#akutagawa is just such a protector. he always has been and he always will be and so is chuuya!!

[kougaonn]

akutagawa proving himself unbearably chuuya nakahara coded

[bungobble-my-balls]

OK correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like the main 'yin/yang' parallel with Atsushi and Akutagawa is not something like 'this one is bad but secretly has a good side and this one is good but secretly has a bad side'.

I feel like it's more about 'who they are at their core vs who they choose to be'.

At his core Akutagawa is kind and at his core Atsushi is not. But despite this Atsushi tries every day to make the kinder choices and I love him so much for it. He has to work so hard to be good.

He wants to be a bitch SO bad I know he does but he tries his best to help people and be nice (sometimes he fails but that's OK <3)

Atsushi doesn't always WANT to help people, a lot of the time he's selfish and scared, but he does help people anyway. He keeps helping people over and over again. There's still some selfish motivation to it, and his initial motivation for helping people was because the headmaster told him that's all he was worth, but overall he does care about the people he helps and it weighs on him if he fails to save them. And of course, as the series goes on he starts helping people more because he can rather than because he feels like he needs to.

In Akutagawa's case, he's still capable of being kind but his environment led him into being someone who chooses to hurt people. But he's always been a protector at heart. In the start he was bad compared to Atsushi because he was choosing to hurt people and keep the cycle of abuse going. Just like how Atsushi developed in why he saved people, Akutagawa starts to get redeemed when he chooses to not just act on his rage. Not only does he start to spare people, but he speaks more kindly to them (apologising to Higuchi and telling Kyouka he's proud of her). It all culminates into the moment he chooses to help Atsushi and sacrifice himself for him, going back to his core value of being a protector. Even when he's finally revived, he keeps this role in his new position as Aya's Knight.

I kind of see the streaks of white in Akutagawa and the streaks of black in Atsushi not as their 'hidden sides' but as their fundamental selfs. That's who they are at their core, and their main colours (black for Akutagawa and white for Atsushi) are how they're presented to everyone else and how they try to have people see them as.

[starlightshadowsworld]

Bsd except Akutugawa doesn't look up to Dazai.

Dazai enters a room and Akutugawa has to remind himself not to stab him.

"He'll nullify your ability"

"I'll find a way. I'm sure dying to my worthless ability would be the worst way for him to die."

Dazai turned Akutugawa into someone he himself dispises. He has tried so hard to undo the damage Dazai has done to him.

In the 4 years since he left, Akutagawa has fallen back into the role of protector, and has swore to serve the Port Mafia to protect Yokohama.

Akutagawa mentors Kyouka, but nothing like how Dazai mentored him. He's forever thankful to Atsushi for showing her the light because Kyouka could not thrive in the dark.

"Kyouka, I'm happy for you."

Akutagawa is growing to become fond of and protective over Atsushi. He doesn't quite trust that Dazai won't hurt him, but he's relieved he won't.

He knows deep down why Dazai treated him the way he did. That he was only 2 years older than him. But that doesn't make it right and Akutugawa still can't stand him.

Akutagawa: Fine, I'll go help the Jinko but this isn't for you.

Dazai: I know.

Akutagawa: Good, I'll be off than.

Dazai:.. Akutugawa, I am truly proud of who you've become.

Akutagawa: Tch... I have always been this way. You were just to blind to see it.

Dazai: That I was.

Akutagawa: I've used those painful lessons to improve myself. But even so, I will never forgive you for what you've done.

Dazai: nods I know.

Akutagawa: The light looks good in you, don't... Don't lose it.

Dazai: suprised, smiles I won't.

[hannigramislife]

Thinking about all the people, me included, whose reaction to the Akutagawa and Aya situation was, "Yes, he is a Protector once again," I can't help wondering–

We say "again" because he used to protect the kids in the slums along with his sister. We say he has a new reason to live now, unrelated to the one Dazai gave him.

But I was thinking...Akutagawa technically failed to be a protector back then– that's probably how he sees it, at least. His friends died, and he asked Dazai for a reason to live.

Maybe all he needed was for someone to tell him it wasn't his fault. That there was nothing he could have done. In Beast, he struggles to come to terms with the "why," but at least he got his revenge.

This Akutagawa didn't. He met someone who promised to give him a reason to live after he had just failed in the purpose he'd given himself. And until now, he was living under that false replacement; if he can't protect people, then surely he is meant to kill. If Rashomon can't protect, then it can destroy anything that threatens him or his people.

But now, he's been reminded again of who he is, of what he should do.

