she/her, minor, BSD fan, sskk shipper, enthusiast, and stan, traditional/digital artist, fanfic writer, swiftie
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bsd villains are like “we gotta stop JRR Tolkien and Dr. Seuss before they blow up the entire city with remote activated petrol bombs they’ve rigged onto children in the sewers and we need to decipher the code from the Rosetta Stone hidden in the mafia control room.”
This came to me in a vision
This tweet reminded me of this one panel from the manga
Sometimes they're annoying, sometimes they're not. A random dump.
@mi1ikan
this bit has absolutely no right to be this funny
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.
wait, wait, wait; bsd fandom. hear me out.
a skk ratatouille au where dazai is linguini and chuuya is colette.
(i’m not sure who’d remy would be in this situation? perhaps atsushi?)
bring back tumblr ask culture let me. bother you with questions and statements
christmas headcanon is just atsushi makes a big deal of christmas santa claus etc for kyouka; kyouka doesnt believe in santa claus but pretends to for atsushi;; atsushi also doesn't believe in santa claus but pretends to for kyouka
ranpo knows whats going on but he thinks this is fun; and atsushi going all out means more treats for him
dazai isnt sure if atsushi believes but also doesnt wanna be the asshole to ruin it for him, so he pretends for atsushi's sake; atsushi is now lying about santa claus more becuz he thinks dazai believes in him too
kunikida doesnt think atsushi believes in santa claus but dazai seems unsure so he starts doubting himself; atsushi is now keeping up the lie becuz three ppl in his life apparently believe in santa claus
he gets breaks with yosano who also knows whats going but thinks this is all very funny
junichiro also knows atsushi is pretending about santa claus but he thinks its only for kyouka; somehow his convo with atsushi leads to everyone thinking santa claus is coming to visit
everyone thinks kenji believes in santa claus too so theyre convos are all vague
dazai and kunikida frantically try to find a santa claus for atsushi kenji and kyouka
kyouka desperately tries to find a santa claus for atsushi
atsushi and juni desperately try to find a santa claus for kyouka and kenji
fukuzawa (kunikidazai convince him), the cafe owner (kyouka and lucy convince him), and hirotsu (atsushi asks akutagawa if he has a santa claus and akutagawa confusedly googles that/asks higuchi to google it and show him the screen, figures out its some old guy, asks hirotsu to go to the ada, becuz he too is an old guy) end up all dressed as santa claus at the ada together
kenji walks in and asks if theyre having a christmas party
atsushi panics
naomi lies and says theyre having a spot the real santa competition
kenji asks what a santa is
yosano cant hold it in anymore; she just bursts into laughter
no one in the ada believes in santa claus
do me a solid and just reblog this saying what time it is where you are and what you’re thinking about in the tags.
I'm aware my art isn't very popular or anything lol but please pick which kid you'd want to see me draw the most<3 (I'm also aware every kid on this list beside Kenjikyou's would be biologically impossible but uhh let's say there's just some ability user or whatever who can let two men have kids or smth, idk I'm here to draw not to have logic mk 😔)
I'll also name the kid and give them a bit of a story when I end up drawing whoever they are :>
swamped with work and only slightly alive, but at least sskk is canon thank you asagiri
Look! They're in love
Is that sskk fic recommendations I feel in the air? :0
I love the title card omg and I will be bookmarking every fic on this list bc damn, some sskk is truly needed (without sskk I assume I would spontaneously combust)
(yes i had fun with the title card)
The time has come to complete my legacy.
First off, I highly recommend stopping by the list I made some time ago, because those turned out to be timeless classics, must-reads: clicky here click. Special thanks to @beegowhoosh and @mikayuumouse for inspiring me to update this one! If that list feels overwhelming, my personal favourites are: All The Memories Of You by collectingblues, waiting room by srxlee and enshroud me by @lost--dimension; my silly words are just not enough to recommend those enough, truly changed my brain chemistry.
yokohama bay hotel by spirallings [Words: 9.5k | Chapters: 1/1 | T]
Honestly, inject this fic in my bloodstream, I got emotional just opening it and rereading the first line to write this review. Social media AU with vlogger Aku who one day finds Atsushi’s music channel, reaches out to him to express his highest admirations, and the rest is a beautiful story of building trust, friendship and falling in love. Immaculate narration, easy flowing and so heartfelt, had me smiling (and crying but shh) throughout the whole thing. A unique storytelling style through the occasional tweets, texts, emails and subtle descriptions of the scene, mixed with classic narration, strikingly in-character dialogue and songs. Just open it to see what I mean, it is genuinely like nothing I’ve read before and I hold this story very close to my heart. There is also a 150 songs playlist that goes with the fic, def some bangers in there.
and the funny thing is i would have married you (if you had stuck around) by cheezee [Words: 11k | Chapters: 1/1 | T]
Time travel and reincarnation, a tragic (but hopeful nonetheless) story following Akutagawa’s death on that ship and Atsushi traversing space and time to find him again, and again… and again… with the cursed fate taking his love away from him. It’s an emotional ride of happiness and melancholy, hope and despair, broken promises and lost memories. This reads as a classic tale of love, personally reminds me of a greek tragedy, and the writing is impressively poetic, simply pulling on the heartstrings.
