Headcanons: Popular Yanderes x Oblivious!Smart!Reader
Imagine a prestigious high school where everyone worships these elite students. They’re untouchable, admired, feared. And then there’s you—head buried in a book, completely unbothered, accidentally making them fall hard.
Trying to do something different for oncee
The Rich & Influential Ones
The Rich Popular Girl — Elegant, ice-cold heiress. Everyone wants her approval. She’s used to people kissing up to her.
· First Encounter: You bump into her, don’t realize who she is, just say “Oh, sorry!” and keep walking while reading your notes. Her entourage gasps. She stands frozen—not angry, but intrigued.
· Obsession Trigger: You ask her for a pencil in class like she’s anyone else. No flattery. No fear. She lends it to you, and when you smile so casually, something in her chest snaps. She wants that smile aimed at her forever.
· Yandere Style: Subtle, controlling. Buys the library to renovate it because you mentioned the lights were dim. Transfers anyone who gets too close to you to another school. You just think they moved.
· When You’re Obliviously Smart: You help her with an economics concept, explaining it simply, then wander off to lunch. She stares at your retreating back, gripping the table edge, whispering, “You don’t even know what you’ve done to me.”
The Rich Popular Boy — Charismatic, princely type. Flashes a smile and hearts melt. Master of grand gestures.
· First Encounter: He holds the door for you. You mutter a distracted “thanks” without looking up from your phone. He’s used to blushing and stammering. You gave him nothing. His eye twitches—with delight.
· Obsession Trigger: In group work, you treat his ideas like anyone else’s, even disagreeing with him logically. His friends are horrified. He’s absolutely enchanted. You see him, not his money or status.
· Yandere Style: Lavish and suffocating. Buys you things “anonymously” that just keep appearing. Has your schedule memorized. Dismisses staff who inconvenience you. Thinks it’s romantic; it’s surveillance.
· When You’re Obliviously Smart: You solve a complex problem he’d been pondering, casually, while eating chips. He slams his hand on the desk, eyes wild. “How are you so brilliant and so blind to me at the same time?!” You: “Huh? You okay?”
The Smart & Admired Ones
The Smart Popular Girl — Top of every class, sharp-tongued, effortlessly perfect. People ask for her notes like pilgrims.
· First Encounter: You’re both reaching for the same reference book. She expects deference. You just say, “Oh, you need this? We can share,” and plop down at a table together. No competition, just casual camaraderie.
· Obsession Trigger: You challenge one of her arguments with a better-sourced point, but it’s not a show—it’s genuine academic passion. She’s never met an equal who doesn’t want to defeat her. You just wanted to talk about the topic.
· Yandere Style: Possessive academic rivalry turned devotion. Hacks into school records to be your partner for everything. Memorizes your citations. Leaves “helpful” notes in your locker that are increasingly personal. “I noticed you yawned twice today. Sleep 8 hours. I need you at peak performance. Only I deserve your best.”
· When You’re Obliviously Smart: You ace a test and she’s watching you with heart eyes, but you’re oblivious, saying, “That question 12 was tricky, right?” She’s thinking: You’re the only one worthy. I will cage your brilliance so it shines only for me.
The Smart Popular Boy — Glasses-wearing, cool and calculated. Student council president. Perfect facade.
· First Encounter: He’s giving a speech. You’re in the front row, not staring dreamily, but scribbling your own project notes. He nearly stumbles over his words because why aren’t you looking?
· Obsession Trigger: You help a junior with a problem he was assigned to handle, before he could swoop in. You just solved it and left. He follows you to thank you, and you wave him off: “No big deal, everyone would do that.” No. They wouldn’t. And now he’s obsessed with your mind.
· Yandere Style: Psychological. Engineers situations where you need his help, but you keep solving them yourself, driving him crazier. Keeps a file on you—likes, dislikes, daily routes. Considers it “research.”
· When You’re Obliviously Smart: You point out a flaw in the school’s system he designed. Instead of being offended, he stares at you, a slow smile spreading. “Of course you noticed. Only you.” You tilt your head. “Anyone paying attention would.” No. Only you. Only ever you.
The Athletic & Worshipped Ones
The Athletic Popular Girl — Team captain, fierce, sweaty, still gorgeous. Crowds cheer her name.
· First Encounter: A ball flies toward your head during outdoor reading. She sprints to save you—but you catch it one-handed without looking up from your book. Toss it back. “Careful.” She’s red-faced, not from the run.
· Obsession Trigger: You go to a game because your friend dragged you. While everyone screams her name, you’re doing calculus in the stands. She scores, looks up seeking your eyes—you’re not watching. She plays viciously the rest of the game, trying to earn a glance.
· Yandere Style: Protective and physical. Slams people into lockers for talking about you. “Accidentally” hits opponents harder if they looked your way. Becomes your self-appointed bodyguard. You just think she’s super friendly.
· When You’re Obliviously Smart: You calculate a perfect angle for her throw, explaining the physics. She’s staring at your lips, heart pounding. “Can you… say that again slower?” She’s not listening to the science; she’s memorizing your voice.
The Athletic Popular Boy — Star player, cocky grin, towel over shoulder. Life is his fan club.
· First Encounter: He jogs past, expects you to stare. You’re measuring a plant specimen for biology, muttering about stomata. He stops dead, turns around, walks back. “Hey.” You look up, blink. “Hi. Do you need something?” He’s never felt so… ignored. It’s exhilarating.
· Obsession Trigger: He overhears you analyzing game strategy—better than the coach—but you’re just doing it for a math model. He bursts into the classroom, knocks over a chair, grabs your shoulders: “You. Come explain that to the team.” You: “I’m busy. Maybe later?” Later? He’s never been denied. He stands outside the classroom pacing until you’re done.
· Yandere Style: Puppy-like but intense. Follows you around, ditching practice to sit where you sit. Cheers explode when he scores, but he’s looking for your face in the crowd, desperate. If you’re absent, he plays terribly. Gets jealous if you tutor anyone else, breaking the pencil in his hand.
· When You’re Obliviously Smart: You create a diet plan and exercise formula for him based on metabolic science, just because he mentioned a goal. You hand it over casually. He falls to his knees in the hallway. “Marry me.” “What? No, I have a quiz. Bye.” He stays on the floor, clutching the paper like a sacred text.
☕ Bonus: When They All Realize They’re Competing
· The popular kids start noticing each other’s obsession. Glares across the cafeteria. Sabotage attempts. You, oblivious, think they’ve suddenly become friends because they’re always near you.
· You’re eating lunch, surrounded by the richest heiress, the student council president, and the sports captain. They’re offering you food, help, protection—you just say, “Wow, everyone’s so nice today! Did I miss a memo?” They exchange murderous looks behind your back. Mine.
· You’re too smart not to notice eventually? But your obliviousness is a shield and a weapon. They’re all unraveling, and you’re just calculating the caloric content of your meal in your head.