Ayamura

Ayamura is the het ship between Yukito Ayatsuji and Mizuki Tsujimura from the Bungou Stray Dogs fandom.

Canon
Ayatsuji is a dangerous ability user known as the “Homicide Detective.” Tsujimura is an agent in the Special Division for Unusual Powers. Tsujimura was assigned to monitor him, whom she refers to as “Ayatsuji-Sensei” as a form of respect. Ayatsuji prefers to work alone, though when a case is very difficult, he is willing to accept help from Tsujimura (but always demanding for a deal in return). Sometimes, he even likes Tsujimura's company and values her greatly.

He often teases and makes fun of her, finding her reactions entertaining while Tsujimura gets annoyed and often flustered. It is shown Ayatsuji cares deeply for Tsujimura, as he betrays the Special Division for Unusual Powers to protect her—He was also willing to sacrifice his life for Tsujimura's despite denying these claims from her mother.

Tsujimura has a hinted one-sided crush towards Ayatsuji; In the manga, she's seen blushing when he teases her or merely responds to her. In the light novel Tsujimura describes her face to have slowly turn red, her temperature rising, and other signs of attraction. Tsujimura is bashful when confronting Ayatsuji about his sacrifice for her. She shows great admiration and respect towards him, showing utter shock when he "gave up" on a mission and having faith in his abilities. She refuses to betray her trust in him, always believing in his intellect and deduction skills, and refusing to shoot him despite her superior's orders. Tsujimura desperately pushes forward in Act 6 to save Ayatsuji from her superiors, and when Ayatsuji "died", Tsujimura was shown to be in intense turmoil and grief upon his "sacrifice" and in great relief once he turned out to be alive.

Act 1
The first time we see them interact, Ayatsuji is solving the murder of a young child in a church. Shortly after he solves the case and easily pins the culprit, Tsujimura enters the scene to reprimand Ayatsuji for accusing a criminal without permission. We see the two’s unfriendly bickering attitude. In response to Tsujimura's reprimanding, Ayatsuji states he's a loyal, obedient dog to the Special Division and goes to reenact dog ears with his hands to make fun of Tsujimura. Ayatsuji tells her that “her time is as graceful as ever. ” The culprit ran towards Tsujimura in an attempt to escape. Ayatsuji shouts telling her to catch the culprit. Tsujimura kicked him, grabbed the ground with his arm behind her. She tells the immobilized man that he has to stay quiet and who has the right to remain silent and have a lawyer if he wants. Ayatsuji provokes her by saying that she has a predilection for these sayings. Tsujimura again gave him a lecture saying that the next time he goes alone he will be reported to his superiors, but Ayatsuji does not seem to care. Ayatsuji tells her to release the culprit, which leaves her confused and a little reluctant. In the end, when she released him, the culprit ran out towards the exit, and Ayatsuji’s special ability Another activates, and the stained glass above breaks and falls on the culprit, killing him. Tsujimura exasperatedly watches as Ayatsuji's ability ended the murderer, and Ayatsuji simply states it was a natural phenomenon of his abilities.

Act 2
The next day, Tsujimura heads to the Ayatsuji Detective Agency to monitor Ayatsuji, as that is her job for the time being. Before entering the office, Tsujimura poses and says her favorite movie line: "It's your mistake to be born in the same era as me." Upon entering, Ayatsuji reads a book, not paying attention to Tsujimura. The latter threatens him, reminding Ayatsuji that depending on the conduct she can shoot him to death. Ayatsuji remarks how effective the threat was - he tells Tsujimura he'll give her his upmost respect if she makes him a coffee. Tsujimura is surprised by the simple request and makes the coffee, but soon after she realizes she's been tricked and gets angry saying she's not his maid. The two start arguing about yesterday's case and Ayatsuji's conduct. Tsujimura tells him that his oversight is a privilege of the government, and how he should show her some gratitude. Ayatsuji interrupts saying that he is grateful, making Tsujimura blush. However, she gets irritated again when Ayatsuji says he is thankful that someone easy to deal with like her was sent to supervise him. Ayatsuji drinks the coffee Tsujimura made, and he says that it is not bad., and Tsujimura grows flustered completely and blushes at the sudden compliment. Though, quickly, Ayatsuji claims that Tsujimura was scolded by her boss prior to arriving. Next, he states she picked up a latte at the coffee shop and passed by the narrow book town in District 1. Ayatsuji states she contacted the sniper team and changed all observation points to D2, and then quoted a movie line before entering. Tsujimura is stumped and questions how Ayatsuji knew all of this, and he quickly relays his thought process and observation behind all statements he's made. In a panic, Tsujimura frantically questions how Ayatsuji knew about the movie line, he responds flatly, "If you don't want to be heard, keep your voice down." Tsujimura recalls the event as the most embarrassing moment in her life after weakly covering her face. In the manga, Tsujimura's entire face turns red.

