Some less-explored aspects of Viktor Nikiforov’s character that I will love and protect until my dying day:
Finally learned how to be a young and careless person at age 27
Was absolutely 100% willing to jump straight into a “Married for five years with a dog” type relationship with Katsuki Yuuri the moment his feet hit the ground in Japan (Viktor “U-haul” Nikiforov)
Arrived in Japan assuming that he and Yuuri were already in a relationship and, once realizing his error, didn’t pressure Yuuri into ‘Keeping his promise’ or something similarly creepy
Literally is such an affectionate person and lets exactly zero (0) stereotypes regarding Eastern European men apply to him
He never raises his voice in anger to anyone??? ever?? I love it
Is an extremely competitive person but probably also the most sporting person in the entire fuckin show? Like even Yuuri can sometimes be a bit of a sore loser but Viktor’s like, Yuuri you better inspire the fuck out of that smol multi-colored skate child. Hell yes I’m proud of Yurio, that’s my boy, that’s my actual son.
Is a masculine person who gives ZERO FUCKS about perceived gender
NONE of his compliments to Yuuri are overtly physicality-based? He showers Yuuri in compliments about his stamina, about his ability to wow the crowd. He tells him how sexy he is but it’s entirely because of how Yuuri’s CONFIDENCE makes him sexy. Viktor is, at every moment, using positive reinforcement to make Yuuri see himself in a kinder light.
Is literally always unashamedly high key about everything.
There’s a new YOI collaboration with Lawson’s Convenience stores starting this month! It features the boys in Russian clothes. Plus, for the first time for a YOI x Lawson’s event, the rings are visible!!
Victor ‘I only know how to socialize if I’m putting on a front’ and ‘when we’re out with other skaters, I only talk to Yuuri’ Nikiforov is at least borderline an introvert if not fully one.
People think Victor is some kind of outgoing partier but when he goes out by himself for fun he literally goes to a ramen bar by himself and just sits there drinking and eating. When they go out to eat, they go in a small group. When Victor is at the Sochi banquet, he’s clearly both bored and uncomfortable.
I think there’s sort of a misunderstanding about introverts in that people think if someone likes attention and performing they’re extroverted, but performing in front of an audience and normal social interaction could not be more different. Just because Victor is comfortable with and enjoys the attention he gets on ice, doesn’t mean he’s a really social person.
Faking it is so exhausting.
Victor genuinely loves his fans and appreciates his sponsors, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard dealing with so many people.
I figure after big events where Victor has a lot of one on one interaction he probably just wants to build a pillow fort and stay in it with Makkachin for hours. Yuuri’s appearance in his life makes this a lot better, because he’s not very social either, so they can lean on each other in situations where they have to be.
Plume de Lynx 
