Without any context at all this legit looks like the scene in a boy’s love anime where they finally confess their feelings for one another. It doesn’t help that I’m watching Love Stage at the same time.
“Mr Fireman, sir, what’s your order for today?”
“I’d like a serving of Haru-chan, please”
Makoto by 夕楼76
Haru by KumaQi熊祁
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Can I just say many thanks to Free Eternal Summer and Sousuke for being a character who shows to NOT push too hard for your dreams? A lot of times we’re told to keep pushing, to keep going, to make our dreams come true.
But there’s a balance.
If you push too hard you can really hurt yourself, and not just if your dream is to be an athlete, but any dream. For instance, I work from home and write and make crafts, then promote my work and sell things at conventions. I figure out what conventions to go to and send out all of our information to try and get a table there. I also do freelance writing jobs, too. There are times where I stay up all night to get stuff done. There are times where I forget to eat because I’m working. There are times at conventions where I get up crazy early to get ready, even if I stay up crazy late beforehand. There are times where I just don’t see friends because I spend every moment I can getting ready. I’m working hard to make my dreams come true, but at the same time… you need to know when to stop and breathe.
Don’t overexert yourself. Don’t wear yourself out. Don’t take it too far. No matter how great it feels to reach your goals, you want to be able to actually reach them happily, not miserably.
I think this is it guys…I think they’re finally gonna have the talk.
That’s definitely Makoto’s hand around Haru’s wrist but why?????
Did Makoto say something so upsetting to Haru that he would react so strongly? Like if he told him he was leaving????
Also fireworks - SERIOUSLY!?!? God it looks like a damn marriage propsal.
Also reblogging this for commentary. SPEAK YOUR MIND MAKOTO YOU CAN DO IT BAYBEE! Even if Haru gets upset you gotta do it o.k.?!
the idea of hayato building the courage to give makoto a love note makes my heart explode
Crayons? Check.
Paper? Check.
Envelope? Check
Heart shaped sticker? Double check.
With fine, child-like penmanship, Hayato began to write the words he was too afraid to say out loud. He wished he was like the other children in the swimming group, the ones who openly commented on how wonderful Coach Tachibana was. Former coach, technically, he didn’t teach their classes anymore. However, he did keep his word, and every Sunday he showed up to watch them practice.
It was silly, really, because Tachibana-san treated them all equally, but Hayato liked to think that he smiled the most at him, extra proud that he was taking steps to enjoy the water again.
It didn’t take long to write the letter, but it did take long to seal the envelope. It took even longer to put the note in the bag, especially when Kisumi caught site of it and asked what it was. "N-nothing,“ Hayato said quickly, equipping himself with a bright smile to try and distract his big brother. It worked, mostly, but Kisumi couldn’t stop chuckling, for some reason.
Once practice was over the children immediately surrounded Tachibana-san, who smiled and took time out to speak to all of them. Hayato kept the envelope behind his back, tiny hands shaking as he waited for the right moment, his nerves making his stomach feel uneasy. Normally, the children talked forever, but today they all headed home rather quickly. Too quickly, because now Hayato was alone with him.
"Have a good night,” he said with that smile of his, and suddenly Hayato was tempted to call the whole thing off. There was no way he could do this, and even if he could, would it mean anything? Tachibana-san probably got letters like this all the time, why would Hayato’s mean something? "Are you all right?“
Hayato blinked, his eyes widening when he realized that they were watering. No, no no, he wasn’t really about to cry, right? Not about this, of all things. He already broke down in the water with Tachibana-san there was no reason to do it again. However, thinking back on it, if he could face that he could certainly face this, right? With a deep breath Hayato thrusted the envelope into Tachibaba-san’s hands, "F-for you.”
“Oh? What is-”
But Hayato was already running off.
***
Dear Coach Tachibana
Dear Tachibana-san,
I love you more than water. I love you more than swimming. I love you more than the cookies my mom bakes. They’re really good cookies, Kisumi-niisan eats a lot of them. I want to bring you cookies! I miss you being our coach. I want to swim with you again.
Can we swim together again?
Hayato
***
Because clearly I can’t help myself.
Rei 17
Anonymous
“Don’t you dare say that about him.”
Someone was talking behind Nagisa’s back, and Rei couldn’t help but physically intervene. He escaped with bruises, cuts, and broken glasses, but at least he was able to protect what was most important to him.
Thank you for requesting badass butterfly, anon!
It’s a passing comment that he hears as he walks down the hallway. It doesn’t bother him, not really. He knows that he can come off as being an annoyance. He’s loud and barely able to sit still, and to some people, that’s just unacceptable.
So it doesn’t bother him.
Not really.
“Nagisa-kun?”
That, however, pushes him over the edge. Hearing Rei’s concern makes his heart hurt. "A-ah, it’s nothing.“
Rei figures it out pretty quickly. Watery eyes. Biting of the lip. And the group of students snickering behind them.
Rei Ryugazaki isn’t known for being a violent man. He is, however, someone who can calculate anything at a frightening speed. For instance, if he turns and slams his fist into one of their faces, he knows that the impact will, indeed, break their nose. He also knows that during the initial shock, he can snap at them before landing another blow. There’s a 99.9 percent chance of Nagisa staring, a 75.2 percent chance of him telling Rei not to fight, especially since they outnumber him and will use that to their advantage. At that point he would only have to last for 15 to 20 seconds before a teacher intervenes. If he’s lucky, it’ll be Amakata-sensei, there’s a 50/50 chance.
Despite his bruises, Rei is impressed that his calculations are spot on.
And later, as Nagisa carefully dabs a towel against the wound on his face, Rei belts out a beautiful string of apologies to the swim team for not being able to practice. However, according to his calculations, the smile on Nagisa’s face is worth it.
***
Sorry, I just had to, the art is so great and the thought behind it is even better.
Episode 10 screenshots are up (x)
試合の続く中、凛とかつて交わした会話に一人思いを馳せる宗介。ぼんやりとしたその様子に、心配した凛は声を掛けるのだが――……
一方、リレーに臨む岩鳶水泳部。内心揺れ動く遙をよそに、いよいよ勝負の時が来る。During the continuation of the match, Sousuke reminisces about the old days with his conversation with Rin. Because of this, Rin gets worried about Sousuke’s blank expression and tries to ask why but…
On the other hand, the Iwatobi Swim Club readies themselves for the relay and tries to sway the thoughts of Haruka. The time for the match is finally here!
Nope. Not ready, nope. NOPE! ALL OF THE NOPES!
