I've been cooking up some "love letters" from the ghouls to MC. While they're not all explicit confessions of love, they are notes to and/or about the MC that (hopefully) capture the tone and affection the ghouls have toward her. I think some of them aren't really the romantic letter-writing type, so I tried to come up with plausible reasons for each notes' existence, and provide a short blurb to add context for why they might've used a specific letter paper design, as well as a voiceline(s) that helped inspire the note when applicable.
DISCLAIMERS:
All memo/letter papers are from Pinterest. If you know the creator/credit, please send me an ask, and I'll edit my post accordingly.
All writing is my own or a font! Font name will be listed with the letter when applicable. I did my best to replicate their handwriting based on their signatures.
Click here for: Vagastrom | Jabberwock | Sinostra
Love Letters from the Ghouls - Obscuary
Lyca - "First Words"
Twice-folded and tucked securely between the pages of Lyca's sketchbook is his latest writing assignment.
He's been rewriting it for days, tail thumping against his chair in frustration whenever he gets stuck on the spelling of a word. He presses his pen down hard to make each letter as neat and bold as possible, the faint imprint of his handwriting bleeding through to the back of the page.
He's been going back and forth between Obscuary and Hotarubi to have Rui and Subaru help him nail down the hard parts. Rui has good "so-shull skills" after all, and Subaru understands him the best. He can't wait to give the note to the person it's meant for, but it's just not ready yet. Not until it's perfect. Complete with a sketch at the bottom to really make sure they get what he means.
And despite his constant insistence that he's a wolf, not a dog, it seems that some of Darkwick's staff still treat him like a spoiled pup, buying him Pochacco-themed paper for his writing practice. While he doesn't like the design, he thinks that maybe a certain someone would ...
Morning 4, Affinity LVL 11: "What's a "so-shull skill"? That blond gigolo was talking about them. He said I don't have any. Is that a good thing?"
Noon 5, Affinity LVL 21: "I wanna go to the cafeteria, but the teachers won't give me any pocket money. They said I'll get "spoiled." The hell does that mean?!"
Rui - "Unwritten Confession"
The first draft is nearly five pages long, covered in ink blots where his pen hesitated. Multiple sentences start with "I wish" and "If only" before collapsing into black lines where he's scratched out the rest.
Soon, the sun is up, and Rui's on his nth draft, chasing the same thoughts in circles. Every time he gets close to saying what he means, he chickens out and starts over, hiding longing behind humor and lacing bitter loneliness into the distractingly elaborate loops of his cursive handwriting.
He crumples them all and searches for a new sheet. Something smaller to force him to be concise. Something harmless. Cute, even. To lighten the weight in his chest.
Ah, his eyes land on a memo pad that Haru once gave him, back in his Dionysia days. The page is printed with a character from Sentimental Circus, cheerful and soft, reminding him of simpler days before the reaper curse. This will do. A space too tiny to hold the truth, which is just the excuse he needs for his cowardice.
In the end, the note that makes it to your hands says almost nothing at all. Just a casual invite to stop by for a drink at the bar later. Something he could have sent over text, but didn't.
He adds a border of pressed flowers to frame the note, each petal a thought he couldn't bring himself to write.
Max Affinity LVL 25: "Sometimes I wish I could've met you as a regular guy. I guess you wouldn't have given me the time of day if I had though, ahaha."
Edward - "Lingering Memories"
Ed swipes a single sheet of Rui's letter paper, tracing the pressed flower with his thumb, and he thinks how foolish Rui's efforts are. How painfully, beautifully human.
He hasn't written by hand in a while, not since he learned to type on his tablet, but old habits die hard. When his thoughts begin to spiral, it's still easier to set them down in ink than in any other medium.
To him, the permanence of ink is familiar and comforting. Mistakes can't be easily erased, not in the way that text can be edited on a screen. Of course, the sense of permanence is merely an illusion. The pages will yellow, the ink will fade, and even the language itself may be lost to time, evolved beyond translation with no on left who can interpret its original meaning. He's seen it happen over and over.
When he's finished, he tucks the note into a book of poems. He doesn't sign it. He doesn't intend for anyone to read it. He only wants it to fade quietly, as everything eventually does, including the pain of the memories.
Max Affinity LVL 25 voiceline: "Being with you brings up old, old memories ... Perhaps it's because you remind me a little of her."
Tie a bundle of eucalyptus leaves (which Jiro gathered from Rui's garden) to the shower head so that the steam brings out its refreshing scent while you both wash
... maybe get frisky and take a bit longer than expected !! (ᐡ⸝⸝- ̫ -⸝⸝ᐡ)
Dry and style his hair
Towel dry or blow dry his hair and pin down stubborn cowlicks with cute hair clips
Tilt his head down to admire and take pics of his hair whorl - a rare sight because he's so tall that most people never get to see the top of his head!
