#bsd chapter 7

[soupthatistohot]

BSD: An Absurdist Analysis - Chapters 7 & 8 (Part 2)

There is always hope

[Masterpost]

We’re going to ignore that part 1 of this analysis is from 5 months ago and that I said I’d follow up with part 2 “soon.”

Anyway! Chapter 7 opens with Kyouka, a fourteen-year-old girl, attacking Dazai. When Atsushi expresses his concern about Dazai’s absence, unknowing about the reason for it, Kunikida says this:

This is probably a hint at the fact that Dazai let himself get captured, which is revealed a bit later. To me, this is Dazai being an absurdist protagonist at its finest: using his quirk (for lack of a better term) of consistently attempting suicide as a cover so the ADA doesn’t intervene on his behalf with the mafia. If he’d proposed this plan, they likely wouldn’t have let him do it, so he just “disappears” like he usually does. It's unconventional — absurd, even — that he plans things out like this. 

A good absurdist protagonist succeeds by subverting expectations, and in this instance, Dazai does so by allowing himself to get captured, the very thing Kunikida says is highly unlikely. This is similar to what I talked about in the previous post with Kyouka, who uses her appearance as a young, quiet girl to her advantage when making use of her deadly ability. 

Next: Kaiji and his motivations.

In his introduction, he declares that death is an experiment, and in doing so, he is representative of the absurd reality all humans are subject to, a reality in which someone can decide to bomb an entire train just to get to one individual, a society in which one can take the lives of others in the name of “experimentation.”

Of course, as explained in my prior analysis post, Yosano quickly puts him in his place with her refusal to give into this insane concept that innocent people’s lives are so expendable.

And finally: Atsushi.

Essentially, he is put in a rather difficult position: either give himself in to the Port Mafia, or allow an entire train of people to be blown to smithereens by Kaiji’s bombs. 

Of course, as our absurdist protagonist, Atsushi refuses to do either of these things and carves out his own secret third option: save everyone on the train and defeat Kaiji. Luckily, Yosano completes the latter portion of this task, leaving Atsushi to deal with the train’s passengers — and this includes Kyouka.

Kyouka begins attacking Atsushi, easily overwhelming him. It’s important to note that at this point in time, not only does he have very limited experience with combat, but he also hasn’t explored his ability fully, meaning that he is woefully outmatched by her ability, Demon Snow. 

Atsushi begins to have his doubts, as is characteristic of him. He often wavers in these moments of vulnerability, almost succumbing to the idea that it isn’t worth fighting back anymore because of his inexperience and apparent weakness. It is in this moment, though, that he has one of his famous orphanage flashbacks that will steel his resolve.

After this, the narration of Atsushi's inner monologue reads: “At that moment, an idea suddenly popped into my head. It may be a stupid idea, but at least it won’t leave me alone. If, by any chance, I can let the passengers return home safe and sound, does that prove that it’s okay for me to live?”

And, as if by a miracle, Atsushi is able to activate his ability to fight back against Kyouka.

In reality, it isn’t a miracle, though. It is Atsushi’s rebellion against the hopelessness of his current situation that pushes him to continue to fight back, allowing him to tap into his power and harness it. In a world where he and all the passengers will die a meaningless death, he creates his own purpose despite the seemingly dire circumstances. This is a theme that will recur again and again throughout the manga (even up to chapters being currently released), it is at the core of this story that when things seem the bleakest, there is always worth in continuing to fight back. 

Then Kyouka reveals the bomb, and subsequently, Akutagawa reveals that it cannot be diffused. Atsushi is saved the strife of having to figure out this one, though, when Kyouka takes things into her own hands and decides to sacrifice herself.

And Atsushi could stop there. Kyouka jumping from the train could be the conclusion to this story, as it would save both himself the passengers, but he refuses to believe that a fourteen year old orphan forced to murder against her will deserves to die, and so he makes the borderline suicidal decision to also jump in order to save her…

… and he succeeds. 

