Hi Yes I Absolutely Fucking Love this??? Omg The Fact That Katsuki Cant Say No To Kariage Even If It

i can’t stop thinking of your analysis of “i don’t care” and bakugou/kariage😭 it was so good!!! and i wanna draw smth for it! thank you so much for blessing us with it!!!!💖💖💖

asdFGHJKL omg that analysis was so fun to do, I really loved doing it, to be honest!! but?? OMG, if you draw something for it, Id literally die with happiness, and that’s not an exaggeration <33

!!! Hi, yes, I’d like to establish that Kari calling Katsuki any and all petnames currently occupies every braincell I have to spare. Like, the concept of Katsuki, someone most people see as this tough, uber masculine guy just absolutely melting at being called baby and honey, and angel? It’s perfect, it’s literally so freaking amazing and I love it.

And, I absolutely adore how no one says a thing about it. They hear Katsuki be called these sugar sweet terms of endearment and immediately wanna tease him, but then, they see him smile? They see him blush bright red and look away shyly with a small, cute smile and gently shove and Kariage, and he’s looks so happy. Aizawa and the Bakusquad can’t find it in themselves to take that away, and I love that. 

Because, with all the shit Katsuki’s had to deal with and been put through, all the pain and shame and hurt, he deserves everything good. And, if a little petname or two make him happy then that’s perfectly okay.

Hey, I hope school gets better for you, soon! I can definitely relate to the stress and it sucks that you have to deal with that >:( Regardless, I got a headcanon for Kariage, if that's cool! Personally, he gives me the vibe of someone who uses a million and one petnames for his partner, and Baku would 100% be subject to this. I just find it so cute to think about how Baku would react to all the cutesy nicknames and how *others*, like the Bakusquad and Aizawa, would react to them as well! :)

Thank you!! It’s a bit of a struggle now as I’m trying to get into the swing of things once again after months of not attending Uni, plus I have a few scripts to write, some shit to direct, etc. but I’ll figure it out!!

Also!! Yes! I totally agree.

He just has that energy of someone who’s incredibly cocky, very confident and likes to tease and toy with people, that’s the reason he first uses pet-names, he just likes the way it makes Katsuki stutter and blush and tell him to fuck off.

But then, once they get together, he does it because he knows fine well how much Katsuki loves it. He knows because he’s seen that soft little smile that appears on Katsuki’s face whenever he calls him anything remotely sweet.

So he calls him baby, sweetheart, angel, anything and everything he can think of, just to get Katsuki to smile at him like that.

And I think that the first time the class/Aizawa hear Kariage call him pet-names they’re so damn ready to tease him. They’re already thinking of what they’re going to say at him, a lot of them are a few seconds away from laughing at the scene. But then they see the way Katsuki reacts, the smile, the blush, the way he looks down at the floor and bites his lip and slaps Kariage’s shoulder, the taller boy just looking down at him and smiling all proud and smug, and suddenly they have nothing to say. They know that if they say anything, if they do something awful as laugh, it would affect Katsuki, it would make him feel embarrassed and ashamed of liking something as sweet and soft as pet-names. So they keep their mouths shut and pretend they didn’t hear or see anything.

sdfGHDJFKL NEW KARIBAKU JUST DROPPED!?!?!?

Okay, wait I’m just,, please the energy in this 🥺 I don’t know how to quite explain but It Soft, you feel?? Just,,, Kari sleeping so deeply and Katsuki reaching out to wake him up but like,, there is just this Moment, where the light shines just right, and he can hear every one of Kariage’s deep, even breaths, and Katsuki’s hand is just hovering, outstretched because it feels like he can’t move and there’s this weight on his chest, heavy and warm and alive and!!

Wait, I’m so in love pls 😭😭😭

(KariBaku) After Class

asdFGHJKL!!!! YES!! OMG this is amazing!!

Just - every bit of this is absolute perfection. Like?? Them just thinkin about each other as good friends then BAM!! the Gay(tm) hits them good.

Bakugou falling first is my absolute favorite thing in the world, because it kinda makes sense?? I mean, this boy doesn’t do anything by halves - if he falls in love, he falls hard and he falls fast.

I also just really love the fact that he fell in love with Kariage when it was just the two of them, if that makes sense?? Like, it was their own personal bubble of reality - it was quiet, just the two of them, the sun was setting, and they were just being themselves. Then, Kariage lights his cigarette - something he’s done hundreds of times, why’s this time so different?? - and the dam breaks, and Katsuki finally realizes.

