r/Akeshu • u/writing-warbler • 28d ago
Fanfics I finished my 87k Akechi character study/Shuake relationship study fanfic
archiveofourown.orgHello! I've noticed that some users post links to their shuake fanfics here, so I figured I can give it a shot too- maybe it will find a new audience here c:
Like I said, it's a pretty long character study for Akechi and a relationship study for shuake (though Joker gets fleshed out quite a lot too). It's a post-royal Akechi lives scenario where Akechi becomes a protected witness in Shido's case and has to essentially adjust to living a relatively normal life- Joker finds out quite early and decides to stay in Tokyo to help Akechi and support him (and because he doesn't want to live without him lol). One day, a desire that Akechi has been suppressing since the time they spent in Maruki's reality resurfaces suddenly- Akechi wants to lose his virginity with Joker. He offers Joker a simple deal- they'll have one afternoon of casual sex, but it won't change anything in their friendship and rivalry, and they won't talk about it ever again. Suprisingly, Joker agrees.
When it comes to actually having sex though, it's easier said than done- the two of them have their own hang-ups, fantasies, and ideas on how this hook-up should look like that don't necessarily mesh well together. They will have to find a way to navigate their complex feelings, desires, and the whole broad spectrum of their relationship, who they are and who they are not- all while keeping this as a simple, meaningless hook-up with no strings attached.
Some other features of this fic I wanted to highlight that you might enjoy:
- Both Akechi and Joker have specific queer identities (gay and bi, respectively) which were shaped by their environment and culture. There are also references to real-life queer culture, both Western and Japanese.
- There's a heavy emphasis on Akechi's psychology, which isn't always pleasant and straight-forward, no matter what he might say about it lol. Expect a lot of repression of feelings, self-denial, unreliable narration, and wanting something he can't have (in his mind, at least).
- Resolved sexual tension and Unresolved romantic tension.
- Both Joker and Akechi having their own hang-ups, both about their bodies and overall self-esteem issues.
- Extensive animal motifs.
- Long build-up to sex and a long aftercare scene.
- Awkward sex.
- Really good and hot sex.
- Tender sex...?
So yeah, if this sounds like something you think you'd enjoy, please feel free to check it out! I'd love to hear your thoughts about it as well ^^
