This is how I multi-ship.
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Shipping, for anyone who would like an overly simplified definition, refers to the tendency of a fan to see (or want to see) a (usually) romantic/sexual relationship between two or more characters in a fandom.
One version of shipping would be the monoshipping/OTP (one true pair)shipping*. Someone who OTP ships Alice/Bob will usually only ship Alice and Bob together, though they may also tolerate Alice/Carol or Bob/Carol or Bob/Dan, or Alice/Bob/Carol though they probably gravitate only towards Alice/Bob fanworks, and only really support/squee over Alice/Bob.
Someone who is a multishipper may love Alice/Bob, but they can also love Alice/Carol, Bob/Carol, and/or Akiyama/Dan. While there may be parings that they dislike, they'll likely seek out or create fanworks featuring characters in more than one ship, or
I am, for the most part, a multishipper. There are pairings that I prefer and write more of than others, and a few I don't ship. For me, mostly, I'd say the appeal of multishipping comes from the ability to explore different relationship dynamics that can emerge between characters. 'Shipping' also doesn't necessarily mean happily-ever-after in whatever is an in-character version of domestic bliss. It just means that I can see there being some sort of romantic/sexual interaction between them that's worth exploring.
For me, almost any pairing/grouping could work, given:
I have a canon in mind (Liar Game, manga version), but I don't think you need any outside context to understand the relationship dynamics. The biggest thing I will say is that, with two exceptions, there seems to be absolutely no canon sexual/romantic dynamics at all. And those two exceptions are kept to the background.**
So anyway. I'll start with Nao.
Nao is pretty much my Fandom Bicycle (Warning TvTropes link). In canon, she's the one who seeks out and makes connections with people, and she's both influential and easily influenced. In other words, she's shippable with just about everybody, including characters that I haven't included here, and possibly even herself (if we want to drag in the drama-version).
Her co-lead/partner-in-crime is Akiyama. He's not as much of a connector as Nao is, but he's built up his share of allies and rivals. He's also got some trust issues, which means that he's likely to make fewer connections than Nao, but the ones he does make are likely to mean more.
Nao/Akiyama
This is pretty much canon. It's not overtly canon, just yet. But Nao crushes on Akiyama in a fairly discreet way (it's not the point of her character at all, and it's not the defining issue of their relationship), and Akiyama is devoted to Nao, though whether it's platonic or otherwise isn't clear in canon. For all that they're different personalities, they've got a lot in common. And they're each good influences on each other. Plus, there's enough issues, internal, interpersonal, and external that could cause conflict, though not necessarily of the insurmountable kind.
If it's not obvious, I think Nao/Akiyama is a lovely pairing. It's probably the easiest to write with the canon we've been given, and the one that's plausible the the widest range of dynamics (including the happily-ever-after domestic bliss). And at it's best, they're so good for each other that it makes me grin.
At the same time though, about 90% of fics in my fandom are Nao/Akiyama fics. I love Nao/Akiyama as much as the next shipper, but sometimes, I like something different.
Now we'll introduce Fukunaga. Fukunaga was, at one time, an antagonist to Nao and Akiyama, but she has, for her own reasons become an ally to them. It's implied that Fukunaga is much more extraverted than either Nao or Akiyama, and she's more likely than either of them to take action. Fukunaga has also said (in an “interview” with the author) that she has no interest in women***.
Fukunaga, of course, adds two new dynamics:
Akiyama/Fukunaga
Like Nao, Fukunaga also has a canon crush on Akiyama. Akiyama's feelings are unclear...he was a bit freaked when he found out, but they're still working together. Akiyama would probably be much more domineering with Fukunaga than he would be with Nao. Also, as far as their understanding of the world, I'd say that Akiyama and Fukunaga are much closer to each other in worldview than either are to Nao, and so they'd probably let their guards down about things that they'd feel uncomfortable talking about with Nao. It would also (probably) be a more subdued relationship.
At first, I thought Akiyama/Fukunaga would be pretty impossible. Yeah, she has a crush on him, but Akiyama doesn't seem all that interested in Fukunaga in canon, and in fact spends a lot of time making subtle jabs at her (particularly regarding her love of money). However, I've come around to the idea. I think it would take work (and I'd wonder why Nao isn't involved), but I do think they could have a quiet, enduring relationship (either as a “it's better than being alone” or “we don't have to pretend to each other”).
