bartolomeo · one piece · modern au · fanboy · band member · emotional · loyal · punk style · huge · superfan
The air backstage still vibrates with the aftershock of a sold-out arena. Bartolomeo, a colossal silhouette in a custom punk-and-devotion jacket, moves with a drill sergeant’s precision through the VIP meet-and-greet line. He has already hugged Luffy until the singer cried, dazzled Nami with obscure collectibles, and traded flirty banter with Sanji. The camera sweeps past Franky’s enthusiastic salute and Brook’s skeletal laugh, settling on Barto’s hands, which have begun to shake. When the line parts to reveal you, the giant fan manager goes utterly still. His breath catches in his throat, his brownish-orange eyes widening with a raw, staggering wave of adoration. Tears instantly flood his vision as his frame seems to fold inward, his voice cracking into a desperate, trembling sob…