While observing Ayatsuji write his report of the case from yesterday, Tsujimura ponders on his special ability, but is cut off short by his teasing: Ayatsuji asks why she's staring at him so intently, remarking that if she's in the mood to be a maid after all, she can change her outfit to a maid dress. Tsujimura denies (and in the manga she blushes at this), urging him to stay silent and complete his report. Ayatsuji and Tsujimura go back and forth discussing the odd details of the crime the previous day. Linking the murder of the young boy to an outside abettor and the culprit's activity to a well, Ayatsuji leads Tsujimura to the office basement. In the basement lies a garden of antique dolls that Ayatsuji collects as his pastime, and Tsujimura remarks how creepy the chilling basement and said dolls are. The two discuss the mysterious well known in gossip magazines and such, and Ayatsuji commands Tsujimura to get a request for the Special Division so that they may investigate the well.

Act 3
Ayatsuji and Tsujimura head to investigate the well. They find four bamboo blades and six round stones. Ayatsuji deduces that the objects are related to a curse. Ayatsuji commands Tsujimura to check for salt on the leaves, and when she questions this, he tells her to lick it. When Tsujimura prepares to lick it but stops hesitantly, blushing and annoyed as she states they can simply have the lab test for salt. Ayatsuji seems greatly disappointed that Tsujimura realized he was tricking her yet again. Ayatsuji states he's giving up the investigation, and confused, Tsujimura states they need to lab check the objects, and they have to find other leads-However, Ayatsuji counters this saying that the well is their first and last lead for the case. He then shares about a common thread among ghost stories - that spirits dwell in wells. Tsujimura asks if a ghost is behind this ordeal, and Ayatsuji deduces that the culprit set it up only to look like the well is haunted. Intrigued, Tsujimura asks if he already identified the culprit of the crime. Ayatsuji deduces the secret behind the six pebbles and four bamboo leaves, and orders Tsujimura to check the vicinity of the well tomorrow. Ayatsuji gives a detailed analysis of the secrets behind the well, and Tsujimura realizes Ayatsuji gave up at the well only because he didn't want to get his hands dirty. Ayatsuji smirks and orders Tsujimura to take a colleague with her and get her hands dirty.

He finishes with stating he wishes her every success and dubs her "Detective Assistant." (In the manga, Tsujimura blushes with a sigh and Ayatsuji grins widely, saying he looks forward to her performance, while likewise calling her "Ms. Detective's Assistant")

The following day, the two meet up and while deciphering a code from the well, Tsujimura seems desperate to impress Ayatsuji in deciphering the mystery, and Ayatsuji throws insults and remarks at a confused Tsujimura.

When Ayatsuji, Tsujimura, and Asukai discuss what their next course of action is to take down Kyougoku, the three are attacked by the police's Special Forces. While Tsujimura is stunned in fear, Ayatsuji grabs her and calls her a fool, quickly saving her from the gunfire and bringing them into a storage room to take cover.

Act 4
After the incident that claimed the lives of the special forces, Tsujimura meets Ayatsuji in front of the Ministry of Justice for her testimony. As Tsujimura becomes anxious, Ayatsuji tells her not to expect him saying that she "only made a natural, rookie mistake" and to "be careful next time", as he claims that there is no next time in matters regarding life and death. Tsujimura then muses on her ability, which does not follow her orders and which she knows almost nothing about.

Quotes
"Let's go, Tsujimura-kun... I'm only going to say this once, but if you do anything unnecessary, I am leaving you behind. Got it?"

- Ayatsuji to Tsujimura, home screen of their card in Bungou Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost.

"I swear, you're such a fool. You either think too much or not at all... Still, of the fools in the world, I'd say you're the good kind."

- Ayatsuji to Tsujimura, home screen of their card in Bungou Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost.

"Don't forget the promise you made at Narwhal Manor, Tsujimura-kun. You said you'd give your life to protect me... Heh."

- Ayatsuji to Tsujimura, home screen of their card in Bungou Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost. "The ability I possess is a cursed ability that spreads death all around regardless of my will. From the moment I obtained that power, it's been fated that I won't get to live a decent life. I'll probably spend the rest of my life surrounded by death and blood, surrounded by lamentation and resentment. Until the moment this life runs out. And in the deadly struggle against Kyōgoku, many people have been wounded, have fallen. That will go on. There's no victory in the battle against the evil left behind by Kyōgoku. There's no other way for the battle where my defeat has been decided to go to but onwards until death. But...But even so, if it's with—""

- Ayatsuji about his life and Tsujimura in Bungo Stray Dogs Gaiden.

Fanon
Ayatsuji is not a very popular character in the fandom, as he only appears in the game and light novel; Ayamura is rather overshadowed by its rival ship TsujiChuu. Despite this, some people believe that this ship could become canon, because of Tsujimura's hinted attraction to Ayatsuji and their close bond.

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Trivia

 * Ayatsuji and Tsujimura have a card together in the game Bungou Stray Dogs Tales of the Lost.
 * Ayatsuji teases Tsujimura about being his maid and servant throughout the manga and light novel. He shows great excitement and interest to this idea (compared to his usual cold self), even bringing it up with her mother. Tsujimura antagonizes it angrily.
 * Ayatsuji states he finds Tsujimura’s ‘frustration face’ entertaining and remarks he wants a doll-maker to preserve her expression.