I’m so excited about this. I hope it doesn’t disappoint anyone!🧡
Headcanons under the pictures. Enjoy.
Chuuya exudes the confidence of a man who is active in his sexual life, with a strong reputation among women—he excels at whatever he does.
With his mastery of the art of "living in the moment," it's easy to imagine that he's incredibly skilled in bed, to the point where women practically throw themselves at his feet.
As a mafia executive, however, he must be cautious.
I envision him only engaging in sexual relationships with individuals who have ties to the mafia themselves (not his colleagues, but rather civilians connected to the underworld—he has standards).
l don't see him as someone who sleeps around casually (that would be more like Dazai, Imao-just joking), but rather as someone selective with his partners and highly aware of his sexuality.
Despite his caution, I believe he's very experienced.
He likely has a degradation kink, which surfaces whenever he feels the need to blow off steam.
I see him as exclusively dominant with people he's not very close to—or rather, with those he has no emotional connection to.
Given his busy lifestyle, he barely has time to form meaningful, romantic relationships, so sex is probably just a way for him to relax and assert control.
He would prefer positions where he maintains 100% control and doesn't feel vulnerable with his partner, such as doggy style, standing behind, prone bone, the flatiron, over the edge, face down-ass up, or kneeling behind.
He would definitely be the type to insist on using condoms, not trusting the other person with protection.
However, all of this changes with... you, his ideal type.
With you, his beloved princess, his demeanor softens significantly.
He truly wants to spoil you, especially if you're a virgin. If you're not-well, it doesn't change anything, because it doesn't matter to him.
He will spoil you sexually, no matter what.
I see Chuuya as a service dom, someone who prioritizes your pleasure and well-being, but who can also take on a more submissive role if his dear princess desires.
This dynamic makes him a switch, though he clearly prefers dominating you. When he's with you, Chuuya would trust you completely, making love to you deeply and sensually.
The experience would be incredibly intimate for both of you, as he wants you to feel all of his love, just as he wishes to feel yours in return through the act.
Chuuya would love to see your face while making love, so he would naturally gravitate towards positions that keep you close and allow for deep eye contact.
He would cherish moments where he can hold you in his arms, whether it's in a classic missionary position with your legs wrapped around him, or when you're on top in cowgirl, where he allows you to take the lead and dominate him.
A modified missionary, with your chests pressed together, would also be a favorite for the intimacy it brings.
Additionally, Chuuya would enjoy other positions that allow him to stay close to you, like the butterfly position, where you're lying on the edge of the bed with him between your legs, or the lotus position, where you're wrapped around each other, face to face.
He might also relish the intensity of the captive position, where he can see every reaction on your face, or making love up against the wall, where you can share deep, passionate eye contact.
In all these moments, his focus would be entirely on you, ensuring that you both feel an intense, loving connection.
If you're a virgin, Chuuya's demeanor would become even softer and sweeter, mixed with a touch of nervousness as he aims to ensure that nothing goes wrong or upsets you during the act.
He would start with the classic missionary position to gently ease you into the moment and your first experience.
His chest would swell with pride, knowing that you have chosen him and that he is the one privileged to guide you through this new experience.
Throughout the encounter, he would be highly protective of you, a protectiveness that borders on possessiveness and territorial behavior.
As he makes love to you, he might growl and moan softly against your skin, marking you thoroughly as if he were a predator claiming his territory.
This blend of tenderness and dominance would ensure that you feel both cherished and secure in his embrace.
Note: call him filthy names and you won’t be able to walk for two weeks straight.
Mori and Chuuya analysis: Whitin Loyalty and Logic.
The world of BSD thrives on its complex characters and their intricate relationships, often blurring the lines between loyalty and manipulation, strength and vulnerability. Among these compelling figures are Mori Ōgai, the enigmatic leader of the Port Mafia, and Chuuya Nakahara, its fiercely loyal yet independent executive. Both characters embody the organization’s dark allure, yet their dynamics and individual arcs reveal layers of humanity, ambition, and control that go beyond the surface.
Mori, a strategic mastermind, wields power with chilling precision, often treating people as pawns to further his goals. In contrast, Chuuya's raw strength, unyielding sense of pride, and complicated relationship with authority make him a foil to Mori's calculated demeanor. Their interactions, though limited in the series, offer a fascinating exploration of leadership, trust, and the weight of responsibility within the mafia's brutal hierarchy.
This analysis seeks to dive deeper into their characters, exploring how Mori’s manipulative tactics and Chuuya’s principled loyalty shape their relationship. By examining their motivations, key moments in the narrative, and their roles within the Port Mafia, we can better understand how these two seemingly different characters contribute to the intricate web of BSD’s storytelling.
Foil and Parallels
Mori and Chuuya as Narrative Foils
Mori and Chuuya serve as contrasting figures in personality, leadership style, and morality. Mori’s cold, calculating pragmatism is the antithesis of Chuuya’s fiery and emotionally charged demeanor. Their juxtaposition highlights the different ways individuals navigate power and duty within the morally ambiguous environment of the Port Mafia.
Parallels in Struggles and Motivations
Both characters wrestle with the weight of their positions in the Port Mafia. While Mori manipulates his subordinates and environments to maintain control, Chuuya grapples with his personal honor versus the brutal necessities of mafia life. Both seek stability and efficiency for the organization, though their methods diverge—Mori relying on foresight and control, and Chuuya on raw strength and loyalty.
Ethics and Morality
Mori’s Ethical Framework
Mori exemplifies a utilitarian perspective where the ends justify the means. He is willing to sacrifice individuals or moral principles for the greater good of the Port Mafia, often leading to morally questionable but strategically sound decisions.
Chuuya’s Moral Dilemmas
Chuuya’s internal conflict lies between his sense of personal honor and the morally ambiguous actions required by his position. His loyalty to the mafia often places him in situations that test his ethical boundaries, forcing him to choose between self-identity and duty.
Narrative Critique of Morality
The narrative critiques both approaches: Mori’s ruthlessness leads to fear and resentment among his subordinates, while Chuuya’s emotional decisions sometimes compromise his effectiveness. Yet, Chuuya’s honor often earns genuine respect, contrasting Mori’s manipulative reliance on fear.
Leadership Styles
Mori as a Leader
Mori’s leadership relies on manipulation, foresight, and calculated decisions. He maintains control through a mix of strategic planning and psychological manipulation, often symbolized by his relationship with Elise—a representation of his control and detachment.
