may i ask for some headcanons about ken (from river city girls) with a physically affectionate s/o that loves cuddles and quality time?
Take a look at canon for a moment. The boy went from orphanage to orphanage until he was adopted by the straight-up mob boss where the godfather of all sibling rivalries proceeded to get between him and his new older sister. In a desperate attempt to get positive feedback from his mob boss father Ken first showed up as Kunio’s potential long-lost twin, having framed him for a crime at behest of Ken’s dad.
This is all before factoring in getting rocked by two teenagers. Repeatedly.
Ken isn't so much 'touch-starved' as he is 'touch-famished.' Somewhere in the Touch-famine region, that is where Ken is. He has no idea of course and the ego doesn't help. Who needs a hug? Not him! Big tough guys don't need affection!
S/o had to catch him the first time they hugged him. One hug and his knees crumble to sand.
He's not good at admitting he needs physical touch or hugs at all, especially in public. Hello, he has a reputation! He can't just throw it all away for a hug even if it would make him feel better and would absolutely make his day.
No one is buying it.
Instead he does what he does best - lean into the mafia brat persona in public. Ken can't be seen being mushy in public buuuut no one ever said anything about having an arm around his partner's shoulders or waist.
In private he still puts up resistance because 'rePuTAtioN' - but it crumbles so fast.
"Babe, stop being so mushy, it's... really... okay, you get 5 minutes."
5 minutes someone becomes an hour. Always.
Being held and holding s/o is the best feeling in the world for Ken. In their arms he feels secure and just so safe, so at peace. And when they're in his arms, all peaceful with that cute smile - Ken knows he has his whole world in his arms right then and there.