Naekusaba

Naekusaba is the het ship between Makoto Naegi and Mukuro Ikusaba from the Danganronpa fandom.

Canon
Both didn't had any real interactions in game but in Danganronpa IF, where both share a reasonable amount of interactions and shows that Mukuro had a crush on Makoto in that alternative universe.

Their relationship develops more in their Free Time and School Mode events, where Mukuro shows a clear attraction to Makoto. In their first event, Mukuro describes Makoto as a passive boy and says that he needs an aggressive girl. She promises to get him acquainted with such a girl once they escape the academy, referring to her true identity as Mukuro Ikusaba. Mukuro subtely slips out the hints of her identity and role several times throughout the events. In the end, Makoto promises to help Mukuro find a new dream to chase after once they escape, and promises not to abandon her, even if she seems different from before.

In eleventh episode of Despair Arc, when Junko Enoshima says Makoto is just a loser, Mukuro asks if he's not just a loser. After Junko explains why Makoto's luck is a threat to her plans, Mukuro asks whether she's going to kill him. In Super Danganronpa 2.5: Nagito Komaeda vs. the World Destroyer, in Nagito's illusionary world, Mukuro is shown hiding behind a tree, jealous of Makoto and Sayaka Maizono walking together.

In one of the bonus modes from Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony - Ultimate Talent Development Plan, the two are shown to have similar interactions to those from their Free Time Events. Mukuro stays behind in the classroom, being sentimental before the upcoming graduation. The two end up talking about their plans for the future. Mukuro reassures Makoto that any company would likely want his luck on their side. Likewise, after she admits that she's not sure about her own plans, he'll support her no matter what she chooses and will be there for her.

Fanon
The ship sailed as a result of Mukuro Ikusaba developing a crush on Makoto. It isn't too well known due to originating from the interactions between characters shown only in the bonus mode, as well as a side material, Danganronpa: IF light novel included as a bonus feature after completing Danganronpa 2. For a ship originating from a side materials, it has a large number of shippers. In fact, it's still one of the most popular attractions from the bonus modes. It was popular enough to warrant being referenced in the OVA.

Its main ship rivals are Naegiri and Naezono, although there are a lot of fans who like all of them equally, sometimes resulting in Naegi Harem.

Fandom
FAN FICTION
 * Naegi/Ikusaba on FanFiction.Net
 * Makoto/Mukuro on FanFiction.Net
 * Makoto/Mukuro on FanFiction.Net

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WIKI
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Variations

 * Naekugiri refers to the ship between Makoto, Mukuro and Kyoko Kirigiri