Because there is always worth in trying — there is always hope.

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[lotus-pear]

i think asagiri’s new favorite character is aya bc can anything else explain why both of her father figures just fucking dissolved in the same chapter

[welivetodream]

If Asagiri's diary ever gets leaked, I bet it's just unfinished sskk makeout scenes

[imadethisonlyfor-reblogs]

WAITTT A MINNN (no Junichiro tooo!!!) Naomi's REAL FAMILY? THAT MEANS THEY ARE NOT SIBLINGS??? IT'S NOT INCEST? Still a bit weird but thank you for the confirmation!!! 🙂🙂🙂

BEST BOYS ARE BACCCCKKKKK, THEY SHOULDN'T BE HERE, ISTG I'LL KILL ASAGIRI IF KENJI DIES-----

THIS FEELS LIKE TORTURE WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO US 😭😭😭😭😭 That's a legit 15 year old, welp Asagiri does not like children ik----

LUCY 💕💕 ILY LUCY ❤️❤️❤️🥺🥺 IF YOU DIED HE WOULD STILL BE CRUSHED!!!! You are important to him as well!

Nah I hope my prediction of EVERYONE dies until it's just Akutagawa and Atsushi isn't true........

NO DON'T TRUST THIS FUCKING RAT. LOOK AT SMILE. HE LOOKS EVIL 😭😭😭

(really funny that these two haven't even met before, it's the first time.....I hope Fyodor doesn't lie to him and pull that Sigma "I don't remember who I am" joke on him cuz it'll work)

[aventuras-de-andre]

BSD CHP 118 SPOILERS ‼️

LITERALLY the positive bit i am CLINGING to about this chapter if what was learn about junichiro (iykyk). thank. god.

[smellypire]

umm, bones? I think you forgot something there 😭 why is he smiling?

[doctorweebmd]

oh i missed a milestone!

tptp has officially surpassed fool's gold in kudos meaning my most 'popular' sskk fic has now ascended past my least 'popular' bkdk fic!

yippee welcome to the CLUB my sweet tptp i love you thank you for being so amazing and fun to write. i hope its an interesting read for other fans as they get into the fandom and i'm happy you exist.

[soupthatistohot]

BSD: An Absurdist Analysis - Chapters 7 & 8 (Part 1)

Yosano and Kyouka: The Agency’s Women

[Masterpost]

I will be covering chapter 7 and 8 different from how I usually do these analyses, focusing on certain characters rather than the linear narrative. These two chapters revolve around the introduction of Yosano and Kyouka into the story, so I will focus on them for this post and make another ch. 7 & 8 post regarding other aspects of the chapters. 

So, let’s talk about Yosano!

This is her introductory chapter, spotlighting her personality and eventually her ability. One of my favorite moments by far is when she’s apologizing on Atsushi’s behalf for bumping into a rude, wealthy and entitled man who then kicks her in the face and she replies by threatening to stomp on his dick.

Later in the chapter, after Motojiro Kajii begins the bomb threat on the train, the same man begs for Yosano to save him after realizing she’s with the agency, perhaps hinting to the reader that he’s now had a change of heart… but then asks her to step on his dick. Appropriately, she drop-kicks the pervert. 

This highlights the absurdity of sexism and classism in modern society, the man flaunting his wealth earlier and insulting Yosano for being a woman, and is still unable to get over his bigoted ideology when his literal life is in danger. One would like to think that a woman being part of a powerful detective agency would earn the man’s respect, but in reality, this is not quite so true. He just wants to reap the advantages of having Yosano on his side by offering to pay her, but still objectifies her in the end. It’s a nuanced criticism that doesn’t magically solve sexism/classism by Yosano simply existing as a badass woman. 

This continues with Kajii’s interaction with Yosano, where he remarks that “women are so tough nowadays,” implying that it’s not in women’s nature to be strong. His sexist assumptions already put him at a disadvantage, because although he acknowledges Yosano’s strength, he still thinks himself more powerful and her stupid for trying to defy him.