Nao/Fukunaga
Nao and Fukunaga are very different in their personality and outlook, but both of them have accepted each other for who they are faults and all. They also have more interaction with each other (about topics other than Akiyama) than either of them have with Akiyama. When Fukunaga doesn't show up, Nao worries, and when Nao and Fukunaga reunite, Fukunaga seeks her out before she talks to Akiyama. And as for Fukunaga's statement that she isn't interested in women? Well, she could be in the closet. She could have just said what her “interviewer” wanted her to hear. She could be straight, and Nao is either an exception or an experiment. The dynamic would probably not be permanent or domestic, but it would be fun, and might either have a tinge of “friends with benefits” or “sex-education” since Fukunaga is significantly older than Nao.
For me, personally, I have femslash goggles, and Nao/Fukunaga are the two women with the most interaction in canon, and it's fun interaction at that. Plus, the canon treatment of the character diverges from the interview in other ways, so I don't feel like I have to make Fukunaga straight. Obviously it would take more set up than either Nao/Akiyama or Akiyama/Fukunaga, but at the same time Nao/Fukunaga is the most likely gateway into...
Nao/Akiyama/Fukunaga
It's an OT3! Nao, Akiyama, and Fukunaga pretty much make up the power-trio in canon. They've got other teammates, but they're the ones who do most of the cool stuff together. Between the three of them, they also make up the majority of canon-interaction. Also, you know how Nao and Fukunaga both have crushes on Akiyama? Well, Nao was the one who figured it out and told Akiyama. She also explains that, among other reasons, Fukunaga's crush on Akiyama is why Nao knew she could trust Fukunaga. So it's not hard to imagine that instead of the common crush eroding the Nao/Fukunaga bond, it would make them more likely to think of non-monogamy as a good solution for them all.
Anyway, I think Nao/Fukunaga is the gateway ship. First, both Nao and Fukunaga like Akiyama, but Akiyama isn't the type of character to make moves (Akiyama could very easily be asexual, based on canon characterization), much less request an open relationship. However, if Nao and Fukunaga got together and they were both still interested in Akiyama then it's not hard to think that they'd invite him into the circle. A true triangle of the three would be more adventurous than Nao/Akiyama, more overtly sweet and fun than Akiyama/Fukunaga, and with more potential for long-term stability than Nao/Fukunaga. It's win-win-win, though not without some good conflict potential.
It would also make for an excellent kink dynamic, especially with Akiyama as the submissive, because he trusts Nao more as a person, but Fukunaga would probably be more creative/experienced/adept. Also, with Nao/Fukunaga it reads more like an all-round mutual relationship, rather than Akiyama's harem.
The OT3 in a fic that wasn't just about the porn, would probably demand more set up than any of these pairings individually, but once the set up occurred, the resulting ship would have a lot more potential for fluff/porn/angst etc than any other ship.
Anyway...time for another character: Yokoya
Yokoya is the primary villain and antagonist of the story. He's fairly nasty, and any ship featuring him will also heavily feature power-dynamics (with him definitely either as the dominant or trying to be dominant). He's in an adversarial relationship right now with both Nao and Akiyama.
Yokoya/Akiyama
I'm going to work with Yokoya/Akiyama first, because I don't ship them, like at all, for a few reasons. First, Yokoya and Akiyama's dynamic goes something like this: When one of them has the upper hand, the other pretty much shuts down. They're never in a position where they're mutually engaging with each other. It seems like any romantic/sexual encounter between them would be dub-con at the very least. And any emotional engagement would be as much to hurt/undermine the other (definitely with Yokoya, possibly with Akiyama). It's not that Yokoya/Akiyama couldn't be done, it's just that it's not a dynamic I like doing.
Plus, to be honest, Yokoya's the type of person, who even if his interest was more in Akiyama, he'd likely choose to get to Akiyama through Nao, who is more vulnerable and because hurting her hurts Akiyama, probably more than any direct pursuit.
Yokoya/Nao
On the other hand, Nao engages a lot more with Yokoya than Akiyama ever does. He provokes her, she responds to him. She provokes him, and he responds to her. While you could say that the rivalry happens between Yokoya and Akiyama, Nao is the one who interacts directly with Yokoya on a regular basis.
As mentioned above, Yokoya would probably like getting to Akiyama through a relationship with Nao. What makes it fun is that if Nao were put in a position where she'd have to be with Yokoya, Yokoya would still be the visibly dominant one, but she's more likely to fight back and emotionally manipulate him than Akiyama would be. I'm not going to say that there wouldn't be skeezy power issues (especially because Nao/Yokoya is het and draws on 'traditional' gender dynamics), but overall, there's a potential that Nao and Yokoya could have a consensual, if messed up, relationship that's oddly functional in a definitely not healthy way. It'd be interesting to write and definitely to read.
