It all started during their childhood. Ever since then, Kuroo was incredibly mindful of Kenma's quiet, withdrawn personality and had the sense to not drag him out to do something that he didn't have any fun in doing.
Then Kuroo saw Kenma's interest in volleyball tactics, so he urged him to become a setter, citing it as a perfect position for a strategist and not having to move around that much.
Later, Kuroo convinced Kenma to join their junior high's volleyball team and they have played volleyball together since then.
During Kenma's first year of high school, he had trouble fitting into the team but Kuroo encouraged him to stay by telling him that he is a big asset to the team.
By that time, Kuroo definitely had it in mind that once he became the captain, he will have to make an effort for the members to get along with Kenma.
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Kodzuken is so done with all your shits.
I still think about this precious KuroKen childhood moment every time.
A quick KuroKen fanart inspired by @incorrectkrkn's prompt.
I love how Kenma and Kuroo's first post-timeskip appearances was them mentioning each other. That freaking screams soulmates!!! KuroKen nation, RISE!!!
At Kozume's residence...
Just Kuroo being obliviously gay for Kenma.
It's a KuroKen thing. ?
Kenma saying this to Hinata is just in his personality as a gamer. Remember the "Stay interesting." thing during Nationals? That's just him. So, before you spout those rubbish things, you should know who Kenma is first. Bc you're gonna deal with a lot of Kenma stans. Just saying.
C'mon Kenma. Smile!
At Nekoma practice...
Everybody gangsta until we see this Kenma on the Nationals playing against Karasuno finally animated.
KuroKen and the burning toaster.
