Can I please have a serving of Philippino Yuu? Pretty please with cherries on top?
Philippino!Yuu
General Reactions
Grim:
“Why do ya keep callin’ me ‘gutom na ako’? What does that even mean?!”
Immediately obsessed with Filipino food.
“Oi, Prefect! Make me some of that adobo thing again!”
The NRC Student Body:
Confused by how Yuu calls everyone ‘Kuya’ (big brother), ‘Ate’ (big sister), or ‘Tito/Tita’ (uncle/aunt).”
“Wait, I’m your what now?”
No one knows what ‘kwento’ (storytime) means but they love hearing Yuu’s wild stories.
Crowley:
Tries to use Filipino words to sound cool.
“Ah, Prefect, you are truly astig!”
Yuu: “Sir, please never say that again.”
Individual Reactions
Riddle:
Learns about Filipino superstitions and immediately adopts them.
“NEVER put your bag on the floor, you’ll lose your money!”
“NEVER point with your lips, it’s improper!”
Gets very flustered when Yuu calls him “Kuya Riddle.”
Leona:
“So your family just takes in random distant relatives all the time?”
Loves how Yuu is too chill for drama.
Secretly loves Filipino food. Won’t admit it, but always eats when Yuu cooks.
Azul:
Tries to make a deal with Yuu to sell Filipino street food at the Lounge.
“I bet we’d make a fortune on isaw (grilled chicken intestines).”
Yuu: “Only if you don’t mess with the recipe.”
Jade:
“You mean to tell me your country has over 7,000 islands?”
Deeply interested in Filipino folklore about aswang (vampiric creatures) and duwende (dwarves).
“Tell me more about these elemental spirits.”
Floyd:
Thinks it’s hilarious that Yuu calls people ‘Tito’ and ‘Tita’ randomly.
Purposely mispronounces Filipino words just to see Yuu get mad.
“Oi, kamusta ka (how are you)~” says it in the worst accent possible.
Kalim:
Loves Filipino parties.
“Wait, your birthday parties have lechon (a whole roast pig)? That’s amazing!”
He and Yuu have barkada (squad) vibes instantly.
Jamil:
Suspicious of how friendly Yuu is with literally everyone.
“How do you have this many cousins?”
Secretly loves Filipino street food but pretends to be unimpressed.
Vil:
“Your country has Miss Universe winners all the time? Interesting.”
Deeply respects Yuu’s skin-care knowledge.
“Ah, yes. Filipinos and their obsession with aloe vera.”
Epel:
Loves that Yuu teaches him Filipino slang.
“So if I wanna say something’s cool, I say ‘lodi’ (idol)?”
They start casually throwing Filipino and Southern slang at each other, and no one understands them.
Rook:
Absolutely fascinated by Filipino mythology.
“The Tikbalang (horse demon) sounds intriguing. Tell me more!”
Insists on learning Tagalog just to flirt dramatically.
Idia:
“Wait, you guys have a wildly competitive gaming culture?”
Gets super into Filipino esports.
“So you’re telling me your country is obsessed with Mobile Legends? I respect that.”
Ortho:
“Did you know the Philippines has over 175 languages?”
Becomes an expert in Filipino history overnight.
“Would you like me to play some OPM (Original Pilipino Music) for you?”
Malleus:
“Ah, a country rich in folklore. Fascinating.”
Loves that Filipinos are respectful yet fearless.
Gets really happy when Yuu calls him “Kuya Mal.”
Lilia:
Tries to make balut (fertilized duck egg).
Fails horrifically.
“Lilia, that’s not balut, that’s a crime.”
Sebek:
Screams. Yuu screams back.
“WHY DO YOU CALL ME ‘KUYA SEBEK’?”
“WHY NOT?!”
Staff Reactions
Crewel:
Mildly impressed that Yuu respects elders.
However, bans them from calling him “Tito Crewel.”
Trein:
Lowkey loves hearing about Filipino history.
Lucius enjoys Filipino snacks.
Sam:
Immediately starts selling Filipino snacks at his shop.
“Get your chicharrón and polvoron here, my friend!”
Event Character Reactions
Neige:
“Wow! Your country has such warm people!”
Falls in love with Filipino hospitality.
Chenya:
Steals Yuu’s halo-halo (shaved ice dessert).
Runs.
Rollo:
Horrified at how chaotic Filipino culture is.
“Your country just has karaoke at every party?!”
Meleanor & Lilia (when younger):
Meleanor loves Filipino warrior culture.
Lilia fully supports Filipino rock bands.
More Random Filipino Yuu Moments
Barges into the cafeteria yelling “KAIN TAYO!” (Let’s eat!)
Teaches everyone the joys of Filipino street food.
Grim becomes addicted to taho (silken tofu with syrup).
Yuu never lets anyone disrespect their elders.
Crowley tries to get them to sing karaoke. They slay it.