He has always been a Protector, and now the prodigal son returns.

[hesperidia]

so thoughts over all on the chapter:

first, the art is so clean and beautiful. These last chapters were straight up gorgeous ily harukawa <3<3<3 good art adds a lot to the story for me in particular i am 🥰🥰🥰

second, i didn't think we'd get another death so soon in the story. I'm talking about Bram's. I am SO glad asagiri included an scene where Aya could get some kind of closure even if it was bittersweet. She still got to say goodbye, it might look like she's throwing a tantrum because she is. having bra-chan back and then immediately knowing he's going to disappear is unfair. She's a child after all.

And looping back into the art i think Bram on this page is beautiful no notes:

He looks at her without an ounce of pity. "My valiant daughter, you yourself must become the knight" Nono i love this line. so much. Aya deserves her efforts and her bravery to be recognized this is so important to her udksndisn i love this line. Because it's hopeful but IT ACTS AS A DOUBLE EDGED SWORD this is such a burden to place in a child omg. Knowing Aya she Will take these words at heart.

Bram then leaving Aya under Akutagawa's care. The title of the chapter is "understood" what he says after Bram disappears. PROTECTOR AKU XNFOWJDIBISN HELL YEAH EVERYONE CHEERED Also it shows the peak of his character growth? for me at least????

Lastly on this topic, i would not be mad if Bram would stay dead. All he loved was already dead and taken from him, personally i think he projected a lot of his own daughter onto Aya and to keep being by her side, a constant reminder of the daughter he lost, It's not like they couldn't have found comfort in e/o and keep being a family, but it'd always be like an open wound i think. Also Bram must've been tired, or having to face the burden of being the catalyst of the creation of the tripolar singularity on the first place. I think if he stayed alive there would be so many obstacles he'd have to face and that would take a toll.

(besides!! i personally think that if he survived he would've been hunted down by mori. why? too long to explain here that deserves it's own post. just like Bram i suddenly have a lot of feelings about Bram as a character lmao).

INTERMISSION TO TALK ABOUT THE SKRUNKLY:

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About Kunikida's "death": Personally it did not impact me as much because it was SO sudden after Teruko's, their deaths only served as shock factor and to instill Fukuchi as a very dangerous menace. His only presence was enough to paralyze Kunikida, who previously would gladly throw himself off a helicopter and ignite a grenade to stall his enemies.

Absolutely criminal that we are reminded Kunikida is the funniest character in the series moments before disaster like:

KUNI IM WONDERING THE SAME SINCE FOREVER YOU ARE SO REAL

and still even when he knows he's going to die he stands tall and finds strength to give a final order to atsushi and tanizaki

i don't exactly think his death served no purpose. at least they handled it better than Teruko's i'm still salty about hers.

INTERMISSION TO SEE SKRUNKLY #2

look at that expression. pure despair. can someone give him a break. gorgeous art i wish i could convey emotions like this on my own

Back to kuni:

"thou and this world are all equally hollow. by such logic both this blade and death itself has no power to harm thee" Why did the fukuchisingularitybeyblade say this. what does he mean.

I'm taking the obvious interpretation and say that the ppl consumed as bubbles will come back with the power of friendship mostly unscathed at some point. I admit i still don't know how amenogozen works in the singularity. (Or how the singularity as a whole works)

Also!!!! if the world and it's people is hollow. What about Dazai, who always felt like he was hollow inside and the whole "no longer human" does this mean Dazai is just as human as the others but now instead of analysis in his character it's explicitly stated in text. yada yada idk guys i am not a Dazai connoisseur i'm stepping into the unknown here. But i feel this connection could be made.

Could it be, that the complete opposite of hollow is the thing needed to defeat the singularity. Reaching here but bbtm+rashomon making an appearance 👀👀👀 ok i'll stop now.

Also. why is Kunikida dying drawn so beautifully omg. art SO beautiful it made me tear up counter: 4

Lastly i missed Tanizaki losing it he should lose it more often. I don't think he'll die in the next chapter not so soon. (if he does i'm going to be pissed off bc it would be cheap. cmon)

I wonder how the sleeping club (Tecchou, Kenji and Ranpo) is going to react when they wake up. Where are my girls (Yosano and Kyouka). Bonus points for this chapter because it didn't show me fukuzawa in turmoil.

and i think that's all!

[iwritenarrativesandstuff]

r u familiar with the enneagram system? if so, i'd be curious to know what u think dazai, akutagawa, yosano, or anyone else's type is. of course, that's just a suggestion. i really like ur blog and hope life's going well for u.

