haven't had any time to write anything for return to sender lately, so here's the opening paragraphs from my scrapped sakuatsu fic!
- wc, 300
Kiyoomi was so, very, irrevocably, screwed.
Being on the MSBY Black Jackals meant being surrounded by obnoxious, extroverted, gaudy, and downright horrendous teammates. If Kiyoomi could go back in time to 2 years ago, he would ask – nay, beg – his past self to sign a contract with the Adlers instead. He often had maladaptive daydreams (Some would say hallucinations, but he digresses) of playing with the level-headed and civilized Ushijima. He would even settle for Kageyama, even if there were rumors of his… less than adequate social skills. But who was he to judge, anyways?
But no, being surrounded by the Bokutos, and Hinatas, and Inunakis of the world twenty-four-seven wasn’t the problem. The problem was that he was starting to grow fond of the worst of them all. The wretched, dreadful, horrendous, downright repulsive Atsumu Miya.
He had come to this consensus (Conclusion? Verdict? He wasn’t sure what to refer to it as) after much thought and tribulation, i.e., laying in his bed under his covers listening to his favorite white girl music and calling his cousin, Motoya, in 20 minute intervals. In his afternoon spent panicking, he had successfully tracked the change across 5 phases. WIth this, he could just work backward until he found the root of the problem, and just extract it. Kiyoomi had gone to university for a reason. In his very insightful 4 years spent post-high-school-graduation, he had learned that every problem has a solution, and the solution is always to do something about it yourself.
The 5 phases, he had determined, were as listed:
i. Annoyance
ii. Denial
iii. Habituation
iv. Spontaneity
v. Adjustment
The only thing to do now, was to track down how this started and rid of the parasitic affection he had suddenly garnered towards Miya.
Sounds easy enough.
- a/n , i might finish this, who knows? i really like the idea, but i couldn't find a good way for it to flow last time i worked on it.
motoya died and kiyoomi is alive. he attempts to come to terms with that fact. lots of death and grief in this fic!!! i find the prose and pacing and characterization so elegant and beautiful and colorful. a very well written fic.
you are my sweetest downfall
t. 19.4k. getting together!
surprisingly, my first harubo fic! i will surely be reading more soon but this was a great intro! strong characterization, humor, dialogue, and msby dynamics. kiyoomi is doing his best as a new member and atsumu is trying not to fangirl with him on the team.
crack the code
m. 5.1k. meet cute-ish
bokuto does an escape room for his bachelor party and atsumu decides the game master is more interesting than the puzzles. silly banter and haikyuu boy shenanigans. this fic is short and sweet and a good time!
frankenstein’s monster
t. 83.6k. slow burn.
atsumu goes to group therapy for ocd and sees his newly minted enemy sakusa kiyoomi there! the rest is inevitable. this! fic!! it’s motivating and encouraging and gentle. it reminds me a lot of announcing your place in the family of things and homebody and dry skin. such a beautiful story.
** read those tags!
halfway to sunrise
e. 12.9k. fwb skts.
atsumu finds out omi is a virgin and offers to have sex which turns into A Thing. i love a good fwb fic, especially when there’s minimal miscommunication. just a really nice getting together fic with lots of spice and msby moments.
miya atsumu’s unreliable guide on surviving an MSBY night out
t. 6.8k. slice of life.
atsumu is an emotional drunk and it wreaks havoc for msby but for kiyoomi— who’s experiencing drunk atsumu for the first time. again, another delightful and funny read that just makes you love skts even more.
scentual desire
e. 8.8k. abo.
kiyoomi is a scent sensitive alpha who takes scent blockers everyday. he runs out one day and forces himself to go to practice and… holy shit… atsumu smells really good. you can’t blame him for what happens next. smutty and sensual and hot!
moisturize or eat shit
t. 178k. kiyoomi character study.
if you missed me fangirling about this then here’s my long review. this is deeply human and explored kiyoomi’s life. from childhood to teenage to adult years, kiyoomi has come a long way with his family, emotions, and volleyball. this fic makes me feel seen & heard & loved. it’s an all time fav of mine.
breaking news: most eligible bachelor who? miya atsumu spotted getting no bitches
t. 7.0k. accidental first date.
atsumu is getting stood up by his date and texts the msby gc in agony. kiyoomi comes to the rescue? with a bouquet??? my first taromi fic!! i’m so excited to read more of them. extremely witty and dynamic dialogue paired with subtle characterization. LOVED this!!
red flags and long nights
e. 131k. college au slow burn.
jock!atsumu and goth!kiyoomi hook up at a party. and it happens again, and again, and again. SUCH an emotional rollercoaster, amazingly written smut, and all our fav hq characters! i’ve been reading this for so long and the finale was everything i needed <3
i now pronounce you man and seal
m. 3.6k. meet cute (?)
i went into this not knowing anything and it made my day. hilarious, strange, and the characterization for atsumu is soooo good. an extremely entertaining quick read <3
mechanical hearts
e. 112k. sci-fi action.
holyyy robots. an action forward adventure fic where atsumu and kiyoomi are running away from police and an evil corporation. the writing is so funny and punchy— every chapter is a fun time. this fic also has some coming of age and romantic moments that sweep you off your feet <3
**descriptions of violence and some body horror but… if it was mechanical??
eyes on the prize
e. 11.9k. pwp.
the smutty sequel to mechanical hearts! or: kiyoomi wants a dick for sexual purposes and yes it’s an extremely awkward process, but, he’ll do anything for atsumu. i read this a month after finishing the story and it just made me so happy to read them again!! (and in kiyoomi’s pov!)