Chuuya’s Leadership
Chuuya’s leadership is more direct and personal, rooted in his strength and charisma. As a leader of the Sheep and an executive in the Port Mafia, he inspires a mix of respect and fear, commanding loyalty through his actions rather than manipulation.
Tensions and DynamicsThe tension between Mori and Chuuya stems from their differing leadership philosophies. Mori sees leadership as a chess game, while Chuuya views it as a battlefield, where personal involvement and honor are paramount.
Personality and Ideological Differences
Mori Ougai
Mori’s pragmatic, utilitarian nature emphasizes efficiency over emotion. He prioritizes the survival and dominance of the Port Mafia above all else, even at the cost of personal relationships or ethics.
Chuuya Nakahara
Chuuya is a study in contrasts: fiery and passionate yet deeply principled. His emotionalism often clashes with the ruthless pragmatism of the mafia world, creating internal and external conflict.
Comparison
Mori’s cold rationalism and Chuuya’s emotionalism highlight their ideological divide. Yet, this contrast also underscores how their respective traits complement the mafia’s needs—Mori’s calculated strategies ensure stability, while Chuuya’s passionate leadership inspires loyalty.
Power Dynamics
Mori’s Authority over ChuuyaMori’s control over Chuuya is multifaceted, relying on institutional authority, manipulation, and subtle psychological pressure. This dynamic emphasizes Mori’s role as a puppet master within the organization.
Chuuya’s Responses
Chuuya’s pride and strong sense of self often clash with Mori’s manipulative tendencies. While he respects Mori’s strategic mind, he resents the control and moral compromises Mori embodies.
Trust and Loyalty
Chuuya’s Loyalty
Chuuya’s loyalty lies more with the Port Mafia as an institution than with Mori personally. While he respects the organization’s structure, his trust in Mori is conditional and often tested by the latter’s decisions.
Mori’s Perspective
Mori views Chuuya as a valuable asset—his loyalty and power are tools to further the organization’s goals. Any personal regard Mori holds for Chuuya is secondary to his utilitarian priorities.
Philosophical Differences
Approach to Leadership
Mori’s leadership is detached and strategic, prioritizing long-term outcomes over individual well-being. Chuuya, by contrast, leads with a hands-on, emotionally driven style that values personal connections and honor.
Views on Power
Mori sees power as a tool for control, while Chuuya struggles with the overwhelming nature of his ability, Corruption. Their differing relationships with power shape their worldviews and mutual understanding.
Moments of Conflict
Tensions in the Narrative
Conflicts between Mori and Chuuya often arise from strategic disagreements, with Mori pushing for cold pragmatism and Chuuya advocating for honor or personal involvement.
Chuuya’s Defiance
Chuuya’s moments of defiance are significant in the narrative, showcasing his refusal to fully succumb to Mori’s manipulative control. These acts highlight his individuality and moral code.
Manipulation vs. Autonomy
Mori’s Manipulative Nature
Mori uses Chuuya’s pride, loyalty, and vulnerabilities to maintain control, ensuring Chuuya remains a key asset to the Port Mafia without allowing him too much autonomy.
Respect or Contempt?
Mori respects Chuuya’s abilities but views him primarily as a means to an end. Chuuya, in turn, tolerates Mori’s leadership out of necessity but often questions his methods and intentions.
Subtle Parallels
Similarities
Both characters share a strong sense of duty to the Port Mafia and a willingness to bear heavy burdens for its sake. They are both ruthless when necessary, driven by a desire for stability and effectiveness.
Differences
While Mori’s ruthlessness is calculated and emotionless, Chuuya’s is driven by passion and honor. Their differing motivations and methods set them apart.
Impact on the Port Mafia
The dynamic between Mori and Chuuya significantly influences the Port Mafia’s structure. Mori’s manipulation ensures stability, while Chuuya’s charisma and strength foster loyalty among subordinates. Their relationship, however, can also create internal tensions, especially when their differing philosophies clash.
Mori as the Calculating Leader
Mori Ōgai, the head of the Port Mafia, is characterized by his cold, calculating nature and his ability to manipulate those around him for the sake of the organization. His leadership style is pragmatic to the extreme, often prioritizing the survival and power of the Port Mafia above all else. This approach makes him a formidable leader but also one who is untrustworthy and morally ambiguous.
Mori’s interactions with Chūya reflect his tendency to view individuals as tools to be utilized. As one of the most powerful ability users in the series, Chūya’s strength is an asset to the Port Mafia, and Mori ensures that it is fully harnessed. However, Mori’s treatment of Chūya often borders on dehumanizing, as he focuses on Chūya’s utility rather than his individuality.
Chūya as the Reluctant Pawn
Chūya Nakahara, on the other hand, is a character who values loyalty and personal agency. Despite his fiery temperament and disdain for authority, Chūya remains committed to the Port Mafia, partly out of a sense of duty and partly because it provides him with a sense of belonging. His relationship with Mori, however, is fraught with tension.
Chūya is acutely aware of Mori’s manipulative tendencies, and this awareness fosters a sense of mistrust. Unlike Dazai, who actively schemes against Mori, Chūya’s resistance to Mori’s control is more subtle. He follows orders but maintains a critical view of Mori’s actions and motives. This duality underscores Chūya’s internal struggle: while he recognizes the necessity of Mori’s leadership, he resents the lack of autonomy it affords him.
Moments of Interaction
One of the most telling moments in their relationship occurs during Chūya’s induction into the Port Mafia. Mori’s role in bringing Chūya into the fold reflects his ability to identify and exploit potential. At the same time, it highlights Chūya’s vulnerability as someone searching for purpose and direction. This dynamic sets the tone for their future interactions, with Mori acting as both a mentor and a manipulator.
Could Mori Be a Father Figure?
Mori’s relationship with Chūya also raises the question of whether he could act as a father figure in Chūya’s life. While Mori’s manipulative tendencies and focus on utility might seem to preclude such a role, there are elements of their dynamic that resemble a paternal relationship. Mori provides Chūya with guidance, albeit in a way that often prioritizes the Port Mafia over Chūya’s personal well-being. This mirrors the dynamic of an authoritarian parent who seeks to mold their child to fit a specific purpose.
For Chūya, who values loyalty and seeks a sense of belonging, Mori’s role as a leader may fill a void left by a lack of familial connection. However, this "father figure" dynamic is inherently fraught, as Mori’s actions are rarely motivated by genuine care. Instead, his guidance is a means to an end, reflecting his cold pragmatism. Chūya’s awareness of this dynamic complicates their relationship, as he must reconcile the authority Mori represents with his own need for agency and self-respect.
