okay since obviously ive gotten to into catifying atsushi i forgot he was a tiger - as u guys pointed out
this is how a beach episode would ACTUALLY play out in my head - kunikida, dazai, and atsushi focus
kunikida: are you not gonna go swimming dazai?
dazai: nope! i think today im just going to relax in the sand! maybe i'll try and drown myself later tho... what about you?
kunikida: im not swimming either
dazai: awww why not
kunikida: for some reason i dont feel safe getting in the ocean w/ u here
dazai, snickering: aww~ how could you say that~ im so hurt
atsushi, in the background, trying to secretly run away:
dazai: aww atsushi-kun why are you sneaking away
atsushi, startled: me? running away? haha... no i wouldn't
kunikida: atsushi, is everything all right? don't tell me you've decided to not participate in a company wide vacation?
atsushi: no! it's not that
dazai: you cant swim? but you fish me out all the time
atsushi: i know how to swim! i just... i don't really like water
dazai: is it becuz you're a cat?
kunikida and atsushi: he's/im a tiger
kunikida: atsushi don't tigers usually like water
atsushi: well... im not really a tiger... it's just my ability
kunikida: is it becuz dazai's here?he is a rather unsafe person to be near when you're also near wtaer
dazai: how cruel~ atsushi-kun i pinky promise i wont drown you~
atsushi:
atsushi, shyly: you really promise?
dazai, who was just joking: ?????????
kunikida, also flabbergasted: ?????????? did you think one of us would-
atsushi: no! i mean obviously not haha... but you promise...?
dazai:
kunikida:
dazai: of course! we promise not to drown you
kunikida: and to get you out of the water if you're in trouble
atsushi: oh... but didn't you not want to swim
kunikida dazai, professional dgaslighters: that never happened
atsushi: ...oh okay... then i think i'll try to swim... you'll be there?
dazai and kunikida: of course
*later*
dazai: atsushi-kun you really...
kunikida: atsushi, please, it's been 7 hours come back out
atsushi, having the time of his life, eyes sparkling, tail wagging: five more minutes!!
kunikida: you said that last time too...
dazai: atsushi-kun sure likes water
kunikida, fixing his glasses: we have to just grab him and run off quickly
dazai: ooh~ kunikida wants to kidnap someone~? how despciable
kunikida: its not kidnapping its for his own good
dazai: if that helps you sleep at night :3
Pls reblog :3 <33
Just saw a comment that said in that moment Akutugawa realised someone thought he deserved to live.
I’m done.
No because… because Akutugawa like Atsushi has always wanted that kind of approval.
And Atsushi may not have died but even he knew it was all a hunch at that point when he pushed Akutugawa aside.
He saved him.
Used his own words against him because back on the boat Akutugawa decided that Atsushi deserved to live.
And now Atsushi’s decided he should too.
Akutagawa having to watch Atsushi get struck down, not only after coming back to life and finally getting his memories back, but after months of fighting against and alongside Atsushi and coming to see him as near indestructible and someone who bounces back as “an even more problematic foe” only for Atsushi to sacrifice himself and take for all Akutagawa knows is a permanent killing blow
see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil ❌
Atsushi and Piano man related headcannon
(@jisforj55 asked for more, had a fun idea so an attempt was made. This is just my take on it)
"Oh! You guys are gonna wanna hear this!" Called Albatross, walking over with Atsushi on his shoulders. "Oh? Are you going to admit to cheating at billiards earlier?" Asked Lippmann with a smirk.
"I have no idea what you’re talking about" said Albatross feigning confusion. He picked up Atsushi and gently set him on his feet before him.
"Our little goose has made a wonderful discovery and he’d like to share it with you all" he explained. Atsushi ducked his head shyly now everyone’s attention was on him.
Albatross ruffled his hair and gave him double thumbs up "you’ve got this!" He cheered.
Atsushi, with renewed confidence looked up at his uncle, who like everyone else had stopped what they were doing to listen. "You’re a superhero" said Atsushi, smiling brightly.
The flags were stunned (cept Albatross) and none more so than Piano man. He’d been called many things in his life but that was certainly a new one.
"Why do you think that, Atsushi?" He asked, curiously. "Chuuya was showing me a comic yesterday. It was about a superhero but I didn’t what that was so he told me. He said they save people who are scared and hurt and have cool powers.
And you saved me when the bad people got me. You help me when I’m scared and you have cool powers." Explained Atsushi, in that earnest way only children seemed to manage.
And not a second later was he pulled into Piano man’s arms into a warm hug. "Oh Atsushi" how could one so kind exist in a world so cruel and cold. "I am honoured to be your superhero" he was something far far more sinister to the rest of the world.
But here in Old World he was a colleague, a friend and an uncle. He would do anything for them. And if his little adorable nephew thought his uncle was a superhero. Than Piano man would be his superhero.
It was as simple as that.
Atsushi smiled, beckoning his uncle closer so he could whisper something to him.
Which he did, in a slightly quieter voice than usual so suffice to say everyone heard it. "It’s also because you get called Piano Man. Like superman but with piano’s."
Piano man chuckled, as did the others. "A keen observation, I’d expect nothing less of my little forger in the making."
"Hey, would that make a superhero too, little star?" Asked Lippman, smiling delightfully when Atsushi nodded.
(Chuuya walks in, hears Lippman call himself the amazing super Lippmann, while wearing a mask and cape and promptly walks back out.)
Life series 🔛🔝
Orange Cat Atsushi
Aka Atsushi is part orange tiger instead of white and exhibits orange cat behaviours.
Akutagwa: There’s no need to make things easier for him. That Jinko is…where did he go?
Fukuchi: I think he just jumped into the sea? Not the tactic I expected but I’m guessing this wasn’t part of your plan.
Akutagwa: For god’s sake…Jinko!
Atsushi pokes his head out of the sea.
Akutagwa: Get back here! We have more pressing matters to attend too!
Atsushi huffs and Fukuchi laughs.
Fukuchi: So much for the great save, huh?
Akutagwa, narrows his eyes: Jinko if you agree to return to this ship I…will allow you to play with Rashomon.
Atsushi perks up.
Akutagwa: But if you’d rather swim about…
Next thing you know Atsushi’s on the ship, shaking himself like a dog and drenching Fukuchi in sea water.
Before standing beside Akutagwa.
Atsushi: I’m holding you to that.
Akutagwa: Why you wish to use my ability for something like tug of war is beyond me. But I always keep my word.
Atsushi chuffs with a toothy grin.
Fukuchi: You two are weird. And so confident that you’ll leave this boat alive when facing me-
He then slips on the water that’s puddling around him.
something gouged from deep inside, never to be taken back