Now, I’ve set the maximum number of characters per headcanon request to four, but just this time - in celebration of my return from a short pause - I’ll write all of em!
I will be including all romancable characters from KW, except for Ryouma and Iba, because I’m not quite confident writing for them in any way yet.
Hijikata:
♥ I’d like to think he’d have two daughters and a son with his s/o. He’d initially only wanted a son, but… plans change
♥ The toddler phase was the most excruciating things he’s ever experienced in his life and the memories would keep him up some nights even after all the time that had passed
♥ Worries about absolutely everything concerning his kid. Asks way too many question about where they’re going and probably also sends a guard to watch over them
♥ In contrast to his work personality, he’s very gentle with his children
♥ That is - of course - if they follow the principles that would be dictated to them by himself no less. These include, you know, the usual: no staying up past curfew, eating properly, being respectful to him and their mother and so on
♥ The actual mom of the family
♥ Sometimes treats his kids like trainees, but in his eyes this is a necessary measure to take to ensure their well-being
♥ Achieves great fulfillment seeing his children grow up to be fair, loyal and most importantly honest to both themselves and others
♥ Desperately wants to be to them the father that he never had
♥ Protective af, like, don’t even mess with his family or you’ll get the full demon-commander package with a small bonus of hell on the side
Saito
♥ I like to imagine him having a daughter - his little princess
♥ Very mindful and aware of her emotional problems
♥ Instead of being the comforter type of parent, he would go into a small lecture about how she could deal with her problems and learn from them
♥ The only thing he wants is to see his child grow up to be kindhearted and happy
♥ He will take it upon himself to be the guardian of both her body and happiness even if it cost him his life
♥ Would probably spend more time with the kid than the mother and would do this on purpose (to always have her on his side when him and his s/o disagree on something… clever bastard)
♥ Him and his daughter would definitely be inseparable no matter what
♥ He would be honest with her and wouldn’t hide the darker side of the world (Would lightly imply it to make her wary of the dangers in it)
♥ He doesn’t like to talk about the toddler phase…
♥ It’s embarrassing at how bad he was in it (but it can also be considered cute how he tried his best until the very end)
♥ Realize a little too late that he can’t force his ideals on the girl’s life as it is her own, but he can’t help it, can he? It’s his duty as a parent and if you know Saito he lives for duty
Harada
♥ Best Dad™ (also the dad form of MILF… DILF?)
♥ Fite me if you don’t think he’s best dad!
♥ Lives for a big family, so… you figure out how many kids that is (good luck to his s/o in any case…)
♥ Would prefer the majority of them to be daughters
♥ He’s like that type of dad who would play match-maker with them if there is a certain boy they like and be supportive all the way
♥ He’s the most understanding, considerate and responsible parent you could ever imagine!
♥ His job is to teach his kids to be hard-working, kind and humble, anything else is up to them. Like, not matter what their ambitions and dreams he won’t steer them away from it, but would support it with his entire being
♥ GUYS I THINK I’M HAVING A BREAKDOWN THINKING ABOUT WHAT A PERFECT DAD HE’D BE. I CAAN’T!
♥ Undoubtedly, hands down, the best with toddlers (though he suffers inwardly because of this) I like to imagine him insisting to take care of the babes instead of his s/o to let her rest (even if she’s not tired and he is)
♥ Would have a very close relationship with all of his kids
♥ Even when all of them hit their teens he would still be very close with them. He’s just that good at understanding their wants and needs, even at that awkward stage
♥ Very sincere and helpful to his kids. Is always there when they need it most and never fails to rectify whatever their problems are
Heisuke
♥ He wasn’t prepared for the responsibility that came with having a child even though he insisted he was
♥ I’d say he’d have two kids: one boy and one girl
♥ Extremely protective and will lash out if you talk shit about any one of them
♥ In the toddler stage he’d usually only play and entertain the babes, he’s not good at the other technical stuff
♥ Tried it once and that ended in embarrassment and a lot of tears
♥ The most supportive dad ever. He always encourages his kids when they fail at something or when they generally seem down. What can I say, he likes to see them smile!
♥ Strives to teach his children to be ambitious and hard-working.