Share meals and feed each other
It started out as an experimental health plan since Jiro can only eat when you feed him
Slowly, you try to figure out his favourite foods by his reaction and slip in your own favourites to see if you share the same tastes
You notice a faint smile and raised brows, but fail to realise he's reacting to you, not the food
R&R Permit: Secondhand Bookstores
Browse some quaint secondhand bookstores and pick books for each other - surprise one another with a book you like that shows your personality, and a book you think the other would like, showing how well you know each other
Also, pick books to read together at the same time, writing notes in the margins to share reflections with each other
Don't forget to wear matching face masks, which you doodled funny mouth expressions on, so Jiro's health isn't triggered by the dust
Plant Harvesting & Picnic
Return to campus in the late afternoon for a scenic walk through the woods while harvesting medicinal plants
Jiro tells you all about their different properties and is super patient with your questions
Jiro washes and prepares some of the freshly harvested plants to make tea and lays out a spread of homemade confectionary for the picnic
Read the books you bought earlier in the day until sunset
Bedtime Routine
Put on under eye cream for each other because you both have serious dark circles from overwork
Wear funny matching eye masks to sleep
₊˚⊹୨୧ 🐺 LYCA 🐺 ୨୧₊˚⊹
Monochrome Photo Challenge
You each pick a colour (you pick Lyca's favourite, and he picks yours) and take pictures of things in that colour throughout your date
At the end of the day, you will browse through your best shots and make a monochrome collage of your date to put up in your dorms
Shared Sketchbook at Lunch Time
Have lunch at Sho's food truck, of course
You've already requested a special meal for you both ahead of time and Sho nails it as usual
Pass a sketchbook back and forth to make a drawing together, while you eat and talk
Tear out the finished pages and put it in your phone case or your wallet
Beach Visit at Jabberwock Safari Park
You guys can't get an R&R permit because Darkwick sucks, and Lyca is a "dangerous" werewolf, so you both head to Jabberwock to play
He's obviously faster and stronger than you since he's a werewolf and a ghoul, but you keep up pretty well in Frisbee!! (He's going easy on you)
Splash each other with water and doggy paddle in the waters - Lyca keeps you safe from the anomalous critters
Find stones that match each other's eye colours and take them home as souvenirs (with Haru's permission, of course!)
ASMR Spa & Pillow Fort
Return to the Obscuary dorm to wash up and have dinner (thank you, Rui)
Give Lyca an "ASMR spa" with an energy cleansing bell you borrowed from Hotarubi, feathers, and other fun ticklish items
He loves it so much when you scratch his head that his wolf ears pop out
He let's you groom his tail, but no fur oils! It messes with his scent ...
At bedtime, Lyca has prepared a pillow fort around you both - enclosed, warm, and filled with shared scent and soft breathing ⋆°•☁︎⋆
₊˚⊹୨୧ 🌟 HARU 🌟 ୨୧₊˚⊹
Morning Upkeep
The day starts the only way it can at Jabberwock - there's no getting away fully from the responsibilities of cleaning, feeding, and tending to every last critter
When Haru finishes clipping the last set of claws, he offers to do yours too!
Take a seat in his lap and let him pamper your hands, rubbing hand cream into your palms afterward and admiring your callouses which mirror his own, thanking you for your hard work around the park with kisses on your neck
Prepare an assortment of easy, handheld foods (sandwiches, rice balls, wraps) that you both can eat on the go!
Snack between tasks and sites throughout the date (๑´ڡ`๑)
R&R Permit: MEGA Don Quixote in Shibuya
Ren once said that Haru looked like someone who would spend hours here and he's right!!! Haru LOVES this place ><
Buy tons of useful (or useless) items - a roomba (optimistically purchased to reduce Haru's cleaning workload, will be destroyed by scared critters within a day...), fresh towels (Jabberwock always runs out of clean towels bc they get dirty or eaten by critters), matching mugs and toothbrushes (since you stay over so often), matching keychains (to think of each other when you're both busy and can't hang) ...
Afternoon Crash
Return to the dorm with your epic haul and have an epic, well-deserved nap, curled up in each other's arms
Give him a gentle massage to ease him into sleep and soon he's out like a light!
Attempt to Unwind for the Evening
Wake up and prepare dinner together
Get derailed by incidents with panicked, escaped critters (the roomba spooked them), herd everyone back to their places, and check in on Ren and Towa
Chores take over the evening ... ( ᴖ_ᴖ )💢
Break into a Defunct Dionysia
Make up for lost time with a suggestion by Haru to break into his old house and play in the Circus / Amusement Park!
