Saigoku

Saigoku is the slash ship between Gonta Gokuhara and Shuichi Saihara from the Danganronpa fandom.

Canon
Shuichi (as the real protagonist of the game), has many interactions with Gonta over the course of the Killing School Semester.

In Chapter 4, Shuich is at first reluctant to believe that Gonta could be a killer due to his genuine good-nature. However, as the facts unfold, Shuichi is forced to face the truth. Even knowing this about Gonta, he continues to treat Gonta with kindness and helps him come to terms with the fact that he committed a murder that he cannot remember.

In the non-canonical Love Across the Universe and Hotel Kumasutra, the two grow closer. In their Lovel Hotel scene, Gonta has selected Shuichi as a close and trusted friend to help him learn more about romance. Gonta offers to take care of Shuichi, and be the perfect gentleman for him.

Quotes
"Gonta believe in Shuichi, too! Gentlemen always believe in friends!"

- Gonta, Chapter 1

""Gonta... you're a more amazing person than you think you are.""

- Shuichi

"Kaito, I know how you feel. I know because we all feel it. But... we have to face the truth. No matter how cruel that truth may be, we *need* to face it... to survive."

- Shuichi to Kaito, regarding Gonta's guilt

Fanon
The ship likely sailed as a result of the Love Hotel scene between Shuichi and Gonta, as well as the kindness that Shuichi shows Gonta when so many of their other classmates underestimate him.

Saigoku is often overshadowed by more popular ships, such as Goshi or Gontaguuji for Gonta, and Saimatsu and Saiouma for Shuichi. The ship currently has over 50 fics on AO3.

Fandom
FAN FICTION

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