[It's not like they're leaving for Tokyo tomorrow. For once, Shouyou shoves thoughts of volleyball to the back of his mind. Seeing Tsukishima right now seems far more important.]
I... I don't know! [All his newfound calm on the court doesn't help him think things through now.] Are your parents home? I can bike over!
[There's no way they'd get any privacy at his house, when his little sister's almost certainly going to barge into his room to satisfy her curiosity.]
Camp will be awkward. No matter what. Having to get along with guys you've beaten? Tsukki barely tolerates his teammates. And it would be at Shiratorizawa, of all places. Who allowed this? It's torture. Must violate the Geneva Conventions or the Sokovia Accords or something.
At least Yamaguchi understands.
There's a few more smart-ass comments. Then Tsukki heads to bed. Maybe even calmed down a bit.
[It's a little earlier than Yamaguchi expected to hear his phone buzzing. But he manages not to drop it fumbling to check the messages, and sits up a little straighter. Uh oh. What happened? He's going to have to switch into damage control mode pretty fast here.]
Tsukki we've talked about this, you're not allowed to go to jail
[A couple of weeks after their movie night, a gift in a plain cardboard gift box appears in Tsukishima's shoe locker. There's no indication of what'll happen as it melts - the gift giver assumes Tsukishima will figure out enough to give it a try.
A small note beneath the candle bears a single character: 菅
[Either Suga still can't sleep or he's sending this in the morning. When you've had a massive epiphany but don't have the courage to talk to the person about it, send memes!
I hope you're alone right now because I'm about to send you an incredibly hot pic I mean it, this is some very steamy content Prepare yourself Are you prepared?
[They do have a chat window open in Kenzo's messenger, but he's never really had a proper conversation with his older brother's boyfriend, Tsukishima Kei. Mostly they send songs back and forth - Tsukishima's broader knowledge of international pop and rock music has blown Kenzo's frame of reference wide open to the point that he wants to pick up the electric guitar once he's done with conservatory classes, and he likes showing Tsukishima how the influences have shaped the covers he does for his YouTube channel.
None of that in any way points to a friendship, or any sort of bond that would make it acceptable for Kenzo to reach out when he's in crisis. He just doesn't know where else to turn when Koushi is wrapped up in his pre-university nightmare, and he's going to end up a middle school dropout if someone doesn't intervene.
He finally sends a message at 4 pm on a school night when Koushi's at cram school and he's... in a bind.]
Tsukishima? I'm sorry to bother you, but can I ask you a question?
[Kenzo is the first kid Tsukki's really spoken too. He has no younger siblings, no cousins, and Yamaguchi's an only child. They were never in his orbit.
Of course, Kenzo may not even count. He's brilliant. Able to talk intently about music, on a level Tsukki craves. Each of those videos sparks more research. Discovery of artists and music long-dead but reaching back through time. Adding new levels to familiar songs. Tsukki's just put Night of Bald Mountain on a playlist next to Intergalactic.]
But this feels different.
Wiping sweat from his glasses, he frowns. Fires back - ]
It's fine
What's going on
[He heads to the locker room. Ready to be out of these gross practice shorts.]
[Made it with him? What part could Suga have played?
Well, he's the singer. Turns out he can carry a tune and occasionally sings for Kenzo's recordings, though he hasn't had any training or practiced very much so he sounds very much like the amateur he is.
Look who found a way to communicate via music, inspired by Tsukki's mix for him.]
[At some point between the start of the relationship and enough of a lull for Tsukishima to tell friends that aren't part of his day to day life, Kunimi has apparently sniffed out the news.]
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Love at my front door, short notice - For Hightouch
[What.
Now?
They have school tomorrow. Tokyo in three days. This is the worst timing and there are about fourteen more reasons besides those.
Kei orders his brain to shut up.]
Yes.
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I... I don't know! [All his newfound calm on the court doesn't help him think things through now.] Are your parents home? I can bike over!
[There's no way they'd get any privacy at his house, when his little sister's almost certainly going to barge into his room to satisfy her curiosity.]
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For Dumpset
You're not getting graded on it, I do not have to explain it.
[Or explain why this is suddenly feeling much too personal. It should have been a basic insult. They argue, they move on with their lives.
What the hell brain.]
ty for this!
[ fine. if tsukishima isn't going to explain, then tobio will jump back to this- ]
so you think bokuto is pretty?
Like I was letting Tsukki off THIS hook *cackles*
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For Not_The_Question
[The problem is this IS how Tsukki spends time with people. The ones he chooses to tolerate. But if this guy can't interpret sarcasm? Oh well.
Tsukki really does intend to leave it there.
Except a half hour later...
(And who knows how long for a 'Time Lord'.]
I THOUGHT YOU SAID THE ROBOTS WERE GONE.
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No need to shout.
I said I saved you from them. I never said they were gone. Two entirely different things.
[But he is wearing a smug 'see I was right' expression as he sends it.]
