#bungou stray dogs Katai

[hopefully-helpful-daemon]

The ADA: Kunikida is the moral compass of us

Katai, who's know kunikida since they were kids and has watched him throw tear gas into a police precinct for fun: Oh

[kuni-kuun]

Childhood best friends

[tulipe-rose]

Weird theory came to mind, weird theory is written and posted. Author somewhat regrets it.

So... What if Katai gets put into the Port Mafia exchange? Hear me out on this--

The agreement never explicitly stated that it had to be a current member. Rampo being Rampo, would be easily capable of exploiting this loophole to have Katai recruited into the Mafia for some genius reason I probably may never have the brain power to conjure up. (Maybe it has to do with the fact that Dazai is still out of commission going after Fyodor. Idk man /⁠ᐠ｡⁠ꞈ⁠｡⁠ᐟ⁠\)

This exchange could be the start to a character arc for Katai, focusing on the moral turmoil he'll be facing there, given he despises the Port Mafia, and their methods with a burning passion. He's so resentful towards them, and I can only guess that Kunikida's ideals rubbed off on him in this aspect. Working amongst them must be his worst nightmare.

The sheer guilt of aiding such an organization would probably weigh heavily on Katai's conscience, feeling as though he betrayed everything he believed in the moment he, albeit reluctantly, agreed to take up the exchange. He knew the risks, but he knew why he was chosen, and why his participation was crucial. The Agency needed him now more than ever, and this is the safest course of action they could take, so he'll go in with a heavy heart. I can see his persona at work to be portrayed as "That one ghostly presence in the office no one wants to interact with outside of necessity."

I'm not sure whether or not he'd continue on his habit of being a shut in at his work place, solely for the fact that he'd probably feel uncomfortable staying there, but I can only guess. This exchange would be an excellent opportunity to finally give us more information on Kunikida's past, and his. What turned him into such a pessimist towards life? How did Kunikida find him? Was Kunikida always an idealist? What opened his eyes to it? I saw a couple of people saying that Kunikida was probably a delinquent, and honestly, I'm loving that.

Katai would eventually have to interact with his love at first sight, Gin; it might not be that big of an 'opportunity', and more of an 'obligation' in his eyes now that he knows the truth behind her identity. They'd start off with barely any words exchanged, the atmosphere a mix of awkward tension, and wish to get things done as quickly as possible. They'd be strictly professional, mostly due to the unsocial tendencies they harbour, and their interactions getting more, and more limited due to the fact that Katai's expertise, and rank, were more specialized due to his ability, and situation with the Mafia.

Gin might be a little too curt, but to her credit, his first impression on her was by far one of the most confusing moments of her life. They do somehow end up in a situation where they stay in close enough vicinity long enough to converse; this allowing them to share their perspectives (Gin wouldn't really say much, probably nothing beyond the fact that she joined to be with her brother.) Katai's views of the Mafia continue to stay dark, and he still believes that their actions are inexcusable, and his cooperation is solely for the benefit of the ADA, but his feelings towards Gin aren't conventionally that begrudged; she's now his coworker, and isn't necessarily doing him any harm.

Having the arc occur at the Mafia could be a very nice break from the heavy arc that preceded, but that opinion might be exclusive to me. (I'm also dying to know what happened to Tachihara and Jōn��; the lack of follow up is killing me.)

Now, let's switch over to the Agency's opinion on this.

Kunikida. God--

This entire exchange situation was a mess, and Kunikida was probably the most affected by it; if not more than Katai himself. He'd need to take a day off, absolute confusion clouding his senses, keeping him in the confines of his room to process the information he had to handle. The internal struggle, and sorrow of losing his closest friend, and comrade, to the Mafia of all people. His break wouldn't last long, but upon his return, everyone could tell that by the looks of it; this man did not have a moment of rest. The president gives Kunikida his time, but once he notices that this might end up in him spiraling into a loop; he decides to approach him. He'll give him a motivational speech, letting him in on the details, and the reason why it had to be Katai. (Katai could maybe send him a small secret message only they understand (secret childhood friend code), assuring him they'll get through it.)

If you're wondering why Mōri didn't object is, because Katai's ability is extremely useful, and works well in their line of work.

I'll just have you know that the only back up I have for this what if is that I thought it would be so hilarious, and unexpected.

[favficbirthdays]

Happy Birthday

Katai Tayama (22nd January)

Bungou Stray Dogs

[mio-san04]

A Pretty much rushed art cuz i need to sleep and i have work tomorrow :'(

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Spoiler 117

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It's basically Katai looking by the city cameras on his monitor while he can't do anything for his friend who's dying.