Yokoya/Fukunaga
Fukunaga and Yokoya barely interact in canon (though it's Yokoya's appearance that influenced Fukunaga into coming over to Nao and Akiyama's side), and besides the fact that Fukunaga seems passively disgusted with him, they mostly ignore each other. That isn't to say the dynamic couldn't work or exist somehow, just that I don't know what in canon could really be drawn on to support it.
Makizono
Makizono is a shy, low-key type of guy. He's pretty vulnerable, probably even more so than Nao, but at the same time, he's not completely helpless, and I'd say that he does have a backbone, even if it's something that he prefers to keep hidden. (I'm also probably alone in thinking that he's kind of adorable)
Makizono/Nao
I ship Nao with just about everyone. Just not Makizono. They'd make good friends, and they have a lot in common, but I think Makizono would probably end up boring Nao, even if she was too kind to say anything. I also think they're too similar in the types of people they represent to be all that interesting for me personally. I also, with one exception, have a hard time shipping Nao with people who are dependent on her and Akiyama's help.
Makizono/Akiyama
This ship has so much potential, I would actually consider writing this. The thing about Akiyama is that he definitely has a “type” that he connects to: The quiet, earnest person who needs protection. Assuming that Akiyama's inclinations leaned towards men, really Makizono would be the most obvious choice just based on canon interaction. They connect really well in their first encounter, which includes blushes on the part of Makizono, and Nao definitely noticing afterwards that Akiyama is definitely in sympathy with Makizono.
Makizono/Fukunaga
Honestly, I don't know...but I think she'd walk all over him, and I think he might even enjoy it...eventually. =D
Akagi
Not going to go into specific details about Akagi. He's one of Nao and Akiyama's allies, and he's distinguished as being loyal, decent type of guy. For the most part, ships involving him would have a lot more to do with the writer than with the characters. I can see him with almost everyone else on the list, but none of the possibilities are more intriguing than any other ship involving someone else. It'd be something I'd read, but writing-wise, I'd be more likely to put a pairing with him in the background.
Abe
Abe is a recent addition to the cast. She's nominally against Nao and Akiyama because she's ordered to be but things definitely get switched around. I pretty much only ship her with one person, but the ship is pretty strong (it's also nice to get another femslash possibility, especially with a different dynamic).
Abe/Nao
So, in canon, I think the best description of the Abe/Nao interaction is that Nao courts and eventually wins over Abe. What makes this different from the other Nao ships is that here Nao is very much the pursuer and the dominant partner (even if she probably wouldn't view it that way), whereas with the other ships, she's either submissive, or in a fairly egalitarian type of relationship. As a femslash ship it would probably be less fun/interesting that Nao/Fukunaga, but it would probably have a longer-term potential, seeing as both characters could probably focus on each other, rather than a third-party.
Notes:
* I have my own distinctions between monoshipping/OTP shipping, but mine seem to be different from other people's. For me, monoshipping means that I ship the characters in the pair only with each other, even if it's not necessarily a pairing I love-love. OTP means that the pairing is one that I rabidly adore above any other, even if I I don't necessarily only ship those characters with each other.
** Quick canon notes: Liar Game is interesting in that none of the characters really interact with each other on a day to day basis, and with the exception of Nao and Akiyama, most don't really have contact with each other outside of a very narrow circumstance where finding a romantic/sexual partner wouldn't be very high on the list of priorities. Despite what I write here about shipping, it is a very asexy canon.
*** A note on sexual orientation: For me, it's not quite “all characters are always bi/pan unless otherwise stated” as much as it is, “well, if it's not stated, I can say it's anything for the purpose of the story, and I can change it depending on what the story needs” I'm also more likely to respect canon homo-/bi-/pan-/asexuality vs. canon heterosexuality. Though, I'll admit, sometimes I really would love to orientation swap a gay character and a straight character, and see how the dynamic changes. Or put characters in a (loving) relationship that goes against orientation. Or just have characters exploring/experimenting with sexuality.
Shipping, for anyone who would like an overly simplified definition, refers to the tendency of a fan to see (or want to see) a (usually) romantic/sexual relationship between two or more characters in a fandom.