Slip out past curfew, watch him pick the locks (so hot), and let him lead you through the dark
If you get scared or jumpy, hold onto him tightly (っ*’-’)’ᵕ’*c)
Haru helps you climb to the top of the ferris wheel with him and points out all his old spots, regaling you with tales of his circus days
Head back to your dorms just before sunrise when you'll both have to return to your busy schedules ...
You get caught red-handed doting on a sleeping ghoul with gentle touches and stolen kisses.
Featured: Jabberwock
Jabberwock
🍀 Haru 🍀
You stifle a giggle at Haru's quiet snores and awkward sleeping pose, carelessly sprawled out with his prosthetic arm bent at an odd angle and legs hanging off the end of the too-small couch.
Jabberwock could really use a new one, or some new furniture in general. They were all scuffed up with bite and scratch marks by the critters and held together with haphazard repairs.
It's so interesting seeing him like this. Haru, who's usually in motion, always talking, always smiling and laughing brightly in rain or shine. For once he was still and quiet, getting some well-deserved rest.
You didn't want to disturb him, but you wanted to observe him for a little longer. Just one thing, you tell yourself as you kneel by his side, reaching out to gently poke his nose.
Nothing.
Encouraged, you brush his bangs back, fingertips lingering as you admire his face. He looks so soft it makes your chest ache.
Before you can think better of it, you lean in and press a light kiss to his forehead.
"... Wow."
You pull back with a start, excuses dying in your throat as he props up on one elbow, cheek resting in his hand as a sleepy grin spread across his face.
"So this is what happens when I nap around you," he says, causing your whole face and neck to heat up, completely mortified. "Should I be worried or flattered?"
You stammer something unintelligible. Haru laughs, seemingly unbothered, even pleased by the situation.
"I'm really living the high life here, getting to wake up to your kisses." He says softly.
You might actually combust.
🐏 Towa 🐏
Towa looked completely serene, a rare stillness compared to his usual capriciousness, sunshine one moment, thunderclouds the next.
You were supposed to be fetching him for Haru, but he looked so peaceful that you couldn't bring yourself to wake him. At least, that's what you tell yourself as you sink down next to him, brushing a stray lock of hair from his face. It's certainly not because you can't stop staring, or wanting to indulge in the moment.
You gently lay your head against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. He smells faintly of flowers. You've often lain together in the flower fields. You wondered, absently, if you smelled the same.
"... Mm," Towa hums. "Dandelion ..."
Your heart jumps. You lift your head with a start, your guilty, panicked eyes meeting his, bright and amused.
"Sorry, Towa, I didn't mean—"
Before you can finish, he wraps you in a tight hug, breathing you in deeply and letting out a pleased sigh.
"I'm so happy you've come to cuddle me, Dandelion," he murmurs, his lips brushing your hair. "You really are my soulmate!"
You nuzzle closer, grateful to hide the heat in your cheeks and the undoubtedly stupid-looking grin tugging at your lips as you melt into his embrace.
🦈 Ren 🦈
Ren lay as still as possible, pretending to be asleep so Haru would leave him alone and not give him any chores. Ren learned long ago that the easiest way to avoid responsibilities was to simply ... make himself unavailable. Eyes closed, breathing steady, mind half-alert. He'd perfected it.
Footsteps approached. He ignored them.
A pause. Then the bed dipped beneath unfamiliar weight.
That made him frown slightly. Haru was loud, Towa was worse, and neither of them would have sat so carefully on the edge of his bed.
You brushed his bangs to the side when you found him, convincingly asleep. After all the antics you'd seen him pull to avoid work, you had your doubts, but he hadn't stirred at all when you sat down. Haru would probably give up if you told him Ren was out cold.
But you lingered. Up close, he looked softer than usual. Or maybe not. His lips were downturned. Must be having a bad dream, you think, as you pet his hair soothingly.
Still no reaction. Emboldened, you let your hand trail down the side of his face, then his neck, before resting on top of his chest, feeling his breathing and his ... surprisingly fast heart-rate?
You yelped as Ren suddenly grabbed your wrist and sat up. Irritation flashed across his face as he scrubbed his other hand over his eyes.
"... Seriously?" He muttered. "You couldn't wake me normally?"
Your heart dropped. "I—I thought you were asleep."
"I was!" He shot back, then paused, expression tightening. "... Well, I was pretending. Haru's been trying to dump chores on me all day. It's such a pain."
He avoided your gaze as he spoke, jaw set, ears faintly pink in a way that made your chest twist.
"I didn't realize it was you," he added, quieter.
"I'm sorry," you said quickly, face flushing even redder than his.
An awkward pause hung in the air before he finally cleared his throat. Rubbing the back of his neck, he muttered, "Well, guess I'm up now. So let's just hang out. You can be my excuse for skipping out on Haru's chores."