♥ That kind of dad who the kids turn to to solve a disagreement, but instead he only gets involved in it (and somehow makes it worse)
♥ Teens are hard to deal with…
♥ Would be a very active parent in the initial stage: always playing with his kids, taking them out and all that.
♥ Gets very physically and mentally drained after spending a lot of time with them, but still puts on a content face and pushes himself to continue
Shinpachi
♥ However many kids, he wants all of them to be boys… would actually end up with three girls AND a boy (at least it’s something)
♥ To put it roughly, he prefers to spend time with the son
♥ He tries his best to understand the girls, sometimes he fails, sometimes it works out. All I’m saying is: he can relate a lot better with the boy
♥ He’s gentle with the former three, but with the latter Shinpachi tends to treat him like a trainee
♥ Both of them would at some point become the two men of the family and be at the mercy of the women’s wants (at least Shinpachi isn’t alone in this endeavor anymore)
♥ Wants to teach his kids to be strong and honest. He’s a bit rougher on the boy when doing this, since he wants him to learn the way he did. With the girls he tries to give them a sort of pep talk in hopes they will take something from it (I think it’s safe to say they react better when it’s the mom doing so)
♥ Stubborn dad, never gives in to his kids’ selfish requests… for the most part
♥ An active parent too, especially in the adolescent stage. Takes his children out all the time and most likely wrestles with his son whenever he has the chance
♥ I could actually see him being the comforter type of parent whenever his kids are down
♥ Protective of all of them and always defends their dignity and their physical selves, of course
Okita
♥ Teasing Dad™ (probably a DILF too and he knows it)
♥ .Doesn’t want too many children, a maximum of two, I think, and preferably daughters
♥ It’s not too over-the-top, he makes sure his kids aren’t spoiled and know they have to work for something to get it, he’s just an affectionate parent
♥ No joke, he’s actually good with toddlers, especially calming them when they’re upset
♥ On the contrary, not as good with teens…
♥ Really attentive to his children’s mood fluctuation and knows when something’s up even when they say there isn’t
♥ Always teases his kids about absolutely everything
♥ Wants to see them grow up to be independent and strong-willed and just sort of strives to be a good example to them whenever he can. Okita - like Hijikata - wants to be the kind of dad he wished he had when he was little (meaning not dead, of course, and responsible)
♥ Extremely protective of his family in general. Will kill you if you hurt any one of them and that’s a literal statement…
♥ Doesn’t keep the ugly real world away from his kids and teaches them to survive in it
♥ I can imagine them pulling pranks on one another. It’s like a type of bonding activity
♥ Can be a bit controlling if he sees his children disobeying him or their mother constantly or otherwise developing tendencies he doesn’t approve of
Sanan
♥ Smart Dad™ (with a pinch of insanity)
♥ One daughter is preferable and enough
♥ Greatly prioritizes her education and thus teaches her to be down-to-earth and objective
♥ Extraordinarily gentle with her and has an unconditional adoration of her
♥ He treats her like the most fragile thing he’s ever had in his life. This makes him worried sometimes that he’ll carelessly hurt her in some way, but he tries his best not to
♥ If she is deserving of it he will be doting and spoil her a bit, but otherwise just rather controlling
♥ He becomes very irritable at the toddler phase and as such his s/o often has to take over in caring for their child because he looks like a bomb ready to explode even with that calm demeanor of his
♥ I can imagine him and his daughter reading together every evening before bed (aw, and she would fall asleep on his shoulder and he’d stay there with her the entire night… did I get carried away?)
♥ Possessive and Protective - Sanan’s parent type
♥ Wants to see his daughter develop into a largely independent and sensible young woman
♥ He doesn’t know what it is, but he always gets this profound reminiscent feeling of fulfillment when he sees his daughter achieve something of note. It tugs at his heartstrings lightly, but he feels very happy at the same time
♥ Saying that she is the most dear thing to him is an understatement even with his s/o in mind
Yamazaki
♥ Oh goodness… I think I just broke my brain from the scene of him being a dad.(In a good way)
♥ Doctor Ninja Dad™ A.K.A that one dad who appears when you least expect it
♥ Doesn’t have a preference for the gender of his kids, the number however… well hmm, a maximum of two, I think. He’s inclined to have kids, but not in the quantity that would put a lot of unnecessary burden on him or his job
♥ Tries his best to not have a breakdown during the toddler phase (The restless night are perhaps the worst thing from this experience)
♥ Succeeds, but is visibly emotionally and physically jarred afterwards
♥ The most down-to-earth and rational dad you can imagine
♥ May sometimes have a lot of high expectations in them. It will take him some time to realize that his kids should have a will of their own to choose what they can and cannot do
♥ Doesn’t do well with emotional support, but he tries, he tries.
