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✨ Danganronpa: As a Ship ✨

"It's terrible that he was built by a degenerate male to be a degenerate male; he's actually pretty reliable!"

- Tenko

"She has an amazing spirit; it's incredibly admirable. Though I admit that her hatred of the male gender and occasional robophobia could use some work..."

- Keebo

Canon Fueled Facts:

Despite being in the same game, they don't really have any meaningful or ship-worthy interactions. The closest thing I could think of is when they are investigating a new area together from chapter 2. Before Shuichi arrives, it's just the two of them.

Also, in the special but optional Faux Celebrity event, and in-canon, Tenko doesn't really see Keebo quite as dangerous or sketchy as the other boys...but this could likely be because of her "robophobia." Specifically, when Tenko asks Keebo in-canon if he is a boy or girl (right before the Faux Celebrity event), he admits that he hasn't really thought about it, so it's after this point where Tenko seems to treat him a little less harshly. P.S: I love me some gender-neutral identifying Keebo.

Beneficial Similarities:

Fight for justice, albeit in their own ways.

Enjoy anime & manga.

Understand the importance of staying active and healthy while also lounging and relaxing when needed.

Appreciate pleasant and naturally beautiful environments, especially the traditional atmosphere of Japan.

They are both sensitive beings. Keebo himself is not only sensitive, but also never acts inappropriately towards others, which would make Tenko feel safe.

Complementary strengths:

Keebo's rationality balances Tenko's passionate outbursts.

Tenko's boldness balances Keebo's cautious restraint.

Main Struggles:

Despite them both being sensitive, Tenko is still judgmental towards males (even if neutral towards him he would still be uncomfortable with it) and even robophobic towards Keebo a couple of times.

Keebo would find Tenko too extreme and intimidating in certain cases.

Tenko isn't tech-savvy, so she's wouldn't understand how to tend to Keebo's needs, and probably find his technical functions and terms confusing.

Family, Friends, Pets:

Professor Idabashi is like a father figure to Keebo, and nothing is really known about Tenko's parents besides them sending her away to be trained because of her overwhelming volcanic-like energy. Since nothing is known about their personalities, it's unknown how they would interact. However, Tenko would likely struggle with bonding with Professor Idabashi initially, given that he's a male and involved in the field of science rather than martial arts. Ultimately, they would bond over their adoration for Keebo, earning each other's respect.

As for Tenko's parents, Keebo would be naturally polite and potentially awkward, but there's a high chance of them liking him (despite their initial confusion of their daughter dating a robot), since he genuinely cares about Tenko and he's able to calm her... sometimes.

There's also the closest person in Tenko's life—her master in neo aikido. Their interactions could be similar to Keebo with her parents, but again, we don't know her master's personality outside of seemingly taking advantage of her naivety.

V3's canon is purposely confusing and ambiguous, so it's hard to say if they are truly in the same school/group of students or not. But if they are, their friends/acquaintances from that class would be mutual and familiar for the both of them.

Their Love Language (unique to them as a ship):

Tenko would fend off anyone who dares spit their robophobic filth at him while also teaching him how to defend himself.

Keebo would take special interest in Tenko's Neo Aikido, wanting to understand it more. Also, he would use some of his functions for practicality for other things she enjoys, e.g.: Since Tenko loves bubbles, he would use something that allows him to blow some of all kinds of shapes and sizes.

Their mutual love language would be protecting each other in their own ways.

Combined Lifestyles:

Given that they both have an appreciation for traditional Japanese beauty, they would enjoy being surrounded by such aesthetics.

Tenko would be eager to teach Keebo Neo Aikido, and Keebo would be willing to learn. Even if he has the strength of a standard senior citizen and often gets thrown about in their matches, he still sticks with it after much-needed repairs. He never enhances his robotic strength for their matches, choosing to keep things fair.

When Keebo studies human behavior and attempts new but common human activities, Tenko often joins him, guiding him with her characteristic enthusiasm.

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NOTE: I haven't read most of Danganronpa manga or 4-koma stuff, so if there are any moments from those I'm missing, feel free to reblog with some noteworthy moments!

[danganronpa-shipping-galore]

✨ Danganronpa: As a Ship ✨

"She's pretty cool when you, y'know...get passed her scary stares. Hell, even then, it can be kinda hot..."

- Leon

"Uncoordinated, unpleasant to witness, yet impossible to look away from. I suppose you can you can easily compare him to a car accident. Hmhmhm."

- Celeste

Bonus Content:

Celeste is one of the 3 characters part of Leon's battle team in UTDP.

Beneficial similarities:

Neither of them conform to what society expects of them.

Dead-set on their dreams, even if others might said dreams to be overly ambitious and/or unrealistic. In fact, they were so set on their ambitions that they were some of the most desperate characters to escape to the point of sacrificing another person's life to escape. Only difference is that Leon's dreams often change, especially depending on the girl he's interested in at that moment.

Both of their Trigger Happy Heart events share similar themes of them secretly worrying about other people they care finding them weird for their dreams and true feelings. That could potentially be something they could mutually relate to.

Since they both approve of getting the Project Zombie gift with the description of: 'A former runway model takes zombies as slaves in a post-apocalyptic world,' they could play video games with similar themes like that together.

Both enjoy playing darts. Celeste for the strategy behind it, and Leon for showcasing his spectacular aim.

Complementary Strengths:

Leon's easygoing nature balances calculated intensity.

Celeste's methodological approach balances Leon's spontaneity.

Main Struggles:

Drastically different lifestyles and hobbies.

Are both self-centered.

Leon's lack of committment when it comes to jumping from girl to girl.

