hand. By default, he definitely prefers going out somewhere as that feels more like a “proper” date, but at the same time it can get a little frustrating when people recognize him on the street to the point where it hinders your outing. Evening and nighttime dates are typically better when it comes to avoiding some of the spotlight, especially when you two can find somewhere a little more quiet to spend time together. Cafés that are open later in the evening are a godsend. However, Vil can and will eventually warm up to the idea of at home dates being proper dates as well—especially considering you otherwise would be in separate dorms while attending NRC. Any moment the two of you can sneak away to be together, whether off campus or in one of your rooms, is something to be cherished.
When it comes to beach dates specifically, if you two are going during the day at all, Vil is extremely strict on making sure you are wearing sunscreen! Sunburns are absolutely terrible for one’s skin, and proper precautions must be taken. (Don’t worry, he is happy to help you apply it to your back or any other hard-to-reach areas).
— LOVE LANGUAGES -> Quality time is big coming from Vil. He is very busy, very ambitious, and overall dislikes wasting time. Important to note, though, is that spending dedicated time with his partner is not a waste of time to him. He takes it very seriously, simply because he’s so busy. You can trust that whenever you two are together, his attention is solely on enjoying your company. Gifts tend to be rather common because of his schedule, as well. Whenever he can’t see you for a while, he makes it up to you by gifting you a new skincare product, plush, figurine, or perhaps whatever new game or manga series you’ve been interested in checking out recently. When it comes to physical touch, Vil is somewhere in the middle. Casual, brief touches are very common from him—cheek caresses, quick kisses to your lips as greetings or goodbyes, an arm around your shoulders if you’re watching something together. But, despite this, he wouldn’t exactly consider himself touch starved or anything. Touch occurs a respectable amount!
Vil is very independent and self-sufficient, but he has to admit… It’s surprisingly nice when you go out of your way to take care of him. His chest feels warm and fuzzy whenever you do little things for him like making him a thermos of his favorite tea before classes, or prepping a healthy snack for the two of you for your evening study session. He even appreciates when you organize his sometimes too-full vanity so he doesn’t accidentally knock something over (even if he insists he already has it organized a particular way). As for your tendency to show affection through words, you actually get quite a few genuine blushes from Vil. Sure, people fawn over his looks and skills all the time—and he appreciates their praise and criticisms. But compliments and reassurances coming from you? The same words sound so much sweeter.
✦ ADDITIONAL HEADCANONS ->
Emotionally, Vil is very stable. He does not look down on the way that your anxiety sometimes digs its claws into you, but his resilience to stressors and doubts allows him to be your rock when you need it.
On a similar note, it is not often that you get to use your Unique Magic for Vil. Every once in a while you see an opportunity, when there is far too much on Vil’s plate and he’s stretched a little thin. It’s nice seeing him go from frazzled to relaxed!
Vil is not one to gossip… but at the same time, he also is not declining to hear any interesting stories you may have about any mutual friends.
He believes the hot, dry air in Scarabia dorms is terrible for your skin. Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t. (But it’s part of the reason you get invited to spend time at the Pomefiore dorm so often).
Vil enjoys staying active, so you two often play recreational sports together.
While he isn’t into video games to the same degree as most guys his age, he doesn’t dislike them. If he has some extra free time, he enjoys watching you play (and sometimes joins in himself).
Given your proficiency with various languages and enjoyment for experiencing other cultures, Vil enjoys having you tag along whenever his work brings him to other lands.
✧ RELATIONSHIP WITH…
— ACE TRAPPOLA -> Ace is your childhood friend, though you two don’t have the smoothest relationship. You both grew up in the same neighborhood in a town just outside Crimson City. Since you were roughly around the same age, went to the same school, played on the same playgrounds, you two ended up spending a lot of time together! However, your relationship has always been a little rocky. Sometimes you get along swimmingly, while other times it’s rough waters. He rarely takes anything seriously, which gets on your nerves when a situation genuinely is serious; his teasing can also be a touch too mean at times, especially when you’re already feeling a bit on-edge and overstimulated. (When you were younger, you were also a little jealous of him since he was quite magically-adept—that threw another layer of tension into your dynamic, especially when Ace would brag and boast whenever he managed to pick up a new skill).
Still, Ace can be a very loyal and fun friend. You may have seen the most immature sides of him growing up, but you have to admit that he’s becoming more tolerable over time. It’s probably because he has a solid group of friends at NRC and they’re able to keep some of his sass in check. The two of you hang out from time to time, usually when you’re allowed off campus for a little shopping trip.