Wowiiee this one took me a long time to write 😮💨 Had a lot of life things going on, but it's also so hard for me to accurately characterize Taiga and Ritsu !! They might be a little OOC, but I tried my best T-T
DISCLAIMERS:
Indirect or direct confessions of love/care/affection to and/or about fem MC.
All memo/letter papers are from Pinterest. If you know the creator/credit, please send me an ask, and I'll edit my post accordingly.
All writing is my own or a font! Font name will be listed with the letter when applicable. I did my best to replicate their handwriting based on their signatures.
Click here for: Obscuary | Vagastrom | Jabberwock
Love Letters from the Ghouls - Sinostra
Romeo - "One of My People"
Romeo sits at his vanity with the elegant letter paper he purchased from Kurossa spread out before him. Kurossa has a good eye, and Romeo trusts him to pick only the best. Even for mundane tasks — writing instructions for his men, reminders for Taiga, and so on — only the finest will do.
He twirls his pen as he replays your visit in his mind: the way you slouched when he scolded you, the rushed smudge of lipstick, the clumsy attempt to conceal your dark circles, and all the little habits that betrayed your tiredness and efforts. Normally, he'd bark at you to straighten up, adjust, or do better, but tonight, he decided to spare you the lecture and let you off early to rest. You obviously needed to catch up on beauty sleep.
Instead, he writes it all down in red ink: instructions, corrections, and reminders. Notes to polish your posture and presence, to reflect the way he sees you: brilliant, priceless, and undeniably one of his people. The tone is firm, exacting, with just a hint of condescension, but each line and observation reveals his careful attention and investment in you.
By the time he's done, the memo is immaculate. Every line precise and intentional.
Evening 3, Affinity LVL 8: "You're smelling the bedtime fragrance I bought from Kurossa (Leo) earlier. He has a good eye, so I often ask him to pick things out for me."
Max Affinity LVL 25: "What could you possibly be afraid of? You're one of my people! Walk with your head held high, or I'll step on it!"
Font: Good Vibes
I think Romeo would definitely put you on a beauty/health regimen and take you on spa dates ♡
Taiga - "What was this for again? Whatever."
Taiga forgets things the way fire burns up everything in his path. Faces, names, places, promises ... it all turns to ash eventually.
He's used to it. He stopped caring. Or he thought he had ...
But sometimes something stubborn gets stuck in mind. The taste of something sweet, addictive, stuck in his teeth. Something that stays even when everything else gets chewed up and spit out by whatever's wrong in his head.
A voice. A warmth. His "Kitty-Cat" who keeps showing up even when the world around him keeps skipping time and rearranging itself.
Forgetting you, even for a second, is long enough for panic to spark under his ribs before he stomps it down. That pisses him off more than anything.
He snatches the nearest scrap of paper, some silly memo pad Harry must have left behind in the chaos of recovering Peakaboo. Bright little circus characters smile up at him, stupid and clueless. He doesn't care what it is. He just needs something that can hold a thought steady.
The words that end up on the page aren't sane. They aren't coherent. They aren't meant for anyone but him. For the version of him who wakes up tomorrow and might not remember anything that matters.
He scratches down whatever he can before the memories slip out of his fingers like sand. Anger, hunger, affection, and fear melt together inside him, but he can't find the words to express them. He's already fading again into the comfort of apathy. It'll all burn anyway, so who even cares.
Default 1: "What are you again? A middle school student? A transfer student? Got it, an honour student! Gyahaha! I'm never gonna remember that!"
Night 5, Affinity LVL 23: "I'm the only one who sees how fucked we are. But he won't believe me. So just let it all burn down — I don't give a shit anymore."
Ritsu - "Biased Observation Log"
Ritsu's desk is orderly, as always. Piles of reports, charts, and logs are stacked with precision, each labeled and dated, with not a page out of place. Among them, a large binder lies open, filled with lengthy observation logs that he uses to design behavioral models of the "notable figures" he interacts with.
Tonight, he is reviewing his notes as usual. After he finishes adding new data points to Taiga's and Romeo's behavioral models, he moves onto updating yours. He writes down every detail and changes he's noticed in you recently: reactions to stress, preferred routines, small quirks, and predictable responses.
The notes are clinical, almost cold on the surface, but his ... personal biases ... might've bled into them, just a little. Each annotation reveals not only what you do, but how you affect him and how much he values your contributions as his "business partner". They're really not as objective as he thinks they are ...
Goodnight 3, Affinity LVL 19: "I just finished my recordings from today. You sighed a total of four times — is something troubling you?"
