#makoto befriends the 77th class

[starlightshadowsworld]

I just went exhausted your makoto befriends class 77 Tag and i will say was not dissapointed very good!! angst keeps me alive yet also i want everyone to be friends snd have a cuddle pile and ur au is great perfection really

youd think id come up with questions or something about it but nope i just like the silly guys tbf i started at like 4 in the morning so ANYWAYS

Grest au littarly love it so much would love to hear any silly thoughts about it if you want ofc

You're so sweet thank you 😊

Every AU I've made holds a special place in my heart. And this one is no exception. Honestly maybe more so for this one because of the amount of hate it got.

I'd love to share some silly thoughts about it.

This entire AU was built on spite. It was created because I was so pissed about the Makoto's trial and the aftermath.

Went full "If you ain't gonna let him be loved Kodaka, I'll do it myself."

And here we are.

I always knew I wanted Hajime and Makoto to be the closest but didn't expect to love Makotos friendship with Twogami and Teruteru.

I refuse to write pervy Teruteru on principle, especially with Makoto.

Wholesome Teruteru who cooks his mamas recipes and makes big elaborate dinners for his friends is the only Teruteru you're getting from me.

I like to think the 77th Class have days out together, Chisa says it's good to relieve stress and bond. And every time without fail they manage to get Makoto join them.

And while this is about him befriending the 77th Class, Makoto also makes friends with the 79th Class (Danganronpa V3.)

He is their sweet and dorky older brother figure.

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@starlightshadowsworld

god your 'makoto befriends the 77th class' au forever haunts me cuz of all the potential pain it can cause

we both know that hajime would suffer the most cuz he has to spend the entire killing game with fuzzy memories of someone important to him but he doesn't remember who they are. he keeps grasping at them cuz while vague at best, they give him a sense of normalcy. it helps dull the pain after each trial

......but then the memory start to become more and more clear and the very real realization that this important person was left behind and he doesn't even know if they're alive

[theamityelf]

What's your take on polytagonist/naehinahara? I just feel like they'd be really cute 'cause they're unconfident boys who would definitely support and be there for each other <3

Also just the thought of them tag teaming in each class trial is really appealing to me............ but how would that even work? maybe in an au where Monokuma gathers all the past killing game survivors for one last killing game? but ough that's just so tragic............ but at the same time can you imagine them taking turns in pairing up together?? investigating together?? 🥹

First of all, of course I love them as a ship! I already like Hinaegi and Naehara separately, and Hinahara would also be a fun combination, with Hajime's steady abrasiveness and Shuichi's more precise, infrequent abrasiveness in-between bouts of malleability.

As for that specific scenario:

Oh my gosh, first of all, I'm going to say for this AU that despite the 77th class all having been brought back after SDR2, only the survivors of that game are in this new killing game. For V3 I'm going to say that was also a simulation, specifically so Kaito and Kokichi can get pulled in on some technicality about their case being inconclusive.

Now, you may look at this as me very specifically targeting the trauma of the THH cast, since they're the only ones whose entire friend group is in the killing game.

Anyway, I'm also going to say everyone's memory is erased except the protags, because whoever set this up is doing it as a specific torture of them. This means we have pre-character development Maki, Fuyuhiko, Byakuya, etc. in play, and if the protagonists try to impress upon them that they're already friends, they just get extremely suspicious and defensive.

Naturally, this means the protagonists all huddle up together right away.

"Alright, who's doing this one?" Makoto wonders.

"I don't know," Hajime says.

"You don't know?" Shuichi repeats in dismay. "You're from the Future Foundation and you're from Ultimate Despair. I thought one of you would have some idea."

"Whoever it is, we're not in a simulation right now," Hajime says.

"You're sure?" Makoto says.

"Positive."

"That's...worse, but...we know our friends. Whoever let us keep our memories did it to hurt us, but we know our friends."

(Hajime levels a sympathetic look on Makoto.)