And, my God, the little details - Kariage being an artist, the wind ruffling his hair, Kariage’s eyes being chocolate brown, the sneaky little glances that all baby gays can related to?? Impeccable, astounding, I love it.

I freaking adore the idea of Kariage Quirk going out of control and him having a coughing fit when he first realizes Katsuki’s, like, insanely strong and attractive. Also, Kariage being the absolute bestest friend and bringing Katsuki his homework and notes - then seeing Katsuki be so freaking soft and just falling?? Perfection.

Plus, 5000 bonus points for crop top and big hoodie Katsuki, bakugou with back dimples, and amazing mutual pining!!! You never cease to amaze me with your brain ideas <33

Ooh, what abt Undercut-kun and Bkg being eachother's gay awakening? :P

Yes, yes, yes.

Katsuki didn’t really expect it to happen. He’d always been really relaxed around Kariage, he’d allowed himself to be calm and he considered him a genuine friend and he’d never looked at him like that.

So it comes as a bit of a shock when he looks at him one day and his entire mind just goes ‘Ah, right, okay, fuck.’

It happens when they’re at Kariage’s place one day. 

His parents weren’t home for the weekend and so Katsuki was able to come over for once. It was close to dark, the sun was just setting. They’re just in Kariage’s room, silent, only speaking every once in a while when Katsuki lifts his phone to show him a meme or a video, in the meantime Kariage is sitting on his windowsill, leaning against the wall with a sketchbook against his knees; the window is slightly open, letting in a cool breeze and making Kariage’s hair sway in the wind as he draws. 

And then he lights a cigarette. 

Katsuki hated those things, he hated the way they smelled, the way he could see cigarette butts all over the ground, the way they could potentially get him into trouble, but he knew Kariage only smoked cause of his quirk, to strengthen it and to use smoke more efficiently and so he didn’t really care if he did it in the privacy of his own room. But he never thought it would be... Attractive. He must’ve been tired or some shit cause as he watched while Kariage lifted a hand and shielded the lighter while he lit the cigarette, all he could think about was how hot he looked with his shitty dark hair, dark clothes and the sunset behind his head, golden hour illuminating his face and making his black-looking eyes show their true colour - dark chocolate brown. Katsuki shook his head and tried not to look at him as Kariage inhaled and lifted up his pencil once again. But it was hard. So he kept sneaking glances, clenching his fists whenever Kariage licked his bottom lip or tilted his head to the side whenever he was focusing harder than usual.

He nodded shakily when Kariage asked if he was alright.

Yup. Just fine.

For Kariage it happened during two instances, both portraying Katsuki in two different lights.

The first time it was when he came over to Katsuki’s place and his mother directed Kariage to the backyard where Katsuki was practising his quirk.

When he walked over there he wasn’t expecting to see Katsuki wearing some grey sweatpants and a fucking crop top. A crop top. 

It showed his tiny little waist, his smooth pale skin, the sweat dripping down the arch of his back and over the dimples at the bottom of it. He could barely fucking breathe. Even his stupid quirk went out of control a little bit, smoke coming past his lips before he coughed and got rid of it.

Just in time for Katsuki to turn towards him, giving him an eyeful of those fucking abs while grinning at him.

Great.

The second time was when Katsuki got sick.

It was rare but it still happened sometimes, and Kariage offered to bring him the homework and his notes.

But then he walked into his room and saw Katsuki curled up on the bed, fast asleep while swimming in an oversized hoodie, the hood pulled over his head.

His face was flushed and lips parted, the tip of his nose slightly red too.

Kariage moved his hand, brushing Katsuki’s hair away from his forehead and nearly cooing at how soft the boy looked.

So pretty.

The first time he saw Katsuki he might’ve realized he was attracted to him, but the second time was when he realized that oh fuck... He actually has a crush on him.

!! THIS!! GAB THIS IS PERFECT!!

OMG, I just asdfghjkl I love how they’re so careful with each other, that despite their years of being together, they know that having this secret little code makes sure that they never feel unsafe around each other!! I love the good communication trope, especially for these two. Also, can I please say that it’s amazing that the little code helps both of them? Like, it’s not one-sided, because it provides safety and security to both boys, I love it.

AND!! And the rest of the Katsucrew picking up the code? I love it, it’s so cute and in character for these little losers. Also, the little hint about their tree is so freaking adorable. And, AAHHHSDFGHJK the ending? I’m,, catch me crying the club. Perfection is overrated, they have each other,, I’m,,, sobbing. This is so cute!!! You’re such an angel for providing this <33

📁 undercut-kun x katsuki Jk jk jk haha Unless👀👀 (You're the only one feeding me with his ship😭)

(if you catch me replying to asks months late, nO YOU DIDN’T)

Kariage (undercut-kun) and Bakugou have been dating since middle school, it’s in context that they’ve spent years getting to know each other, working around one another’s insecurities and weaknesses. Kariage especially to Bakugou, after the sludge villain, sports festival, kidnapping, fights, etc., he’s been there.