One version of shipping would be the monoshipping/OTP (one true pair)shipping*. Someone who OTP ships Alice/Bob will usually only ship Alice and Bob together, though they may also tolerate Alice/Carol or Bob/Carol or Bob/Dan, or Alice/Bob/Carol though they probably gravitate only towards Alice/Bob fanworks, and only really support/squee over Alice/Bob.
Someone who is a multishipper may love Alice/Bob, but they can also love Alice/Carol, Bob/Carol, and/or Akiyama/Dan. While there may be parings that they dislike, they'll likely seek out or create fanworks featuring characters in more than one ship, or
I am, for the most part, a multishipper. There are pairings that I prefer and write more of than others, and a few I don't ship. For me, mostly, I'd say the appeal of multishipping comes from the ability to explore different relationship dynamics that can emerge between characters. 'Shipping' also doesn't necessarily mean happily-ever-after in whatever is an in-character version of domestic bliss. It just means that I can see there being some sort of romantic/sexual interaction between them that's worth exploring.
For me, almost any pairing/grouping could work, given:
- The initial set up fits canon dynamics
- The final result makes sense from the build-up
- The dynamics of the relationship is one that I, personally, find interesting. “Interesting” for me, is something that balances a potential for interesting conflicts with a consensual/mutually beneficial/all characters are agents type of relationship (which can still be messed up).
I have a canon in mind (Liar Game, manga version), but I don't think you need any outside context to understand the relationship dynamics. The biggest thing I will say is that, with two exceptions, there seems to be absolutely no canon sexual/romantic dynamics at all. And those two exceptions are kept to the background.**
So anyway. I'll start with Nao.
Nao is pretty much my Fandom Bicycle (Warning TvTropes link). In canon, she's the one who seeks out and makes connections with people, and she's both influential and easily influenced. In other words, she's shippable with just about everybody, including characters that I haven't included here, and possibly even herself (if we want to drag in the drama-version).
Her co-lead/partner-in-crime is Akiyama. He's not as much of a connector as Nao is, but he's built up his share of allies and rivals. He's also got some trust issues, which means that he's likely to make fewer connections than Nao, but the ones he does make are likely to mean more.
Nao/Akiyama
This is pretty much canon. It's not overtly canon, just yet. But Nao crushes on Akiyama in a fairly discreet way (it's not the point of her character at all, and it's not the defining issue of their relationship), and Akiyama is devoted to Nao, though whether it's platonic or otherwise isn't clear in canon. For all that they're different personalities, they've got a lot in common. And they're each good influences on each other. Plus, there's enough issues, internal, interpersonal, and external that could cause conflict, though not necessarily of the insurmountable kind.
If it's not obvious, I think Nao/Akiyama is a lovely pairing. It's probably the easiest to write with the canon we've been given, and the one that's plausible the the widest range of dynamics (including the happily-ever-after domestic bliss). And at it's best, they're so good for each other that it makes me grin.
At the same time though, about 90% of fics in my fandom are Nao/Akiyama fics. I love Nao/Akiyama as much as the next shipper, but sometimes, I like something different.
Now we'll introduce Fukunaga. Fukunaga was, at one time, an antagonist to Nao and Akiyama, but she has, for her own reasons become an ally to them. It's implied that Fukunaga is much more extraverted than either Nao or Akiyama, and she's more likely than either of them to take action. Fukunaga has also said (in an “interview” with the author) that she has no interest in women***.
Fukunaga, of course, adds two new dynamics:
Akiyama/Fukunaga
Like Nao, Fukunaga also has a canon crush on Akiyama. Akiyama's feelings are unclear...he was a bit freaked when he found out, but they're still working together. Akiyama would probably be much more domineering with Fukunaga than he would be with Nao. Also, as far as their understanding of the world, I'd say that Akiyama and Fukunaga are much closer to each other in worldview than either are to Nao, and so they'd probably let their guards down about things that they'd feel uncomfortable talking about with Nao. It would also (probably) be a more subdued relationship.
At first, I thought Akiyama/Fukunaga would be pretty impossible. Yeah, she has a crush on him, but Akiyama doesn't seem all that interested in Fukunaga in canon, and in fact spends a lot of time making subtle jabs at her (particularly regarding her love of money). However, I've come around to the idea. I think it would take work (and I'd wonder why Nao isn't involved), but I do think they could have a quiet, enduring relationship (either as a “it's better than being alone” or “we don't have to pretend to each other”).