I am familiar with it!

I'm not a huge fan of it for several reasons that I won't get into here, and as a psychology student I do feel compelled to alert people that tests like the Enneagram and MBTI, while fun, are not statistically valid or empirically grounded, and that I absolutely hate how these kinds of pseudo-psychological tests are still sometimes used by companies in the hiring process. They have no place there.

But, like I said, they are fun to do and I think my young teenage self, who spent literal years trying to rework some of these tests to yield more consistent results when analyzing fictional characters, would like it if I gave it a shot!

I'll do Dazai, Akutagawa and Yosano, and I'll add in Atsushi, Kyouka and Tachihara because of the recent episodes. :)

Dazai: I think he kind of has to be a 5w4. (I hate it I hate it that's my type arghhhh) 5s tend to withdraw and become detached observers - their ideal is to become as knowledgeable, intelligent and competent in their area as possible. The 4 as a wing meanwhile gives this type an emotional underpinning it wouldn't normally have. The 4 wing makes the 5 desire more in the way of self-expression and makes them tend to turn their knowledge and information gathering about people over hard facts. While the 4 might be considered an alternative, as 4s tend to be melancholic and feel separate from the rest of the crowd, it's also too focused on self-expression to be right for Dazai's character. 5s may have similar feelings but they deal with it more by rationalizing these feelings or withdrawing from people. 5s also tend to move towards 7s when under stress or in a bad place, which typically involves frantic attempts at spontaneity or excitement in an attempt to not feel so drained, trapped or incompetent. When in a healthier mindset, they tend to move towards 8, which enables more assertive, leader-like, and protective behaviours.

Akutagawa: I'd say a true 3. 3s are all about achievement, objectives and competency - and about gaining recognition for it. While they are normally characterized as extraverted, I think the core is there in Akutagawa - the need to win above all else, the idea that love and recognition are based on accomplishment, the projecting of their own insecurities onto others. These are traits that are present even in Beast, and likely rooted in his survivalist mindset. Akutagawa will go about whatever means are required to succeed, and he is objective-driven and direct in his ambitions to an almost extreme degree. Under stress, they go to 9, which leads them to stubbornly continue on the path they have set and put themselves under immense pressure without questioning why or branching off to something different, likely out of familiarity with the struggle and a fear of revision. This is quite clear in the main universe, with Dazai's approval being one of the only things that matters to him and making him largely unable to see alternate paths and driving him to reckless action. In a healthier mindset, they move towards 6, which makes them more committed team players. This seems to be where Beast was going, and hopefully we see that with shin soukoku as well.

Yosano: I'd say type 8w9 for sure. 8s are protectors, powerful and assertive to avoid showing weakness or vulnerability. Nothing else really makes sense for Yosano; she's always been an assertive person, and she doesn't mince her words - she likes to get to the point quickly and get things done. She also projects an image of intimidation and doesn't reveal much about herself to her coworkers. The 9 wing brings a more mellow side to the type 8 and focuses their protectiveness more on places of safety - like the Agency for Yosano and how protective she is of it and the people in it! Under stress, 8s move to 5, which causes them to withdraw into themselves as they try to detach from what's going on and question themselves and their usual confidence... yeah... In a healthier setting, they move towards the 2, which enables them to put their confidence and control towards helping those who need it, instead of focusing only on minimizing their own vulnerability.

Atsushi: I waffled between 2 and 6 for him before deciding on 2w1. 2 makes sense with its emphasis on helping others to be needed and building an image of being someone who helps others so they don't have to bother/deal with their own issues. 6s are too suspicious and focused primarily on security to be a good match for Atsushi, who, while he doesn't want to be hurt anymore and loves having a supportive group of people to come back to, is uh. Often very reckless. The 1 wing is that undercurrent of not just doing helpful things for others, but of doing helpful things that are also morally right and just. Underdeveloped 1 can result in some black and white thinking, which Atsushi can be a bit prone to, especially early in the series. 2s can be prone to becoming strongly prideful via their good deeds, but they can crash hard if they neglect their own needs for too long or somehow "fail" another. They are not supposed to be "selfish", and I think we see Atsushi struggle to fit his own needs into his image of the "one who saves others" he thinks he needs to be to be worthy. When under stress, they tap into the sudden aggression of 8, which may cause them to try to exert power to stop feeling vulnerable, but the growth towards 4 lets them explore their own feelings and perceptions to figure out what they actually want.