And now what you all have been waiting for:
Did Mori Abuse Chuuya?
While it isn't confirmed, and depends on who you ask, i'm pretty sure Chuuya is a victim of abuse by Mori because repeated manipulation does count as abuse.
Examples of Mori's Manipulation of Chuuya:
Control through authority: Mori often uses his position as the boss of the Port Mafia to pressure Chuuya into fulfilling his orders, regardless of Chuuya's personal feelings.
Exploitation of Arahabaki: Chuuya’s powers, which come from his connection to Arahabaki, are dangerous and taxing. Mori appears willing to exploit this ability for the Port Mafia's benefit, potentially disregarding the toll it takes on Chuuya.
Threat of Violence: In the first text, Mori threatens Chuuya and the members of the Sheep (Chuuya's former allies). This demonstrates a clear use of coercion to force Chuuya into cooperation. The casual way Mori delivers this threat underscores his calculating and ruthless personality, making it clear that he prioritizes his agenda over Chuuya’s autonomy or well-being.
"Chuuya-kun, I will withdraw my previous statement of joining the Mafia. Instead, I
would like to offer a joint investigation. The rumors we've heard about the previous boss's return and the 'Arahabaki' that you're after are clearly rooted in the same incident. I think we could achieve a mutually beneficial relationship simply by sharing information, don't you think?"
" .... And if I refuse?"
"I'll kill you." Mori said with a natural tone, like the moment when sugar is put into coffee. "Though it's hard to kill you, even in the Mafia. So I'll kill all your companions in the 'Sheep'. How about it?"
Emotional Manipulation: In the second text, Mori dangles the truth about Chuuya's identity and his connection to Arahabaki in front of him, only to pull it away at the last moment. This is a psychological tactic to assert control over Chuuya, keeping him dependent and unable to fully trust Mori. By withholding this critical information, Mori solidifies his leverage over Chuuya.
"This is the data collected by Randou-kun." Mori showed Chuuya the envelope. "There are many other interesting things written in here."
"In there ... Is the truth ... " Chuuya subconsciously reached his hand out. "Arahabaki's … My true identity ... "
But right before Chuuya grabbed the envelope, Mori quickly pulled it away from him.
Chuuya looked at Mori suspiciously.
"Sorry, but this is the hidden asset a traitor of the organization had." Mori said with the usual smile on his face. "It's something that was originally going to be burned, and therefore can't be so easily disclosed. This is only available to people who are executives or above in the organization."
Chuuya stirred slightly and quietly stared at Mori.
A few short, tense seconds passed between them.
Now, the next one.
"I ... " Chuuya squeezed out the words in a voice similar to that of a boy's. He gently touched the wound on his back. "I was the Sheep's leader. But all I was given were my friend's anxieties and the reliance of the group. At this point, I'm not that upset about joining your organization and obeying your orders. But can you tell me one thing? What does it mean to be a leader?"
At the boy's serious gaze, Mori's smile abruptly disappeared.
He closed his eyes, then opened them again. Then, with a genuine look that nobody had ever seen before, said,
"The leader stands at the top of the organization, but is also its slave. For the profit and survival of the organization, I will gladly soak in all its filth. Raise my subordinates, position them optimally, and if I need to, use and throw them away. I will gladly do any inhumane act if it's for the organization. That's what it means to be a leader."
Mori shifted his gaze to look out the window at the various cityscapes.
"All to protect this beloved city."
Chuuya listened with clear eyes. He had an expression of innocence on his face, like he was reborn.
"That's ... what I was missing."
Chuuya hung his head as he dropped down to one knee. And with a soldier's sharp,
commanding voice, he said,
"In that case, I will devote all this blood to you, boss. I will protect this organization that you support as your slave, crush your enemies as your slave, and let those who undermine the Port Mafia know how it feels to be crushed by gravity."
1. Chuuya's Vulnerability
Chuuya is shown reflecting on his experiences as the leader of the Sheep, where he felt burdened by the anxieties and expectations of his peers. This reflection leaves him open to influence, as he seeks guidance on what it means to be a true leader. Mori seizes this moment of vulnerability to instill his philosophy of leadership, shaping Chuuya’s perspective.
2. Mori's Philosophy of Leadership
Mori’s response is chilling and pragmatic, emphasizing his willingness to embrace inhumanity for the sake of the organization. He paints leadership as both an immense responsibility and a position of ultimate servitude to the group. This resonates with Chuuya, who, as a former leader of the Sheep, realizes what he lacked in his own leadership—unwavering commitment to the survival and benefit of the group, no matter the personal or moral cost.
3. Chuuya’s Transformation
Mori’s words spark a rebirth in Chuuya’s identity. He internalizes this philosophy and pledges absolute loyalty to Mori and the Port Mafia. The imagery of Chuuya kneeling and vowing to be Mori’s "slave" is both powerful and tragic, signifying his acceptance of a life of servitude and violence in exchange for the purpose and structure that the Port Mafia offers.
4. Themes of Manipulation and Control
This scene also underscores Mori’s skillful manipulation. He doesn’t coerce Chuuya with threats or force this time but rather appeals to Chuuya’s need for direction and understanding. By presenting his own harsh worldview as the "truth" of leadership, Mori binds Chuuya to him ideologically and emotionally.
5. A Tragic Bond
While Chuuya’s devotion to the Port Mafia and Mori is admirable in its intensity, it’s also rooted in the toxic dynamics of the organization. Mori’s definition of leadership is deeply self-serving—it positions him as indispensable while justifying any cruelty or sacrifice in the name of the Port Mafia’s survival. For Chuuya, embracing this philosophy means willingly giving up a part of his humanity.
Conclusion
This moment cements the unequal power dynamic between Mori and Chuuya. Mori takes advantage of Chuuya’s vulnerability and longing for guidance, molding him into a loyal subordinate. While Chuuya believes he has found purpose, it is within the confines of a system that exploits his strength and loyalty. The scene poignantly reflects the series’ recurring themes of power, loyalty, and the sacrifices required to survive in a harsh world.
Could Mori Be Connected to Chūya’s Experimentation?
One of the critical elements of Chuuya Nakahara’s backstory is his suffering due to experimentation at the hands of the organization that created Arahabaki. However, there is no evidence in the canon to suggest that Mori Ōgai was directly involved in these experiments. The timeline of events and Mori’s role within the Port Mafia do not align with the actions of the researchers who experimented on Chuuya.
