Ariga!Shadow Man x Reader HCs because if no one will do it, I will.
Fandom: Mega Man (Mega Man Megamix/Gigamix Manga)
Pairing: Ariga!Shadow Man/Human!Reader
Form: Headcanon
Requested: No
Extra: Reader is not affiliated with Dr. Wily (Implied), Shadow Man is in a secret relationship with Reader.
Imagine...
Shadow Man comforting you, after a devastating nightmare. He then brings you into his embrace and tightens his hold on you.
Sometimes, his large hands entwine with yours, giving you a feeling of protection and safety. And he can't deny that it gives him a feeling of comfort.
Whenever you felt scared or had a nightmare, he would always offer you to meditate with him; even if he was in a bad mood. After all, you were really lucky to be the only human to see Shadow's stoic exterior break down into a much softer side.
He would sneak out to go on a secret date with you whenever he wasn't doing something important. And no one except Shade Man knew that he would do this. And the latter Wilybot just let it slide because he thought to himself: 'Even Shadow needs a break from all this madness...'
He would always make haikus (Japanese poems) about his feelings for you, and his brothers didn't understand who or what he was talking about in the haikus. But he would tell them to not look at those because he would get flustered whenever they would read it aloud.
Despite everything, he still loves you in the end.
“Even if I remain loyal to Dr. Wily, I wouldn't hesitate to save you, should you ever fall into danger."
Waking up to a beautiful morning sight (AKA my 6AM drabble)
Fandom: Mega Man (Mega Man Megamix/Gigamix Manga)
Pairing: Ariga!Shadow Man/Human!Reader
Form: Drabble
Requested: No
Warnings: Slightly suggestive.
Extra: Can be seen as ShadowNiko.
Imagine...
Waking up and realizing that Shadow Man was sleeping right next to you. As his deactivated, recharging form is completely motionless, with his eyes closed and his large hands holding yours.
He looks so… peaceful when he looks like that, and the fact that his face is almost inches away from yours dusts your cheeks red. It’s not long until he slowly opens his left eye and sees that you’re awake.
And all of a sudden… he cups both of your cheeks and pulls you closer for a soft, morning kiss on the lips.
Fandom: Mega Man (Mega Man Megamix/Gigamix Manga) Pairing: Ariga!Shadow Man/Reader
Form: Headcanon
Requested: Yes
Extra: Nothing :)
Imagine...
Shadow Man taking you to a forest of Cherry Blossoms, as he admires the beautiful yet romantic scenery that surrounds both of you.
The soft, pink petals that fall down from the trees fly past you. As you look up to see more and more floating down towards the ground.
He holds your hand in his, a gentle but firm and large grip that gives you a feeling of protection and uncertainty. After all, it's your first date with him.
Whenever you looked at him in the eyes, he would get flustered and look away from your gaze. Both of his eyes shut closed in embarrassment, before opening his left eye once again and returning to his usual exterior.
But his mouth would crack into a small smile when you looked around in fascination and happiness, as well as attempting to catch the falling sakura petals.
Even when it was his first date with you, he kept his stoic, serious appearance up since he was Dr. Wily's bodyguard and most loyal robot.
But deep inside, his feelings for you only started to grow after this. Overall, it was a good first date.
“Did you... enjoy it? Yes? I'm glad you did... my love."
Any hcs for shadowman and the reader being caught underneath the mistletoe?
Under the snow and mistletoe
Fandom: Mega Man (Mega Man Megamix/Gigamix Manga)
Pairing: Ariga!Shadow Man/Human!Reader
Form: Headcanon
Requested: Yes
Warnings: Slightly suggestive at the end.
Extra: Takes place post-Gigamix Stardroid Arc, a small surprise at the hand, Can be seen as ShadowNiko.
Imagine...
That you and Shadow man were walking around the same Cherry Blossom forest that your first date took place. This time, there was pure, white snow covering the ground, and there was no sign of the sun anywhere in the sky. As the soft hail and snowflakes fell from the gray sky.
He held your right hand in his larger one; an old memory file of your first date with him played in his robot mind, all while he viewed the familiar scenery.
You were amazed and had a lot of fun playing around, causing Shadow Man's mouth to form into a small but genuine smile. After all, it was your first time seeing and experiencing the winter season.
That is... until you suddenly dragged Shadow Man over to a very specific tree. Mainly because you saw...
A mistletoe.
Shadow Man didn't really know why you dragged him over to that specific tree, but you explained to him the mistletoe tradition. And that gave him an idea...
He then gently cupped both of your cheeks with his large hands, before slowly leaning in for a soft but impassioned kiss.
Meanwhile, the Third Numbers were watching their youngest brother making out with his lover; with Snake Man holding the fishing rod that the mistletoe was hooked onto.
"I love you so much, and never in my life will I forget about you, my Blossom..."