"Knowing someone doesn't help you stop them from killing, if they feel they have a reason," Shuichi says quietly, thinking of Maki. "And the mastermind is in charge of giving people reasons."

"I probably could have re-befriended my friends the slow way, if I'd caught on faster that they didn't remember me," Makoto sighs. "Now, I weirded them out, and it'll be a lot harder."

"That's okay. You can actually branch out," Hajime suggests. "You should talk to Fuyuhiko and...Yumeno. Those are good matches for you. Once you've gotten to know them, I think Hagakure is also still an option; he's more interested in your seemingly supernatural insights than anything, though aligning yourself with him might not legitimize you in the eyes of Kirigiri, Togami, or Fukawa. I can reason with those three. Shuichi should spend time with Akane and Asahina."

"Then, what about Sonia, Kaito, Maki, Kazuichi, and Kokichi?" Makoto asks.

"Focus on your two for now, okay?"

It is a good idea, and they do mesh well with those groupings, but of course things don't go entirely to plan.

And of course, whenever something terrible happens, they retreat to each other's arms. They're all protective of each other, and they're all protective of their own friends, and the potential for hurt/comfort is matched only by the potential for messiness when some of them have to prioritize who they most want to protect.

Hajime's many talents are, of course, an asset, but if he knows multiple people are in danger at once and he can't save all of them, he's prioritizing his friends (which include Makoto and Shuichi) over their friends and might even have to do a trolley-problem-style switcheroo where Toko dies in Sonia's stead or something of the sort. He wasn't the one to kill her, but he decided who he was more willing to lose.

Shuichi would be willing to lie in the trials, and Kokichi would notice, and Kyoko would probably also notice. Hajime would back up Shuichi's lies when he knows he can get away with it and contradict them when he knows he can't. Makoto would not lie because he finds it really important that everyone is able to trust each other.

Kaito might punch Fuyuhiko in the face at some point. That would go really poorly. Or maybe he tries to punch Fuyuhiko in the face but Makoto's in the way and gets punched instead, solidifying Fuyuhiko's bond with Makoto because now he's got to teach this guy a lesson for effing with both of them! (Kaito is sorry, but like...not sorry enough?)

And Makoto (who passes out on impact, btw; his character development didn't involve not passing out when he gets punched in the face) is just like "No, you don't have to do anything to Kaito!" while Fuyuhiko is all "Sit down and let me handle this."

Makoto realizes, over the course of calming his friend down, that Hajime set both him and Shuichi up with people who could and would protect them from physical threats. He always thought of it as Hajime trusting him to keep Fuyuhiko out of trouble and trusting Shuichi to keep Akane out of trouble, but in a way, he's also trusting his friends to keep Makoto and Shuichi safe.

The day Maki dies or gets executed (I'm sorry, there's no way she sruvives this one.), Shuichi sleeps in Makoto's bed, crying into his chest. Hajime intuits where they both are and brings them food. He wants to curl up on Makoto's other side, but he has to keep watch over the school. There are too many people they can't afford to lose.

(A version of this same AU where it is a simulation is also on the table. In that case, Hajime wouldn't have any Kamukura Project stuff in his head and also motives like Despair Disease could happen.)

[starlightshadowsworld]

Hello! I’m in love with your Honorary Remnant, and Befriend AUs. Does Makoto’s tendency to pass out consistently in THH carry over into either?

Aw thank u!

Yeah it carries over, Makoto's pretty unbothered by it but everyone got super concerned the first time they witnessed it.

They all keep an eye on him, especially Mikan. And Nekomaru because he's managed teams with players with a similar issue.

Gundam is considering giving Makoto a guardian, aka a sort of service animal to watch over him when the others aren't around.

He's also theorising if Makoto is cursed, which... Wouldn't suprise me honestly.

Teruteru makes sure he's eaten a good meal and had plenty to drink.

Because Makoto's tendancy to overwork himself, not helping the situation.

This is just added to the list of concerning stuff Makoto does.

[starlightshadowsworld]

In the Befriend Au, does class 77 get possessive over Makoto on any occasion?