He and Bakugou devised a code or secret language if you will, right after the sludge villain incident. Two consecutive taps must be done first if you’re going to initiate physical affection towards one another, and wait for 2 seconds if the other is going to shake their head as a no. If not, then the physical touch is welcome. 

This is done to not surprise Bakugou or Kariage at the sudden contact, to not activate their fight or flight response. This stemmed from Bakugou’s traumas of people grabbing him and Kariage with his abusive parents. It’s a simple secret act between the two of them, yet important nonetheless as it shows consent.

Another is four consecutive taps meaning that they feel unsafe or their anxiety is spiking up. No matter where they are or what they’re doing, they stop and try to leave (if they’re with other people) and goes to a certain safe place, like Bakugou’s room or under their tree at the park, until the person feels comfortable again. No questions asked between the two of them, they give the other space or affection depending on the mood and wait until they tap 2 times to signify they’re okay again.

With this, they built trust and boundaries, something Bakugou’s other friends may lack or ignore. They build comfort and protection, because no matter how strong Kariage seems to be, there are times when things become overbearing. They’ve been doing this for years and the other members of the Katsucrew or Aldera Gang (dubbed by @hitheryon) has caught up on their signs and makes it a habit to watch out for those subtle taps initiated to know how to cheer their friends up or to give them time and space.

Kariage and Bakugou know their friends have realized and seen their private codes already and they couldn’t be happier as the signs they use become an unspoken thing between the group. No questions asked, they’re simply there for one another. They might not be perfect, but they’ll go through everything and anything together.

I am banging my fists on a table as we speak. Oh my god, I just?? I really like this?? I remember when you messaged me about this, and I was super excited to see how you handled this!! To be honest, I never expected Kariage and KariBaku to get as popular as it did. When I first started shipping it back in August-ish, literally no one I knew had heard of it. Only a few Japanese and Korean writers and artists had works spread across the web, and @pyrrhicwildfire had their fic on ao3 that came out last year, which helped me get hooked.

Now, we’ve got a whole ass Discord server for KariBaku, so many talented artists and writers creating amazing content every freaking day, and a doc for Kariage and his rise to fame?? Please, I am so happy that you made this!! It was absolutely perfect, even for a work-in-progress, and I can’t thank you enough for making it <33

The Kariage Master Doc

It is a somewhat collective from of Kariage and his character. It's still unfinished but I'm planing on adding onto it. Such as expanding on the history of the character and other smaller aspects. Going more into depth with his dynamic and the versatility that it holds.

breathes heavily Oh my God, they are just?? so?? freaking adorable??

The way Katsuki lets Kariage get so close and the fact that Kari has his eyes on Katsuki in both pictures?? I don’t know how to describe it,,, but you can practically see how Katsuki is just the center of his universe in those two moments?? And how Katsuki’s trying his best to make it seem like he personally doesn’t care if Kari’s there or not, but he’s still letting him close?? 😭 I love them so freaking muchhh.

Anyways, I’m pretty sure that’s what I’m trying to convey!! Also, this is maybe kinda off topic, but I really like how you draw their hair?? Katsuki’s is so perfectly spikey and Kari’s messy hair is just too adorable <33

刈り勝

♡ Villain Kariage AU Pt. 1 ♡

I made this AU awhile back and first posted it in bunny’s server, so I decided to transfer it here!! It’s kind of long, so I’m separating the whole AU into four posts!! If KariBaku is your comfort ship and you don’t like angst or the if warnings below squick or trigger you, I don’t recommend reading through this! I’ll be writing this eventually, but hopefully it’ll be posted to my AO3 by the end of the month <33

Warning(s): Kidnapping, Emotional Manipulation, Non-con Drugging, Disassociation, Heavily Implied Physical Abuse, Dub-con Kissing and Non-sexual Touching, and, of course, Villain Kariage!!

