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JapHun: Oh
Hungary squealed in delight, snapping pictures of Canada and Thailand. She had been sceptical at first, but she had to admit that they made a pretty cute couple. There had been a lot of cute, unexpected couples lately, and once Hungary made peace with the fact that her OTPs wouldn't be getting together, she saw the beauty in the unexpected.
She looked over towards Japan, who approached her from behind and who also had a camera slung around his neck.
"Konnichiwa, Hungary-san," Japan greeted. "I just happened to see Poland-san and Spain-san along the way…"
"Ooh," Hungary said, rushing towards Japan and his camera. "Do you have the pictures?"
"Hai, of course."
Japan handed the camera to Hungary, and it was with delight that she scrolled through the pictures. She also went a little further than just Poland and Spain, knowing that Japan wouldn't mind. She saw Prussia and Romano, with Romano's cheeks matching Prussia's eyes. Norway and Finland, cuddling together on a bench. France and Italy, with France dragging Italy into a closet…
She had to ask Japan to send her that last one.
"These are great," Hungary said. "You've really outdone yourself this time."
Japan blushed and smiled.
"Hey, Japan," Hungary said, a glint in her eyes, "who do you like?"
"Nani?" Japan asked, eyes wide.
"I bet you'd look cute with whoever you're with. Well?"
Japan's face turned red, and he quickly made an excuse to leave. Hungary cocked her head to the side, completely confused by Japan's reaction. Did that mean that he did have someone? And if so, who?
…
Hungary sought out Taiwan, the third member of their little trio. Perhaps she would have an idea as to who Japan liked.
She completely ignored Romania and Austria making out in the hallway, not caring at the moment. And the two of them were completely oblivious to her as well, which meant that there was absolutely no argument between Hungary and Romania.
She finally found Taiwan in the meeting room, looking with a smile on her face at China and Sweden sitting next to each other, with China trying to get Sweden to eat mooncakes. She turned to Hungary and her smile brightened.
"Hi," Taiwan greeted. "What's up?"
"I think Japan likes someone," Hungary said. "Would you have any idea who that might be?"
Taiwan blinked in surprise.
"Why do you want to know?" Taiwan asked.
"Because I think Japan would look cute with anyone he's with," Hungary said. "So?"
Taiwan sighed in exasperation and Hungary smiled in anticipation.
"You haven't figured it out yet, have you?" Taiwan asked.
Hungary blinked in confusion, before cocking her head to the side.
"Figured out… what?" Hungary asked.
Taiwan sighed yet again.
"Why do you think Japan is so eager to get pictures for you?" Taiwan asked. "He just wants to make you happy."
Hungary's jaw dropped.
"…Oh."
…
Hungary still had Japan's camera, and she was scrolling through the pictures he had taken. Did he really take all of them just to make her happy?
She scrolled right up to the earliest photos, and she paused when one of them caught her attention. It was a picture of her, taken from the side. She was snapping photos with her own camera, a wide smile on her face.
She nodded her head as she came to a conclusion about what to do.
…
She found Japan under a tree, watching Iceland and Liechtenstein from a distance. He turned his attention to her when she neared, and she could see a faint blush on his cheeks.
Hungary held out the camera, and he quietly took it. He looked at the first picture displayed, which was the picture of her.
"Why didn't you tell me?" she asked.
Japan was silent for a moment, as though he was trying to find the best way to say what was on his mind.
"I… I was afraid," Japan said. "I didn't think that you would be interested in me at all."
Hungary smiled warmly at him.
"Then why don't you start by asking me out on a date first?" she said. "Say, seven o'clock?"
He looked at her in confusion before he smiled.
"Hai," he said. "Would you like to go to dinner with me?"
Hungary's smile widened.
"I'd love to," she said.
This chapter is full of references to past chapters. I contemplated using references to future ships, but decided to keep the surprise.
This was one of the pairings my classmate was sceptical about at first, at least until I explained the basic idea. That certainly got her on board.
Anyway, this is a special chapter, hence the cameos of some of the older pairing. This is chapter 100! I honestly didn't think that this would have so many chapters – or oneshots, if you prefer. And there are still more to come. Thanks to everyone that helped this project. Your requests made a lot of difference.