Ayamura

"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.

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. Ayatsuji seems to respond childishly and tease only Tsujimura and seems strangely keen on the idea of Tsujimura becoming his servant. Ayatsuji cares deeply for Tsujimura, remarking on her reckless behavior and saving her on the battlefield. Ayatsuji betrays the Special Division (by running away and framing an innocent) while putting his life at risk only to protect Tsujimura's. He states he would never do that for Tsujimura, however, when Tsujimura's mother confronts him of these facts saying, "Weighing between your own life and my daughter's life, you chose my daughter," Ayatsuji hardly denies these claims.

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 and refuses 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. When Tsujimura refuses her organization's orders and goes to save Ayatsuji, Kyogoku calls her Ayatsuji's familiar spirit because of her intense loyalty to Ayatsuji.

Prologue: Happy Birthday (First Half)
When Tsujimura is assigned on her first mission to watch over Ayatsuji, she heads to the Ayatsuji Detective Agency, only to see Ayatsuji torturingTanizaki and tying him upside down in the office. We see Ayatsuji greatly antagonizing Tsujimura, attempting to send her off of her job and throwing insults and remarks.

At the end of the first half, Ango reveals that the reason Ayatsuji remarked that he knew "today would be a terrible day" is because today is Ayatsuji's birthday, and Tsujimura responds with adequate shock, confused.

Prologue: Happy Birthday (Second Half)
When Ayatsuji and Kyougoku solve the puzzle easily, Tsujimura is impressed, to which Ayatsuji remarks that the puzzle was "unacceptably simple" for someone like Kyougoku or him. When Tsujimura falls asleep due to the sleeping gas launched by the Architect, Ayatsuji attempts to wake her up with threats of stepping on her, and when she doesn't budge, he steps on her with both feet—to which Tsujimura awakes angrily in pain. The two are locked alone in a room, and Tsujimura is chained to the floor unable to move. When the poisonous gas fills the room as another puzzle appears. Ayatsuji attempts to solve it before the it fills the room, and while doing so, Tsujimura marvels at his intellect and skill. However, Ayatsuji hits a roadblock in the puzzle and announces they're screwed. Ayatsuji is able to breathe through the air outlet at the ceiling, and he reveals that the Architect's goal here is to tell him to leave Tsujimura to die. Despite the unfavorable circumstance of certain death, Tsujimura has faith in Ayatsuji's abilities.

As Ayatsuji mentally calculates the answer to the puzzle, he prompts Tsujimura for her last words, saying he can still listen "at the very least," and how he's "not sure if it'll provide Tsujimura any consolation." After silence, Tsujimura asks Ayatsuji to tell her about her mother. She states Ayatsuji was the detective who solved the case when her mother died, and Tsujimura begs him for an answer of how she lived, how she died, the emotions she had, her last words, and throughout this Ayatsuji remains silent. He then asks if that was the sole purpose why Tsujimura wanted the job of monitoring him, so that she could ask him these questions. Tsujimura confirms this and states all the pain of testing and training was nothing knowing she could achieve this goal. Ayatsuji doesn't believe her and states she's betting her entire life on this unlikely opportunity. Tsujimura doesn't budge, and Ayatsuji questions why she's going this far for her mother when their relationship was so terrible. Tsujimura confirms this and states that knowing her is as important as the "very act of being born." Ayatsuji remains silent and affirms her statement, saying "believing that is what makes people think that their birthday is something to celebrate." Tsujimura realizes that's why Ayatsuji hates his birthday.

Ayatsuji tells Tsujimura to forget about her mother, to stop looking at him as a source of information, and to not look at him like someone to keep watch over; instead, a partner. Tsujimura questions him, and he explains, "with a partner, your life doesn't only belong to you. They put their lives on the line for each other." He then states, "if you swear that you will do that. I'll put all my effort into solving this problem in time."

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 and goes to mimic dog ears with his hands to make fun of Tsujimura. Ayatsuji tells her that “her time is as graceful as ever. ” The murderer runs towards Tsujimura in an attempt to escape, and Ayatsuji shouts telling her to catch the culprit. Tsujimura kicks him and immobilizes the man with ease, telling him that he has the right to remain silent and the right to emplpy a defense 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. He retorts asking the murderer why people call Ayatsuji the "Homicide Detective", and Tsujimura reaches out to stop Ayatsuji. He then tells her to release the culprit, which leaves her confused and a little reluctant. Ayatsuji warns her asking if she wants to get caught in "it" too, and in the end, when she releases the culprit, he runs out towards the exit in a frenzy; Ayatsuji’s special ability Another activates, leaving the stained-glass mural above to break and fall on the culprit, killing him. Tsujimura exasperatedly watches as Ayatsuji's ability ends the murderer, speechless and looking down. Ayatsuji walks off states it was a natural phenomenon of his abilities, stating if someone's crimes are revealed by him, "they're 100% guaranteed to-" and Tsujimura cuts him off, finishing his sentence: "-...Die in an accident."

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.

"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. ""Ayatsuji-...-sensei......! I'll find you...wherever you are......!" "Thinking of me...like a little girl......!" "Gone without sayin' a thing......! Don't give me that, you cold-blooded man......!""

- Tsujimura, out of breath, attempting to find Ayatsuji to save him in Bungo Stray Dogs Gaiden. "'Emotions piercing me head to toe—the feeling that Sensei died in order to protect me—devoured my body down to every cell.'"

- Tsujimura on Ayatsuji's "death" in Bungo Stray Dogs Gaiden. "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. Most fans have not read the Gaiden light novel, therefore they aren't aware of Ayatsuji's sacrifice. Said sacrifice can be interpreted as love in fanon.

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Trivia
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 * 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, while Tsujimura antagonizes it angrily.
 * Ayatsuji states he finds Tsujimura’s ‘frustration face’ entertaining and remarks he wants a doll-maker to preserve her expression.
 * Ayatsuji  'trained' Tsujimura in 'obedience and honesty' during her hospitalization. It's unsure what sort of training he was refferring to.

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