...I wanna be next to you by Iyrs [Words: 2k | Chapters: 1/1 | G]
(i am definitely not biased because I made art for this, no sir) Wonderfully tasteful narration and the softest words of comfort, beautifully showing how much their relationship has progressed, the trust and ease and emotional vulnerability. There is one particular most domestic scene that lives in my mind rent-free, trust me and give this a quick read.
the plan (YOUR FINGERS) by lizandre [Words: 5k | Chapters: 1/1 | T]
I’m gonna struggle a lot to explain this one lol (if the trust me bro argument is not enough). I could personally not find a better word to describe the style of writing than simply genius. If I may quote the author from the summary, this is a story of how “Akutagawa Ryunosuke loses it entirely.” It has the humor, it has the pain, it has the classic psychoanalysis that every good fic has of course. Basically Aku not realizing the emotional turmoil he’s experiencing is not being possessed or mind controlled or going mad, but simply falling in love. And Atsushi being the voice and hand of reason to get him out of his madness. Aku here is as unapologetically dramatic as any theatre kid could be, 10/10, not even trying. Just straight up check everything this person has written imao, this fic is just one of many masterpieces.
Safe Underground by forget_me_nots [Words: 25k | Chapters: 5/5 | M (Violence, Main Character Death)]
This one is a hidden gem, severely underrated, criminally low exposure. It is an AU based on the videogame Lobotomy Corporation (that I actually had no knowledge of, but you don’t need to know it to enjoy the fic at all). Horror, gore and panic with close to zero comfort, grief of death and living nightmares. The style of writing is extremely skillful, with meaningful repeating motifs and metaphors. All of the characters are incredibly well-written and the growing friendship between our main duo in circumstances of utter tragedy is as enjoyable to read as ever. Pay attention to the coffee.
Moonlit Resurrection by june_berry [Words: 143k | Chapters: 16/? | E (Violence, Dead Dove: Do Not Eat)]
And while we’re on the theme of madness! I need to take a deep breath for this one. Incredibly depressing story on existentialism, trauma and self-destruction, told by poetic writing like no other. To quote the author: “Atsushi is hit by an ability that sends him spiraling. Forced to confront his traumatic past or die in two weeks, Atsushi begrudgingly teams up with the man he hasn’t seen in years: Akutagawa Ryuunosuke.” The highlight of this fic is honestly the narration style itself, it delves deep into Atsushi’s and Akutagawa’s minds and perfectly encapsulates their own deteriorating psyche. Deeply introspective. This was, strangely enough and despite the lack of comfort, a healing experience for me, basically a "Hey you see what happens to Atsushi when he got depressed, maybe don't do that." Worked wonders, truly. But be careful if you’re not in a good state of mind because it may have the opposite effect. Also cannot forget to give fair credit to @the-bengali-diva for incidentally introducing me to this one, they’ve even made paintings for the fic! Thank you truly, I would have never found this masterpiece alone!
Of Monsters and Men by Mississippi_moon [Words: 32k | Chapters: 18/18 | T]
On a brighter note! Mercenary Akutagawa failing to assassinate Atsushi, the Prince of Yokohama (and of course slowly falls in love with him instead). Made me smile and laugh and clutch my chest so many times, I just couldn’t put it down [also kindly named my google docs analysis for this “the royal dopamine injection*, i hope that says something on its own]. Very good humor mixed with equally good torture and suffering (and fluff and comfort!). The progression of sskk’s relationship is fantastic. Oh and Atsushi is a badass, that’s very important, long live Boldsushi.
Ma meilleure ennemie by @falloutjuli [Words: 13k | Chapters: 1/1 | M]
I swear I keep stumbling upon this author by accident without realizing I know them and I keep being blown away by their work. If the Arcane reference title is not enough for you, this is a little story about Aku and Atsu being thrown into an unforeseen Parisian vacation, where they dance and get that 'oh, oh' moment. Absolutely perfectly in-character dialogue, with many funny and even more heartfelt moments, all spiced up with the classic sskk banter.
So let us stop talkin' falsely now, The hour's getting late by FallOutJuli (again) [Words: 17k | Chapters: 1/1 | T]
This story made me so happy, an instant fix for a bad day at work that I still remember and am grateful for. Slow burn 1920s AU with reporter Atsushi and singer Akutagawa, great banter and even greater collaboration between those two, gradually growing closer and learning they can trust and be good for each other, both finding a muse in the other.
all is finally quiet by @aurorahrt [Words: 2.5k | Chapters: 1/1 | M]
“Did you,” Akutagawa breathes, gasping as Atsushi presses the palms of his hands into Akutagawa’s shoulders, “know you were going to live?” “No,” Atsushi whispers, leaning close, eyes sharp. “I had a feeling, but… no. Did-,” “No.”
There is simply no better collection of words to express my feelings than this quote. Please read this if you need something to soothe your heart after chapter 121.5, or just in general for an introspective character study focused on the ever so complicated relationship of sskk, flourished with beautifully written domestic fluff, anxieties and quiet comfort, soft kisses and even softer words of reassurance. I am almost tearing up again just writing this silly tiny review, those two have my heart and more.