Kyouka: Probably a 9w8. Kyouka has very simple, straightforward wants and needs - part of the beauty of her character is that while everyone is angsting over big picture things (and she does too, continuously questioning her own goodness and worthiness), she also pretty quickly gets to the heart of it - "the crepe was delicious" "i like bunnies and tofu" - her desires are all simple little things that bring her happiness and give her a reason to fight back. Seeing Kyouka come to life over the course of the series is genuinely one of BSD's biggest joys. 9s are all about comfort, repression of anger, "going with the flow", etc. They tend not to be incredibly assertive, but are supportive and can quickly turn obstinate and quietly protective if their stability and home are threatened. Under stress, they detach, go numb and essentially keep their heads down and do what they're told, which is reminiscent of how Kyouka was so distant at the beginning of the story. In a growth mindset, they move towards the 3, which allows them to actively pursue their goals, not just for others but for themselves. The 8 wing was chosen due to Kyouka's sudden action and decisiveness when someone/something she cares about is threatened - she's less concerned with the morality of the 1 and more about protecting what matters to her by any means.

Tachihara: I'll be honest, I'm not entirely sold on this but I'm thinking a 6w7. 6s are all about the group, and are hardworking and committed types, but also known for being skeptical, uncertain, and questioning. The thing about Tachi is that he's actually a pretty loyal dude, he's just unfortunately attached to two different groups... what's interesting is that the resolution to this conflict is related to his earlier proclamation that "orders make him who he is", and that loyalty to the boss' (Mori's) wishes is a crucial factor in his choice to stay with the Mafia. 6s tend to feel insecure without some stable structure around them and tend to like having some direction from others. At the same time, some of the indecisiveness and uncertainty is alleviated by the 7 wing, which brings a little more impulsiveness and energy to the usually muted 6. Under stress, 6s move towards 3s, which makes them feel the need to accomplish and succeed to "measure up" - I think about Tachihara always being compared to his brother until one day he just gave up. 6s move towards 9s when in growth, and this is at the core of what a 6 wants: they really crave security and belonging, and the 9 alleviates some of the suspicion the 6 carries and makes them feel more relaxed.

[ayvi]

Note:how would the characters behave if they fell in love with you (Dazai, Chuya, Akutagawa, Atsushi, Fedor)

Dazai Osamu

Dazai is the type of guy who won't hide that he's in love with you. And yet there are a couple of differences. Dazaya to you from other girls. The very first thing is that he does not offer you to commit double suicide, because in you he saw the meaning of life for which he wants to continue living. But 1000 and 1 complement are provided for you every day. Osamu is very eloquent, so you've only heard such beautiful words about yourself in romance novels. And of course who became your new partner? Naturally Dazai! At first, no one wanted to put him as a partner with you, "They say the girl will now start to roll up and offer double suicide again," but the brown-haired man is smarter and knew that everyone would have such doubts. So he arranged everything so that everyone could see that next to you he is completely immersed in work and does not shirk. He even left suicide attempts.Having become your permanent partner, he gradually began to get closer to you and drive away, of course, cute guys. And even if you asked about "is he jealous of you?" Dazai will answer honestly that yes, he is really jealous because he loves.

Chuya Nakahara Chuya, unlike his former partner, cannot immediately declare that he is in love with you. For him it is…difficult. And then Someone comes to help him, who helps the red-haired mafia in love affairs. Eloquence at Nakahara is worse than Osamu. Well, it doesn't work out for him to compose such beautiful words that could win the heart of any girl. But Chuya will not stint on gifts. Everything is best only for you alone, and the price tag does not matter. And probably every girl dreams of riding around the night city on a motorcycle with a handsome guy cuddling up to him. Well, being his assistant (not without the help of Someone), you are constantly with him and he has a chance to get to know you better and expose himself in all his glory. The main thing Not to meet Dazai, otherwise his plan will be doomed to complete failure…

Atsushi Nakajima

Yes, the poor boy has a hard time. Atsushi doesn't have the eloquence of Dazai, a lot of money like Chuya, and his embarrassment also plays a role. And his colleagues come to his aid, who see the suffering of the guy and decide to help him. Although I caught myself most of all Naomi, who is just a master in love affairs, and she is only happy to know that she will bring you to Nakajima. So romantic walks, modest and inexpensive gifts and compliments with a stutter and a huge blush on your cheeks will definitely be provided for you. Well, as a consequence, the tiger is also your partner and this is not only for the sake of being closer to you, but also to protect you. The poor kitten's heart is torn by the mere thought that you have been hurt. But it would be better for you to admit it, otherwise Atsushi will delay it for a month, or even a year. Because he's afraid you'll reject him.