In chapter 8, he calls her a “girl” and questions her intelligence, to which Yosano retaliates, calling Kajii "an idiot."

She’s goading him into injuring her here, knowing that her own ability will only work if she is on the brink of death, and it works. He drops a load of bombs on her, ignorantly assuming that there’s no chance of her survival. When he checks on her again, she uses this to her advantage, attacking him and effectively putting him in his place. 

Earlier, he had basically tried to mansplain death to her, not knowing who she was or what her background is, so she reveals her status as a doctor and explains her ability and understanding of death, threatening him.

After this, she half-kills Kajji and uses her ability on him enough times that she gets the information she needs and is able to speak to Atsushi over the intercom, allowing him to take charge of the situation. 

In summary, this chapter introduces Yosano as someone consistently overlooked because she is a woman, but she proves that she is capable and intelligent, which is not negated by the fact that she is also revealed to be borderline sadistic. It paints a nuanced portrait of a female character that will be further explored with her backstory much later in the manga. 

Now, let’s shift focus to Kyouka. 

Kyouka is silently present throughout chapter 7: capturing Dazai at the beginning and bumping into Atsushi at the train station. We know she is a threat, likely affiliated with the Port Mafia, but she is kept mysterious until the conclusion of chapter 7, using her appearance as a young, quiet girl as a cover until then. Atsushi tries to warn her against going toward the bomb before she reveals Demon Snow, who is being controlled by Akutagawa at this point. 

Continuing into Chapter 8, Atushi is shown to have been pretty injured by Demon Snow, and when he asks why a young girl like her is there, she reveals her very innocent interests and fears… and the fact that she’s killed thirty-five people in the last six months. 

Pairing the seemingly normal and even sweet personality traits consistent with a young girl with the fact that she’s an assassin is jarring, those two things do not belong together, and yet, in this absurd reality, there exists and girl who likes rabbits and has caused death. It’s absurd. 

After battling with Atsushi some more, she reveals that the bomb is strapped to her chest, reiterating her body count. Atsushi implores her to “express herself,” telling her that there’s more to life, imploring that they stop. Yosano then interrupts and Kyouka hands over the switch, only for Akutagawa to reveal through the phone that there is no way to defuse the bomb and it will go off regardless. 

She then pushes Atsushi away, attempting to jump off the train, and he then realizes that the phone controls her ability, that she has no autonomy and did not want to commit the murders she did. She has no autonomy. 

But rather than be resigned to her fate and allow herself and everyone on the train to die, Atsushi’s words seem to have affected her, and she decides to sacrifice only herself, jumping off the moving train.

While I cannot label this action as explicitly absurd (she believed she was dying either way and had completely lost hope), the fact that she’s rebelling against what Akutagawa wanted her to do, something she was unable to do thus far, is significant. I also think it is noteworthy that her ability is being controlled by a man, rendering her mostly unable to control her own actions, her hopelessness allowing for this. This appears to be in theme with the feminist lens these chapters seem to be taking. 

But as we already know with BSD, there is no situation that is completely hopeless, and Kyouka’s intended act of sacrifice allows Atsushi to jump out after her and save her, the bomb detaching from her chest far enough from the train that nobody gets injured. 

Kyouka will be further developed in future chapters, so I’ll wrap this up here at the end of chapter 8. What I will bring up is Kyouka’s similarities to Dazai, especially in his younger years. This is by no means an original idea, as many others have brought up this point on social media, but I do think it’s worth noting considering that the two share a certain amount of nihilism, which is only perpetuated by the toxic environment of the Port Mafia. Here, we see 

Kyouka taking her first steps toward breaking from this mindset, taking direct action so that nobody else got killed, seemingly the first decision she’s made for herself since her parents’ death. In this moment, she's reclaimed her autonomy.

