✨ Danganronpas: As a Ship ✨
Requested by @multishipper-baby. Also dedicated to @sadbubby 😊
NOTE #1: In Japanese, Angie doesn't refer to God as Atua, and some people took offense to that change in the English localization, and I can understand why, so I decided to go with the original phrasing, just in case.
NOTE #2: V3's canon is very ambiguous, so please keep in mind that almost everything mentioned in this post about the featured characters is alleged.
Kaito Momota—the Ultimate Astronaut who often figuratively and literally has his heads in the clouds no matter where his feet stand. No matter what kind of person you are, he will believe in your potential until the very end. With his hot-headed, passionate spirit, he's been diagnosed with Cool Guy Syndrome, so now he takes Adde~rall.
Angie Yonaga—the Ultimate Artist who claims to be a vessel of her God when crafting her creations. She approaches life with enthusiastic vigour and doesn't let anyone bring her down, including anyone trying to stop her from collecting samples of blood for a divine sacrifice.
They are pretty unique, aren't they? Would a relationship between the two be just a unique? Let's analyze the lively, passionate astronaut and the lively, devot artist and how they would be together...As a Ship.
(Just replace he with she.)
✨ Beneficial Similarities ✨
Very few people match their level of energy and appreciation for life. Imagine their energy levels combined? Like two children who just met at a public setting, running everywhere and occasionally screaming at nothing.
Neither of them care for social norms and don't shy away from being their true quirky, questionable selves. That would most certainly benefit any potential relationship between the two since they wouldn't exactly care about public opinion or feel that they have to change themselves just to be with each other.
While you could argue that this would be in the same category as "outcasts", I wanted to dedicate this specific mutual trait to its own section since I personally picture it being the glue that would keep their connection firm and practically unbreakable. They would find it refreshing to be around someone who doesn't have any hidden agenda (except when Angie has her manipulative tendencies, but we'll get to that eventually). There would be little to no judging or insecurities, which is especially beneficial for both of them since they are equally emotionally sensitive.
While they can be niave at times, they can actually read situations and others' emotions pretty well, before the other person even recognizes their own feelings. This not only makes them caring friends, but also caring romantic partners.
It would be an especially beneficial trait during arguments or overall tense moments because they would likely understand how the other is feeling before they even have to explain themselves.
Since they are also stubborn though, it would be a double-edged sword to predict/understand how they are feeling before the other says anything, though. On one hand, it could save the verbal explanations if one of them already understands.
On the other, either of them could still see somebody reading them too well as intimidating, and/or refuse to acknowledge their weakness, especially Kaito. We'll return to the subject of their stubbornness later on.
They pretty much share the same level of social energy, and are keen to making new friends. That fact would serve the social aspect and needs of their relationship well.
(Yes, I realize these screenshotted moments were taken from the likely fake memory implants taken place before the killing game, but as I mentioned in the beginning: V3's canon is still pretty ambiguous, so they could be real. Even if they aren't, they act this way in the actual game regardless.)
Not to mention, they know how to pull people in and motivate them, even if their ways differ drastically. It's shown during their cast's killing game that they don't like when people are at odds and prefer to bring them together—though Kaito's way sometimes involve more aggression.
✨ Complementary Strengths ✨
Kaito could introduce Angie to concepts outside of whatever she labels as God's solitary influence. Showing her that there's even more to explore and more people to appreciate for the mere existence of things.
Angie could bring Kaito back to earth when he's too caught up in daydreams. While Angie is known to have her head in the clouds as well, compared to Kaito, she is a bit more present-focused, enjoying the moment as it is.
Despite being in the same game and class, they rarely have any one-on-one interactions in general. The closest moment involving the two worth noting takes place early on during the killing game when the initial time limit to kill was on the verge of expiring. On the day of, Kaito recruited a group of people to fight back against Monokuma; Angie was one of those people. According to Maki, Kaito chose Angie because her divine connections could be useful in a fight. This implies that Kaito doesn't judge Angie's views and believes that she is capable in her own way.
✨ Bonus Content moments ✨
Similar to in-canon, there aren't any meaningful shipworthy moments. However, there is a one-on-one interaction between the two in DRS.
While it is a very short and simple interaction, it's still a pleasant one nonetheless.
{{NOTE: I haven't read most of Danganronpa manga, non/ambiguously canon books, or 4-koma stuff, so if there are any moments from those I'm missing, feel free to reblog or comment with some noteworthy moments!}}
Like any relationship, there would be struggles, but also ways of making things work.
Kaito's fear of the occult:
Kaito fears anything considered related to the occult, to the point he feels dangerously nauseous. With Angie, associating with the occult is pretty much a big part of who she is and how she presents herself, though not as prominent as it is with someone like Korekiyo.
How to make it work: Kaito would have to accept the fact that Angie often operates in outlandish, sometimes creepy ways, and Angie would have to accept that Kaito finds certain topics uncomfortable.
In canon, despite Kaito's fears involving the subject, he was not afraid to tell Angie when she had gone too far when it came to using the Ritual motive. He spoke up, but he also wasn't trying to change her. I'm sure the same situation would apply to any kind of relationship they would establish. So, while Kaito would still need to accept this about Angie, he also needs to keep her grounded once in a while, which is something he has already been shown to do.
For Angie's part, at first she might see this as a personal attack or Kaito simply "not getting it", but if she understands that it's not personal against her and it's something that truly distresses him, then she would be hit with a Divine Epiphany: that she would not bring certain subjects up in front of Kaito or at least tone it down significantly.