The experimentation on Chuuya is tied to a separate scientific group that sought to control and weaponize his connection to Arahabaki. By the time Chūya joins the Port Mafia, Mori’s primary focus is on integrating him into the organization as an asset. Mori’s interest in Chuuya begins after these events, positioning him as a manipulative leader rather than a scientist or direct perpetrator of Chuuya’s past suffering.
This distinction is important because it reinforces Mori’s role as an opportunist who capitalizes on Chuuya’s existing trauma and abilities rather than creating them. His lack of involvement in the experimentation also shifts the focus to how Mori uses Chuuya’s power within the Port Mafia rather than how he came to possess it. Thus, while Mori’s treatment of Chūya is morally questionable, it is not rooted in the direct exploitation of Chuuya’s origins.
Does Mori Care About Chuuya?
The question of whether Mori cares about Chuuya is complex, as Mori’s actions are often guided by pragmatism rather than overt emotional connections. However, there is evidence to suggest that Mori’s interest in Chuuya extends beyond mere utility. As a leader, Mori values Chuuya’s loyalty and recognizes his significance not only as a powerful ability user but also as a steadfast member of the Port Mafia.
Mori’s form of care is rooted in his strategic mindset. For example, he ensures that Chuuya’s abilities are honed and that his position in the organization remains secure. While these actions serve the interests of the Port Mafia, they also indicate a level of investment in Chuuya’s well-being and stability. Mori’s decision to rely on Chuuya during critical moments further demonstrates his trust in Chuuya’s capabilities, which could be interpreted as a subtle form of respect.
However, Mori’s care is not altruistic. It is shaped by the Port Mafia’s hierarchical structure and Mori’s overarching goal of maintaining power. This dynamic complicates their relationship, as Chuuya may recognize Mori’s manipulative tendencies while also benefiting from the structure and support that Mori provides.
Fifteen: Chuuya’s Entry into the Port Mafia
In the prequel novel Fifteen, Chuuya’s entry into the Port Mafia is portrayed as a reluctant decision made under duress. Chuuya joins not out of a desire for power or belonging, but to save the lives of the Sheep—a group he had considered family until their betrayal. While Chuuya primarily blames Dazai for orchestrating the events that led to this decision, it becomes evident that the entire scenario was a calculated move by Mori. Mori recognizes Chuuya’s value, both as a powerful ability user and as someone who could influence Dazai, and he meticulously plans to bring Chuuya into the fold.
Mori’s speech about leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping Chuuya’s perspective. Mori emphasizes that true leadership requires treating everyone, including oneself, as pawns for the greater stability of the organization. Chuuya internalizes this philosophy, contrasting it with his own belief that prioritizing people’s safety above all else led to his betrayal by the Sheep. This moment marks a turning point for Chuuya, as he pledges loyalty to Mori partly because of this newfound purpose and partly because Mori holds critical information about Arahabaki, which remains a mystery central to Chuuyas identity.
Stormbringer: Loyalty Tested and Principles Affirmed
In Stormbringer, Chuuya’s loyalty to the Port Mafia is further explored and tested. Despite discovering that the Flags—a group assigned to support him—were also spying on him, Chuuya remains steadfast in his commitment to the organization. His loyalty is portrayed as a matter of principle rather than emotional attachment. When a detective offers Chuuya a chance to betray the Port Mafia, Chuuya’s refusal is definitive and unapologetic. His response is not driven by blind allegiance but by his personal code of honor—he swore loyalty, and he will not break that promise.
Chuuya’s loyalty to the people within the Port Mafia, however, supersedes his loyalty to the organization itself. This is evident in his actions throughout the novel, as he prioritizes the well-being of his comrades and even extends help to the remaining members of the disbanded Sheep. Despite Mori’s pragmatic philosophy, Chuuya’s core values—his humanity and his care for others—remain unchanged. This dynamic tension between Mori’s utilitarianism and Chūya’s empathy highlights the fundamental differences in their principles.
The ending of Stormbringer is particularly significant in understanding Chuuya’s relationship with Mori. Armed with information about his origins provided by Mori, Chuuya takes steps to uncover the truth about his humanity. Yet, even after learning he was always human, Chuuya reaffirms his loyalty to the Port Mafia, viewing it as his family. Mori’s satisfaction with this outcome underscores his deep understanding of Chuuya’s character and his deliberate efforts to shape Chuuya’s loyalty. By surrounding Chuuya with individuals he could grow to care for, such as the Flags, Dazai, and Kouyou, Mori ensures Chuuya’s integration into the organization is as emotional as it is strategic.
Present-Day Chuuya: A Complex Leader
The Chūya we encounter in the main storyline of Bungou Stray Dogs is markedly different from his younger self. The events that shaped him into the person he is today remain largely unexplored, but his demeanor is more cynical and guarded. He openly critiques Dazai’s moral posturing and questions the naivety of the Armed Detective Agency, suggesting a disillusionment with idealistic views of morality.
Chuuya’s current relationships within the Port Mafia are more formal and distant compared to the bonds he shared with the Flags. While he treats his subordinates with respect and compassion, his deep emotional connections seem muted. This shift hints at significant experiences that led to his increased wariness and self-reliance. Despite this, moments of vulnerability—such as his grief over subordinates lost to Q’s abilities—reveal that his capacity for care has not diminished, even if it is more cautiously expressed.
One of the most telling moments in the manga occurs during Chuuya’s confrontation with Dazai. Dazai’s suggestion that Chuuya’s loyalty to the Port Mafia might be questioned speaks volumes about Chuuya’s precarious position within the organization. Chuuya does not argue against this implication, acknowledging that his loyalty has always been to the people rather than the organization itself. This distinction becomes apparent when Chuuya provides Dazai with critical information and allows him to proceed with his plans, prioritizing personal principles over organizational directives.
Chuuya’s Reflections on Dazai’s Betrayal
One of the most fascinating aspects of Chuuya’s character is his likely perspective on Dazai’s betrayal of the Port Mafia. Dazai’s departure wasn’t simply a rejection of the organization—it was a direct response to Mori’s ruthless decision to sacrifice Oda Sakunosuke for a piece of paper. For Chuuya, who places immense value on people over principles, it’s not difficult to imagine that he could piece together the reasoning behind Dazai’s actions. This raises the question: why does Chuuya remain by Mori’s side despite everything?
