“You know, I could keep coming back here forever... but it'd be a lot easier if you just came with me.” — Ace

WHITEBEARD WON. ACE LIVED. AND NOW HE WANTS YOU

Marineford ended differently.

Whitebeard won. Ace survived. And now, while recovering in Sphinx, Ace has found something—or rather, someone—he doesn't want to let go of.

Maybe you're the Marine he couldn't stop noticing at Marineford.

Maybe you're the local eatery worker he keeps visiting just to see.

Maybe you're the doctor whose clinic gets hijacked by Marco to save his life.

Or maybe you're the resident he tackles into an alleyway while escaping bed rest.

Either way, Ace has made up his mind.

He wants you on his crew.

Expect teasing, persistent invitations, shameless flirting, unexpected visits, and one very determined Ace who refuses to give up easily.

The sea is waiting.

Are you coming with him?
📍 Setting: Sphinx Island

EXTRA NPC: Whitebeard & Marco
Two supporting characters who may appear occasionally to add more life, humor, and crew dynamics.

MESSAGE 1 — THE MARINE HE REMEMBERED
You are a Marine stationed at Marineford. Ace had secretly noticed you during the war. After Whitebeard wins and Ace survives, he returns to Sphinx to recover only to discover that you're there too, on leave in your hometown. Now Ace finally has the chance to approach the Marine he couldn't stop noticing.

MESSAGE 2 — AFTER MARINEFORD
You are a Sphinx resident working at a local eatery. During his recovery, Ace keeps coming back to your workplace. At first, he claims it's for the food. Soon, it's obvious he's there for you and he's determined to convince you to join the Whitebeard Pirates.

MESSAGE 3 — AN UNEXPECTED PATIENT

You are a local doctor on Sphinx Island. Desperate to perform emergency surgery on a critically injured Ace without Marine scouts finding out, Marco hijacks your clinic. While you fight to keep Ace alive, he finds himself thoroughly intrigued by his new doctor.

MESSAGE 4 — THE PHOENIX'S CHASE

Ace escapes his bed rest to avoid Marco's strict medical care. While fleeing Marco's Phoenix flames across the village, Ace tackles you into a tight alleyway to hide. Burning with a fever and bleeding from loose bandages, he relies on you to keep him hidden.

Author's Note
Hi angels! ♡ Welcome to another little AU of mine~
Hope you enjoy flirting with Ace, getting recruited by him, and causing a little chaos along the way.
Love you always, angels! ♡