Angie's manipulative tendencies:
As I've already mentioned a few times already, Angie tends to emotionally manipulate others, which could especially spell trouble for someone like Kaito who doesn't tolerate dishonesty. Besides, trust in general is important for any relationship.
How to make it work: As mentioned in the previous example, Kaito doesn't seem to be afraid to call Angie out when she's gone too far, and in her FTEs when Shuichi calls her out for doing something he doesn't want, it turns out she liked Shuichi for doing that since nobody on her island has ever gotten angry at her. So, it's clear that it's a trait she respects.
Also, Kaito's genuine nature and need for people to be honest with him could make Angie feel secure, and potentially ease her need to manipulate if things don't go her way.
While their chaotic energy levels are certainly a beneficial thing to have in common, it could also be a disadvantage. There are certain ways Angie could find Kaito too much, or Kaito finding Angie too much, especially since they aren't exactly passionate about the exact same things, i.e: Kaito can get passionate about physical activity, where Angie does not. Angie can get passionate about divine rituals & appreciation, where Kaito does not.
How to make it work: Honestly, nothing complicated for this one, just pure acceptance of each other's differing passions would do.
While Kaito could be persistent as well for companionship, Angie is more overwhelming and physical about it. Kaito could find this overwhelming to deal with, especially if this level of clinginess prevents him from searching or achieving things.
With Angie's romantic feelings towards Shuichi in her FTEs with him, it's clear that she is looking for a committed relationship. That might be difficult—but still possible—with someone like Kaito since he is drawn to many things at once. The idea of settling down (if you ship them as a serious relationship), would be challenging and feel restrictive for him.
How to make it work: Balancing a reasonable amount of independence and together time, and a way for Angie to feel loved and wanted without Kaito always needing to physically be there.
Kaito's view on "manliness":
While Kaito does respect women, he also tends to have outdated notions about what makes a "strong man." Obviously in a relationship with a girl—if you ship them canonically hetero—that could cause issues here and there where Angie feels like she isn't being respected enough.
How to make it work: Angie would need to assert herself when necessary, while her wiser, more patient side could help him see that true masculinity includes accepting sensitivity and differences.
Angie's overreliance on God:
Obviously, this Angie's most prominent flaw; she lets God influence her decisions more than herself.
How to make it work: A middle ground seems to work best for Angie (based on her bonus modes), where her partner of interest doesn't judge her devotion to God while also encouraging her to have her own agency.
Angie's passive reactions:
Despite Angie being a sensitive individual, she comes across as overly passive during serious and/or devastating moments. While this seems to be a front she puts on to keep her "God says to not carry negative thoughts with you", this already seems to bother Kaito in-canon, and would continue to bother him.
How to make it work: Since Kaito tends to recognize the masks people wear, the more he gets to know her, he would probably recognize the act and understand that she does care deep down.
Angie would see Kaito as a blessing from God, and seek him out as much often, finding him fascinating, curious to know more about him and wanting to involve him more in her own world. Like she does with Shuichi in FTEs, she would feel comfortable creating her art in front of him.
Kaito would especially be fascinated with Angie's potential and actively be there for her as emotional/physical support. He would be fascinated with her art and ask lots of questions about the process.
Their mutual love language would be seeking each other out and being involving in each other's passions. They would turn their daydreaming into reality. Would also likely be very generous, presenting each other with gifts and treats. Their dates would be as lively as they are.
✨ Lifestyles & Surroundings ✨
The closest people in Kaito's life (allegedly) are his grandparents, and they all seem to have a close, loving relationship. Nothing is really known about the grandparents' personalities, but it is to be assumed that they would find Angie puzzling at first, mainly because of culture differences and Angie's openly questionable ways and beliefs. However, if they have Kaito as a grandson and can accept his odd ways, then the chances of them eventually accepting Angie is pretty high. Besides, Kaito has a way with words, even if they don't really make practical sense, so he can probably convince them.
As for Angie's relationship with Kaito's family, she would educate them on her culture (and of course, God), but would also enjoy what they have to teach her, especially about Kaito. Angie would 100% be the type of girlfriend who would enjoy pouring through old baby photos of her boyfriend and occasionally playfully tease him about it.
Angie has her fellow Island inhabitants, but she doesn't seem to be too close to them, given how she doesn't seem to mind staying at the Ultimate Academy in both the canonical AND non-canonical story routes. Akin to the situation with Kaito's own family, it could take time for Angie's people to accept someone like Kaito because of initial culture differences.
In Angie's FTEs, it is heavily implied that Angie always felt lonely on her island, and it wasn't until she started spreading the word of God that made them started paying attention to her and labeled her as their Oracle. Because of this, it's hard to say whether they would eventually accept Kaito genuinely besides them having to accept it due to it being "the word of God."
Kaito, on the other hand, would find it exciting to meet everyone and be very curious about the island, eager to explore (even if he would find certain rituals & wildlife terrifying if what Angie says about the island in her FTEs is completely true). His astronaut training taught him several languages, so he would likely pick up on their dialect faster than most tourists.
When it comes to friends and fellow acquaintances/companions, if they were/are both in the same class pre-game or in the situation of V3's killing game being a simulation but them remembering what happened and still alive similar to DR2, then their friends/acquaintances from that class would be mutual and familiar for the both of them. Kaito has Shuichi and Maki, and Angie has Himiko, and all five are familiar with each other.
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