— ROOK HUNT -> While Rook is officially part of the Science Club, Vil sometimes enlists his help for various Film Studies Club activities. This is where he first meets you! Always curious about new faces, he is quick to start chatting with you. You appreciate the warm enthusiasm that emanates from him; not everyone is so friendly right off the bat! Although… Well, Rook definitely comes on a little strong to a lot of folks, even to you sometimes. His questions can be a little invasive, especially early on, but you’ve gotten better at sidestepping ones that make you uncomfortable. Thankfully, after some time, you two end up getting along quite well with each other! He enjoys how loyal you are to your loved ones, and how you try to be respectful of others even if you butt heads with them. Those traits are very valuable when it comes to navigating a world full of unique individuals!
Rook, with his genuine appreciation of a wide variety of things, loves hearing about whatever you’ve been into recently. Yap all you want, he’ll listen to every detail! If he’s familiar with the subject, he’s happy to offer his own thoughts as well. He is also your go-to person whenever there is an event or concert that you want to attend, and he often invites you to things that he is interested in going to.
— MALLEUS DRACONIA -> Your friendship with Malleus is the result of a serendipitous encounter. On nights where you can’t seem to settle down enough to sleep, you enjoy getting outside for some fresh air and stargazing. It’s a Friday night and you’re not feeling the party Kalim is throwing in the dorm, so you hop through the magic mirror and head out to NRC campus for a change of scenery. Eventually, you find a nice clear area up on the cliffs to stargaze. You’re out there for a while before something—someone—startles you with their sudden appearance. Inky black hair, horns, very tall and lithe… You don’t recognize him, but you do recognize that he is wearing a Diasomnia dorm uniform. He seems almost as startled as you and apologizes for spooking you; he didn’t realize anyone else was up here. You exchange names and basic introductions, and this night kicks off a nice (if ever so slightly distant) friendship!
Honestly, it’s hard for you to keep track of Malleus. His perception of time is different, and he isn’t the most knowledgeable of human customs and habits. To add to that, he is rather awful with technology. There are many times where you simply don’t hear from him for days on end. But, honestly? It’s something that you’re okay with! It takes some time for you to get used to, given the way that you can sometimes become a little too attached to others, but you eventually get to a point where it feels comfortable. Whenever you and Malleus do have the chance to catch up, it’s like barely any time has passed at all. You two click well, and your sociability offsets his social awkwardness. Malleus has a wide breadth of historical knowledge, so he’s happy to chat about those topics with you anytime. He’s also one of the handful of friends that you have that is genuinely interested (and unafraid) of your cursed doll collection.
— IDIA SHROUD -> Your online gaming buddy! However, unlike the situation between him and Lilia, you know who’s on the other side of the screen. Idia may prefer to attend as many classes as possible on his tablet, but he has to leave his dorm every once in a while… such as for club meetings! That’s where you meet him for the first time. You’re trekking to the the Board Game Club in search of Azul (something about requesting use of the Mostro Lounge for a backdrop in a new film your club is putting together), but it seems you’re a bit early, because it’s just a bit before official club meeting time and only Idia is there, sitting at a desk. Either Idia is particularly absorbed in the game he’s playing on his phone, or you’re particularly stealthy in the moment, but you manage to sneak up behind him and see the game he’s playing.
“Oh, I play that game–” you start, cut off by a startled shriek from the flaming-haired upperclassman.
After Idia calms down enough, you exchange player IDs (something you’re rather eager about, though Idia seems rather shy about the whole ordeal) and chat about some of the other games you’re each into. The two of you have a fun, casual relationship! In-person hangouts only happen occasionally, but it’s nice knowing that you have someone you can always chill with virtually when you’re not feeling up for as much socialization.
— DIVUS CREWEL -> You have a great teacher-student bond with Crewel! All the teachers at NRC are good at encouraging students to do their best, but Crewel expects excellence. You, thankfully, are often ready to rise to the challenge! He appreciates your willingness to learn and participate in class, and your work is usually solid. Crewel is rather perceptive, though, and he’s not completely unreasonable—he does notice when his students are feeling stressed and overwhelmed. There’s one particular day that you’re really out of it, unfocused, making small mistakes in class. When Crewel requests that you stay behind after class that day, you feel your heart drop, expecting a scolding. Instead, it’s just your alchemy teacher asking if you’re feeling alright and if there’s anything he can do to support you. This encounter definitely solidifies him as your favorite teacher!
