𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝐊. 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐌𝐀

# thirty-three

#33 | MISUNDERSTANDINGS?

It started subtly, like a tiny crack in a dam—hardly noticeable at first but slowly spreading, threatening to break everything apart.

The first few months of dating Kenma had been blissful. Sure, there were challenges—his busy schedule, your occasional insecurities—but nothing you couldn't navigate together. He'd always been reserved, preferring quiet moments over grand gestures, but his actions spoke louder than words ever could. The way he looked at you, the way he remembered the tiniest details about your preferences, the way he stood up for you when necessary—it all made you feel secure.

That sense of security began to erode when the internet got involved.

As Kenma's public presence grew, so did yours. You'd always been relatively private, keeping your face hidden even on your streams, but being Kenma's partner put you under a different kind of spotlight.

At first, it was manageable.

Your usual stream comments started peppering in mentions of Kenma. "Are you really dating Kodzuken?" "Show us a pic of you two together!" "What's he like IRL?"

You laughed it off during your streams, joking about how your personal life wasn't up for discussion. Your community was mostly kind, but you noticed the shift. It wasn't just about your content anymore—your relationship had become a spectacle.

Then came the trolls.

"She's clout-chasing, 100%."
"She's not even pretty. Why would Kenma date her?"
"Bet this relationship is fake for publicity."

You tried to ignore them. "It's just noise," Rin reminded you one night. "You know how people on the internet are."

"I know," you replied, forcing a smile. "I just hate that it's not just about me anymore. They're dragging Kenma into this."

"Kenma can handle it," Rin said, squeezing your hand. "You've seen how chill he is."

But even knowing that didn't help. The comments stuck to you like burrs, tiny pricks that you couldn't shake off.

The first real sting came on one of your own streams.

You were doing a casual Q&A when a flood of comments about Kenma overtook the chat.

"Is it true Kenma was spotted with another girl?"
"How do you feel about Kenma not posting you on his socials?"
"Girl, open your eyes. He doesn't even like you."

Your hands froze over your keyboard, the laughter dying in your throat. You tried to regain composure, addressing the chat with forced nonchalance.

"Guys, let's keep this about the stream, okay?" you said, though your voice wavered.

But the damage was done. By the time the stream ended, the comments were all you could think about.

As weeks turned into months, the rumors escalated. It wasn't just trolls or random comments anymore—it was full-blown threads and videos dissecting your relationship.

"Why Kenma doesn't post Y/n: A deep dive"
"Proof Y/n is only with Kenma for fame"
"Kenma caught flirting with fans during streams!"

The worst part was seeing your own fanbase start to turn on you.

"She used to be so relatable, but now it's all about her boyfriend."
"She's changed since she started dating Kenma."
"Unsubbed. Can't stand her anymore."