Best ThomaTo Slow Burn Fanfics
The best slow burn ThomaTo (Kamisato Ayato/Thoma) fanfiction on AO3, curated by popularity. Readers love the anticipation, the meaningful character development, and the eventual payoff of a well-earned romance.
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Slow Burnby Anonymous
Ayato is sure Thoma will outgrow his childhood crush.He forgets, that some things in Inazuma are eternal.
The Traveling Apothecary
by Alyz
No one knows your name, but they know who you are—the mysterious traveling apothecary who often shows up at the right time and the right place. You find yourself unable to break free from the chaotic cycle the Divine has forced you into, causing you to continuously seek the comfort of another, only
alexa, define sanity?
by Kazuko (LIXXEN)
Venti has added 14 people to the conversationVenti has changed the conversation title to people that fuck kids or smt lol idkVenti: your english essay or ur lifeDiluc: my lifeDiluc: release me from this prison we call livingJean: do...you need to talk?Kaeya: don’t worry, he’s being edgyVenti: please
thoma, why does ayato call you babygirl
by congee4lunch
"You really are as loyal as a dog, aren’t you? So predictable, so adorable.” He murmurs, winding his long fingers through Thoma’s ponytail and tugging the strands teasingly. “You’re a good boy.”Ayato had to be merely joking, pulling at Thoma’s pigtails around like he always had, but–Much to his horr
you're just my type
by reptilianraven
“Do you want the truth?” Ayato says, and gods, he’s so close. Thoma is sure that the thundering of his heart is loud to Ayato’s ears, the warm flush across his face is bright to Ayato’s eyes, and despite how nervous he is, he finds that he can’t bear to break away from his lord’s gaze. “That, uh, wo
young master
by jisxngie
the title holds no meaning to ayato, he swears it, but thoma's gorgeous voice is about as much of a turn-on as he needs to be able to slide his hands to the retainer's thighs, gripping them until the flesh spills between his fingers. a smirk tugs at his lips as he looks down at the boy. chest heavin
Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss
by OnceABlueMoon
Thoma looked down at his expensive new kimono, the jade ornaments on his kanzashi chiming together as he did. “Somehow this was not what I was imagining when you said you’d introduce me to your brother’s wife.” Ayaka smiled up at him. “You like this better though, don’t you?”Ayato keeps getting a
when the storm ends (will you stay?)
by katraa
It's with great honor that two weeks before his eighteenth birthday, Ayato Kamisato presents as an alpha. But to Ayato, it is with greater grief that he presents as anything at all.In which Ayato accidentally enters a rut and Thoma is there to clean up the mess, as always. Or, two idiots finally g
Art(collection)
by Nanyoti
genshin smut I draw You can comment requests(heavy kink yes, rape & pedophilia no), I will generally draw almost everything, but will still be picking out favourites, as I don't have infinite time haha.Every chapters is titled with the ship (and sometimes kink/act/etc if it's anything special) if yo
Contract of Convenience
by Allpiesforourown
Thoma always put the Yashiro Commission before anything else- usually an admirable quality in anyone else, Ayato found it quite frustrating at times. Sometimes he just wanted to shake the pretty blond in front of him and yell, "Thoma, you idiot! Can't you see I'm in love with you!?"
i've been putting sorrow on the farthest place on my shelf
by TrashcanWithSprinkles
Thoma becomes a really good actor in Inazuma, and maybe it has always been that way.(But it’s not good enough for Ayato.)
Kinktober 2024 - Genshin Impact Edition
by thesilencebeforeastorm
1. Sex Pollen: Wanderer/Sethos2. Lactation: Cyno/Tighnari3. Omegaverse: Razor/Bennett4. Outdoors: Heizou/Shinobu5. Accidental Stimulation: Baizhu/Gaming6. Quickie: Thoma/Yoimiya7. Dry Humping: Childe/Bennett8. Dacryphillia: Wriothesley/Freminet9. Onahole: Aether/Lyney10. Genderbend: Diluc/Venti11. P
Play With My Body, Not My Heart
by Strych9
However, unbeknownst to Childe, approaching that beautiful stranger who was alone at the bar, was his very first and last mistake. That man was not a helpless rat in the trap, like Childe had initially thought. He was the bait. — And Childe was his unsuspecting victim. Playboy alpha gets taught
teyvat’s gay club
by bylemon
gay gay homosexual gay: aether and lumine are my only real friendsbatman: goodgay gay homosexual gay: WHAT DID INDO TO YOUbatman: .gay gay homosexual gay: ok fair
The Proxy
by Crane_Carlisle
Because of reasons, Childe's official duties as a Fatui Harbinger now include spending a week as Thoma and Ayato's plaything.Chapter 15: Area man looks with his eyes and guest stars on Ace Attorney
I Know I'm Your Favorite
by heavenminutes
“If I’m being honest,” Ayato’s voice drips with arousal as he begins nipping at his inner thighs, leaving little marks that not even Thoma would find. “I’d sooner make you my bride before I’m carted off elsewhere.” -Thoma feels himself responsible for all the engagements that go on in the Kamisato
give me your best and leave the rest to me
by TrashcanWithSprinkles
After hearing about the 100th Vision Ceremony from Ayaka, Ayato pays a visit to Thoma in the Komore Teahouse.
Ichiro's Concerning Kinktober 2024
by IchiroIsCoolGuy
We are naught but creatures of desires, naught but slaves to our own needs.Smut is to be read, smut is to be consumed... most often on public transportation with an expressionless face (while glancing over to that family of four sitting next to you).For who are we... if not deviants, creatures of de
teyvat's study of elemental mastery
by Anonymous
Teyvat’s Study of Elemental Mastery, also known as TSEM; Teyvat’s most prestigious and high ranking school. Teaching everything from subjects of liberty such as art, to further mathematics, the school catered towards anyone and could have easily been the most recognisable institute out there. ------
you're the sun, you've never seen the night
by snowblum
“Ayatoo…” Thoma is grinning stupidly with his face buried in the crevice of his shoulder. “Marry me...”The proposal came out of nowhere, and Ayato nearly lets his surprise show, but he quickly pulls it back and pretends to think about it for a moment, putting on the most nonchalant expression he can
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Why Slow Burn ThomaTo Fanfiction Works So Well
Kamisato Ayato/Thoma — Thoma serves as housekeeper and fixer for the Kamisato Clan, and Ayato is the elusive commissioner who trusts him with everything from politics to teatime. Their canon dynamic of unwavering loyalty and quiet scheming translates naturally into romance for fans. Stories often explore the gap between master and retainer, and what loyalty becomes behind closed doors.
Slow Burn — A romance that develops gradually over time, with tension building across chapters or the entire story.
The appeal is devotion with a power imbalance both parties happily ignore — Thoma would do anything for Ayato, and Ayato knows it. Readers love the anticipation, the meaningful character development, and the eventual payoff of a well-earned romance. That's why slow burn ThomaTo fanfiction is one of the most consistently popular combinations on AO3.
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