[rosalinesurvived]

I love you Yosano, I love that you went and got an actual medical degree even after years of trauma to prove yourself as a doctor instead of relying on your ability which you hate, I love you Ranpo, I love your belief that a person’s decisions which make up their whole world regardless of outside factors is the greatest gift humanity has, I love you Kunikida, I love the correlation between your hatred of authority and your fierce desire for justice leading you to positions of guidance and help for those weaker in society, I love you Katai, I love the lengths you go to in order to show your devotion to those you love, I love you Fukuzawa, I love that your inner strength was strong enough to stop yourself falling further down into bloodthirst and desire for violence and the kill despite being completely alone throughout it

[originalartblog]

I reread Kunikida and Katai's Magnificient Days (which coincidentally happens on New Year's Eve) and these two made me soft again.

two bros spending the new year together to wish a happy one to all of you 💖

[nonbinary-akutagawa]

He would do numbers on tumblr

[tunamayuuu]

Higuchi

this is inspired by that one archie comic panel thanks for reminding me to revisit the classic archie comics, anon!

hehe! you clicked read more, have a bonus except i drew this way before

[starlightshadowsworld]

Random headcannons I have about the Agency living in the dorms.

Atsushi is banned from cleaning and doing any chores other than his own. Because he cleans like he's back in the Orphanage.

Dazai is banned from the kitchen indefinitely after setting it on fire on his first day while making toast at 4am.

There's a whiteboard in the communal area with everyones daily tasks, a shopping list, who's turn it is to do certain things etc.

There's also a drawing from Kenji to brighten everyone's morning and yes it's usually a cow.

Infact a lot of his and Kyouka's drawings having been put on the walls and fridge. Along with some of Dazai's... Well after Kunikida deemed them appropriate of course.

They have weekly movie nights where they write titles of what they want to watch and than draw them out of a hat at random.

Said hat has sometimes ended up being Chuuya's hat (Dazai stole it.) It's gotten to where the door is left unlocked for Chuuya to charge in (without breaking down the door) and retrieve his hat.

Sometimes they manage to convince him to stay and watch movies with them. If he does, he's not allowed to sit next to Dazai because they'll argue throughout the whole thing.

Kyouka and Junichiro like to bake together and whenever they do Ranpo is always the first to offer to taste test.

There's jars with everyones names on them known as the bail jars. Kunikida's is used the most out of everyone else's.

The older members go for a night out of drinking on Friday nights. They invite Katai (as they do with movie nights) and each of them take turns being the designated driver.

But this doesn't always go to plan and on those days Junichiro will show up to drive them back to the dorms. (Listen if the kid can pilot a helicopter I think he can drive a car.)

The underaged members of the Agency will have a game night. They play a punch of video and board games, sometimes as teams and other times individually.

The points are added up and the winner is declared.

It's fair because the younger members of the Agency can't drink and the older ones are banned from game night. Because they get way to over competitive, looking at you Yosano.

No ones allowed to bring work home with them. Atsushi and Kunikida break this rule constantly and have been reprimanded by the others.

When there's unrest around them, someone's having nightmares, or it's an anniversary of a tragedy, whatever it is on those nights where one or all of them are struggling they all have a sleepover in the communal area.

They all take their blankets and keep each other close. Sometimes they'll talk and sometimes they won't. They just need everyone close.

Fukuzawa doesn't live in the dorms but he lives nearby and drops in regularly to check up on everyone.

[hopefully-helpful-daemon]

Katai: I’m going to get so much done today.

Kunikida: I’ll hold you to that.

*8 hours later*

Kunikida: So how much did you get done?

Katai: One thing.

Kunikida: Well, that’s one more than usual.

[mishiami]

Kunikida punching a cop (cuz im tired of people always portraying him just as a goody two shoes who always obeys the law when he actually only follows his ideals and he has DEFINITELY punched a cop before)

malpractice you are so right for that. kunikida canonically broke into a weather station because they got the weather report wrong he is NOT your moralistic law abiding citizen

[sskk-manifesto]

I feel like the anime underdid Atsushi's cuteness which is such a shame because chapter 41 Atsushi is about the cutest Atsushi in the whole manga so here's chapter 41 Atsushi for your consideration

[tulipe-rose]

Katai took this picture, spread the propaganda.

[mio-san04]

A Pretty much rushed art cuz i need to sleep and i have work tomorrow :'(

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Spoiler 117

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It's basically Katai looking by the city cameras on his monitor while he can't do anything for his friend who's dying.

[chuuyasballz]

Bungou Stray Dogs characters as random screenshots in my phone (part 34)

Link to other parts