11 Works in Hero Deserves Happiness (OMORI)

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    Summary

    Aubrey creates a group chat because why not.

    Chaos, friendship, crack, and maybe angst and romance begin.

    [Stress-reliever chatfic go brrr]

    Series
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    English
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    12,144
    Chapters:
    6/10
    Comments:
    93
    Kudos:
    71
    Bookmarks:
    4
    Hits:
    2,066
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    When tragedy struck, Hero lost not only his dearest friend but also his dreams for the future. Even years later, Hero doesn't know what his "forever" looks like without Mari in it, but somehow he finds the strength to carry on and build a new life for himself. With his family and friends both old and new by his side, Hero struggles through life's ups and downs--the joys and sorrows he faces in a world without Mari. In the beginning, he's only looking to survive it all, but somewhere along the way, he might find a purpose, a reason he's still here. Maybe there really is a way he can learn to be happy again, and maybe, just maybe, when he's least expecting it, he might even find himself slowly opening his heart to love again--he might even find himself believing that even the darkest, stormiest of times will eventually pass and the sun will shine again.

    A Hero-Centric story spanning 15 years of his life post-good end. Focuses on Hero finding healing & building a life for himself after the loss of Mari. Eventually includes him learning to love again after an extremely slow burn. All pairings are tagged upfront. Rated T for heavy themes & some language. Reading the prequel is recommended but not required.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    65,044
    Chapters:
    8/25
    Comments:
    30
    Kudos:
    45
    Bookmarks:
    7
    Hits:
    1,247
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    12 years after the good ending of OMORI, Hero reflects on the unexpected turns his life has taken. He wasn't the same person he used to be and would never be that person again. After such a devastating loss, he had truly believed he could never be happy again, but things were different now...

    Hero finds healing and loves again (the abridged version). Past Hero/Mari and Current Hero/OC. This story includes specific references to the other stories in the "When Sun Shines Again" series (particularly "Am I Ready For Love Or Maybe Just A Best Friend?"), but it should stand alone and work as a sort of epilogue to everything else so reading the other stories is unnecessary. Thanks for reading!

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    4,950
    Chapters:
    1/2
    Kudos:
    7
    Hits:
    143
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    When Hero has to cancel his visit home due to illness, Kel gets worried and calls in some reinforcements to take care of him. Kel knows there is nothing that upsets his brother more than being fussed over and worried about, but maybe he'll let himself be taken care of just this once...

    A (Self-Indulgent) Hero-Centric Sick Fic with a Side of Hurt/Comfort and Slice of Life Post Good-Ending feat. Hero and Kel's Brotherly Bond & both Kel and Hero's relationships with one of Hero's friends from college, Zoey (OC). Past Hero/Mari is implied, referenced, and mentioned. There is a little angst, but it wraps up with brotherly love and Hero actually being happy and taken care of after the good ending (who knew we'd live to see the day...)

    This story is part of the "When Sun Shines Again" universe & includes specific references to "Am I Ready For Love? Or Maybe Just A Best Friend" but it should stand-alone and make sense without reading any of that. Thanks for reading!

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    11,887
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    5
    Kudos:
    29
    Bookmarks:
    4
    Hits:
    398
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    Back at college three months after the good ending of OMORI, can our Hero find love again?

    Loosely based on some of the better dates I’ve been on, Takeout is a story of second-chance love that I’ve alluded to in other fics but wanted to write out in a little more detail. I think Hero/Brandi has a lot of potential as a ship, and I wanted to give it an official “maiden voyage”, so to speak. After all, there wasn’t even a Hero/Brandi tag until I created it…

    Technically part of my Aubrey’s Story AU but ehhhh don’t worry about it, it’s effectively standalone.

    This work is dedicated to all of the wonderful people who read and comment on my fics, but especially FoxWaxy, who joined me in writing about this rarest of pairs. Go check out their work!

    Series
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    English
    Words:
    6,306
    Chapters:
    2/2
    Comments:
    17
    Kudos:
    25
    Bookmarks:
    4
    Hits:
    486
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    “Kel froze. His eyes widened—heart racing so loud he could hear it pounding in his ears which had turned red at the sight of her. His hands trembled. His breath caught in his throat as he met her eyes. Her brown eyes.”

     

    OR

     

    When Aubrey gets something stuck in her eye during a game of poker at a college party hosted by Hero’s fraternity, Kel has a realization that has been a long time coming…

     

    Kelbrey-Centric Slice of Life, Feelings Realization, and Developing Romance several years Post-Good Ending with a side of Hero & Kel's brotherly love and support. Also, (briefly) feat. Hero actually being happy with his goofy college friends (and some hints at Hero/OC), Sunny the poker champion, and Basil wishing everyone would just play Crazy Eights.

