A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)
Really wants affection but he doesn’t think he deserves it and is too shy to ask. He’ll literally never turn it down though. If you’re upset, he might give you a shy hug but will let go immediately if you seem like you’re not enjoying it.
B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)
If you’re friends it’s probably because you started hanging around him, Hojo, and Setsuno, and they just… adopted you. He doesn’t talk much, but is super loyal and caring. If you get hurt, he will be worried nonstop.
C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)
Loves cuddles. Having someone caressing him and cooing in his ear about how perfect he is is unbelievable to him. He feels unworthy of your touches though, so he also needs plenty of reassurance. As long as he’s sure you’ll like it, Tabe will wrap his arms around your waist and stay like that for hours. Your scent is intoxicating to him, and he’s so grateful that you’re willing to let him do this.
D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)
It would make him sooo happy to settle down with you. He’s awful at cooking, but actually not half bad at cleaning, since Overhaul’s kind of drilled it into his mind.
E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)
Even if things weren’t going well for you guys he’d feel too guilty to break up with you. To him, it could be taken as “I’m better than you so I make the rules”, and he would never put his opinions above yours. If things got really bad, Hojo and Setsuno might have to step in for him, but they’d hate to do anything that would make him unhappy.
F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)
Wholly devoted to you from your first date. You’re the first person to ever really want him and he doesn’t want to give that up. He’d never force you to commit to him though, but if you ever suggested marriage, he’d probably cry.
G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)
Very gentle with you. He needs to make it clear that he would never hurt you. All the same, if you ask for hugs from him, you’re not slipping away anytime soon.
H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)
Honestly, Tabe gives perfect hugs. Not too tight, not too loose, and he’s really warm too. He’ll only hug you if you ask, though. Has a habit of nuzzling your neck while hugging you.
I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)
He’s terrified of rejection from you, so it takes him a lot of time and encouragement from you to say it. When he does, it’s quiet, and probably muffled by your shoulder.
J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)
He gets jealous when you’re around anyone he thinks of as more desirable than himself. So basically, anyone. He’s not a controlling boyfriend though, so he won’t try to hint that he’s jealous, he’ll just suffer silently until you take notice of him and realize something’s wrong.
K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)
Tabe gives shy and hesitant kisses. He’s scared of seeming too disinterested, but more so of coming on too strongly and scaring you off. Usually just kisses you on the lips when you initiate it, but really loves getting forehead and ear kisses.
L = Little ones (How are they around children?)
Either nervous or right at home. He shares the hyperactivity and constant hunger of a small child, so he’s the perfect candidate to play with them and distract them from whatever destructive thing they were just doing. But this can also make him a little self-conscious around too many other adults, especially a crush he wants to impress.
M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)
Tabe secretly loves waking up and seeing your face. He’ll prolong cuddling as long as possible, but knows he eventually has to leave for work. If you get up first and make him breakfast, he’ll be in a good mood for the rest of the day.
N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)
At the end of a long day, all Tabe really wants is plenty of affection and cuddles. He doesn’t care if you go straight to bed, take a bath first, or watch a movie, he just wants to be with you. To lay on your chest while you run your fingers through his hair and ramble on about what happened that day or what you hope to get done in the future.
O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)
Will tell you anything and everything about himself if you ask. Not used to talking much, but will try as hard as he can for you.
P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)
For you, Tabe has all the patience in the world, and that’s saying a lot for him. If you’re ever mad at him, he blames himself completely, and will do whatever is necessary to make amends. If you keep doing things he doesn't like, he’ll be more anxious, but will eventually attribute this to his own faults as well.
Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing or do they kind of forget everything?)
He tries, but isn’t always successful at remembering everything you say. Really wants to be the boyfriend who’s always surprising you with your favorite flowers or taking you to your favorite restaurant, but he always gets nervous when putting things together and forgets.
R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)
He cherishes every moment spent with you, but his favorite has to be when you asked him out for the first time. He had been crushing on you for months and it was beginning to become painful to watch you enjoy spending time with everyone else. Still, he knew that acting on his love would only get him rejected, and that was far worse than this. So when you came up to him, smiling nervously and suggested going out with him? He couldn’t believe it. After having you repeat yourself a few times, he was so ecstatic that he couldn’t help but pull you in close for a hug.
S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)
Tabe isn’t protective in the sense that he’ll keep you away from possible suitors, but he is protective of you being in danger. This is one of the many reasons he wants to be with you everywhere, so he knows you’re safe and that he could protect you from anything that would possibly hurt you. As for himself, the only thing you’ll really have to protect him from is himself. Tell him he’s good enough for you, play with his hair while cooing softly about how handsome he is, make sure he knows that you’ll never want anyone else, and he’ll feel safe and secure again.
T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)
He tries, he really does. He’s just not aware of how to be a traditional boyfriend, so you’ll have to sit him down and explain stuff to him if you want regular dinner dates or things like that. He’s eager to comply though, anything to keep you happy with him.
U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)
Obviously, overeating, it’s hard to keep food in the fridge for too long before he gets to it. Also forgets to do stuff like turning lights off and shutting doors around the house, so you’ll have to try not to get mad at him for that. He can’t really handle having you mad at him, it sort of sends him into panic.
V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)
Very insecure, but he knows there’s really not much he can do about it. He’ll be so relieved if you love him despite how he looks.
W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)
100%. You keep him together and give him more love and affection than on a daily basis than he’d ever thought he’d receive in his life. He’d be so broken without you, sometimes it feels like he needs you just to breathe.
X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)
He doesn’t talk much because like every other part of himself, he’s insecure about his voice. But unlike looks and his quirk, he has total control over how much others hear him speak, so he chooses not to talk. It’s a measure of his trust in you when he speaks to you, and he realizes this, but he’s still shy when you act happy and surprised about hearing his voice.
Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)
If you try to restrict his eating habits, give him a standard to measure up to, or limit how much he can hang out with his friends, you’ll have a very upset and stressed Tabe on your hands. He won’t necessarily leave you, but he definitely won’t be happy in the relationship.
Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habit of theirs?)
Prone to falling asleep when you cuddle him. It’s just so relaxing around you, and he feels so safe and happy he can’t really help it. If you pet his hair or sing to him, he’s gone almost immediately.