Absolutely.

The 77th class are protective people and they will throw hands if anyone harms one of their own.

Makoto has wormed his way into everyone's heart, he's one of there's.

[starlightshadowsworld]

If Makoto still passes out in the Befriend and Honorary Remnant AUs, does class 77 just let him fall?

Nope, there's usually someone around to catch him. Which always surprises Makoto, because he's okay with just falling over.

But no yeah if he's around the 77th class someone catches him. It's usually Nekomaru or Akane.

They'll just prop him up by the wall or lay him down with a jumper or something to cushion his head.

But because they don't share a class, they can't always be with him.

And when that happens ol hope boi over just falls down onto the ground.

[starlightshadowsworld]

Looks at Makoto AU's 👀

people will be like "i love this character" and "this character deserves the entire world" and then put them through the most horrific and traumatizing things you can imagine

[starlightshadowsworld]

Why do you think Makoto passes out so easily anyway? Iron deficiency? Some other reason?

I think it's mostly stress and neglecting himself.

Makoto doesn't take care of himself while putting everyone else's needs before his own. And reaches a point where his body is just aight im out.

[starlightshadowsworld]

Sorry, I’m ill about Makoto randomly passing out. How does class 79 react to this stuff? Sorry again.

Your good 👍🏼

They react the same way as the 77th class. Makoto is like a big brother figure to them all and so everyone's just trying to be helpful.

Kirumi is definitely the one who adapts quickly and figures out how to help.

Maki with her training can sometimes sense when he's about to pass out.

One of Rantaro's sisters has a similar condition so he knows what to do.

Makoto is always apologetic but Kaito gives him a speech about how the true strength lies with our friends.

And that hey you guys help with my health so why shouldn't we help you?

[starlightshadowsworld]

I have had a Thought about the Makoto befriends the 77th class AU recently.

I was thinking that, once they are friends, may e Byakuya realises he likes seeing Makoto happy. And he has too much money to worry about small indulgences like a few chocolates, or an extra bag of sweets. After a while, this starts affecting Makoto's waistline. And suddenly Byakuya is having the weirdest urges to hug Makoto...

😭Ya'll get me.

I love my Danganronpa aus but they are definitely what gets me the most hate on here.

So I tend to not post much for em now.

But ahhh the Naegami.

I am weak.

Byakuya becoming Makoto's friend, and realising he well and truly likes this Makoto.

The one who's opinionated.

The one who smiles without fear.

The one who looks happy and healthy.

So he learns things, Makoto's favourite sweets, Makoto's favourite books.

Byakuya grew up with the whole idea wealth = happiness but he's never used it to make someone else happy.

But it's not just that... Because Makoto is happy with him even without that.

And that's what gets to him.

He's the heir to the Togami Conglomerate, why else would people want him if not for money.

But Makoto doesn't.

Makoto is just happy to see Byakuya.

And without realising it one day Byakuya hugs him.

Because he wants Makoto to know that feeling is mutual.

And he feels how Makoto has filled out, how his laughter just vibrates through his body.

And of course Makoto hugs him back.

They hold each other like they are two pieces that fit together.

And that, that is the day the 77th class start to trust Byakuya.

[starlightshadowsworld]

Awh I love it 😊

Nekomaru definitely holds his boi

Gently holds

random sketch request: if they be open Makoto Naegi on Remnant Nekomaru's back

Here ya go! Sorry for the delay! As in line with @starlightshadowsworld 's au the remnants are very protective of lil Koto!!

[starlightshadowsworld]

Okay, first, sorry, you probably had this question a million times and it's tiring for you or you aren't even in the fandom anymore but it's been eating at me

Is Class 78 that awful or is it since it's an AU (Your Makoto befriends the 77th class AU)? I'm wondering because they seem almost comically (as in even someone as horrible at reading comprehension can tell something's wrong, it's beautifully written) rude and cruel.

First of all, you're good. I am still in the fandom I just don't post nearly as much about it as I used too.

I've actually never had this question before.