Friends, family, pets:

The closest living being in Celeste's life is her beloved cat, Grand Bois Chéri Ludenberg. I picture Leon and Grand Bois disliking each other at first; Leon would see him as spoiled and boring, and Grand Bois would not see him as worthy for acknowledgment or affection. As time goes by they would end up getting closer, especially if Leon would give him treats (only the *best* treats would do), but they would still annoy each other every now and then.

Leon is presumably close with his family, but he especially cares about his younger cousin Kanon (in what way is uncertain, but he usually refers to her as a sister type.) Given Kanon's obsessed taboo feelings towards Leon, she wouldn't approve of him and Celeste being together. She and Celeste would likely have a pretty indifferent relationship since they don't really have anything in common and Celeste would most likely find her behavior and way of speaking annoying, but their relationship has a high chance of turning chaotic when they would be forced to be around each other and Kanon provokes her about Leon.

Since they are both in the same class at Hope's Peak, their friends/acquaintances from that class would be mutual and familiar for the both of them.

Their Love Language (unique to them as a ship):

Leon would love to spoil her with gifts whenever he can (as long as it doesn't require too much legwork), and show off his skills to prove that he's worthy of being her knight.

Celeste would feed into Leon's competitive spirit, finding it immensely entertaining. Leon isn't interested in most strategic games, but once he gives it a shot, he refuses to give up, making him a formidable opponent.

I picture their mutual love language involving their competitive banter and challenges.

Combined Lifestyles:

Leon would be bored partaking in Celeste's elegant hobbies most of the time, but also grow to appreciate certain goth aesthetics (making sure not to touch anything unless he'd want to face Celeste's wrath).

His initial disinterest in Celeste's gambling matches quickly turns to fascination once he witnesses the high stakes and victories she commands.

Celeste would reluctantly agree to watch Leon's matches, but only if she has a parasol with her in the stands and has someone fetch her refreshments.

She wouldn't partake in Leon's own casual, uncouth hobbies and lifestyles unless she was feeling curious and fascinated by living such a life.

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NOTE: I haven't read most of Danganronpa manga, non/ambiguously canon books, or 4-koma stuff, so if there are any moments from those I'm missing, feel free to reblog with some noteworthy moments!

[danganronpa-shipping-galore]

✨ Danganronpa: As a Ship ✨

"Like a small dog, he desperately tries to overcompensate by commanding a presence that's infuriatingly impossible to ignore. But I suppose his bite proves more formidable than his bark..."

- Byakuya

"He's an unbearable, arrogant asshole, but I guess he's *my* unbearable arrogant asshole."

- Fuyuhiko

Canon-fueled facts:

While they don't interact directly in-canon, Byakuya does help Fuyuhiko and the rest of his classmates along with Makoto and Kyoko at the end of SDR2.

Bonus Content:

In UTDP, Fuyuhiko offers Byakuya a yakisoba as he's strolling by his food stand. Byakuya declines and they bicker about their differences involving their respective clans and Byakuya calling him an impudent punk, but Fuyuhiko eventually ends the interaction before things get too heated. During this interaction however, Fuyuhiko snarkily comments that Byakuya has guts to say what he does.

Beneficial similarities:

Similar struggles of upholding their famous families' names and have been exposed of the dark and violent side of humanity at a very young age.

Have a strong desire to prove their worth outside of their family's influence.

Incredibly loyal to their principles and people they care about.

Went through similar progressions where they embraced camaraderie and decided to use their power for more inspiring and supportive deeds, bringing the legacy of their families to even greater heights by forging their own paths.

Don't beat around the bush.

Complementary Strengths:

Byakuya's strategic poise balances Fuyuhiko's raw instincts.

Fuyuhiko's street savvy balances Byakuya's refined expertise.

Main Struggles:

Just like their interaction in UTDP shows, they are likely to be at each other's throats often with their overly confrontational and stubborn personalities.

Fuyuhiko would often find Byakuya to be too snobby, and Byakuya would often find Fuyuhiko to be a bit too ill-tempered and volatile.

Their families have differing expectations, methods, and views.

Friends, family, pets:

Ah, a Yakuza clan and a noble family full of privilege...that would cause an outright war and/or loss of body parts...

The relationship between Byakuya and Natsumi as in-laws would be pretty entertaining. Natsumi would hate Byakuya's guts and Byakuya would likely view her as someone with all talk but no bite. However, I honestly dig the idea of them having a familial-like love/hate relationship the more and more time goes by, and share a mutual respect for each other—ironically enough, much like Byakuya and Fuyuhiko. Natsumi could potentially be the closest person he's ever had to a genuine sibling. Speaking of siblings, Fuyuhiko would likely be baffled to discover that Byakuya doesn't have any sort of relationship with any of his own.

Their Love Language (unique to them as a ship):

Byakuya would express his love with actions and practical means. He would use his corporate connections and business sense to ensure Fuyuhiko and the Kuzuryus' needs are met, make time for him in his busy schedule, etc.

Fuyuhiko would also express his love with actions and practical means. He would use his Yakuza connections to gather Intel for Byakuya's business, fiercely defend and protect him, be a grounding presence during high-stress situations, etc.

Challenging each other with a "bring it on " kind of attitude would be their mutual love language.

Combined Lifestyles:

Despite the differences of what their families stand for and how they operate, Byakuya's high-class efficiency meeting Fuyuhiko's street-smart practicality would actually strengthen each other's domain if they choose to adapt.

When they are not being overly stubborn and arguing, their alone time together would be very quiet but meaningful (since they both prefer action over words), surrounded by high-quality decor (a combination of their own unique tastes), organized business necessities, high-end security systems, and so on.

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