Nao/Fukunaga
Nao and Fukunaga are very different in their personality and outlook, but both of them have accepted each other for who they are faults and all. They also have more interaction with each other (about topics other than Akiyama) than either of them have with Akiyama. When Fukunaga doesn't show up, Nao worries, and when Nao and Fukunaga reunite, Fukunaga seeks her out before she talks to Akiyama. And as for Fukunaga's statement that she isn't interested in women? Well, she could be in the closet. She could have just said what her “interviewer” wanted her to hear. She could be straight, and Nao is either an exception or an experiment. The dynamic would probably not be permanent or domestic, but it would be fun, and might either have a tinge of “friends with benefits” or “sex-education” since Fukunaga is significantly older than Nao.
For me, personally, I have femslash goggles, and Nao/Fukunaga are the two women with the most interaction in canon, and it's fun interaction at that. Plus, the canon treatment of the character diverges from the interview in other ways, so I don't feel like I have to make Fukunaga straight. Obviously it would take more set up than either Nao/Akiyama or Akiyama/Fukunaga, but at the same time Nao/Fukunaga is the most likely gateway into...
Nao/Akiyama/Fukunaga
It's an OT3! Nao, Akiyama, and Fukunaga pretty much make up the power-trio in canon. They've got other teammates, but they're the ones who do most of the cool stuff together. Between the three of them, they also make up the majority of canon-interaction. Also, you know how Nao and Fukunaga both have crushes on Akiyama? Well, Nao was the one who figured it out and told Akiyama. She also explains that, among other reasons, Fukunaga's crush on Akiyama is why Nao knew she could trust Fukunaga. So it's not hard to imagine that instead of the common crush eroding the Nao/Fukunaga bond, it would make them more likely to think of non-monogamy as a good solution for them all.
Anyway, I think Nao/Fukunaga is the gateway ship. First, both Nao and Fukunaga like Akiyama, but Akiyama isn't the type of character to make moves (Akiyama could very easily be asexual, based on canon characterization), much less request an open relationship. However, if Nao and Fukunaga got together and they were both still interested in Akiyama then it's not hard to think that they'd invite him into the circle. A true triangle of the three would be more adventurous than Nao/Akiyama, more overtly sweet and fun than Akiyama/Fukunaga, and with more potential for long-term stability than Nao/Fukunaga. It's win-win-win, though not without some good conflict potential.
It would also make for an excellent kink dynamic, especially with Akiyama as the submissive, because he trusts Nao more as a person, but Fukunaga would probably be more creative/experienced/adept. Also, with Nao/Fukunaga it reads more like an all-round mutual relationship, rather than Akiyama's harem.
The OT3 in a fic that wasn't just about the porn, would probably demand more set up than any of these pairings individually, but once the set up occurred, the resulting ship would have a lot more potential for fluff/porn/angst etc than any other ship.
Anyway...time for another character: Yokoya
Yokoya is the primary villain and antagonist of the story. He's fairly nasty, and any ship featuring him will also heavily feature power-dynamics (with him definitely either as the dominant or trying to be dominant). He's in an adversarial relationship right now with both Nao and Akiyama.
Yokoya/Akiyama
I'm going to work with Yokoya/Akiyama first, because I don't ship them, like at all, for a few reasons. First, Yokoya and Akiyama's dynamic goes something like this: When one of them has the upper hand, the other pretty much shuts down. They're never in a position where they're mutually engaging with each other. It seems like any romantic/sexual encounter between them would be dub-con at the very least. And any emotional engagement would be as much to hurt/undermine the other (definitely with Yokoya, possibly with Akiyama). It's not that Yokoya/Akiyama couldn't be done, it's just that it's not a dynamic I like doing.
Plus, to be honest, Yokoya's the type of person, who even if his interest was more in Akiyama, he'd likely choose to get to Akiyama through Nao, who is more vulnerable and because hurting her hurts Akiyama, probably more than any direct pursuit.
Yokoya/Nao
On the other hand, Nao engages a lot more with Yokoya than Akiyama ever does. He provokes her, she responds to him. She provokes him, and he responds to her. While you could say that the rivalry happens between Yokoya and Akiyama, Nao is the one who interacts directly with Yokoya on a regular basis.
As mentioned above, Yokoya would probably like getting to Akiyama through a relationship with Nao. What makes it fun is that if Nao were put in a position where she'd have to be with Yokoya, Yokoya would still be the visibly dominant one, but she's more likely to fight back and emotionally manipulate him than Akiyama would be. I'm not going to say that there wouldn't be skeezy power issues (especially because Nao/Yokoya is het and draws on 'traditional' gender dynamics), but overall, there's a potential that Nao and Yokoya could have a consensual, if messed up, relationship that's oddly functional in a definitely not healthy way. It'd be interesting to write and definitely to read.