    Rated T for some language, mentions of drinking, and sequences of partying. Thank you for reading!

    Language:
    English
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    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    4
    Kudos:
    54
    Bookmarks:
    5
    Hits:
    547
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    When Brandi discovers that Bebe and Mikhael have made their relationship official, she asks her friend, Hero, to accompany her on a double date with them in the hopes of convincing her sister to raise her standards. Hero hasn't even thought about dating in years, and though he knows this isn't a "real date," a fun evening out, the company of a good friend, and maybe even a surprisingly deep conversation with Mikhael might just get him thinking that maybe he'll be ready to put himself out there again someday. And, who knows, maybe "someday" might even be closer than he thinks...

    Hero x Brandi and Mikhael x Bebe Double Date: Slice of Life, Humor, and Fluff. Rated T for a brief sequence of college partying and some mentions of drinking. Written for OMORI Rare Pairs Week 2023. Thank you for reading!

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    5,180
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    12
    Kudos:
    15
    Bookmarks:
    2
    Hits:
    279
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    Basil told Sunny one day how he wants to be a like a sunflower.

    Sunny will never forget that.

    Especially because that was the day he realized how much Basil was already like a sunflower to him.

    His sun.

    He will also never forget the many other flowers and (one) plant that reminds Basil of his friends, especially the one that reminds Basil of Sunny himself.

    A white tulip.

    ——Or——

    Me writing about when Basil told Sunny about which flower reminds him of himself and his friends, because I’m obsessed with that little part in the story. And we know Sunny has a good memory, especially when it comes to remembering things about his best friend.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    7,176
    Chapters:
    7/7
    Comments:
    20
    Kudos:
    94
    Bookmarks:
    7
    Hits:
    1,383
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    When Hero inexplicably locks himself in his room, Kel, Sunny, and Basil turn to Aubrey for help insisting that she is "the best at this kind of thing." She doesn't have the slightest idea when or how she earned that reputation, but Hero has always been there for her and for all of them really, so she knows she will do her best to be there for him too. Step one is, of course, getting him out of the house and away from everyone else so he isn't tempted to help with their problems rather than take care of himself, but that's easier said than done... Getting him to actually open up to her about whatever it is that's troubling him will likely be even harder, but along the way, Aubrey might discover they actually have a lot more in common than she thought...

    Hero & Aubrey Platonic (Criminally Underrated) Friendship. Some Kel & Hero Sibling Relationship as well as some Extremely Functional Kelbrey. Also, Past Hero/Mari and Past Aubrey & Mari friendship. Mentions [Potential] Hero/Someone Else (doesn’t specify who she is though).

    Lots of Hurt/Comfort. Slice of Life Post-Good End. OMORI SPOILERS. Rated T for heavier themes (i.e. grief/mourning, death). Thank you for reading! NOW COMPLETE.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    11,078
    Chapters:
    3/3
    Comments:
    22
    Kudos:
    62
    Bookmarks:
    9
    Hits:
    832
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    While playing "Mom Friend" to his college buddies' shenanigans, Hero is shocked to learn that he is widely considered the "Prince" of their campus. Though flattered, he doesn't feel he deserves the praise, especially seeing as his heart still missed the best friend and childhood love he had lost far too soon. He would always miss her and simply couldn't imagine being with anyone else...but that didn't mean he wasn't lonely. Even self-imposed loneliness wasn't free from sadness.
    When an unexpected conversation drudges up bittersweet memories for him, however, Hero begins to wonder if he doesn't have to be nearly as lonely anymore. He might not be ready for love, but a best friend didn't sound too bad...

    Hero-Centric Hurt/Comfort, Angst & Slice of Life Post-Good End. Special emphasis on Hero's friendships with Brandi and his college friends (OCs). Could eventually be romantic(?) if you really wanted to see it, but it's very heavy on Past Hero/Mari & Hero's platonic friendships at present. Hero & Kel's and Brandi & Bebe's sibling relationships are mentioned with some Bebe/Mikhael. Rated T for heavy themes, drinking & language. Complete One Shot. Thank you for reading!

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    7,779
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    8
    Kudos:
    39
    Bookmarks:
    5
    Hits:
    478
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    Angel skidded to a halt before them. “GUESS WHAT! Kel’s brother is by the lake with his girlfriend or whatever! Let’s go prank ‘em!”

    Aubrey froze in surprise. Hero… had a girlfriend?

    Before she even had a chance to think of a response, Kel exclaimed, “WOAH! Hero got a girlfriend?! That’s… cool!”

    She turned to him. Was he really okay with this?

    (AKA The One Where Hero Gets a Girlfriend, And Everyone is Not Okay for a Bit.)

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    13,097
    Chapters:
    4/4
    Comments:
    33
    Kudos:
    203
    Bookmarks:
    21
    Hits:
    4,150

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