Font: Fans Time
Since the full version of Ritsu's notes would probably be really long and dense, I've included only a small part of his notes ^_^
Even though Ritsu seems like a really neat/organized person most of the time, his signature was wicked messy, so I tried to reflect that in his handwriting!
It's probably hard to read, so I included a normal text version of it underneath.
Daily Observation Log
* To be added to behavioral model
Subject consistently demonstrates reliability that exceeds expectations
Observable tendencies suggest implicit trust in certain individuals, which he definitely tracks in a separate folder to keep an eye on his competitors LOL, including observer. This may bias perceived reliability.
Seemingly inconsequential gestures appear to evoke disproportionate personal attention from observer. Requires further monitoring.
I've been doing a lot of crafts, DIY, and scrapbooking for the holidays, which inspired me to write something about a crafty MC and how she'd interact with some of the ghouls! I just wanted to get this outta my system tbh.
Crafty MC Headcanons
Featured Ghouls: Lyca, Subaru, Kaito, Romeo, Jiro, Yuri
MC & Lyca - Shared Scrapbook/Sketchbook
MC & Lyca share a scrapbook/sketchbook that they pass back and forth. Sometimes, it stays with one of them for weeks at a time before being returned, pages filled with proof that the other is thinking of them, becoming so thick with memories and affection that the spine is completely falling apart, book held closed by a ribbon.
Lyca fills his pages with sketches of interesting anomalies he encountered at the Jabberwock safari park, memorable events like his late night walks with Ed or learning to make a new drink at Rui's bar, and doodles all over MC's pages.
MC likes to make her spreads interactive for Lyca, creating "I-Spy" pages or "favourites" pages for her and Lyca to share recommendations with each other. She tapes in annotated polaroids of updates in her life.
MC loves to add notes in the margins reacting to Lyca's drawings in colourful glitter pen.
Sometimes, Lyca adds a drawing that directly references something MC did weeks ago, proving he noticed even if he didn't say anything at the time.
MC, Lyca, Subaru - The Unofficial Snail Mail Club
It started as a practical exercise to help Lyca improve his writing, but has since become a full-blown ritual cherished by the three of them.
MC's letters and envelopes are covered in stickers and stuffed to the brim with washi tape, photos, tea bags, candy, and small handmade charms (pins, buttons, matching phone straps, etc.). Her letters are chatty, warm, and slightly messy, written as if she were talking to them directly.
Subaru's letters are written in immaculate handwriting, often practicing traditional Japanese calligraphy. His wording is thoughtful and restrained, but sincere. He likes to include carefully folded origami (cranes, flowers, stars, etc.). He has made a lot of special stationery orders at the campus store to import the most fancy paper and writing supplies.
Lyca's letters are shorter, sometimes awkwardly phrased, and full of crossed-out mistakes and ink blotches, but the contents are always incredibly earnest and heartfelt. He always includes drawings on a separate sheet of paper in case they don't get what he means.
MC & Kaito - Thrift Flips & DIY
MC loves to handmake cards and gifts, and so does Kaito, so they naturally bond over crafting together. They are both super thrifty and good at turning "trash" into beautiful, functional, one-of-a-kind pieces.
They build a craft table together, so they have somewhere to work on all their projects.
MC & Romeo - Respected Craftsmanship
MC sometimes gifts her thrift flips to Romeo.
At first, he's deeply offended by the idea of receiving something secondhand, but he comes to respect the creativity, craftsmanship, and uniqueness of the gifts. MC always pays attention to the details of how Romeo would specifically use/like the item.
He loves the fact that no one else owns anything like it, treasuring them far more than mass-produced luxury goods.
Romeo eventually commissions MC for her work and when he finds out that Kaito helps her with these projects, he starts scheming of ways to exploit Kaito's skill to not only collect on his debts, but potentially even profit off him.
MC, Jiro & Yuri - Stickers & Check-Ups
Jiro and Yuri discover that stickers are an extremely effective way to calm MC during medical check-ups. Yuri initially objects because he thinks it's childish, but hey, if it works, it works! He reluctantly indulges her. Jiro implements the sticker reward system immediately, no questions asked. It's clearly efficient and effective.
Jiro allows MC to sticker his notebooks and clipboard, pretty much anything as long as it's not patient files and official reports. He never comments on it even as his workspace becomes increasingly colourful.
Yuri complains loudly but secretly finds it comforting. Jiro is especially amused by Yuri walking around unaware of the stickers on the back of his labcoat.
MC scrapbooks next to Jiro while he's reading medical journals. He occasionally pauses to refill their tea cups. She makes him bookmarks using the tea labels she's collected from their many tea times together.
Indirect or direct confessions of love/care/affection to and/or about fem MC.
All memo/letter papers are from Pinterest. If you know the creator/credit, please send me an ask, and I'll edit my post accordingly.