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For Worthlesspride
[Well... no. They don't.
Hence maybe the snark Tsukki threw to Oikawa. Who was supposed to join in the shade, damn it. Not start analyzing.]
Oh no.
You're hallucinating. Sad how fast the mind goes.
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You're right. My bad. Good thing you're here to remind me of these things. For about two years, then you'll be in the same spot.
So it's a one-sided attraction, huh? Been there done that. Getting over someone is hard, but I'll be here to help you choose someone appropriate.
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Kinda Sorta Timeskip without confirming details :)
It's fine, I default to post time skip anyway
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10/12 - For nyctea - 18+
Gosh
Such hard choices!
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For Sobakasukarasu - Don't follow me, don't follow anybody
Camp will be awkward. No matter what. Having to get along with guys you've beaten? Tsukki barely tolerates his teammates. And it would be at Shiratorizawa, of all places. Who allowed this? It's torture. Must violate the Geneva Conventions or the Sokovia Accords or something.
At least Yamaguchi understands.
There's a few more smart-ass comments. Then Tsukki heads to bed. Maybe even calmed down a bit.
Tomorrow might not be the worst.
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I
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Tsukki we've talked about this, you're not allowed to go to jail
What happened??
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Be the one to walk in the sun- For Shinshiny - 18+
[Yikes. Hinata's always been direct, and those three words are doing a number on Tsukki's head. Not to mention other areas. Still...
Better to make sure.]
Okay
Are you serious about that??
:)
I mean
if you want it too
not fun if it's one way street
HI I AM BACK
escaping the captcha
Wait. so if i buy you food you'll tell me?
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Fine
The nickname is "Hinata won't shut up and is never getting near this ever"
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Poor Hinata XDDD
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[No greeting, no pleasantries. Just that.]
Sorry Not Sorry Tsukki
Why
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boy is too good for this world
Only for the people he LIKES the rest can BURN
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Blood of my enemies
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what was i supposed to do when this appeared on pinterest
A small note beneath the candle bears a single character: 菅
Suga.]
MIGHTY NEED
Are they on nickname-basis now?
About an hour after practice ends, there's five photos in a row of the candle, lit, with the dino sloooooooowly starting to peek out.]
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in the sugaverse because i'm feeling sneaky
Amazing
Re: Amazing
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not plot important, literally just couldn't resist
[Either Suga still can't sleep or he's sending this in the morning. When you've had a massive epiphany but don't have the courage to talk to the person about it, send memes!
What a loser.]
XD
Wow
3 Dinos in a trench coat all along
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i am once again asking you to forget about canon dates
Guess who shares Tsukki's VA
but did u kno that yuuris VA also does shirabu?
NOOOO from Best Boi to Bowlcut!
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just the usual shitposting from his bf
I mean it, this is some very steamy content
Prepare yourself
Are you prepared?
[Don't worry, Tsukki, he knows what you like.]
WHY
2 hot 4 TV
Also I have been off the bus TWO MINUTES you FREAK
Love, that’s why
UH HUH
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i find my brother in there, deep in my heart
None of that in any way points to a friendship, or any sort of bond that would make it acceptable for Kenzo to reach out when he's in crisis. He just doesn't know where else to turn when Koushi is wrapped up in his pre-university nightmare, and he's going to end up a middle school dropout if someone doesn't intervene.
He finally sends a message at 4 pm on a school night when Koushi's at cram school and he's... in a bind.]
Tsukishima?
I'm sorry to bother you, but can I ask you a question?
I often feel like the prodigal son
Of course, Kenzo may not even count. He's brilliant. Able to talk intently about music, on a level Tsukki craves. Each of those videos sparks more research. Discovery of artists and music long-dead but reaching back through time. Adding new levels to familiar songs. Tsukki's just put Night of Bald Mountain on a playlist next to Intergalactic.]
But this feels different.
Wiping sweat from his glasses, he frowns. Fires back - ]
It's fine
What's going on
[He heads to the locker room. Ready to be out of these gross practice shorts.]
AND IT FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELS TOOO QUIET NOOOOOOOOW
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Please don't take off my mask
Made this with Koushi-nii, he chose the song
[Made it with him? What part could Suga have played?
Well, he's the singer. Turns out he can carry a tune and occasionally sings for Kenzo's recordings, though he hasn't had any training or practiced very much so he sounds very much like the amateur he is.
Look who found a way to communicate via music, inspired by Tsukki's mix for him.]
RE: KENZO
Thanks for sending it
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RE: SUGA
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can't believe i haven't done this yet
u and mr refreshing huh
[At some point between the start of the relationship and enough of a lull for Tsukishima to tell friends that aren't part of his day to day life, Kunimi has apparently sniffed out the news.]
I WAS JUST THINKING XD
Have you heard something?
[He's either eliminating Kunimeh's source or stealing them. 50/50.]
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kenzo joins the volleyball family
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NOT
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Is he okay?
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