And that’s a wrap, see you in another half year when I possibly sort through 100 fics more! All of the above mean a lot to me, so please check them out if anything from my passionate ramblings catches your eye. And go give the authors some love, they’re doing god’s work here <3
Do I even know ten people to tag •-• time to tag random people haha!
And thank youuu for the tag! I play so many songs on repeat oml
Cornelia Street (Live From Paris) - by Taylor Swift
Alley Rose - by Conan Gray
Rewrite the Stars - by Zac Efron and Zendaya (from the Greatest Showman)
Stay Beautiful - by Taylor Swift
Family Line - by Conan Gray
Wildest Dreams x Enchanted (live from the 1989 Tour) - by Taylor Swift
Line Without a Hook - by Ricky Montgomery
Burn - by Phillipa Soo (from Hamilton)
You're Losing Me - by Taylor Swift
champagne problems - by Taylor Swift
Yep half of this is Taylor Swift 🙏 I'm addicted to her music it's so good 😭 also I don't know if I'll ever get enough of Rewrite the Stars, I'm obsessed. I rewatched the Greatest Showman yesterday just to see it again lol
Also sadly no Epic: The Musical songs are on here but I do constantly listen to those, they're wonderful
Sorry for tagging you all randomly;
@mi1ikan @randomkorndog @sad-emo-dip-dye @spaceace00 @kyouka-supremacy @normalest-sskk-fan @lithermitcrab @petr-n @xzettax @aurorahrt
tagged by @cyanocoraxx :3 thanks!!
rules: put your "on repeat" playlist on shuffle, share ten songs, then tag 10 people (if you don't have spotify feel free to just drop your ten fave songs atm?)
a touch of evil - judas priest
jawbreaker - the cruel intentions
prayers for rain - the cure
apple - charli xcx
colours - the sisterhood
all the things she said - poppy
end credits - laptop
live & learn - crush 40
paranoimia (ft. max headroom) - the art of noise
while the earth sleeps - deep forest
bonus because the one song i actually AM listening to on repeat is 'hardly wait' by juliette lewis (from strange days)
just tagging a bunch of people that i see in my notifications! no pressure of course :3
@lesbian-of-nine @karamazovim @kazoo-world @majortomwaits @papercraftingfan @elviratheepic @emilyfromthebes @marshwitchvisions @crowkichi @catorikishin
fic where atsushi refuses to acknowledge that akutagawa's in the mafia
like akutagawa introduced himself and everything and it drives him insane but atsushi's just like 'yeah this is akutagawa. oh no he's harmless trust. he's just a civilian. think he owns a flowershop'
Recently saw the phrase "double-blind" in my psych textbook and it made me think of double-black. And then I thought of some more variations, so now i'm making it yall's problem.
I also did a little comic for "double-bind" but I'll post that separately
Bsd wan doodles 😔 they're all from the first manga volume
I drew them all on the same page;
Ok ok I'm going to scream. I was rewatching a scene from the third episode, right after Atsushi tries to shoot Akutagawa, and then Akutagawa says, "blah blah blah, unfortunately for you, I keep my promises" and then proceeds to cut off his leg, as one does.
AND IT'S THE FACT THAT AKUTAGAWA KEEPS HIS PROMISES THAT'S THE REASON ATSUSHI IS ALIVE AFTER THE FIGHT WITH FUKUCHI HE INTRODUCED HIMSELF AS SOMEONE WHO KEEPS HIS PROMISES AND THAT ENDED UP SAVING ATSUSHI'S LIFE AND ANDLFIDSNLFNA—
Sooo this was kinda supposed to be finished by Valentines Day but I may be a bit late ^^'
It's so crazy how they made an entire holiday after this Hoshikawa art. Like I get where it's coming from but it's still impressive how they did that
My friend got a huge peep plushie, she named him Crouton
Crouton is allegedly evil and she sent me a picture of a flashlight being pointed up at his face like someone telling a scary story to show off his evilness 😔 I drew him bc he's beautiful
I love bsd because, in actuality, there are no canon romantic relationships but as soon as you remove the context
"You're a rough ride."
"Shut up!!"
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*stars and hearts everywhere* *looks up through eyelashes* That's what makes me love you
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"You have got to stop jabbing me in the ass with that sword!"
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*cups face tenderly* *smiles* what a violent way to wake up snow white
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"But if my dear Ranpo were to die in those novels... what would I do with myself?"
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And, we can't forget about...
"Chuuya. Come back to me. Our fates will not end here. Because you and I are destined to-" *gets shot*
I read sskk as "suh kchkckk" 😭 I know it's pronounced Shin Soukoku/sheen so koh koo, but I read the acronym differently lmao
for some stupid reason i can’t stop myself from reading sskk as scaykaykay in my head. i don’t know how it got there. but now i always read it like that. it doesn’t even make sense. shouldn’t it be scayscaykaykay? how do others even pronounce it? why did i just realize that i’ve been saying it all wrong 💔💔