Part [1], Part [2], Part [3], Part [4]

♡ Agei Ashikari ♡

Undercut-verse Character Profiles (1/8)

BASIC

Name

Agei (安芸), meaning relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful and technique, art, craft, performance, acting, trick, stunt. Ashikari (芦狩), meaning reed, bulrush and hunt, raid, gather

Appearance

♡ Height: 6′3 (193 cm) ♡ Hair Color: Black ♡ Hair Style: Messy on top with an undercut ♡ Eye Color: Dark Gray ♡ Distinguishing Feature(s): a scar bisecting his right eyebrow and a jagged scar going from over the bridge of his nose to the middle of his left cheek ♡ Piercing(s)/Jewelry: a simple black band on his right middle finger; a left eyebrow piercing; a left side snake bite piercing; a tongue piecing; a septum piercing; a gauge, industrial, and two helix piercings on his left ear; and a gauge, orbital, and helix piercing on his right ear ♡ Tattoo(s): Kanji’s birthday on his ribcage and a small, plain silhouette of a dragon on his wrist

Misc. Info

♡ Nickname(s): Kariage (刈り上げ), Ash, Smokes, Cowlicks ♡ Hero Code Name: Smoke Screen (煙幕) ♡ Birthday: July 1st ♡ Age: 17 ♡ Gender/Pronouns: Cis Male (He/Him) ♡ Orientation: Demi-bisexual ♡ Race/Ethnicity: Japanese ♡ Blood Type: AB ♡ Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture ♡ Occupation: Student, Ramen Shop Worker ♡ Affiliation: Moushou Academy (training to be an Underground Hero and a Fire Rescue Hero should he be needed) ♡ Fighting Style: Melee Fighting

QUIRK

Kariage’s Quirk is called Smoke. It’s an Emitter-type Quirk that allows him breathe out smoke, inhale it with no consequences to his body, and move it around with the use of hand movements and gestures. It is the combination of his mother and father’s Quirks.

PERSONALITY

Kariage is someone who others view as laidback, as he appears average in most of what he does and doesn’t care about doing dubiously legal things. However, despite this, he is actually a very socially smart person who can become very serious if the situation demands it.  As a result of this, he’s one of the few people who can pick up on what exactly Katsuki is feeling, often using it to his advantage in smugly flustering his boyfriend.

He’s very protective over Katsuki and the Katsucrew as a whole, going out of his way to comfort them in whatever way would work best. Because of this, he’s viewed as somewhat of an older brother figure by his closest friends, being kind one second and a cunning asshole the next, but always willing to defend them at a moment’s notice.

RELATIONSHIPS

Partner

Bakugou Katsuki is Kariage’s boyfriend, having been together since the middle of the second year of junior high. They’re very close, often spending most of their free time together. Katsuki is also Kariage’s sparring partner, and tutors him on the weekends, as well.

Family

Agei Kanji (安芸完志) is Kariage’s little sister. When her Quirks manifests, it’s called Temperature Manipulation. She attends a quaint kindergarten near UA.

Agei Muchio (安芸夢痴夫) is Kariage’s father. His Quirk is Core Temperature Manipulation. He previously worked as a car mechanic before turning to drug dealing and smuggling when money became tight for the Agei family.

Han’yaku Tousei (繁厄陶酔) is Kariage’s mother. Her Quirk is Breeze Creation. She worked as a dressmaker before the boutique she was employed shut down, leaving her to resort to alcoholism and prostitution to cope and pay the bills.

Friends

Dehisa Yasushi is one of Kariage’s friends, often being the one he hangs around with when getting drunk or smoking. The two bond over video games and playing pranks, mostly, but also relate to each other about struggling to make ends meet.

Daikikou Seika is one of Kariage’s friends. While they seem as different as two people can be, they bond over talking about their little siblings and respective partners, being semi-decent at cooking/baking, and wanting to be Rescue Heroes. They both go to Moushou Academy.

Kate Mito is one of Kariage’s best friends, both often being found relaxing and smoking in each other’s presence. They share a love of motorcycles and mechanics and get together sometimes to build things. She also helped design his Hero costume and gear.

Obuki Hifue is one of Kariage’s friends. While not being as close to each other as they are to other members of the Katsucrew, they enjoy the other’s company, as both are highly analytical, willing to be underhanded, and untrusting of most authority.

Shioawa Henshuu is one of Kariage’s best friends, as the two attend the same Hero school and are frequent sparring partners. She’s often the second person he turns to when needing help, right after Bakugou, and he has an immense amount of trust in the girl. They both over talking about fighting techniques and watching their little siblings have playdates.

Minor Characters

Karogi Shinpi (巨炊神秘) is Kariage’s boss at the ramen restaurant he works at. She’s rather fond of him and treats him like a son, often letting him and his little sister have free meals. She also knows the Katsucrew well, as her little shop is a prime hangout spot for the teens.