Akutagawa Ryunoske

It is very difficult with this guy, because at first he completely denies the fact that he is in love with you and tries to drive away thoughts about you. He will even try to contact you as little as possible, you see, this love will pass and everything will return to its course. However, if this does not help, then he will have to come to terms with this fact, no matter how much he does not want it. And yet it does not make the task easier, because Ryunosuke is far from a romantic person and even has no idea how to take care of a girl. Plus, his reputation in the mafia and throughout the city will also play a significant role. Fortunately, his sister comes to the rescue, who began to explain to him what to do. However, the guy refused compliments and gifts. Either his pride or his reputation does not allow him. However, the owner of the black cloak has become your number 1 protector. On any task, you are always with him and do not move away from him, and you are not allowed to participate in a fight with a couple at all. Well, the guy accompanies you home, hiding behind the fact that it's late and such a "weakling" as you can find adventures for one place.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

In order for a guy to understand what kind of feeling was born in him, it takes some time, because before you, Fedor did not experience such feelings as love, infatuation or even sympathy. His whole life revolved around the creation of a sinless world. However, fate decided to interfere a little with his plans. And when Dostoevsky realizes and accepts his feelings, he begins to act. First, he needs to fully learn about you, because information about your favorite colors and other things will not be superfluous. And then the demon slowly begins to get closer to you. Then you will go to the misia together, then he offers to drink tea together to beautiful music. And at first glance, it's hard to tell if Fedor is in love with you or if it's just a sign of attention as a valuable employee. And yet, when they give you flowers and say very eloquent compliments, you can no longer say that they see you as a valuable and good employee. And this will continue for at least 2-3 weeks, and then the guy confesses his feelings to you. Unless you beat him to it, of course.

[starrybumbles]

Upcoming Fics

all readers are gender neutral unless stated otherwise!

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💛— platonic

🌻— fluff

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Pietro Maximoff

Yours to Love; one-shot ❣️/ 🌻🌪

↳ Pietro Maximoff has been smitten with you at first sight. But you know how he is; it’s only a matter of time before another catches his eye. There always is.

Back to You; one-shot ❣️/🌻🌪

↳ in which Pietro comes back and seeks out the two most important people in his life, only to find out they’re gone.

alternatively can be seen as a fix-it fic !

Wanda Maximoff

In the Space Between; multi-chapter 💛/🌦🌪

↳ you don't remember anything before Westview. Yet you felt comforted here, as if someone wrapped you up in warmth, and you never questioned it. When things take a turn for the worst, you start to wonder: are things really as they seem in this small New Jersey town?

( w/ hints of ❣️Pietro )

Monica Rambeau

The Engineer; one-shot ❣️/🌪

↳ when Monica calls, you answer.

Loki

Family; drabble. 💛/🌪🌦

↳ Gods aren’t immune to time. Everything is just slow to fall apart.

Thor

Family; drabble. 💛/🌪🌦

↳ Gods aren’t immune to time. Everything is just slow to fall apart.

Peter Parker

Runaway; multi-chapter. ❣️/🌪🌦🌻

↳ After escaping what would have been the end for you, your travels bring you to New York. It was a perfect place to hide. But things get complicated when you keep running into the city’s protector. Even more so when you can’t escape him in his civilian identity.

can be pictured as any of the cinematic Peters, aka Maguire, Garfield, and Holland! Mutants, the Avengers, and SHIELD are mentioned but not heavily involved.

Pretty; one-shot❣️/🌻 | fem!Reader.

↳ You and your boyfriend have nicknames for each other. It’s sickening, really.

GENSHIN IMPACT:

Diluc

Little Things; one-shot. ❣️/🌻🌦

↳ Diluc doesn’t get along with most people. And you are no exception…. Until you are, and he can’t go back to seeing you in any other way.

BOKU NO HERO ACADEMIA:

Todoroki Natsuo

Perfect; one-shot ❣️/🌦

↳ Dating a Todoroki is never easy. But you’d be damned if giving up was on your list. Or: Endeavor picks the wrong fight to start.

ONE PIECE:

Zoro

Into You; one-shot ❣️/🌪🌻

↳ After getting over a crush, Zoro is there to mend the pieces… and ends up giving you a new love to look forward to.

BUNGO STRAY DOGS:

Akutagawa

taking care of you; headcanons❣️/🌦🌻

↳ Ryunosuke loves your voice, more than he likes to admit. But when you’re left unable to talk, he makes sure that you have everything you need.