This post is long enough as it is, so I’ll end it here. I will be making another post soon about chapters 7 and 8, focusing on Dazai’s capture, Kajji’s ideology, and Atsushi’s actions.

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[damagedintellect]

Hi I really love your BSD fics, especially the reader x Dazai and x Chuuya ones are my fav! <333 Would you want to do a reader x Kunikida one? 🥺

💌 Thank you so much for reading & enjoying my BSD fics!!! I'm still intimidated to write x readers for the fandom but having people send me asks and comments help boost my confidence in that regard!

💌 I do plan on adding more fics to the BSD Isekai Bullshit series but out of the characters I originally planned on adding he wasn't one of them. I love Kunikida but I don't think my Isekai series could do the x reader justice. With his personality, and his ideals list, I don't think reader knowing what happens next adds much in terms of trying to rizz Kunikida.

💌 However if I do later have an idea for it, I'd like to write a Kunikida x reader but sadly I currently do not have any long chapter fics planned for Kunikida. Although my ask box is always open for requests! If people have Kunikida x reader scenarios they'd like to see me write a oneshot for sure I'll give it a go! I might take a hot minute to write but I'll do it.

[astralspen]

Holy shit yall not a new chapter technically, but I ended up skipping a chapter so chapter 6 has been edited to have the chapter I skipped and chapter 7 has the one I skipped to. So sorry about the confusion and I'll have a new chapter either tonight or tomorrow.

[wistfullywaiting2]

Genuinely

My honest reaction to chapter 114.5 of bsd:

[starlightshadowsworld]

The fact there’s multiple scenes of characters swearing in Bungou stray dogs.

But what Yosano says to that perverted asshole at the train station had to be censored in the manga (at least the English translation dunno about the original.)

And straight up removed in the anime.

In chapter 7 of the bsd manga Atsushi and Yosano are shopping when a man trips over a lemon that fell out of one of their bags. Atsushi is apologising and Yosano asks if the man is hurt.

The man pushes her onto the ground screaming “get the hell off me! Who do you think I am you bitch!” He points a finger at her and says that he can make her lose her job in just one phone call.

Yosano grabs his finger and says “bitch? Now you’ve done it.” There’s a crack “then shall I XX your puny XX by stepping in them like a proper bitch?”

And in the manga this man returns later on the train and asks if Yosano, blushing if she’d do what she said. And she’s so disgusted she slams his head into the wall.

You don’t fuck with Akiko Yosano man you just don’t.

[selfaware-bungou-stray-dogs]

To celebrate the first chapter of the "STORMBRINGER" manga.

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Old habits die hard. You have BSD Cast at home, in your everyday life. You could poke them any time you want (with permission, of course, and without bopping Ranpo, he won't leave your nose alone after that). Not only that, but you could go to a beach with them, or to the gym, or anywhere else and see some beautiful/handsome views.

But, still, you decided to look through the first chapter of STORMBRINGER manga. Just to admire Hoshikawa-sensei's art.

The chapter won't be out for a next few hours, so, you decided to kill some time by looking at available "STORMBRINGER" arts from Hoshikawa-sensei. Art after art, and here you are, finishing reading "Fifteen" manga.

Your gaze stopped on one of the panels of the last chapter of "Fifteen". With Paul.

Poor man was cut from anime, and, you have a feeling, that light novels weren't as famous as manga or anime. At least, if you aren't too deep in a fandom.

While you prefer Harukawa-sensei's Paul's design, Hoshikawa-sensei did justice to Paul. You didn't notice, when you start talking out loud.

"Paul, you are a handsome guy. With that legs of yours and powers. Your braided hair looks soft to touch. And what a nice back you have..."

"Oh... Oh, my..."

You almost fell from the armchair. Shaking, like you were in a center of an earthquake, you turned towards the voice.

Paul wasn't looking at you. He was hiding his gaze, but you could see, that his ears already were red. And the blush was on its way to cover Paul's cheeks.

"Oh my..." repeated Paul, still not looking at you. A sly grin slowly appeared on his face.