Jimii Aian (地味井愛杏) is Kanji’s kindergarten teacher, so she knows Kariage as her student’s older brother. She’s very sweet and selfless, allowing Kariage to delay tuition payments for the school for up to weeks as she’s aware of the Agei children’s home situation. She also offers to babysit Kanji for free on days she knows Kariage has to work the night-shift.

Uei Isamu (衛攻), also known as the 83rd Ranked Pro Hero Guardian, is Kariage’s teacher at Moushou Academy. She’s very understanding but stern, always pushing Kariage to his limits and never letting him give up, making her his favorite teacher and one of the people who most inspire him.

ed sheeran’s “i don’t care” feels like a song that fits bakugou and kariage perfectly. like,,, it could be baku to kari or the other way around and it’d still make sense

asdfghjk oh my?? oh my gosh, you’re right?? im?? like you said, the lyrics could go both ways and still make complete sense???

Then you take my hand / Finish my drink, say, “Shall we dance?” (Hell, yeah) just spells out Kariage being a smug asshole wanting to show off Katsuki.

You know I love you, did I ever tell ‘ya? feels so Katsuki to me?? like, we all know he says things more with actions than words, but I feel like, if he were ever to get into a relationship, he’d wanna make sure his partner knows what he feels. I mean, Katsuki could be really insecure, I think, and he wouldn’t want people interpreting his feelings wrong, so he’d do his best to show what he means outright.

I always feel like I’m nobody, mmm / Who wants to fit in anyways? is one of those lines that just fits for both of them, y’know? Like, Katsuki is very prideful and says that he’s one of the strongest, but I think, especially post-Sludge Villain, post-Sports Festival, and post-Kamino/kidnapping, he’d have some second thoughts. However, like always, he’d bounce back - he’d see those comments about him being villainous when he shouts and curses, and probably does it twofold, because who wants to be a cookie cutter hero?

With Kariage, I think when he was younger, he was told that he’d never be anything special with a relatively weak Quirk like Smoke, but after befriending Katsuki and realizing that people don’t know shit, he’d pursue his dream of being a Hero regardless of the criticism.

‘Cause I don’t care when I’m with my baby, yeah / All the bad things disappear / And you’re making me feel like maybe I am somebody is just so sweet?? Like, we’ve established that Kariage’s home situation is, like, bad, and the only good thing that came from it was his baby sister. However, just thinking about the fact that Katsuki makes him feel like he could be something greater than an abused kid from the slums makes me so soft.

And?? Katsuki feeling safe around Kariage because he’s one of the few people he knows will never expose his secrets or call him a villain or think him an irredeemable monster?? Katsuki knowing Kariage sees past his abrasive exterior and loves him to his core?? Katsuki loving the fact that Kariage will never expect him to change the way he is, and loves him for who he truly is?? Immaculate.

I can deal with the bad nights / When I’m with my baby, yeah just gives me the uwu’s. Like, imagine: it’s one of the many cold, rainy nights that Kariage has come to the Bakugou’s home, sporting busted lips, a bloody nose, or bruised cheeks, with Kanji huddling for warmth under his sopping wet hoodie. Katsuki doesn’t even have to ask about what happened, already knows about his deadbeat dad and alcoholic mom, he just invites the siblings in. He makes them a hot meal, and when they cuddle up together under the covers, things aren’t perfect, but they’re better.

And Katsuki?? I’m just tearfully thinking about him waking from one of his many nightmares (sludge, muzzle, death, fear, hurt, villain) and his first instinct is to call up Kariage. Maybe they don’t even talk, but Katsuki can always fall back asleep to the sound of Kariage breathing, safe, alive. He doesn’t get nightmares the rest of the night.

lastly: ‘Cause I don’t care as long as you just hold me near / You can take me anywhere / And you’re making me feel like I’m loved by somebody - these lines have so much potential?? Like, it shows how much trust they’d have in each other, especially Katsuki trusting in Kariage?? Because, I mean, Katsuki thrives off being in control of any given situation - as soon as that control begins to slip, he starts feeling at a loss - so Katsuki trusting Kariage enough that he’d let the boy take him anywhere, surprise him with anything?? Perfection.

And, Kariage finally being loved by someone who doesn’t have to love him?? I mean, his parents are shitty, and kids like Kanji love anyone who loves them, so having Katsuki - someone who doesn’t owe Kariage anything - love him is amazing.

Gosh, I really spent like two hours analyzing these lyrics, didn’t I? Anyways, this was fun!! I know you didn’t ask for this, but I’m really hoping you like this bcuz personally, I lowkey teared up at the possibilities <33