Yokoya/Fukunaga
Fukunaga and Yokoya barely interact in canon (though it's Yokoya's appearance that influenced Fukunaga into coming over to Nao and Akiyama's side), and besides the fact that Fukunaga seems passively disgusted with him, they mostly ignore each other. That isn't to say the dynamic couldn't work or exist somehow, just that I don't know what in canon could really be drawn on to support it.
Makizono
Makizono is a shy, low-key type of guy. He's pretty vulnerable, probably even more so than Nao, but at the same time, he's not completely helpless, and I'd say that he does have a backbone, even if it's something that he prefers to keep hidden. (I'm also probably alone in thinking that he's kind of adorable)
Makizono/Nao
I ship Nao with just about everyone. Just not Makizono. They'd make good friends, and they have a lot in common, but I think Makizono would probably end up boring Nao, even if she was too kind to say anything. I also think they're too similar in the types of people they represent to be all that interesting for me personally. I also, with one exception, have a hard time shipping Nao with people who are dependent on her and Akiyama's help.
Makizono/Akiyama
This ship has so much potential, I would actually consider writing this. The thing about Akiyama is that he definitely has a “type” that he connects to: The quiet, earnest person who needs protection. Assuming that Akiyama's inclinations leaned towards men, really Makizono would be the most obvious choice just based on canon interaction. They connect really well in their first encounter, which includes blushes on the part of Makizono, and Nao definitely noticing afterwards that Akiyama is definitely in sympathy with Makizono.
Makizono/Fukunaga
Honestly, I don't know...but I think she'd walk all over him, and I think he might even enjoy it...eventually. =D
Akagi
Not going to go into specific details about Akagi. He's one of Nao and Akiyama's allies, and he's distinguished as being loyal, decent type of guy. For the most part, ships involving him would have a lot more to do with the writer than with the characters. I can see him with almost everyone else on the list, but none of the possibilities are more intriguing than any other ship involving someone else. It'd be something I'd read, but writing-wise, I'd be more likely to put a pairing with him in the background.
Abe
Abe is a recent addition to the cast. She's nominally against Nao and Akiyama because she's ordered to be but things definitely get switched around. I pretty much only ship her with one person, but the ship is pretty strong (it's also nice to get another femslash possibility, especially with a different dynamic).
Abe/Nao
So, in canon, I think the best description of the Abe/Nao interaction is that Nao courts and eventually wins over Abe. What makes this different from the other Nao ships is that here Nao is very much the pursuer and the dominant partner (even if she probably wouldn't view it that way), whereas with the other ships, she's either submissive, or in a fairly egalitarian type of relationship. As a femslash ship it would probably be less fun/interesting that Nao/Fukunaga, but it would probably have a longer-term potential, seeing as both characters could probably focus on each other, rather than a third-party.
Notes:
* I have my own distinctions between monoshipping/OTP shipping, but mine seem to be different from other people's. For me, monoshipping means that I ship the characters in the pair only with each other, even if it's not necessarily a pairing I love-love. OTP means that the pairing is one that I rabidly adore above any other, even if I I don't necessarily only ship those characters with each other.
** Quick canon notes: Liar Game is interesting in that none of the characters really interact with each other on a day to day basis, and with the exception of Nao and Akiyama, most don't really have contact with each other outside of a very narrow circumstance where finding a romantic/sexual partner wouldn't be very high on the list of priorities. Despite what I write here about shipping, it is a very asexy canon.
*** A note on sexual orientation: For me, it's not quite “all characters are always bi/pan unless otherwise stated” as much as it is, “well, if it's not stated, I can say it's anything for the purpose of the story, and I can change it depending on what the story needs” I'm also more likely to respect canon homo-/bi-/pan-/asexuality vs. canon heterosexuality. Though, I'll admit, sometimes I really would love to orientation swap a gay character and a straight character, and see how the dynamic changes. Or put characters in a (loving) relationship that goes against orientation. Or just have characters exploring/experimenting with sexuality.
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Date: 2010-07-14 02:21 am (UTC)I love to explore relationships, and can be talked into total crack-ships...but only if I can engineer something where it is plausible to canon.
And yeah, my bias is to make characters generically bi.
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Date: 2010-07-14 04:29 am (UTC)