The Dark Mirror peers into your soul and observes the essence of your being, declaring that you would be suited for…
✦ Pomefiore
A dorm based on the Fairest Queen’s spirit of tenacity. Pomefiore is the oldest of the dorms and houses students who excel at potionology and curses, as well as cultivating a unique sense of style.
Though not as rigid as Heartslabyul, Pomefiore is a dorm of high standards and makes an art of putting one’s best foot forward as often as possible. You may not care to have especially high ambitions, but you still put a lot of effort into cultivating your skills and overcoming your flaws. Though you often tend to be quiet and shy, passion burns in your heart and drives your goals forward step by step. Whether it’s singing, writing, or art, you enjoy throwing yourself into your interests as much as possible. Within the dorm, you are in good company with your politeness and emphasis on manners—your housewarden does not tolerate Pomefiore students making the dorm look bad due to poor conduct. Thankfully, you will not be drawing his ire in that way! Besides that, your personal sense of style is welcomed and encouraged, and you’ll likely be able to find some inspiration when it comes to trying other styles as well.
— UNIQUE MAGIC
✦ Siren’s Lullaby -> “Surrender yourself and fall into the deep! Siren’s Lullaby!” Though sirens in mythology are often regarded as dangerous and tricky, cruelly leading people to their doom, your spell is actually quite tame and gentle. And not nearly as lethal! For as long as you sing or hum after your incantation, you are able to lull people into a drowsy, pliable state. Some actually fall asleep, but most just struggle to keep themselves alert. People can’t help but stop and listen, drawn to you. Effects linger for a short period of time after you stop singing. Of course, the longer you sing, the more quickly blot accumulates. While you have no plans to get into any actual combat situations, this spell can be helpful for temporarily putting opponents out of commission.
YOUR MATCH IS…
✧ SILVER VANROUGE
— FIRST MEETING -> Settling into your second year at NRC has been rather hectic, but enjoyable nonetheless. You’re still getting used to your new schedule and classmates, but you honestly kind of missed the hustle and bustle of classes, club activities, and dorm shenanigans. At the end of your last class of the morning, you take your time gathering up your textbook and notebooks in your arms as you get ready to leave, avoiding the gaggle of students trying to rush through the door at the same time. From the corner of your eye, you catch sight of a silver-haired classmate with his head resting on his folded arms, snoozing away. You shake your head; no matter how tired or bored you are during class, you could not fathom falling asleep. It’s rather disrespectful.
But you also don’t want whoever it is to sleep through lunch; it feels too rude to do so. So you step over towards his desk, gently nudging his arm… and eventually (eventually, because this boy seems to be a heavy sleeper!) the prettiest pair of purple eyes meet yours.
— BONDING -> Given the fact that both of you are quite reserved and not particularly chatty, it takes a while for you two to get to know each other. It helps that you’re friendly and kind, despite your shyness—likewise, Silver is respectful and kind, if just a bit rough around the edges sometimes. Besides, the proximity of you two sharing some classes definitely helps as well! After your first encounter, your gaze seems to drift over to him quite often. Sometimes he’s diligently taking notes, sometimes he’s sleeping… and other times, his gaze meets yours. You’re quick to look away when that happens, but you do eventually pique Silver’s interest regardless. Slowly, simple greetings at the start of class turn into walking to your next class together, sitting at the same table at lunch, exchanging phone numbers so that you can text, spending free time together on the weekends… Eventually, you two become rather close!
Your personalities are similar overall. Like attracts like, and you two are very compatible with each other. One notable difference is your emotionality and sentimentality—not that Silver isn’t emotional deep down, but he doesn’t show his emotions as readily as you and is very good at pushing them to the side if he’s busy. He can understand your reluctance when it comes to being vulnerable, so he never pushes too hard when you seem to be feeling off (though he does ask if you want to open up, and he tends to stay by your side regardless if you open up or not).
— PINING -> Being the romantic that you are, you fall a bit quicker than Silver, thoroughly enamored by his princely looks and chivalrous behavior. He falls into the picture of your ideal type, so is it really all that surprising when you realize you’re completely smitten with him? Silver isn’t far behind when it comes to developing feelings, either, though he is a bit slower to realize exactly how he feels about you. He adores how sweet and kind you are, how you so earnestly approach connecting with others emotionally, and the way that you appreciate the beauty in so many things. Even the way you tend to take things at face value is rather cute, though he is quick to stand up for you if he realizes someone is yanking your chain. Similarly, he willingly helps defend your peace and honor so others don’t walk all over you. All that being said, it does take a while before Silver takes the initiative of confessing.