All writing is my own or a font! Font name will be listed with the letter when applicable. I did my best to replicate their handwriting based on their signatures.
Click here for: Obscuary | Jabberwock | Sinostra
Alan - "Blueprint of Care"
Alan doesn't write much. Or talk much, for that matter. Most of what he means to say comes through in his actions, in the way he fixes what's broken and solves problems before anyone has to ask.
Leaky faucet in your dorm? Fixed before you even notice. Sudden rain on the way out? There's already an umbrella waiting by your door from when he stopped by earlier. It's no big deal to him. He just handles things when they cross his mind.
And lately, you cross his mind a lot.
His workbench in the garage is cluttered with car blueprints, tools, and miscellaneous parts. Most of the paper scraps are just project drafts, measurements, and notes-to-self scrawled in pencil.
At first glance, this note is no different; just a list of things he needs to adjust for his new project car. But read between the lines, and it's really a list of quiet observations about a certain someone. Every correction, a kind of care.
Goodnight 4, Affinity LVL 24: "Can't sleep? ... I'll take you for a drive. Quick run should help you reset."
You're his passenger princess, and this new car must be perfect for you ;)
Font: Integrity
Sho - "Special Recipe"
Sho keeps a stack of notepads by the counter of his food truck: one for orders, one for inventory, and one for half-baked ideas. The third pad is full of scribbles: crossed-out ingredients, arrows connecting sauces to side dishes, and messy notes about texture and flavour.
Somewhere in the middle of a brainstorming session for new menu items, he realizes all the dishes he's been jotting down share one thing in common: they're all your favourites. He can feel his face reddening as he suppresses a bashful grin.
He tears a new page for a special recipe card, one written more carefully than the others. It's not a new menu item, just something he wants to make for you.
Welcome Back: "What took you so long? Your food's cold. Go wash up."
Noon 5, Affinity LVL 21: "I've finally got the hang of running this food truck. I want to thank you for helping me out. Think of something you want."
Title Font: Odachi
Second Font: Fearless
Leo - "Unposted Take"
Stacks of fan mail clutter Leo's desk, all glossy envelopes, glittery stickers, and sprayed with way too much perfume.
Garbage ... garbage ... more garbage ... ugh, he thinks, barely skimming the contents before tossing them aside. They all say the same things anyway:
"Leo, you're the best!" (eye roll, tell him something he doesn't know)
"I LOVE YOU, LEO!" (barf)
"Pleeease write me back!" (they're lucky if they even get a mention in his next live)
He sighs. If only they sent sponsorship offers instead. Maybe it's time to switch up the content.
The last time he posted with Honour Roll, his engagement shot through the roof. Couple content always does well. So, what if he writes a love letter to his "girlfriend" for his next post? Perfect lighting, fun colours, maybe a coffee mug in the frame. A heartfelt letter to show off his "boyfriend appeal" to his parasocial fans. Oh, they're sure to eat it up.
He picks out the trendiest stationary, arranges everything neatly, and begins writing. Just a few lines, he tells himself. Just enough for the photo.
But he keeps getting stuck. Ugh, this is such sappy cringe shit. Gotta lean into the bit, make it believable, sprinkle in some truth with the lies. The more he writes, the more he starts slipping up. Soon the overly sweet bullshit starts giving way to his real feelings.
And when he finally stops, the letter is ... too personal. Too dangerously sincere.
The photo never gets taken. The post never gets made. And the letter is promptly scribbled over, torn up, and tossed in the trash with the fan mail.
Phew, can't ever let that see the light of day. Reputation saved.
April Fools: "Ha ha. You were photobombing one of my pics so I uploaded it and said I had a new girlfriend. 10k interacts in less than an hour. Suckers."
Max Affinity LVL 25: "Wanna make a bet, Honour Roll? Over which will come first — me falling for you, or you getting hooked on me."
MC might fall first, but he definitely falls harder!