The fire of embarrassment consumed you. You slowly stand up, walking in small steps towards the room's exit. From now on you will have to stay in your room 24/7, until you find a way to flee the country, change your name and live in a wilderness.

Paul, with his face red, as a tomato, finally looked at you. With a huge grin, he stepped towards you.

"Oh my!" He made a throaty, purr-like sound.

You dashed through the door and ran towards your room.

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Few days later

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Kids (and Teruko) were happily chatting with you on a school parking lot. It was your turn to get them up to school.

"And we are going to ace the project, right gang?" Aya raised her fist, as other kids cheered in agreement. Suddenly, Teruko snap her fingers.

"Oh, I almost forgot! [Y/N], look at the truck!"

You shrugged, but listen to Teruko's instructions.

You immediately were buried under an ocean of multiple flowers. Through the flowers, you heard Teruko's voice.

"Paul said, that bouquets of flowers at the morning, during breakfast, during lunch, during dinner and before going to bed is not enough for you. So, he will give you few more during the day. Others also joined in."

You were just laying here.

"Anything I should worry about?"

Teruko nervously gulped.

"Fukuchi-san discovered a new chocolate shop, and, it seems, owners of that one won't ban anyone from our adults for buying everything. Not like previous six shops.

You fight the urge to groan.

That's how a real fight for attention looked like.

[aghost-writer]

Between Pages Masterlist

Love Interests

Y/N is transported into Bungo Stray Dogs, powerless among literary legends with supernatural abilities. Relying only on her memory of the plot, she must navigate alliances, dodge threats, and survive in a world she once read about. Can she rewrite her fate in a story that wasn’t meant for her?

Yandere BSD x Female Reader! MDNI!! Crossposted on Quotev and AO3!

Last Updated: 04/24/2025

Chapters: 53/53

Status: Completed

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Special Chapter 1

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Special Chapter 2

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Ending: Dazai Osamu

Ending: Chuuya Nakahara

Ending: Atsushi Nakajima

Ending: Kunikida Doppo

Ending: Ranpo Edogawa

Ending: Fukuzawa Yukichi

Ending: Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald

Ending: Edgar Allan Poe

Ending: Ryunosuke Akutagawa

Ending: Teruko Okura

Ending: Saigiku Jōno

Ending: Tetchō Suehiro

Ending: Michizō Tachihara

Ending: Ango Sakaguchi

Ending: Y/N

[lil-vibes]

CHAPTER SIX MY ACTUAL BELOVED UEUEUEUEUEUEUE IM SHEDDING TEARS AT THE BATH SCENE ACTUAL TEARS OF JOY

experienced the urge to draw dazai in howl's clothes so now im gonna go and read the moving detective agency fic and just do art of that >:D

[riolone-moon]

After reading some novels, I've never been afraid of what Asagiri could do. I'd give my life for him and the world he creates.

I have seen many people upset (to say the least) about the current arcs. However, to me, he has always done an incredible work (with the majestic Harukawa's art). IK we had 6~7 months of pure agony and despair, but the waiting was finally over.

As a good Brazilian would say "dias de luta, dias de glória" (days of struggle, days of glory).

121.5 Spoilers ⚠️

Akutagawa came back! And Atsushi got sliced.

But, omg he's still alive 🙏

I'm so happy to see what exactly the 4th dimension is, and we finally knew what happened to the ADA members. THEY AREN'T DEAD!

Probably in the next chapters we will get more information about the book and the 4th dimension. My predictions are that Fyodor will despair after losing the bookmark (Atsushi), and something will happen to bring Atsushi back.

My biggest question is how Atsushi will get out of the 4th dimension and whether the other members will be able to do it too.

Also, who I also rlly want to see is Natsume sensei and if he have any involvement with the book since he's the most mysterious character in BSD.

Anyway, here's a chapter to show us that Atsushi is still the protagonist!

Keep cooking, Asagiri, I'll always believe in you!