Dazai Osamu/Nakahara Chuuya
| Pairing | |
|---|---|
| Pairing: | Dazai Osamu/Nakahara Chuuya |
| Alternative name(s): | Soukoku, Double Black, Dachuu, SKK |
| Gender category: | BL, mlm, yaoi, slash |
| Fandom: | Bungou Stray Dogs |
| Canonical?: | No |
| Prevalence: | Very popular |
| Archives: | AO3 tag |
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Dazai Osamu/Nakahara Chuuya, or Soukoku, is a juggernaut ship in Bungou Stray Dogs fandom. Their relationship is popular due to their canon status as ex-partners, ability to work well as a team, and overall aesthetic.
History
Chuuya was first introduced in Chapter 10 of the manga, where it became clear that he and Dazai were very familiar with one another. Later, in Chapter 31, it is revealed that the two of them used to be partners during Dazai's time in the Port Mafia. Together, they had been ruthless, once taking down an entire enemy organization overnight, earning their partnership the name "Soukoku," or "Double Black."
Because their partnership has a canonical name, and because of their shared past, it was easy for fans to begin shipping them.
Common Tropes in Fanworks
- Chuuya's choker: Chuuya's characteristic choker is often the subject of many Soukoku fics and art, usually in which Dazai gives it to him to wear. On a related note, many fans also include references to Dazai calling Chuuya his dog in fanworks that include this trope, and thus the choker becomes a kind of collar. This can be played for comedic effect or for smut.
- Enemies to lovers: In the majority of their interactions on screen, they are bickering. Fans like to explore their more antagonistic personalities towards each other.
- Angst: Due to Dazai's suicidal tendencies, as well as the destructive nature of Chuuya's Ability and his dependency on Dazai to nullify Corruption, angst is a popular trope.
- High school AU: Several official arts feature the characters re-imagined as highschoolers. Many fans expand on this concept by creating high school AUs.
- Big Guy, Little Guy: Chuuya's height is often a sore subject for him and something that Dazai likes to make fun of him for in canon. Fanworks often incorporate this into their dialogue for comedic effect. However, in a subversion of the trope, Chuuya is often depicted as the one with the muscle, while Dazai is the brains of the operation.
- Unconventional mating rituals: perhaps largely due to AO3 user setosdarkness's usage, this tag has been wrangled on AO3. [1] It is largely used in reference to how the pairing usually does not express affection or care for one another in conventional ways.
Awards
The pairing was an entry in the first MLM Ship Bracket Tournament in 2023.
Example Fanworks
Fanfic
- soukoku AUs by setosdarkness. Collection of AUs by setosdarkness, a prolific author in soukoku fandom.
- gathers no moss by bigdamnher0. Chuuya-centric skk fic which explores Chuuya's relationship with Dazai and his manipulation by the Sheep and the Port Mafia.
- Cacoethes by Pastel Stained (Umazes) Fic that explores skk's relationship before and after Dazai's defection from the Port Mafia.
- I Was Screaming Your Name Through The Radio by ElectricSplatter. A No Powers Modern AU in which Chuuya and Dazai are musicians.
Fanart
Vids
Edits
- I Love You Like An Alcoholic by @chuuyasfan
- Partners in Crime by @dazaisplotarmor; see caption "their theme song 🗣️"
- Partners in Crime (2) by @aysuoka
- Partners in Crime (3) by @chuuyasfan
- Partners in Crime (4) by @nxaeger
- Skyfall by @Icvebrianna; an example of a manga edit
- take my hand by @bhnacharss
Meta
- On why Dazai chose to join the mafia, and Chuuya's role in that decision by kairiofknives.
- On Chuuya's manipulation by the members of the Sheep, and Dazai's reaction by catsbythegreat.
- On why SKK are constantly bickering by gold-pavilion.