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okay! elephant in the room— i’m sorry for disappearing for months. i was busier than i’d ever been and it was overwhelming! reading didn’t bring me comfort and i just wasn’t connecting with anything i read. but! i’ve found pleasure in it again with these fics :3
i also realized that i’ve been doing this for about two years now!!! that’s crazy!! i’ve shared so many of my favs and i hope you guys have liked them ^u^
anyways! i anticipate life getting busy so: apologies if i disappear again. i’m doing what i can to stay afloat! take care of yourselves, stay hydrated, and appreciate the small stuff <3
Kiyoomi and Atsumu are lazily cuddling on the porch overlooking their backyard, twin boys splashing around by the inflatable pool under the cherry blossom tree in the middle of the yard, leaves a lush green at the peak of one Sunday afternoon.
Amidst the lively chortles, their eldest daughter waddles up the short flight of steps as she props the bright pink sunglasses on top of her head, right between two messy buns of thick curls.
“Mama, will ya please play with me now?” She asks as she hugs Atsumu’s leg, round eyes looking up at him expectantly as she bats her lashes like she knows Atsumu can’t say ‘no’ to her sweet face.
Before Atsumu could answer, Kiyoomi tightens his hold around Atsumu’s waist and engages in a swift staredown with his daughter, their mirrored expressions making Atsumu giggle. “Darling, can I tell you something?”
The little girl lets out a petulant sigh but nods slowly, lips settling to a small pout. She’s truly Kiyoomi’s mini me.
“You see those boys playing by the pool bursting with energy?” Kiyoomi points at the twins spraying water guns at each other.
She quirks her brow, not liking where the conversation was leading.
“Mama and I made them especially for you so you’d have your own personal playmates. Or minions. Whichever you prefer.”
Atsumu hits Kiyoomi’s arm and tries to sit up to throw him a warning glare but he’s reeled back into Kiyoomi’s hold in half a beat.
“But they’re too rowdy!”
“And you think this one isn’t?”
Atsumu gasps and lands another playful swat on Kiyoomi’s bicep. “Hey!”
“No, Mama’s not as loud as two of them!”
“Yeah, well, we have a no returns and exchanges policy, unfortunately. Sorry, sweetie.”
Atsumu pinches Kiyoomi’s side, his last warning.
“I think what Daddy means to say is, you can grab your book and tell us about the story you’re reading, then we can all play board games with your brothers once your sister is back from her club. How does that sound?”
In an instant, the little girl scurries over to the swing to grab her book and slips her way into Atsumu’s embrace, making herself comfortable in his lap as she flits through the pages until she finds the bookmark adorned with with fox and weasel doodles tucked between the last chapter she’s read.
She begins her narration, all prior displeasure seemingly transferred onto her father’s puckered lips.
“Ya big baby,” Atsumu leans back and whispers teasingly into Kiyoomi’s ear. “Can’t even share with yer own daughter?”
“Not when it comes to you, no.”
“Sap,” Atsumu coos, earning a low grunt from his husband which he placates with a soft kiss on the corner of his mouth.
The gesture visibly quells Kiyoomi’s mood almost immediately. “You missed your mark,” he clears his throat and feigns discontent for one more.
“Are ya both listening?”
“Yes, ma’am!” The couple affirms in unison as they turn back their attention towards their little storyteller.
Atsumu bites back a fit of laughter and pretends not to picture the disgruntled look on his husband’s face behind him.
Neither of them stood a chance against their precious devil angels, after all.
“Let’s hope this little sister will be just the right playmate for her,” Kiyoomi huffs as he rubs soothing circles on Atsumu’s belly.
Atsumu hums amusedly, melting into his warmth as their daughter pompously describes the captain of a flying pirate ship with her whole body.
"house that always rains" by conan gray is so sakuatsu in "if i'm losing a piece of me (how do i get to heaven)" by pearlsandpemberly on ao3
and also a little bit of "A Liar's Truth"
specifically sakusa and his family with how they're always characterized in fics like this
ik "if i'm losing a piece of me (how do i get to heaven)" by pearlsandpemberly is less popular than "A Liar's Truth" but it's a great fic. quick summary so i can convince you to read it:
atsumu is the priest's son and he meets sakusa at church and they become friends (and then some) but when their parents find out they get split up since both their families are extremely religious. they end up remeeting much later on in life and reconnect. it's 2 chapters and not very long but i would recommend it if you liked "A Liar's Truth"!