Alan comes to your dorm to wake you up, letting himself in with the key you gave him
In the time you were snoozing, he's already finished a training session in the Pit, delegated tasks in the car shop, and showered so he could meet you fresh-faced and not sweaty or covered in car grease and soot
He presses a gentle kiss to your forehead, causing your eyes to flutter open
He pats down your cowlicks when you sit up and yawn
R&R Permit: Road-Trip to Go Fishing
You manage to leave on time despite waking up late thanks to Alan's preparedness
He already has all the fishing gear (rods, bait, sunscreen, camping stove, foldable chairs, water cooler, etc.) packed in the trunk of his car
All you have to do is be a good passenger princess - pick good music for the road, have a drink and some snacks so you're in a good mood, and enjoy the scenery passing you by
Mountain Hike to Get to Fishing Spot
Alan got you a bucket hat that ties under your chin, sunglasses to protect your eyes, cooling sleeves so you don't overheat, and sprays you down with bug spray to make sure you're as safe and comfy as possible
He carries all the heavy stuff in his backpack and even gives you a piggyback ride while wearing the backpack in the front when you get tired
Arrive at fishing spot and catch lots of fish! Splash around the shallow water to cool off ... then decide to skinny dip together since it's so secluded
Outdoor Survival
Pack up and get ready to leave so you can grill the fish with the stove in the car, which Alan parked down the mountain by a beautiful flower field
Get lost in the mountains because of his poor sense of direction ... (￣ー￣;)ゞ
With the sun setting, it's too dangerous to continue down in the dark
Forced to camp overnight even though the permit was only for one day, you make the best with what you have
Luckily, Alan has lots of survival skills - starting a fire, grilling and eating the fish caught earlier, and calming your fear and anger with SMORES !!
Stargazing till Morning
Find a seemingly safe spot and sleep under the night sky, admiring the stars together
Alan cushions your body as much as possible so you won't wake up with aches from the hard ground or creepy crawlies in your hair
He stays awake the whole night in case of predators
Find your way down the next morning with you taking over navigation!
And get teased by Leo and Sho for getting lost and in trouble with Darkwick for overstaying the permit
₊˚⊹୨୧🌂SUBARU 🌂 ୨୧₊˚⊹
Afternoon Tea
Sleep in till you both wake up naturally and roll around under the covers for a little while longer after that ...
Finally, get up for tea and wagashi (traditional japanese sweets carefully selected and ordered by Subaru), and snuggle up together having quiet conversation while it rains outside
Wisteria Garden Walk
Subaru helps you get dressed in a matching yukata
You both head out for a walk through the wisteria garden, one hand holding your shared umbrella, his other hand on your waist to keep you close
Stop and feed the koi who come up to the surface when people pass despite the rain
Accidentally, lose the umbrella from a sudden cold wind (Zenji!!) and run through the rain for cover, hand in hand while laughing
Messing Around in the Rain
Since you're both already soaked, yukatas ruined, you and Subaru just let loose and splash in the puddles for a while
Subaru needs a little urging to let go of his inhibitions, but soon he has joined you, whooping and hollering at the now stormy skies
The strong downpour somewhat drowns out your voices to others - they still hear you, but your words are unintelligible, creating a new spooky legend in Hotarubi about screaming anomalies in the rain
Waiting to Dry
Finally, take cover in a gazebo so you can dry off, unable to meet each other's eyes because of your now semi-transparent, sticky clothes
Hearts still beating fast from the exhilaration of playing in the rain
Confess your deep, dark secrets to each other in the intimacy of the gazebo, the downpour so strong that it's like there's a veil of water around you both
Seafood Hot Pot
You could've gotten an R&R permit to eat out, but both of you decide you'd rather relax at the dorm
Return to the dorm during a brief break in the rain and have fresh seafood delivered so you can have seafood hot pot for dinner
The hot, umami broth is perfect to warm you both up from the cold rain
Bedtime Stories
Unwind for the night
You can't fall asleep, so Subaru tells you a bedtime story, but it's a scary one about ghosts, and now you're even more awake !!!
Subaru is pleased by your reaction because now he can protect you through the night ...
You both wake up the next morning with a cold but no regrets ♡(〃˘˘(˘˘〃)♡
₊˚⊹୨୧ ⚜️ ROMEO ⚜️ ୨୧₊˚⊹
GRWM
Wake up early and spend 2 hours getting ready for the date with Romeo - skin care, yoga, manifestations, healthy juice to clear the guts
Get dressed in simple but chic clothes because Romeo has booked you both a boutique appointment later but first, to the spa!!!
R&R Permit: Luxury Spa Date
Romeo has managed to procure an R&R permit through mysterious means even though Sinostra is on probation ... he won't tell you how no matter how many times you ask! (Hint: "friendly" negotiation with Prof Hyde)
He would have preferred a permit that allowed overnight stays but alas ...
Soak in a private bath together, sweat it out in the sauna, get your mani-pedis done, face masks, full-body massages
Leave in the late afternoon for lunch and your next appointment ...
