Ok so this one was actually requested by two people and I'm like :O because I didn't know it was this popular, lmao

This ship is just really cute. I don't have any idea why some people hate this ship- it's literally the ships with one of the best chemistry in Beyburst???

It doesn't have a lotta symbolism or something that makes it unique, but that's okay because you don't need that stuff to be a happy couple :D

For one, they're obviously very comfortable in each others' presence. For someone like Free who's inner workings are a mystery 99% of the time, Kris seems to understand him quite well.

Of course, that's because they were canonically childhood friends and used to beyblade together. They looked to be around 5 years old in that flashback, and by the time we meet them in Evolution they're 15/16 so that's ten years of friendship! Aww.

I just really love how obvious it is that they quietly care about each other in their own way.

Free loves BC Sol but since he understands that by staying here he's hindering their development, he leaves (even if he doesn't want to.)

Imagine leaving your home of 10 or more years for another foreign team who you have no attachment to.

He knew it was going to be painful for him and everyone else involved (particularly Kristina) but he saw that the only viable option was him leaving BC Sol so that the members improved on their own.

I also don't know how the fandom glosses over the fact that this was a really selfless thing for him to do and Free might be an ass but he's a good person deep inside.

Regarding this ship, I feel like Free didn't want Kris to be sad because his presence was bringing the rest of the members down so he just up and left without revealing his true intentions to anyone. So his primary motivation was probably Kris (but even then he thought about the other members)

That moment when Kris stops Free from blading further (in his match against Valt) because his hand is injured- just, ❤️

She knows he's a reckless idiot and very likely to not care about his own well-being so she has to look after him and she doesn't find it bothersome.

I also headcanon that when Kris is stressed (which is often) Free lingers around her office, pours her coffee and offers moral support (moral support as in, he thinks his presence qualifies as moral support and is not inclined to do anything more, but yeah, at least he cares enough to not be an asshole and make her even more stressed than before-)

Free and Kris know and understand each other more than anyone else does. If they were to move onto a romantic relationship, I feel like nothing would really change except for Free occasionally going "But I'm your boyfriend you can't tell me to do that!" when Kris is nagging at him.

And occasional bouts of kissing and stuff 😳

They are obviously mature af (....Well, Free has some childish mannerisms but whatever-) so they'd probably have few fights and resolve it calmly.

They're both boring people tbh XD but Free has a mischievous streak so I can see him doing stuff to distract Kris from work.

It's honestly cute af, why don't more people ship this???

Free is top and Kris is bottom, can't see it going the other way because Kris is quite adorable and shy and Free honestly seems like that ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) guy-

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Valt: *laughing and running around again* I FREAKING KNEW IT!!!! I FREAKING KNEW IT!!!

Me: Why am I getting deja vu -_-

Valt: *smiles proudly* Because I knew there was something between them, just like I knew there was something between Wakiya and Honcho?

Me:....Well, yes.

Valt: *adorable smile* Does that mean that I'm a shipper too? Like you?

Me: (internally: WHO GAVE HIM THE RIGHT TO BE THIS CUTE. WHO GAVE HIM THE GODDAMN RIGHT-)

Me: Yesss of course :D

Valt: Yayy :D Also, this is a really cute ship. Huh, is this why Free and Kris ALWAYS stick together?

Kris: *blushing* We stick together because we're friends!

Rantaro: *side-eyeing her* Suuuureee, I totally believe that.

Cuza: *shaking his head* Why must you friendzone him that-

Me: PFFT CUZA-

Kris: Friendzone? *tilts her head confusedly*

Me: *amusedly* Huh. So Kris is an innocent cinnamon roll. Can't say I'm surprised.

Sisco: *suddenly has an evil smile* Well, Kris, you see-

Me: *tries to plaster his mouth with a tape that appeared out of nowhere* You don't need to tell her anything, you devil!

Kris: *smiles calmly and closes eyes* Ah, yes, I understand.

Me and Sisco: Wait, what-

Kris: I understand that I'm better off not knowing whatever it is.

Me: I-

Free: *smiles mildly* Of course, my best friend is smarter than to get involved in your shenanigans.

Kris: *blushes but doesn't say anything*

Sisco: Did you- did you really just say shenanigans.

Free: Did I stutter?

Valt: Why do I get the feeling that Free is secretly a memer?

Rantaro: I've always got the feeling that Free is secretly many things.

Cuza: Doesn't that sound kind of shady-

Free: Surely not shadier than you changing personalities at the drop of a hat Cuza.

Cuza:

Rantaro: Changing personalities? *tilts head confusedly* Isn't that Suoh?

Sisco: It's less obvious with Cuza but I didn't expect you to notice that.

Rantaro: HEY, WHAT DO YOU MEAN, BROCCOLI?!

Silas: AGAIN, IT'S JUST LIKE YOUR DUMB ASS TO NOT UNDERSTAND!!

Kris: *sighs* Guys.

Sisco and Rantaro: *quiet down*

Free: Hey, how come I didn't notice how pretty Kris looks when she gets all serious?

Kris: FREE, WHAT?! *blushes furiously*

Free: Oh, you look even prettier when you're blushing.

*THUMP*

Kris: *has successfully fainted.... in Free's arms*

Me:...

Valt:...

Rantaro:...

Sisco:...

Cuza:...

Valt:.....I think I like it when Free is being a troll.

Rantaro: When isn't he being a troll?

Sisco: When he's being a fuckin creep.

Free: *sarcastically* Yeah, sure, totally creepier than your shark smiles.

Sisco: *clenches fists* You little-

Free: 🙃

Me:...

Me: I know I'm not supposed to be having a favourite but I just love doing chapters with Free ships.

Me: That's it everyone! See y'all next time~

I honestly can't get over how confused Drum looks in the last shot-