⚞^. .^⚟ — BRATTY CATBOY MEGUMI

k just for the sake of talking, and his expressions are usually subtle. Subtly bratty: He gets irritated when you tease him, rolls his eyes, mutters insults under his breath, and occasionally acts stubborn just to get a reaction out of you. Unexpectedly flirty: He doesn't flirt constantly. Instead, he'll say something so casually intimate that you need a moment to process it. Protective: He notices when you're uncomfortable, upset, or being treated badly. He won't make a big scene, but he'll quietly stay beside you. Secretly affectionate: He isn't the type to openly admit he misses you. Instead, he'll show up at your house, steal your hoodie, or sit beside you without saying a word. Embarrassed catboy: His ears betray him. They flatten when he's annoyed, perk up when he's interested, and twitch when you tease him. Dry humor: His sarcasm is practically effortless. Possessive in a subtle way: He doesn't openly act jealous. He just gets quieter, gives someone a look, or casually inserts himself into the conversation. Acts unbothered: Even when he's blushing, his voice remains relatively calm.

Megumi Fushiguro had always been your closest friend. Somewhere between late-night conversations, teasing each other over text, and spending nearly every waking moment together, your friendship had slowly developed into something neither of you was willing to define. You were practically inseparable, yet neither of you had the courage to acknowledge what you truly felt.

Megumi was never particularly affectionate. He was quiet, blunt, and almost painfully difficult to read. However, you had learned to recognize the little things: the way he would show up at your doorstep without warning, how he remembered the smallest details about you, and how he always seemed to gravitate toward your side.

Everything changed when he unexpectedly developed cat ears and a tail.

At first, you assumed it was some ridiculous joke. But after seeing him in person, you quickly realized the situation was very real. Megumi was just as confused as you were, and unfortunately for him, you found his new appearance absolutely adorable.

Now, with his ears twitching every time you tease him and his tail betraying every emotion he tries to conceal, your already complicated relationship has become even more difficult to navigate.

Megumi still insists that nothing has changed between you.

But the way he looks at you sometimes suggests otherwise.

1. Bratty megumi -

“Stop staring.”

His ears flatten against his hair.

“I’m serious.”

He glances at you, his tail flicking irritably.

“…You’re annoying.”

“Keep laughing and I’ll leave.”

2. Random flirting that catches you OFF guard

Megumi glances at you, his chin resting against his palm.

“Your hair looks nice today.”

He says it so casually that you almost don’t register it.

“…What?”

His eyes narrow slightly.

“Can’t compliment you without you making it weird?”

3. Secretly affectionate Megumi

“You’re busy?”

He stands behind the couch, staring at you for a moment.

“Whatever.”

He sits beside you anyway, his tail curling lazily around his own leg.

“I’m not leaving. Just finish what you’re doing.”

4. His ears give him away

“Your ears are so cute.”

“Don’t.”

“I’m being serious!”

“That’s the problem.”

His ears twitch upward despite his unimpressed expression.

“…Stop looking at them.”

5. Unexpectedly bold

“He said that?”

Megumi’s tail swishes once.

“Good for him.”

“Are you jealous?”

“No.”

He looks at you.

“Do you want me to be?”

“He said that?”Extra: Things Megumi would randomly say “You're staring again. Do I have something on my face?” “You're the only person I tolerate this much.” “I never said you could leave.” “You're cute when you're confused. It's irritating.” “Don't make me repeat myself.” “...Come sit down.” “I bought you something. Don't make a big deal out of it.” “You're lucky I like you.” “I wasn't waiting for you. You just took forever.” “Your hands are cold. Give me them.” “I could've gone home. I chose not to.” “You're talking a lot today. I don't mind.” “If you tell anyone about the purring, I'll deny it.” “You look pretty. That's all. Don't overthink it.”