— DATES -> Whenever you two are able to get some time away from campus, Silver adores accompanying you to the beach! Given where he was raised, he is much more used to the dark, gloomy environment of Briar Valley… but he doesn’t have the same aversion to sunlight as Lilia and Malleus, so he’s happy to let the warmth of the sun shine on him. While not necessarily a date activity, you love going out on relaxing dates with him outdoors since animals gravitate towards him—you get your fill of feathery and furry animal encounters at his side!
— LOVE LANGUAGES -> Silver’s love is certainly on the quiet side, but that doesn’t mean you notice it any less. He tends to show his love through actions rather than words by default, but his verbal affection is incredibly sweet nonetheless (and he leans into it more once he realizes how much his compliments and reassurances mean to you). At the start of your relationship, he can be a bit shy with physical touch as he doesn’t want to overwhelm you or overstep any boundaries, but he is quick to warm up to it. He especially adores hugging you and being able to rest his chin atop your head as he squishes you to his chest. Him falling asleep is extremely likely when the two of you are cuddling (despite his attempts to fight sleep so he can consciously enjoy your company); this chance is doubled anytime you run your fingers through his hair.
When in a relationship, he gravitates towards being the protector; taking care of others comes to him very naturally, too (your spoiled youngest sibling title is not something that will scare him off). Beyond the very obvious way of making sure you’re safe in your day to day life, he will efficiently take care of any insects in your vicinity.
✦ ADDITIONAL HEADCANONS ->
Silver can be a dry texter, but he can’t help but smile whenever you send a bunch of emojis in your texts. He loves how expressive you are!
If you have any performances, you can bet he’ll be there to support you! He loves your singing, whether it’s a formal performance or you just humming to something while you’re busy at home.
He enjoys playing with your hair and any accessories that are in your hair. As for your personal style, he’s really fond of it! You look like a princess that stepped out of a book. (Others often see you two as a very noble, pretty couple).
Silver fluctuates between being very aware of his surroundings and being a bit oblivious. His guard is down around you—you know what that means? You have many opportunities to snap candid polaroid photos of him!
✧ RELATIONSHIP WITH…
— ACE TRAPPOLA -> Rival. Well, a rival of sorts. Given the way you avoid confrontation as much as possible (on top of your natural inclinations to treat people with respect), you attempt to act civilly towards people even if you don’t particularly enjoy their company. You and Ace technically get along, but you can’t stand the way he incessantly heckles you and others—lighthearted teasing is one thing, but his words all too often tend to be barbed, sharp little things that dig into your heart. He has his moments where he’s surprisingly thoughtful and funny, but most of the time his presence drains you. Ace’s opinion of you is largely neutral, though he considers you to be too sensitive and “boring” for his tastes (“boring” only because he hasn’t gotten on good enough terms with you to actually see your true personality). You limit your interactions with him as much as possible, mostly coming into contact with him in passing.
— JACK HOWL -> Best friend. Jack checks all the boxes when it comes to the type of people you enjoy being around. Whether you meet due to classes or because you have a mutual friend in Epel, it seems like an unlikely friendship at first! It’s definitely a more gradual friendship, given that you’re both more on the reserved side (and Jack appears much more rough around the edges at first glance). The foundation is rooted in shared compassion and honesty—it makes for a very calm, solid, emotionally beneficial relationship! Jack is that type of friend that you can be around and not have your social battery tank. You’re both very supportive of the other’s interests, even if they’re not shared; he always has your back, and vice versa. (You very much want to pet his ears, but you refrain. And the way his tail wags when he’s happy is absolutely adorable, not that you comment on that either.)
Sneaking these in quick before the ask game is closed! 🪻+ 🦈 ♡
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aquarium ask game
🦈 — Floyd calls you...
𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐧
Dolphins are associated with intelligence, playfulness and joy. They are known for helping humans and saving animals, but their less savoury actions are kept hidden from the general public by their PR team (for now). Your playful, humorous personality and chaotic neutral alignment reminds him of dolphins, so that's what he calls you!
🪻 — Sylvan calls you...
🤍 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 💛
This is a stone that symbolizes joy and emotional resilience. Also known as the "Laughter Stone" or "Happy Lace", it is believed to foster self-confidence, alleviate stress and encourage a positive outlook in life. This is one of the nicknames Sylvan has where the stone represents you more than his wishes for you or the effect you have on others. But of course, he wishes you laughter and happiness for your future!
