Have you ever realised that the only time we are fortunate enough to see Virusā genuineĀ āemotionsā is either when heās reaching his climax/he climaxes or when he thinks heās alone with Trip without Aoba listening ?
Or Iām trying to say is
too bad we couldnāt see these two occassions combined, amirite.Ā ĀÆ\_(ć)_/ĀÆ
Okay, but Virus, as untouchable as he is, definitely has to have some weak spots, since heās a human after all (although somehow semi-artificial). Spending his whole childhood in some sort of institution where they used him as nothing more than a lab rat has to leave some scars on him (whether literally or metaphorically). Heās most likely to have PTSD. And I absolutely adore the headcanon that he becomes weak around doctors.
Just seeing a person in a white coat with a needle or vaccine in their hand is enough to disarm him. He loses that calculating look his synthetic eyes usually hold. The corners of his mouth are no longer turned-up, his lips are shaky and barely open. He loses his composure, begins to slightly tremble. He is robbed of everything which makes him himself, becoming nothing more than an empty shell.
And just imagine the first time it happened after he and Trip joined the Midorijima Yakuza??? Like Virus has to visit the Yakuza doctor, for one reason or another, and the moment he sees him he just completely shuts off. And the doctor doesnāt even have any bad intentions with him so heās just really freaked out and has no idea what to do. So he tries to call in some other Yakuza members if they could possibly know whatās happening to whoās supposed to be the rising star of Midorijima Yakuza and one of the best Toueās products, and of course they donāt have a clue so everyone is just confused and a little terrified.
And then Trip returns to the Yakuza lair where this whole incident takes place. Heās more annoyed than calm since Virus told him the day before that he has to take care of something today, so the bleached blond is free to do whatever he deems appropriate. So Trip is like slouching, most likely munching on something and he looks up to see that there are tons of Yakuza members pushing each otherās shoulders infront of some door. So Trip just lazily walks up to them, not excited in the slightest.
And then, behind the door, he sees the only person he truly cares for in a way he has never seen him before; shaken and, dare he say, vulnerable. Laying his eyes on Virusā chapped, trembling lips just awakens something in Trip and he loses his composure as well. Roughly forcing every Yakuza member apart so he can get closer to his paralyzed companion. He lets his emotions to get the best/worst of him, yelling and spitting profanities at everyone.Ā
The very first thing Virus sees when he wakes up from his almost-uncounsciousness are the blood stains, reaching almost to the ceiling of the small room. When he manages to sit up, his eyes meet with an uncountable amount of unmoving bodies on the floor and a heaving, exhausted Trip with torn, bloodied knukles, leaning against a wall.
Honestly, it was only a question of time ātil Iāll come up with something like this. I love music and I love the infamous not-twins so what could be possibly better than combining it, am I right!Ā Ā
There are so many Vitri playlists already (and I adore them to the bits) so I tried to focus on songs which I havenāt seen associated with this pairing yet. Sort of 2017 edition, if you will.Ā (āĀ“Ļļ½ā)ć
Honorable mention included! Meaning: songs which donāt quite fit into the whole theme of the playlist but I couldnāt not include them.
Starts off fairly funky, keeps on getting darker and more intimate!Ā
Further investigation into lyrics: ā
Hit And Run:Ā āYou poured the gasoline and I drove into the flames. History will hate us. But theyāll never forget our names.āĀ
Hey Tomorrow Fuck You... (Virus):Ā āThey left me in the dust again, it seems to have become a trend. Iām sinking down the fucking drain, drinking away all the pain.āĀ
Sicko (Trip):Ā āMaybe I donāt want to. Maybe Iāll punch you. Maybe give me my own space.āĀ
Cowards:Ā āWe donāt have to be the model couple. We could just be muddled up.āĀ
Cake By The Ocean:Ā āLetās lose our minds and go fucking crazy! Ah ya, ya, ya, I keep on hoping weāll eat cake by the ocean.āĀ
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang:Ā āI will shatter if and when (s)he pleases.āĀ
Happy Together:Ā āMe and you, and you and me. No matter how they toss the dice. It has to be.āĀ
Mind Games (Vitri/Ao/):Ā āYouāve lost your trust again. I know you wish you could let me know that youāre paying for an end.āĀ
(Canāt help but find this appliable on just Vitri as well. Specifically the part:Ā āI can lie to you and tell you I canāt get you out my head. But Iām loving watching you think youāre controllinā me instead.ā <- Iāve always supported the headcanon that Trip is actually a lot smarter than he appears to be, and maybe he can out-smart (and surprise) even Virus.)Ā
Toes (VitriAo):Ā āPut your hand down, boy. Welcome to my zoo. Put your head inside my big black wild while I can still help you.āĀ
Anaesthetis:Ā āYou parasite, youāre playing God and you donāt care who it affects.āĀ
(The moreĀ āhumanā side of Vitri. I feel like, deep down theyāre still conflicted about Toue turning them into lab-rats and, eventually, into what theyāre now.)Ā
Been To Hell (Vitri canon bad end):Ā āThen it made you lose your faith, and thatās what fucked with your sanity. Say goodbye to your soul and say hello to your vanity.āĀ
House of Balloons:Ā āThis is a happy house. Weāre happy here. In a happy house. Oh, this is fun.āĀ
(Whether with Aoba or just the two of them)
Shadow Preachers:Ā āWeāre both unsettled nighttime creatures. Shadow preachers.āĀ
Mistake:Ā āDonāt hug me this way. Donāt touch me this way. Donāt hurt me again.āĀ
(ExtremelyĀ āhumanā side of Vitri. When sucker love is not enough)Ā
Far Too Young To Die:Ā āFixation or psychosis? Devoted to neurosis now. Endless romantis stories. You never could control me.āĀ
(I donāt know about you, but this whole song literally screams Vitri to me ⤠)
HONORABLE MENTION
Looking Like This:Ā āYou can cry or maybe you can die. Okay, you wonāt die. But we know you will cry.ā
Modern Love:Ā āAnd (s)heās the one who likes a different kind of fun. Peel away the layersĀ ātil youāre nothing and no one.ā
Valley Of The Dolls:Ā āBorn with a void hard to destroy with love. Built with a heart broken from the start.ā
Vegas Lights:Ā āAnd weāre all not here for nothing. And weāre bored with looking good. Weāve got to be starting something. Would you change it if you could?ā
Iām Only Joking:Ā āIām only joking. I donāt believe a thing I said.āĀ
Dead Hearts (anthem to all the children at Toueās institute):Ā āThey were kids that I once knew. Now theyāre all dead hearts to you.āĀ
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The wonderful fanart used on the cover can be found hereĀ !Ā (āæā āæā )