It’s possible that Chuuya stayed because he believed he could mitigate Mori’s more destructive tendencies from within. Perhaps he thought that by remaining loyal, he could protect people from Mori’s calculated ruthlessness. Alternatively, Mori might have justified his actions to Chuuya, convincing him that the sacrifice was necessary for the greater good of the Port Mafia. Given Chuuya’s principled nature, however, it’s unlikely that he would accept such reasoning without significant inner conflict.
Why Mori Wouldn’t Lie to Chuuya
While it is tempting to consider the possibility that Mori lied to Chuuya to secure his loyalty, this theory doesn’t align with Mori’s established character or leadership style. Mori Ōgai is an opportunist and a strategist, but he is also pragmatic. He understands that trust, even a wary and conditional kind, is essential for maintaining control over individuals as powerful as Chuuya. A lie, if discovered, would jeopardize Chuuya’s loyalty and potentially incite rebellion within the Port Mafia—an outcome Mori would seek to avoid at all costs.
Furthermore, Mori’s speech to Chuuya during his induction into the Port Mafia emphasizes his philosophy of treating everyone, including himself, as a pawn for the greater stability of the organization. This transparency, however cold and calculating, establishes a baseline of honesty in Mori’s dealings with Chuuya. It’s far more likely that Mori framed his decisions in a way that appealed to Chuuya’s sense of duty and responsibility, rather than resorting to outright falsehoods.
Chuuya’s True Loyalties
Ultimately, Chuuya’s loyalty to the Port Mafia is not about the organization itself. His commitment lies with the people within it—those he considers his subordinates, friends, and comrades. This distinction is crucial when writing Chuuya, as it underscores his fundamental conflict with Mori’s leadership. Chuuya values humanity and connection, while Mori views individuals as tools to be used for the collective good. This ideological divide creates a tension that defines their relationship and shapes Chuuya’s actions within the narrative.
Chuuya’s principles are a driving force behind his character. Despite Mori’s manipulations, Chuuya remains steadfast in his commitment to the people he cares about. This focus on personal loyalty over institutional allegiance makes him a compelling and multi-dimensional figure, one whose choices continue to intrigue and inspire deeper exploration of his character.
i was thinking the development of skk's partnership. In stormbringer before their partnership was formally established, dazai withheld information for his plan to work even knowing the risks of it, the withholding caused chuuya to be tortured and murase (someone close to chuuya) to be killed. chuuya punishes dazai as a result of the torture (dazai lets him) and murase dying, VIA spinning him onto a pole until he throws up.
In dragon head conflict, dazai provokes chuuya (as a leeway for a code in the future). yada yada, chuuya punches him and calls him out which motivates dazai to stop the conflict which is killing people. dazai disappears after that, the PM members tell chuuya abt a microscope in dazai's room which was used in their conversation earlier (when dazai provokes him by saying chuuya was a human as small as a microscope).
he destroys the microscope, finding out it was a communicator left by dazai and goes off to rescue him (he got captured), saying "what for me shitty dazai". the development of their partnership, they learned to communicate in their own way, instead of dazai withhelding information again.
i think people completely misinterpret chuuya's anger issues and characterize him as an "angwy boyo" with unnecessary and irrational overreactions of anger and violence.
let's be clear now-- the most frequent we see him overreacting in situations and turning to a more explosive disposition is when dazai is involved. dazai intentionally pushes his buttons. dazai is Good at pissing people off.
that's not to say chuuya is emotionally stable. he's in fact Much more emotionally unstable and out of touch as people think. with an inability to express emotions, from a fear of being vulnerable, especially through all the environments in situations he's been in, he resorts to expressing anger and irritation, the emotions he can express without feeling vulnerable.
in stormbringer, we see him unable to just cry like a normal person. we don't see him express joy normally. he's ashamed to feel, and he can't express it properly, so he defaults to his easiest expression: anger. he snaps at the flags and masks what he feels with surface level anger, as this is what he's used to expressing.
chuuya can't be simply encapsulated with "angy" or "irrationality". he never really is able to express the emotion he truly feels, and this anger is a safety blanket to hide it. besides dazai. that guy actually pisses him off.
Can u give me some examples of chuuya and Dazai like, helping make each other better?
Glad you asked this question, anon!
Some examples include the scene in fifteen where Dazai goes from the beginning of fifteen, being all apathetic and not cryng about life. Mori trying hard to motivate him, to suddenly wanting live after meeting chuuya. Quite literally saying: "chuuya convinced me to live" and along with here, saying that he's got a new dog so he has to live now.
The gun shooting scene also served helpful for Dazai, he was spiraling and Chuuya, a gangster knocked the gun out of his hand saying "you shouldn't be shooting dead bodies". For a member of a gang to say this, it served as very contridcting to dazai but revealed more about chuuya's character and how what he did was (shooting the dead body) was wrong.
Another example includes in stormbringer, when chuuya is hallicunating dazai and the flags when he's tortured. The hallucination of dazai motivates him to not give up (bc he claims he isn't like him) and pushes him through the experience.
From Dazai's side in stormbringer, his capability to change that has always been there prior to oda is shown when he gives Chuuya a choice. This is a big deal which I see the fandom ignore a lot, but Dazai at this point struggled immensely with empathy, so for him to put himself in Chuuya's shows and give him a choice with the entire city was at risk showed how much he cared about chuuya's feelings, thinking about his humanity before the entire city.
Another instance includes the scene in which Mori says that he would die with Chuuya with the Guivre situation in stormbringer. Dazai goes from being okay with dying/apathetic about the situation to suddenly caring with the idea of dying with Chuuya is brought up. Chuuya constantly is seen to motivate and push Dazai to do things in the mafia at the time.
The Dragon Head Conflict in Dead Apple is a major example. Chuuya once again pushes him to get involved in major conflicts, Dazai is louching around not wanting to get involved until Chuuya says something to him about the situation.
Dazai is acting inhumane by disrespecting someone who died and in anger chuuya punches his face. dazai says "i'm human too" and chuuya says "no one would believe that shit" people misinterpet this scene badly as dehumanization but it's not. it's basically Chuuya giving Dazai a reality check and telling him to stop acting inhumane since he knows he is a human and is capable of acting humane. Stormbringer shows this, he sees dazai giving him a choice, him acting human. So since this is after that, it's basically him telling him no one will believe you're human if you act like this, so start acting like you're a human. Because of Chuuya's words, it motivates him to stop a turf war because of how mad he is.
In mayoi this is seen, with him telling Shibusawa how he was wrong for killing the colonel.