♥ More inclined to be the problem-solver of more realistic matters
♥ Unintentionally attentive to the health of his children. Like, he always stresses how they should eat properly and makes sure they get enough rest
♥ Basically this close to being the mother of the family
♥ Will never not be the caretaker when his kids are sick. No one else can do it but him and that’s a rule
♥ Always there when there’s a problem concerning his kids
♥ He’s a very diplomatic dad and doesn’t play favorites. Usually he tries to solve their quarrels in a way where both of them would be happy (if in the case of having two kids obviously)
♥ Can’t always say “no” when they beg him for something
♥ Gets really shy when they outwardly hug him or tell him they love him. It really catches him off-guard, but at the same time makes him so happy and embarrassed. It’s adorable
Souma
♥ Tries-his-bestest Dad™ (yes, that typo was intentional) or just Self-proclaimed Best Dad™
♥ Taking care of kids is hard, but Souma - though extremely frustrated - won’t give up even if it’s the death of him (thus the name). At the same time he’s also rather ecstatic at the concept of being a parent.
♥ No preference whatsoever about gender or quantity… whatever he and his s/o feel - goes (meaning whatever you want it to mean… just control yourself)
♥ Unintentionally wants to be involved in everything going on in his kids’ lives
♥ Becoming a parent is like a right of passage to him. He considers this a very serious duty and will strive to set the best example for his kids. His composure will inevitably falter, but he’ll hide this well enough
♥ Always on alert for anything that might be off about them
♥ In spite of this, fails to see the off bit about his kids if they tell him it’s fine
♥ Realizes it either way later or if his s/o points it out
♥ A bit over-protective and worries about a lot of unnecessary things
♥ Teaches his kids to be humble, hard-working and giving. Also wants to see them have a fulfilling childhood at his and his s/o’s side
♥ Actually really likes children and being around them, so most of his free time will be devoted to his own
♥ Souma is a very supportive and open-minded parent, he wants his kids to follow what they believe in and whatever their dreams he will be all for it no matter what
Kazama
♥ Protective Dad™ (definitely a DILF and he knows it as well)
♥ Extremely protective fits a lot better in his case, I think
♥ He wants as many kids as he can get (creating a long line of descendants and all that.. he has his priorities straight, alright?)
♥ Never, EVER, even think about laying a finger on his children lest you want to be absolutely obliterated
♥ Bit controlling of his kids (well, maybe not actually just a bit) He can’t stress enough how it is important to him to have kids who can hold his family name with the same pride he has
♥ In light of this, he takes it upon himself to teach them this importance whenever he can
♥ I’d say he mostly leaves the caretaker part to his s/o
♥ Kazama is actually quite caring to his children: he rectifies any problems that they have, is overall mindful of their moods and can adequately comfort them in trying times (who knew?)
♥ He guides their growth onto a path he sees as the most idyllic for their well-being (and secretly his own)
♥ Stubborn dad, makes his kids work for it if they want something from him
♥ Also teaches them to be very respectful to him and his s/o
♥ Prioritizes discipline rather greatly, so he’s the one who ensures everyone is in line… surprisingly this works
♥ No comment about the toddler phase.. it should stay forgotten in the past
♥ (he might’ve broken down a few times during it… but you didn’t hear that from me)
♥ Despite being scary to his kids sometimes, they love him quite a bit and he can also safely admit to sharing this feeling
♥ Actually enjoys spending time with all of them and gains immense fulfillment and a sense of pride from this. It’s a form of assurance to him that he has achieved one of the most important duties he has as the head of his clan (creating heirs obviously)