Private Boutique & Photoshoot
Pick and choose high-end fabrics and designs to have clothes and shoes fully customized and tailored to your liking
You both match, of course, looking like a gorgeous power couple
Stumble in your heels and get scolded by Romeo, but also, he never let's go of your hand for the rest of the day
Get your photos taken together in a professional studio and have digital scans sent to your phones so you can have matching wallpapers
The physical copies will be turned into large portraits to decorate his room
Exclusive Jewelry Show
Attend an exclusive, highly curated, luxury jewelry show
Romeo spoils you rotten and buys up all the ones that suit you best - rocks the size of goose eggs, intricate filigree, all so dazzling they practically shot lazer beams
Skip the after party - leaving with an air of mystery makes you more desirable, advises Romeo
Italian Dinner in an Orchard / Winery
Surprisingly, you don't go to a crowded, expensive trendy restaurant in the heart of the city with an endless waitlist - they're too trendy, and we're trendsetters, sniffed Romeo
Romeo takes you to a beautiful private dining area set up in an orchard with string lights on all the trees and a live band playing classical Italian music
Try to pull the "Lady and the Tramp" move and get scolded for playing with your food ... but get rewarded later when you out-drink Romeo during wine-tasting and hear all his honest feelings about you
You wished you had a voice recorder like Ritsu, but you'll sear this moment into your memories forever
Night Routine
Return with a drunk Romeo, feeling pretty buzzed yourself (though not from the wine, but the exhilaration of his confession)
Help him out of his clothes and get him ready for bed by going through his night routine - 7 layers of face creams and toners, 100 strokes of the hairbrush, etc.
Near the end of the routine, Romeo has sobered up and is very embarrassed by his earlier words, and takes it out on you, promising to make you feel so good that you can't think of anything else ....
Indirect or direct confessions of love/care/affection to and/or about fem MC.
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All writing is my own or a font! Font name will be listed with the letter when applicable. I did my best to replicate their handwriting based on their signatures.
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Haru - "Welcome to the Family"
Haru rarely catches a break around Jabberwock. There's always something that needs fixing, feeding, or cleaning — and most days, he's the only one doing it! Lately, though, things have been a lot easier. The critters are calmer. Towa and Ren need less chasing around. And it's all thanks to your help.
With someone else sharing the load, Haru's found himself with a bit of free time. Enough to finally sit down, stretch his legs, and scribble out a note of thanks.
His desk is the usual disaster, scattered with feeding logs, half-repaired tools, and a small graveyard of empty energy drink cans. But in the middle of that chaos sits a neatly folded Jabberwock uniform in a colour he remembers you liking, a jar of hand cream for you, and a short letter written with quiet relief, gratitude, and a hefty dose of disbelief that someone willingly stuck around his mess.
He intends to make you part of his family sooner rather later, before you come to your senses and realise what you signed up for ... Sorry, not sorry!
Max Affinity LVL 25: "Really learned the ropes here, haven't you? Once we have a little cash to spare, I'll buy you your own Jabberwock uniform!"
Font: GochiHand
Haru gets the clover paper bc of his "For Good Luck" warding card.
Wear your uniform with pride! You're part of the Jabberwock family now!
Towa - "To Tomorrow's Dandelion"
The sun's long gone down, but Towa's still awake, lying on a grassy hill just out of view from the Jabberwock dorm. A breeze stirs the tall grass, carrying the scent of nearby flowers and something faintly sweet. It's the kind of night that feels hazy and peaceful, blurring dreams and reality.
He plucks a few dandelions and watches the wind scatter the fluffy white seeds into the dark. Somewhere between counting stars and wondering how many wishes a person is allowed in one lifetime, he thinks of you, and suddenly, the night feels a little emptier without you here with him.
So he sits up to write, pulling an old scrap of paper from his pocket, half-forgotten instructions from Haru on one side, and a stub of pencil he'd found near the supply shed. There isn't anything urgent or specific he wants to say. He just wants to capture the feeling of the night in this moment to share with you come morning.
The words come in fragments, like his thoughts, meandering and a little all over the place. He can't wait to see you tomorrow. But for now, it's just him, the stars, and the dandelions.
Welcome Back (Night): "Where were you, Dandelion? I've been waiting here all this time. Come give me a sorry cuddle."
Font: Schoolbell
Ren - "Shared Save File"
Ren doesn't really do letters. Or handwriting. Or anything that involves that much effort, honestly. But when he's lazing around between shifts or waiting for a download to finish, he jots things down in his notes app. Just some random thoughts, a running log of games he's beaten, movies he's halfway through, snacks he wants to try, etc.
Somewhere along the way, the list started to look less like his plans, and more like date plans with you. Movies you mentioned wanting to see, snacks that you like, and games that you started together (and the gear that you're lacking that he's helping you grind for).
He doesn't say anything about it, just takes a screenshot and sends it to you with the caption: "For next time. Anything else to add?"
Max Affinity LVL 25: "Every day here is a fresh hell, sure, but ... You're suffering through it with me, so I guess I'll stick it out a little longer."
Goodnight 2, Affinity LVL 17: "No, I'm not going to sleep yet. I'm gonna watch a horror B-movie. You don't have to think, so they're the perfect thing to watch before bed."