This exchange also shows the extent of their partnership, how despite the words Chuuya says to Dazai prior, he just knows him; by the mention of the microscope earlier he's able to decipher the intention of dazai. Their reading of each other can be shown to be "making each other better" as their trust in e/o as kids raised an abusive enviorment is definetaly interesting.
Chuuya is actively seen steering him to be motivated him who once lacked a clear meaning of life itself was.
Chuuya´s analysis part 2: Humanity and contradictions
Stormbringer is by far the most important piece if we want to understand chuuya because this is the moment his view of life is challenged. We follow chuuya through stormbringer, we get to see how doubtful, scared and confused he is about his humanity and we also see a side of him that he constantly hides.
“I told you, Chuuya”
He looked up in the direction of the sudden voice. It was a familiar voice, one that belonged to the person he hated most in this world.
“Your birth itself was a mistake. We´re the same. Is there really a point to suffering through all that pain for a life that isn´t even real?” - Hallucination of Dazai. Stormbringer
Dazai and Chuuya constantly claim the hate they have for each other. A lot of that hate is because their history of them being assholes with each other, a lot of it is just posturing but a lot of it is because of this. They share the same problem but the way they face it is incompatible. Especially on chuuya´s side. During sb we learn that Chuuya /understands/ Dazai, not because he tries to but because deep down he thinks the same. But he /never/ lets himself think about this, because if he does he will drown and he can´t do that.
You can ignore most of this analysis because the only real important thing to understand is that chuuya is a figher.
That´s his core as a character.
Chuuya fights every godamn hour of every day. He fights with himself, he fights against his ability, he fights for his humanity, he fights for the people he loves, he fights when everyone already gave up. He has lost /so much/ through his life and never complains about it, he keeps going on because that´s what he was taught to do. He has gave up so many things. He can´t say that he is tired, he can´t be afraid, he can´t stop because he was conditioned to be the last man standing not matter what and that´s what he does. Because he has people he cares about and that depend on him so he can´t fall, he can´t ask for help and damn sure he can´t let himself sulk and think about the futility of all, he can´t go with dazai´s nihilistic mentality not matter how much of it he secretly shares because he can´t stop fighting. That would ultimately break him. Chuuya´s outwordly drive to keep advancing despite all the horrible things that happen to him is only possible because he never stops to think about this.
So in a lot of ways, Dazai is like a punch in the face. it´s his worse fears and hidden thoughts in a human form. Dazai, especially 15-18 year old Dazai represents everything he fights about himself. So yes, when I say that chuuya makes a constant, conscious effort to avoid understanding Dazai I´m talking about this (and that´s like half of it, because Dazai´s coping mechanisms also directly clash with chuuya´s whole ideology. Honestly is kinda impressive how Dazai manages to trigger chuuya to that degree)
Now, going back to the analysis I want to say that Stormbringer doesn´t really bring anything new to chuuya´s character, it just consolidates what was already there. It´s when chuuya finally realized something we´ve known all along and it´s because of this that he can finally solve his inner conflict.
“I can feel their lives burning right here, inside me, and till those flames die down. I can´t just do whatever I want. I´m gonna do what I need to. That´s who I am”- Chuuya, stormbringer
“-Why don´t you get it? There isn´t anything you need to do! Live how you want to live! Destroy what you want to destroy! Because there´s only one thing we needed to do, and that was to not be born!(...)
-Just shup up- Chuuya´s eyes burned with fierce determination. -Maybe that´s what you wanna do, but don´t shove your belief down my throat. Cause that ain´t ´t how I feel at all.
Several shadow ran thorugh the light in his eyes.
His friends in the sheep.
His friends in the Port Mafia.
The light in his eyes was determination. It was the powerful brilliance of humankind, something gaines only through encounters and partings with other people.
-You´ve been completely wrong from the very start- Chuuya spat in disgust- “Being born was a mistake”? Sounds like the kind of garbage Dazai would spew, and no way in hell am I ever gonna think the way he does!”- Verlaine and chuuya, stormbringer.
This scene is so important to chuuya´s development as a character because this is the first time he defines himself as an individual in his own terms and independently of his origin. He is a person, and he is the kind of person that will do what it needs to be done and he will do it for the people that is important to him. That´s simply who he is. That´s his identity as a human being. That´s why I get mad when people are fighting about chuuya´s humanity. Yes, at the end is really hinted that he is the original one but that´s not important. Because the whole point of the novel is that humanity is more than origin. It doesn´t matter if chuuya was born as a human being or created in a lab because at the end of the day he is human because of the ties he has with the people around him.
Different from Dazai, Chuuya gets this solution from existentialism. Existentialism is a form of philosophy that explores the issue of human existence. Existencialism basically says that purpose and meaning in life doesn´t come from external forces such as God, fate or a bigger power but instead is entirely determined by ourselves and that´s exactly what chuuya does. It doesn´t matter that life in senseless, it doesn´t matter if he was created only as a weapon, it doesn´t matter if he shouldn´t have existed in the first place. None of it matters. Because he is already here and he will give himself a purpose. And God, I´m gonna stop here to say that this is such a chuuya thing to do. He fights what everyone around him is telling him and he fights himself, yes, he may understand Dazai and verlaine´s nihilistic mentality but he ultimately decides to reject it. Chuuya will fight even the absurdity of life, in a way is fucking hilarious and as a Dazai kinnie I can wholeheartedly understand how this is so annoying for him. Because here we are needing sense, getting paralyzed because of the ucertainty of the world and just trying to keep living despite being constantly overwhelmed because the aburdity of all and then there are people like chuuya that realized the same thing but they keep going, people like chuuya that just push their way through life like it´s not a big deal, people like chuuya that never give up even when is the logical thing to do. And as maddening as it is, maybe this is the real reason why Chuuya is my favorite character, he can do something I don´t. His will to fight despite everyting? How he gets up every single time? is not something I can do.
Okay so sorry for the projection in the middle of it. Let´s continue with the analysis.
The whole point is that Chuuya doesn´t care if his reason to keep going is not trascendental, he doesn´t care if it´s illogical, he doesn´t care if in the great scheme of things it doesn´t mean anything. Because it´s important to him, it´s enough to him and that´s all that matters. Chuuya has people he loves, he has emotional ties with them and Chuuya clings to them with desperation because it is what impulses him to keep going. I need you to understand this, every single character is bsd have people they love and appreciate but for chuuya? it´s a whole different deal. They are so much more than that. They are not only people he loves, they are the direct representation of his humanity (which I remind you is the most important aspect of his characterization) he finds a purpose and a sense in this bonds, he finds an /identity/ thanks to this bonds. And that´s why he will do absolutely everything to preserve them. Yes, the biggest difference between Chuuya and kunikida is that when chuuya says that he will do what needs to be done, he is not talking about ideals, he´s saying that he will give everything of him for the people he loves.
