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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

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Dad/Singer AU | SapphireTwilight

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Okay. First, shout out to the raffle winner, @SadRen07 !

Second, this is tech done. I say that, with the understanding I COULD write more. But in my head, it's 'done'. If you want more, better like/share.

Hope you like it! Check out the Embers chapter!

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

At Izuku's whisper, Eri tugs his sleeve, flipping to a new page.

There's set of letters and numbers. Izuku has NO clue what they mean.

"It's Kacchan's code."

"Code? A code for what?"

Then, she smiles. "For your date tonight."

And Izuku's world is flipped upside down.

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Eri grabs his hand, swaying their arms as she jumps and sings the lyrics. But she keeps looking at Izuku, making sure he's listening.

So when it ends, Kacchan tosses a final comment into the mic.

"And if you liked what you heard, Baby, you better come see me."

"See you?"

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Izuku's cheeks go red as he stands there, unsure why his heart tries to break out from his chest.

But watching Kacchan openly sing these lyrics, that somehow feel like they're written for Izuku, makes it hard to breathe.

He shouldn't fall for this, or look into it, but...

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

It's got a fun beat, the words a mixture of flirty and hopeful. It tells the tale of a 'unique' person who is too closed off to entertain love, but the singer wants to try.

Wants to risk getting shut down, like all the people he sings watch from the sidelines in quiet longing.

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

And that gets the place buzzing, though Kacchan scans the front row, eyes stopping on Izuku and Eri before he nods. "Well, not ALL of you."

Speechless, Izuku can only watch as the man kicks the song into high gear, setting the place on fire.

With a song that's... meant for him?

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Stunned, Izuku slowly looks up, seeing Kacchan stepping in front of the mic stand. Hands start strumming a beat that the crowd goes crazy for.

Apparently, it's a favorite.

"Yeah, yeah, I hear all you extras." He scoffs into the mic, smirking. "But tonight, it's not for you."

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

"Oh, it's your song!"

"My what?" Izuku blinks, but Eri is already moving, pulling out the notebook and flipping to a page.

"Kacchan said to show you this on song eight." She turns the notebook, and sure enough, there's a note.

'Hey, Baby. Listen real close for me. -Kacchan'

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Izuku finds himself moving to the beat, dancing with Eri. And like she said, some of his songs are... sad. Like Kacchan has never felt like he could share himself with others.

From the front row, Izuku quietly sympathizes with the star.

Then, song eight comes, and Eri shouts.

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Eri doesn't mention anything about her talk with Kacchan at first, and Izuku thinks MAYBE he's being paranoid.

The show starts, and Kacchan is amazing. He sounds just like his recorded tracks.

He plays his own guitar, but has a background band that mixes rock and country.

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Before he can ask what that means, they're moved along.

Izuku looks over his shoulder as they're guided away, sees Kacchan still watching.

And the look holds a mischief that rings bells in Izuku's head. He can't shake it, even as they move into the venue and find their seats.

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

"Okay!" Gone is the nervous girl from before, Eri happily hopping off her seat and rushing to Izuku. She doesn't give him back either item, seeming to hold them protectively to her chest. "Thank you, Kacchan!"

He waves, sending Izuku a look. "Should be thanking you, Squirt."

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Eri answers, and Kacchan says something else that makes her giggle and nods several times. Through this, she looks at Izuku several times, proving its about him.

But Kacchan then shut the notebook, handing it and the pick to Eri before ruffling her hair. "I'll see ya inside."

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

"Hm." Kacchan takes the notebook and pick, grabbing his Sharpie and yanking off the cap with his teeth.

Izuku tries not to let his knees go weak. He watches Kacchan kneel next to the seat, writing on both items while he mumbles something to Eri too quietly for him to hear.

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

"Dad?" Eri asks, looking at him. Izuku moves forward, pulling out the pick and his small notebook to hand to Kacchan.

"Um, just in case you-" their fingers brush, and Izuku sucks in a quick breath. Their eyes meet, a buzz sparking under his skin. "Need...more room to write."

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Once she rolls her eyes and mumbles 'two minutes' before sneaking away, Kacchan looks at Eri and shrugs. "Even adults gotta answer to someone, and Ears keeps me in check."

"That can't be her name," Eri says, and Kacchan hums.

"Guess we'll never know. Now, where's the pick?"

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Izuku tries not to swoon at how careful Kacchan is when lifting Eri up, placing her on the seat he used. A woman who might be his manager tries to call for Kacchan, probably to hurry them along.

But Kacchan gives her a fierce look that proves his gentle tones only for Eri.

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

Eri looks star-struck by the kindness, nodding her head. "A pick. For my guitar."

"A little thing like you plays?" Kacchan whistles, dramatizing his surprise. "Wow. Think I picked up mine at ten, but you can't be that old."

"I'm eight."

"Baby faces must run in your blood, huh?"

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

"Nah, they’re fine." Kacchan barely gives the people waiting a second look. "You've got something for me to sign, right?"

And its almost weird how the image feels right. Big, strong, famous Kacchan gently takes Eri's hand, slowly standing up and leading her like SHE'S the star.

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

"Eri!" Izuku rushes out, unsure how to take Kacchan's tone. Eri's always been raised in a house that doesn't care about gender, but he knows not everyone is like that. And sure, Kacchan calls him cute, but it's probably more teasing. "We really should get going. The line behind-"

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

THAT makes the singer scoff, turning his attention to Eri. "Your dad thinks I'm the cute one. You better make sure he gets his eyes checked."

Izuku chokes on his spit, but Eri only nods. "Auntie Chaco says he gets lots of attention, but he always turns the guys down."

"Really?"

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

If Katsuki hears him, he doesn't comment. But his side-eye toward Izuku and his wider grin makes his heart skip. Was he... trying to embarrass Izuku?

Competition surges through him, his mouth moving without permission. "Then I think a cuter name would fit you. Like... Kacchan."

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

From how Eri's eyes widen at the offer, she realizes how special this is. "I'm E-Eri."

"Pretty name, kid." Katsuki holds his hand out, Eri hesitantly taking it between hers to shake it. "Fits this family well."

Eri giggles at the compliment. Izuku goes bright red. "Wh-what?"

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Sapphire Twilight @sapphiretwilight.bsky.social · 13h

"What's your name, Squirt?" When Eri struggles to answer, Dynamight cocks his head. "How about this? If you tell me your name, I'll let you and your dad call me Katsuki."

He doesn't know 'Katsuki' at all, but Eri says he has big boundaries. He NEVER lets fans use his name.

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