Popular Tropes in Haikyuu Ushijima x Shirabu Fanfiction

Well, in Haikyuu fanfiction about Ushijima and Shirabu, a common theme is the respect they have for each other. Ushijima respects Shirabu's setting skills, which are crucial for his spikes. Shirabu, on the other hand, admires Ushijima's unwavering dedication to the sport. This mutual respect can sometimes develop into a deeper bond. For example, in some stories, they might have heart - to - heart conversations about their dreams and insecurities related to volleyball, which strengthen their relationship both as teammates and as friends.

One popular trope is the 'transfer student' where the reader is a new student at the school and gets involved with the volleyball team. Another is the 'injury recovery' where the reader helps a character get back on their feet after an injury. There's also the 'rival to lover' trope, where the reader starts off as a rival to one of the characters in some aspect, like in volleyball skills or leadership, and then they develop feelings for each other.

One common theme is rivalry. Given their positions as volleyball players, many fanfictions explore how their on - court rivalry can translate into a different kind of relationship off the court.

A common trope is the 'rival - turned - friends' scenario. They start off being a bit competitive due to their different clans and skills, but then gradually realize they have more in common. Another trope could be the 'protector' one, where they protect each other from threats within the village.

The 'redemption' trope can also be found in vanitas x reader fanfiction. The idea that the reader might be the one to bring out the better side of Vanitas. Or the 'shared destiny' trope, where the two are fated to be together for some grand purpose. These tropes add depth and interest to the fanfiction stories.

In Damian x Marinette fanfiction, a frequently used trope is the 'secret identity' trope. Marinette has to keep her Ladybug identity a secret, and Damian may also have his own secrets in the DC universe. This creates a lot of tension and opportunities for misunderstandings. The 'slow burn' trope is also popular. Their relationship doesn't happen overnight but develops gradually over time as they get to know each other better. Additionally, the 'mentor - mentee' trope can be found. Damian, with his more extensive combat and strategic experience, could potentially mentor Marinette in some aspects, while Marinette could teach Damian about creativity and the power of positive thinking.

The 'hurt/comfort' trope is quite popular. For instance, Ririchiyo might get injured or be in a difficult emotional state, and Miketsukami would be there to comfort and protect her. This shows his devotion and her vulnerability.

A less common but still interesting trope is the 'reincarnation' trope. In some fanfictions, Garroth and Laurence are reborn in different lifetimes and keep finding each other. This trope allows for exploring different historical or fantastical settings while still maintaining the core of their relationship. It gives the authors a chance to be creative with different time periods and how their relationship adapts in each one.

A less common but still interesting trope is the 'swap of roles' in Thorfinn x Canute fanfiction. For instance, Thorfinn might find himself in a position of political power for a while, while Canute has to rely on his combat skills. This trope can lead to a lot of interesting character exploration and development as they both have to adapt to new situations outside of their comfort zones.

One popular trope is the 'enemies to lovers' trope. Given their different outlooks and Homelander's often villainous actions, this is a common way to build a relationship in fanfiction. Another is the 'power imbalance' trope, where Starlight has to deal with Homelander's overwhelming power.