Now, everything should be fine, right? Chuuya learns to accept his humanity to a certain extent, he gives himself a purpose, everything is /fine/ except it´s not and this lead us to the second and biggest contradiction about chuuya and this is which ultimately brings another thousand contradiction in his character: Nowadays his biggest conflict is not the original problem anymore, it´s the solution he gave to that problem.
And it´s the most tragic contradiction in earth because his relationships with people is what makes him keep going but at the same time it´s also what keeps him stuck (I´m discussing that later). And it hurts so much because yes, they give them an identity, a purpose but he also sacrifices /too much/ of himself in the name of this relationships.
He is conventionally brave, he is not like atsushi, he never hesitates, he never doubts but it´s not in a healthy way. Chuuya is not brave for the sake of being brave. He is brave because there was never another option to him, he doesn´t let himself feel afraid. During stormbringer he experimented more suffering than most of the characters in the story, he went against a giant beast, he was tortured, freakingg hell, his biggest fear all along was to discover that he wasn´t human but he decides to know because the flags investigated his past. He was terrified but he forced himself to ask because “I have an obligation to know for their sake” not for him, for the flags.
And let´s not talk about how corruption is his worst fear turned true, let´s not talk about how it represents the lack of humanity and how that may affect the character whose whole main arc revolves around seeking humanity, let´s not talk about how he goes against his worse fear once and once again to protect the city and the organization he loves. There is only one thing that chuuya wanted, all this time he only wanted to know if he was a human or if he wasn´t and in stormbringer he gave up even that. He decides to use corruption fully knowing that he will lose his opportunity to know and he doesn´t care if by doing it, he can save people.
He has a moral compass but he sacrifices it in the name of the people he loves. He cares about people but he also mass murder if that benefits his organization. He appreciates life, but he´s so ready to die and destroy himself if by doing that he can be useful for the people he cares about. His pathological loyalty is also explained by this, it doesn´t matter if they betrayed him or hurt him, he will still be there for them because he puts this relationships over everything. He even sacrifices his emotions, I´ve said it before but chuuya didn´t even let himself cry after he saw his friends in pieces because he put albatross needs over his own pain. He got into an organization he didn´t even wanted to be in because by doing it he could save the people that stabbed him in the back. To this day I´m haunted by the fact that in the entirety of stormbringer, chuuya only let himself be vulnerable once, he only screamed once. When he was being tortured, and in agony, he let himself scream but he only did it because no one there cared. If a person he loves had been there, then chuuya would´ve hold it in, he would never let himself cry because he will never let himself be a worry for the people he cares about. His whole ability is a reminder of everything he went through, of everything that makes him different, of all his pain but he doesn´t resent his ability because he can protect the people he loves with it, that powerful ability is just another responsibility he needs to carry. He is powerful so he needs to protect those that aren´t.
Chuuya is so selfless that it actually is a fucking flaw. From all the characters in bsd, he is the one who sacrifices the most and the craziest thing about it? He doesn´t even notice because in his mind he´s doing what needs to be done. In the CD drama he says to akutagawa that self sacrifice is a pathetic excuse for weak people but he does it all the time, except that he doesn´t think about what he does as self sacrifice, for him is just the natural thing to do. Chuuya constantly makes pyramids and he puts himself at the bottom of them. He is ready to give everything for the people he loves but he never expects the same of them. He loves unconditionally, but he doesn´t think that he can be loved in the same way. He needs to push himself, he needs to be useful.
“-Why- A flash of uneasiness briefly colored chuuya´s expression- Why would you go through all this (...)
-It´s nothing particularly serious- Said Lippmann. Baffled by chuuya´s reaction, he eyed the rest of the group- If we had to come up with a reason, though...it´s because you´re our friend. Were things different in the sheep?
They had been. That was what Chuuya flustered expression was saying. Everyone in the sheep depended on him. The contrary was unthinkable”- The flags and Chuuya, stormbringer.
Chuuya doesn´t know how to accept kindness, he doesn´t know how to react to people caring about him. Because that´s his job. He is never in the opposite side of it. And when he finally was, he lost it and even then he never thinks about all the shitty things that happen to him, he never complains about the unfairness of it. He just keeps going, he takes every single blow and he never let himself make a sound.
Do you see the contradictions now? The love he has for his people may be the foundation of his identity, but he also sacrifices a thousand of things about himself to protect them. No one can live like that. He lives in a perpetual state of contradiction. What he believes in, what he feels and what he does never fucking allign. And honestly this is part of what makes his character so fucking good, because this contradictions narratively speaking make perfect sense. Is not that he is lying, is not lack of self awareness, is not a hole in his characterization. if you stop to analyze the character this contradictions make perfect sense for him. And this trait is why chuuya gives this impression of being predictably unpredictable.
During the first light novel Dazai describes kunikida like this:
“I´ve got a good idea of who you are now, so nothing you do will ever surprise me. I mean, compared with me, you´re just a simple man with a simple mind, after all (...) See? You wear your heart in your sleeve. You don´t hide how you´re really feeling”- Dazai, Osamu Dazai´s entrance exam
And you´ve probably noticed by now, but a lot of this description somewhat applies for chuuya too. But Dazai´s reaction to chuuya is usually this one:
Even knowing Chuuya better than anyone else, Dazai has consistently been surprised or doubting chuuya´s actions. During stormbringer he didn´t know if chuuya was going to use corruption, because a normal person don´t go through life sacrificing their most wanted thing. During fifteen, he was extermely curious about his relationship with the sheep, because chuuya´s arrogance doesn´t make sense with the way he lets himself be used. He thought that Chuuya was going to kill N because that would´ve been the normal reaction to have but he didn´t. At 22, he hoped that chuuya was going to use corruption to save him but the whole point was that he could never be 100% sure because a normal person won´t go through life facing their worst fear just because of trust. And Dazai is not the only one unbalanced by chuuya, the flags were constantly surprised by him, rimbaud didn´t know what to do of him. Verlaine thought that after all the suffering, chuuya would grow up to hate the world just like he did, but chuuya didn´t. There is this whole scene in which Adam and shirase are facing verlaine and he knows that they will die, he goes through all the possibilities but there´s no way they make it but then chuuya appears
“The 169 outcome. An unthinkable possibility
-Unbelievable- I instinctively muttered”- Adam, stormbringer
Adam is an AI, he was made to think about all the logical options and he never thought of that one. Because no normal person will go and fight when all logic is saying that they will lose. But Chuuya does it, he goes and fight expeting to win, giving his all because he will not let his friends die.
