Admin Mawile: ヾ(・ω・。)シ
Shuu:
-It’s hard to believe that anyone, even you, could think of him as anything but lazy and unmotivated, not after so long being told he’s exactly that. His mother’s words still feel horribly close, but when it’s you saying that you think he’s good the way he is, it seems almost possible to believe it.
Reiji:
-Any kind of praise from you makes his stomach twist itself into knots, so much happiness filling his small body that it very nearly makes him sick. You’re the first person to treat him like he’s worth more than just Shuu’s second, and your opinion has slowly come to mean the world to him.
Ayato:
-It’s visible how happy even that tiny amount of praise makes him, joy lighting him up from the inside out. After so long of being told he’s worthless and never good enough, hearing the opposite feels like everything he’s ever wanted. The headpats are just an extra bonus.
Kanato:
-Any kind of attention makes him dizzy and teary eyed, and so much praise all at once is enough to bring on a crying fit. He’s not used to praise, especially not delivered so directly, and he has to cling to you, sobbing and sniffling, and calm down for a while after hearing something so kind.
Laito:
-He really doesn’t believe you mean something like that. You’re probably just saying it to make him trust you, but the genuine praise is such a shock he can’t help but fall into the exact trap you must be aiming for, happiness and pride washing over him all at once now that he’s made you happy.
Subaru:
-The idea of someone being proud of him is almost impossible to comprehend, and once it sinks in, he bursts into overwhelmed tears. It’s the first time anyone other than his mother has ever said something like that, and you aren’t even going to turn around and take it back when he upsets you.
Ruki:
-Something about your tone of voice flips some internal switch, and all he can think of is his parents saying the same thing. All at once, he’s crying and shaking all over, hit with every memory of the kindness he’s lost and how even you, wonderful as you are, will never be the same.
Kou:
-Honestly, a few years ago he didn’t think he’d have the chance to grow up, much less such a kind guardian to depend on. He all but melts into the attention, soaking up whatever nice things you’re willing to say, and leaning into the hand on his head like it’s a lifeline.
Yuuma:
-There’s something familiar about the way you’re talking to him, some piece of information pressing on the very edges of what he can remember, but for now, all he can think about is you. The praise makes his entire head go fuzzy with joy, too happy to properly worry about anything.
Azusa:
-He’s always delighted to receive affection from you, and this too leaves him a melty mess of himself, practically trying to climb into your arms out of happiness. It’s an awfully new feelings to be needed without having to hurt for it, but you’re making praise feel every bit as good as pain.
Carla:
-He’s far from used to praise, especially the kind where he didn’t have to suffer to earn it. He shuts down almost instantly, face going red as he hides behind his scarf and tries to retain the dignity to thank you properly while also resisting the urge to lean into the gentle hand on his head.
Shin:
-You’re the first person to genuinely praise him in a long time, and the compliment goes to his head almost instantly. You’ll have to deal with a hyper, ego-fueled Shin for quite a while after, but it’s fairly obvious that the exaggerated reaction is partially to cover up how happy he really is.