[ranposlittle]

Hello! Could I request some before and after dating headcanons of Akutagawa, Oda, Mori, Chuuya, and Poe with an S/O who has Asperger's Autism (it's a high functioning variation)? (Social anxiety, brutally honest, socially awkward, tends to get obsessive over what interests them and can talk for hours about it, tends to hide away a lot, loud, certain sounds make them uncomfortable, certain touches or even being touched without permission being painful mentally unless they initiate it first, ect.)

A/N: Hellow, anon~ First of all, I'm sorry if this took too long! Please forgive me~ (･ัω･ั) Second, I hope you don't mind that I wrote this as before reader told the guys about their autism and after they've told the guys cos I wasn't really sure what you mean. I'm sorry ;-; Lastly, I'm also not very educated about this matter so please know that I based this hcs from the information you've given me and some research on the internet. If any part of this hc comes off as offensive, insensitive or just wrong, please let me know and I'll gladly change them. So with that being said, here's your request and I hope I did alright hehe

Akutagawa Ryuunosuke

Before:

• Akutagawa wouldn't even really notice it. Not that he doesn't care enough to notice but it's just that, for him, everybody's different.

• He wouldn't be surprised or will find your behaviors as off-putting but he will surely be curious. He might not ask you directly though and would just continue to observe you until you finally bring it up.

After:

• Although he truly is still a bit confused about it, he understands you more now. He'll try his best to not push you into situations that'll make you uneasy and he'll be more outspoken so the both of you can have a clear understanding.

• He won't treat you any different (except being a little bit more gentle) and lets you be just the way that you are. Expect him to be a little bit more protective of you, too.

Oda Sakunosuke

Before:

• Admittedly, it's something new for Oda and he's not really sure how to deal with it.

• He would notice the way you flinch on a loud sudden noise or the way that you seem to freeze under his touch and it really wouldn't take long for Oda to ask you about it.

After:

• Oda is one of the most understanding man you'll ever meet in your life so it's given that he took all the information well. With a reassuring smile, he'll tell you that he still wants to date you and he doesn't think that it'll be any difficult than dating any other person without autism.

• He approached it in a very calm manner but he values it with great importance, of course. He will love you for the person you are nevertheless and will always be accommodating to your needs.

Ougai Mori

Before:

• Being a doctor, it's given that Mori already knows about autism before you can even explain it to him.

• He understands what it fully means and how he should go about this, approaching the matter as both a doctor and a suitor.

After:

• Mori handles it like the professional that he is. He's always there to make communication a little bit easier for the both of you, being as open and honest as possible to avoid any misunderstandings.

• He will also not ask you to come with him to any social gatherings if you don't feel like it. If ever you would be in a crowd though, he will always stay close to you and lets you hold his hand if you want to, to give you that assurance that he's right there if you need him and there's nothing to be worried about.

Chuuya Nakahara

Before:

• Let's be real here. He doesn't know a single thing about it so he might say or do a thing or two that could come off as a little bit insensitive or just straight up triggering for you.

• Although he has heard about it, his knowledge about it is limited and Chuuya might jump into conclusions or stereotypes when you told him about the disability.

After:

• He is a changed man. He has researched about it day and night to fully understand you. He feels so proud of himself for being so educated about it and will absolutely see himself as your protector from other people that doesn't understand or discriminates.

• Will legit pick a fight with anybody that will judge you. When people looks at you funny for being loud, especially when he knows you're just excited or talking about something that makes you happy, he will glare back at them, calling them uneducated swines above other names, before turning back to you and just encouraging you to keep doing your own thing. "Ignore the haters," he'll say.

Edgar Allan Poe

Before:

• He's quite informed about it albeit not as much as Mori and wasn't really able to know it from the get go.

• He's timid about the whole thing and even though he noticed your tendency to hide away a lot and your brutal honesty in times where other people would've been quiet, he is unsure on how to approach you about it but he figured out the only way to go about it is to be honest and just ask you.

After:

• Poe is a very gentle person in general so that helped your relationship to sail smoothly.

• Whenever he'll ask for your permission to touch you or if he's explaining something that went over your head, his words are always comforting and caring. Even if he's being more straightforward than his usual self, he still makes the effort to speak kindly and treat you with respect without making you feel like he's only doing it because of your disability.

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Your blog is great :D anyway, may I have hcs for Dazai, Chuuya, Akutagawa, Atsushi, and Ranpo with their s/o that use wheelchair because of their disability? Thanks :D

Why thank you, I’m glad that you like my blog! (And thank you for taking the time to clarify what kind of wheelchair when I asked, I appreciate it!)

