Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate is a soulmate AU in which soulmates are tied together by strings. The strings are all differently colored and match the people that they're tied to (e.g. Peppermint's is blue); the placement determines what the relationship is. As a side-note, just because two people are platonic soulmates doesn't mean they can't date or something. Not everyone in this universe has a romantic soulmate. It's also important to note that just because two people aren't romantic soulmates, doesn't mean that that type of relationship is doomed to fail. All being soulmates with someone means is that you're destined to meet and be a part of one another's lives forever, in this dimension and every other.

Everything is the same as regular Hi-Fi RUSH, except the tea-m are all platonic soulmates. Macaron is also soulmates with Roxanne. The department heads (excluding Korsica) are all soulmates with Kale, but not with one another.

This AU was conceptualized in late June of 2024. Shoutout to Arson for the idea of the string placements dictating what type of relationship it is. (Hi if you're reading this.)

Stories

There are currently only three stories planned for this, but I may write more at some point.

Keep Your Beacon Shining Bright

Takes place pre-canon. A short, introspective story that hops between each member of the tea-m and goes over some of their thoughts and feelings about their strings and soulmates.

Tied to You (And You and You and You)

Takes place during canon. A (mostly) canon compliant fic about each of their first meetings and the inevitable realization that comes with it.

Our Hearts Feel No Pain

Takes place during canon. Kale's thoughts on his soulmates as each of their strings are snipped.