The answer is no, Class 78 aren't anywhere near this cruel and rude in actual Danganronpa.

My thought process was taking behaviours I'd seen in canon and just dial em up to 11. I wasn't really the best at subtly when I wrote this 😅

Just a big ol yup they suck in this one, anyway let's go have fun with Class 77.

Makoto is a character who experiences a lot of the brunt of mistrust and suspicion. He's someone who helps people while his own trauma is genuinely overlooked.

So I made a situation in which it would be taken seriously by other people.

Class 78 in Danganronpa can be rude, can be cruel just as they can be kind. There's characters that even I couldn't figure out to make them cruel so I just didn't include them.

I hope that makes sense.

[starlightshadowsworld]

Makoto befriends the 77th class

Makoto was gifted a duck hoodie for his birthday, because he tends to follow Teruteru around in the kitchen like a lil duckling.

He loves it, it's so fluffy and warm 😊

The others have definitely got many photos of him in it cos he looks adorable.

[starlightshadowsworld]

Does the Izuru Kamakura project still happen in any of your aus. And does Junko go through with the game in any of them as well?

Befriend AU no for both.

Honorary Remnant AU, yes to both but Makoto isn't in the killing game.

[starlightshadowsworld]

How do you think Jin might take to this news? I bet you someone from one of the classes went to Jin and was like ‘Holy shit headmaster guess what someone’s gone missing on school grounds!!’

He'd probably get all professional worried like oh man but we'll find them.

... And than absolute fear when he realises which student went missing.

[starlightshadowsworld]

Makoto to his class: L-Look! I still love you guys but-

Some in class 78: Oh so are you calling us boring?? Are we now, oh so Boring to you now huh?!? Are we annoying to you now that your so cool with class 77 bitch?

Makoto: Guys please-

Someone from class 77 coming up behind him: I wouldn’t blame him if he actually thought that I mean hell you all treat him more like a mediator and a friend 3rd

Fuyuhiko: Go on tell me I'm wrong

Byakuya: You know nothing, stay out of this.

Peko: Talk to my ma-... Friends like that again...drawing her sword see what happens.

Makoto: Woah hey guys! It's alright we don't need to get violent! This is all just a misunderstanding is all!

Akane: They wanna brawl cracks her knuckles I'll give em one.

Mondo: Cracks his knuckles bring it on!

Makoto: Guys please stop!

Fuyuhiko: No one talks about my friends like that, and that includes you pipsqueak.

Makoto: I'm taller than you...and this isn't necessary. I'm still friends with you guys.

Ibuki: Ibuki things people trying to make Makoto choose friends is not cool at all.

Celestia: A friend isn't someone you easily replace with another, and only hang out with when it benefits you.

Makoto: hurt Celest...

Mahiru: You say that like you don't do the same, maybe your the Queen of hypocrisy rather than lies.

Celestia:...how dare you!

Chiaki: You only really hang out with Makoto when you need him for a favour, he spends most of his time trying to keep you all from fighting, I think. He probably just wanted a break from it all, and he's a good person to be around when he's not stressed, I think.

Kirigiri: Is this true Makoto?

Makoto: I... I erm...can't look her in the eye sorta...

Mondo: And now your turning him against us.

Twogami: Do you even hear yourself?

Celestia: Clearly Makoto has been brainwashed, look he can't even think for himself.

Nekomaru: To think so lowly of ones classmates...

Sakura: We do not, Makoto is a great friend to us.

Aoi: Yeah! So give him back!

.

Hajime:.... takes Makoto's hand and leads him away while Nagito and Nekomaru cover them You alright?

Makoto: I didn't mean to cause all of this...

Hajime: It's not your fault

Makoto: But...

Hajime: No buts. You're allowed to do what you want, befriend who you want. You can't please everyone, and you can do what you wish.

Makoto: I know... I just...

Hajime: It's alright, they won't find us out here you can I dunno take a break or some... Notices that Makoto, tired out from everything has fallen asleep or that, that works.