Dazai Osamu

Dazai probably enjoys the fact that you’re on wheels a little too much. As long as you’re not endangered by his doing so, he often gets a bit… acrobatic while he’s pushing you around. It’s not uncommon to catch Dazai sprinting through the ADA’s hallways, the back grips of your wheelchair grasped tight in his fists, squealing around corners as he has you time how fast the two of you can circle the building. He’s also been known to tip you back, testing how long he can make a wheelie last.

You have no idea where he got the thing, and you probably don’t want to know, but soon Dazai has a wheelchair of his own, polished and ready for tomfoolery. Despite the fact that you’ve been in a wheelchair for a long time before your boyfriend broke this one out, Dazai is convinced that he can maneuver one better than you. At every opportunity, Dazai pulls out the thing and challenges you to a wheelchair race. No hill is too steep, no back alley is too complicated, and no street is too crowded to be the site of an impromptu relay. No matter whether he wins or loses, there’s always a twinkle in Dazai’s eyes as you reach the finish line, and you swear you’ve never heard him laugh quite so hard as when you blaze past bewildered pedestrians.

Although he’s often chided for his childish antics by those who think he should take your situation more seriously, Dazai wouldn’t dream of stepping down from anything that brings a smile to your face. He can’t imagine what it’s like to be bound to a chair for so many hours a day, and he only wants to ensure that you’re enjoying yourself as much as possible even though you’re limited in what you can do.

Even though Dazai may act like it’s all fun and games, he’s got a keen eye on you at all times. He wouldn’t dream of doing anything that would place you in harm’s way, and while he doesn’t treat you like glass because he knows that’s not how he would want to be treated, he’s always especially careful around you.

Nakahara Chuuya

Ever the romantic, Chuuya takes every opportunity to show you he cares through your wheelchair. Often, when you wake up, there’s a fresh bouquet of deep red roses resting on the seat of your wheelchair, paired with an encouraging note scrawled in his messy cursive. He knows that you must feel a bit trapped when confined to your wheelchair, and wants to make sure there’s sweet, positive memories tied to the device, too.

Sometimes, Chuuya sweeps you right out of the wheelchair, moving your arms to latch around his neck as he carries you, bridal-style. “You must get sick of sitting all the time,” he explains, when you ask. Whenever you’re tired of the wheelchair, all you need to is beckon to your boyfriend, and he’ll whisk you out of the device, holding you for as long as you want.

Your comfort is Chuuya’s number-one priority. Whenever you’re sore from being stuck in the same position, he’ll rub and massage anywhere that aches until you feel better. He makes sure that you have a soft cushion in your wheelchair if you want one, and if there’s a loose screw or squeaky wheel, Chuuya either puzzles through how to fix it or just purchases a completely new wheelchair for you, custom-made to perfectly fit your body.

If you share an apartment, there’s no high shelves in the entire house. He pretends this is so that he doesn’t accidentally store something above your reach, but the no-upper-shelves policy is as much for him as it is for you. He would never admit this fact; it makes him feel better if he can fool himself into thinking he’s not that short.

Knowing that it must be discouraging to be bound to a wheelchair, Chuuya encourages you at every opportunity. If you even drop a hint of feeling defective, or not good enough because you need the help of wheels, he does his best to chase these thoughts away. For every flaw you can list, Chuuya will wax poetic about a hundred of your qualities, complimenting you ceaselessly until you have no choice but to feel confident.

Akutagawa Ryuunosuke

Nobody is going to even lay a finger on you without Akutagawa’s permission. Although he realizes that you’re not some delicate flower just because you’re seated in a wheelchair most of the time, he can’t help watching over you with an especially close eye. Akutagawa is your fiercest protector, and if someone so much as glares in your direction, Rashomon’s snapping at their heels before they even realize what they did wrong.

The only one Akutagawa trusts with your care is himself, and he hates being gone from your side for even a second. Whenever Port Mafia business calls him away from you for awhile, he assigns one of the more trusty Mafia members to look after you (usually Gin, or Higuchi, if she’ll come unglued from his side long enough to be of service). Even if he knows you’re in good hands, worries still flood Akutagawa’s mind when he’s gone. Not until he comes back home and witnesses for himself that you’re still alright can he rest easy.

Akutagawa would never admit it, but he would bend over backwards to keep you comfortable. If you ask for anything at all, you’ll have it within seconds. Often, if you have more than one request, Akutagawa assigns Higuchi to take care of one while he sees to the other; he simply doesn’t want you to be without what you need for a moment longer than necessary. (Poor Higuchi doesn’t exactly understand why she’s being sent out on shopping trips for seemingly random items; she didn’t sign up for the Port Mafia to check off Akutagawa’s to-do list, but apparently that’s her fate.)