Kunikida is relatively easy to predict because he will stick to his ideals as much as possible and because of that is easy to read his actions and the way he will act (to a certain extent, of course) Chuuya is as easy to manipulate as kunikida is but he is far more difficult to accurately predict. Chuuya may be as genuine and honest as kunikida is but he doesn´t stick to anything. He will go against the very basis of himself for the people he loves. Worse than that a lot of his actions and decisions are incredibly complicated because he does a thousand of mental mallabarisms that somehow make sense for him. He will kill, steal and blackmail but outside of job? He respects the traffic laws, he thinks that kids shouldn´t drink alcohol and help grandmothers cross the street. Does that make any sense to you? He will die and kill a stranger no doubt if by doing that he can protect the mafia but sacrificing a friend? Yeah, that´s not gonna happen. He simply can´t do it. So chuuya is fine with killing but only under specific conditions and that applies to everything he does. He lives in constant contradiction and that´s a problem because he won´t be able to keep it eternally. Every single time he goes against something he believes in, is a hit, even if he doesn´t let himself see it. And is fucking terrifying because we all talk about what´s gonna happen when Dazai breaks down, but I´m asking what´s gonna happen if chuuya is the one who breaks down? Because it´s gonna be fucking catastrophic, Chuuya doesn´t know how to bend, he will just keep going until he breaks. He will just keep going until he completely destroys himself.
Now I feel like this is a good time to answer the first question. If chuuya has so many hero-like qualities then why is he in the sides that kill people? why is he a morally grey character? By now I think is pretty evident that Chuuya is not a violence oriented character, he may be agressive and blunt, he is bad tempered but almost every single time he attacks is because he is trying to protect his people or in benefit of them. Yes, he is impulsive and he enjoys a good fight but he never attacks just for the sake of it. He may be arrogant and powerful but none of that is the answer. The real reason Chuuya is a morally grey character is because he chooses.
For him, some people are more important than others.
And just like I´ve been saying in all this analysis, chuuya is ready to do /everything/ for the group of people he chooses. He will kill and die for them. He will go against his moral code a thousand times for them. This certainly doesn´t excuse chuuya´s behavior though. The reality is that no matter his motivation, his actions are still bad by the moral code but just like Dazai, Chuuya is not a moral oriented character. And honestly I will forever find fascinating, that Dazai have all the attributes that we would expect of a bad person but he is in the side that saves people, he is doing his best to protect. Meanwhile, chuuya is an almost text book definition of a hero and still is in the side that kills people. The most fascinating thing though, is that they´re both morally grey characters just in completely different ways. Dazai still does a lot of bad things, it just happens that the ultimate result is a “good” one. Chuuya is constantly doing horrible things, but he also sacrifices himself constantly for the city he loves, and he has saves lots of lives by doing it.
Now going back to topic, yes chuuya chooses but that this is not a mafia-only thing. People in the light does it as well.
Tanizaki is the most obvious one, it has never been a secret that he would burn the world for Naomi and he is the only ADA character that actively has risked (and potentially killed) a complete innocent person in the name of saving Naomi. Ranpo did it as well, during the cannibalism arc he is the first one to suggest killing Mori because he priorized Fukuzawa not only over Mori´s life (which is natural) but also over the whole moral code of the ADA. And later in the story, he is the only one who wants to refuse the job that we now know that ruined the agency. The whole point of it, is not that the ADA didn´t believe in ranpo, is that if they didn´t took the job innocent people were gonna die and that goes against everything the ADA believes in, but not for Ranpo. He was perfectly fine with letting those people die if he could save his family, if he could save the ADA by refusing the job. Tecchou is a hunting dog, his whole character revolves around justice but he was ready to go against that because Jouno was lost, and that was more important for him than the fucking world. Yes, chuuya actively kills but all of this characters have proved that they would do it too under the right circumstances.
And with this I can finally write the last part of this analysis: Chuuya nakahara shouldn´t be in the mafia, his coping mechanisms and how his character is stuck.
Chuuya’s ability is weird and idk how scientifically accurate it is supposed to be but I am going to share what I think is going on.
It’s not just telekinesis, it’s gravity control. But he doesn’t control how much gravity an object has but how much gravity is affecting the object and in what direction. I’ve been thinking about this for a while and it seems so me that when Chuuya touches an object it is affected only by the gravity created by his ability and not by the natural gravity of the Earth. But his ability is not bound by space, it operates almost on another plane of existence. Like when something is affected by his ability it enters something comparable to an added layer of reality. Chuuya creates enormous gravity only within that separate layer of reality, and as you likely know gravity is created by mass so he’s creating large amounts of mass and or energy whenever he uses his ability but it paradoxically takes up no physical space. To make it even more complex, it isn’t just one added layer, every time he uses his ability on an object it creates a new, separate layer, as we can tell from the fact that they move independently. To get the kind of movement he does it makes me think that these gravity layers are that red glow, and it’s almost like he consciously decides what point/angle/direction the gravity is coming from and it pulls the object in its own direction while being connected to it kinda like when you dangle a carrot in front of a horse to get it to move, a self perpetuating system. And Chuuya controls placement of gravity wells as well as their strength and can even make multiple points of gravitational pull act on a single object at once.
It fascinating and totally OP. But it also requires precision and skill.
[EDIT: just want to say that this post explains my initial thoughts before diving down this mind boggling rabbit hole and I will later post a more comprehensive and revised version when I’m done. This one isn’t entirely accurate.]
The angry dog. The dog who was muzzled but snapped it off. The dog who can still be gentle, not cracking the egg he holds so carefully in his teeth. The dog who barks and growls at anyone who draws too near to his people and himself. The dog who had a pack and lost it and still grieves silently. The dog bred to hunt and kill but finds himself capable of kindness as well. The dog who protects with bared teeth. The dog who nips playfully but frets if his teeth sink to deep. The dog who bites the jugular and shakes. The dog who was weaned too young. The dog who was raised in a cage and ran the streets. The dog who exists in lonely solitude, but refuses abandonment. The dog who curls in on himself and whimpers alone. The dog who remains untamed, but is no uncontrollable wild beast. A dog with no master, but nonetheless steadfastly loyal.
(I can already hear the "actually he's cat coded" rebuttals, but no, read again)