If there’s any daily exercises you’re supposed to do to strengthen your legs, Akutagawa hounds you until they’re done. He would never admit as much, but he’s incredibly concerned with your health. If there’s ever any orders from your doctor, Akutagawa will be their strictest enforcer.

Akutagawa will rip limb-from-limb anyone moronic enough to mock you. He doesn’t really know how to encourage you when you’re downcast about needing a wheelchair, but he sure as hell won’t hesitate to break out what he does know; punishment. If he’s not so good at soothing the wounds that words leave, well, he’s damn good at destroying the knives that made those wounds.

Nakajima Atsushi

There is no one more caring or attentive than Atsushi, and if you even think about needing something he’s by your side, begging you to let him help out. From vacuuming your carpets and taking out your trash to going on emergency toilet paper runs, no chore is too big or too small for Atsushi to handle. Anything that he can do for you makes his heart sing; he knows it must be difficult for you, and if he can do anything to help, he’s glad to take care of it.

Before bringing you anywhere, Atsushi scouts the place out, ensuring there’s wheelchair ramps and that it’s all easily accessible. He does this for anywhere ranging from grocery shops to potential date sites; he would feel absolutely awful if he tried to take you on a date somewhere and you didn’t enjoy it because it was too difficult to get around. To ensure this never happens, he double checks in advance.

Atsushi spends all of his free time and days off from the ADA behind your wheelchair. Pushing you everywhere, he brings you to all of his most beloved places across the city, describing what he loves about the scenery as you two criss-cross the map of Yokohama. Often, he’ll bring you to the spot of his latest adventure with the ADA (is it’s safe to venture back, that is), regaling you with tales of his work and all the strangeness it entails. If he doesn’t have a specific journey in mind, he lets you direct him, wheeling you down streets you’ve only looked down before and getting hopelessly lost in Yokohama’s back alleys, laughing as you try to sniff out the trail home. Atsushi hopes that by traveling through the city with you, bringing you everywhere you want to go, you won’t feel trapped, locked in place by your wheelchair.

Atsushi is your number one cheerleader, and whenever you’re feeling depressed about the wheelchair that’s constantly with you, he’s immediately by your side, snuggling your worries away. He showers you with affection when your mood falls, letting you know that you’re in no way lesser for needing a wheelchair. He assures you that no matter what, he’ll always stick to your side, and points out that everybody needs help sometimes; you’re not any different just because that help turned out to be physical.

Edogawa Ranpo

Whenever he notices someone offering to help you out, Ranpo feels a bit jealous. He’s been known to bemoan the fact that he doesn’t have a wheelchair of his own; to him, it sounds like a pretty nice setup, sitting all the time and being wheeled from place to place, with no need to walk. If these comments make you uncomfortable, he’ll knock it off, but every once in a while you’ll catch him eyeing your wheelchair with a pout.

Although Ranpo will push you anywhere you want if you break out your best puppy eyes and say please, he’d much rather spend your time together more lazily. He finds all kind of indoor hobbies for the two of you to do together; if you’re inside, he figures, you won’t have any problems getting around and he won’t have to wheel you. Ranpo’s open to most of your suggestions, but some of his favorite ways to pass the time with you include adult coloring books, baking (with you doing all the legwork and him doing all the sampling, of course) and snuggling while you two watch detective shows (although the experience is a bit ruined when he pulls out the glasses and spoils the entire episode). 

Ranpo’s confused when you’re discouraged about the things you can’t do because of you’re wheelchair. He points out that there’s many things he can’t do, either, but he’s still the greatest detective alive; none of your inabilities subtract from who you are, and he reminds you of this often.

All in all, Ranpo doesn’t see you as any different just because you’re on wheels. He’s more careful not to hurt you, granted, but otherwise Ranpo treats you exactly the same as everyone else. (Well, not exactly the same; thankfully, he’s considerably kinder to you than most. You’d have a long list of relationship issues if he wasn’t.)

On the rare occasions that the mood strikes him to go out and about, Ranpo brings you on dates where you can both sit. He doesn’t want a potential idea to be cancelled out because it’s all but inaccessible, so he figures if it’s a place the both of you can lounge around, that won’t be a problem. Often, he sets up a comfortable little spot along one of Yokohama’s beaches, or a picnic in a field somewhere that you can watch the stars once the sun goes down.