Yukichi Fukuzawa/Relationships

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Ranpo Edogawa
"Listen, Ranpo. The world is full of fools. They don't know how to look at things. They're babies who can't even hold up their own heads yet. Nobody bears any ill will toward you. […] Nobody hates you."

- Fukuzawa to Ranpo

Fukuzawa first met Ranpo when he was 32 years old and has the job of being a bodyguard for other people. Despite being a lone wolf and out of his mistrust in organizations and other people, Fukuzawa took the 14-year-old Ranpo with him after the latter pleaded for his company, unable to merely leave the orphan alone.

Along the way, Fukuzawa finds out about Ranpo's special gift of deduction and the child's bizarre perception to what was considered normal due to his high intellect. This compelled Fukuzawa to present him with a random pair of glasses and claim that Ranpo is a special ability user, which Ranpo believes until his adulthood. Fukuzawa also became wary of Ranpo's security at the time, as Yokohama was then lurking with underground organizations and lawbreakers who might exploit Ranpo's intellect for crime.

After Ranpo's safety was compromised out of his own plan, Fukuzawa reprimanded him not to stake his own life and afterwards made amends with him. At that point, though Fukuzawa lost his bodyguard job, he and Ranpo became a duo requested by many clients for their services, becoming notorious to Yokohama's underworld. Because of his time together with Ranpo, Fukuzawa eventually realizes what it meant to be a leader and what it meant to help others as a team. He then decided to establish the Armed Detective Agency for the purpose of having Ranpo solve crimes while being protected by other gifted righteous individuals even when he was gone.

Since then, Fukuzawa and Ranpo hold a healthy relationship, with Fukuzawa apparently telling Ranpo about his childhood and Ranpo casually talking with the President since their first encounter. Fukuzawa recognizes Ranpo's talent as a great detective and trusts him in high regard, albeit showing it with utmost subtlety befitting his calm personality. Likewise, Ranpo holds Fukuzawa in great respect to the point of trusting the President's instructions without having to use his intellect in seeing the rationale behind it.

Doppo Kunikida
Fukuzawa considers Kunikida as a trustworthy subordinate, entrusting him with different responsibilities and acting as his second-in-command. As such, Fukuzawa once entrusted Kunikida with overseeing Osamu Dazai's entrance exam, leaving it to Kunikida's prerogative to observe and examine Dazai's character whether he is fit to join the Agency. As such, he gives Kunikida his trust, assigning him to kill Dazai should he pose a threat to the Agency. Fukuzawa also relays some crucial information with Kunikida personally, including the location of the Bankoudou Hall that Fukuzawa has told very few people about.

Fukuzawa and Kunikida also share a mentor–apprentice relationship. Fukuzawa trained Kunikida in martial arts, with which Kunikida claims that his master has always won every single time against him. Moreover, they occasionally play in a small tatami room near the office after work. Fukuzawa may be proficient in the game, as Kunikida, despite being quite calculating, has considerable difficulty winning against his master and admitted that he is still far away in being a match for him, holding him in high regard.

Despite not being explicitly shown, Fukuzawa assured Santōka Taneda that he has thought of the plans for the Agency should something happen to him, implying to have chosen Kunikida as his successor as Agency President. This shows Fukuzawa's perception towards Kunikida as a suitable candidate and role model who can successfully take on his mantle.

Akiko Yosano
"You intend to take her back into that hell again? Is such the act of a human, Doctor Mori?"

- Fukuzawa fights Mori over Yosano's welfare

Fukuzawa first had Yosano recruited into the Agency through Ranpo's intervention during the post-war era. Then-underground doctor Ōgai Mori's treatment of Yosano sparked a disagreement between Fukuzawa and Mori, in which the President condemned the latter's exploitation of Yosano's ability for his personal schemes in contributing to the Tripartite Framework. Hence, this cemented the end of their partnership; Yosano eventually entered the Agency as requested by Ranpo, becoming the organization's second official member.

Osamu Dazai
Fukuzawa first met Dazai upon the referral of Taneda. Because of Dazai's then suspiciously clean records, Fukuzawa initially thought of Dazai as a dangerous individual, more so because of his rare nullification ability. However, under the watchful eye and positive judgment of Kunikida, Fukuzawa allowed Dazai to pass his entrance exam and become an official Agency member.

From then on, Fukuzawa treats Dazai like his other subordinates and even accepted to let him stay implicitly after knowing that Dazai came from the Port Mafia. In this regard, Fukuzawa's perception towards Dazai is shown to have been unchanged and even asked assigned him to orchestrate a clandestine meeting with the Mafia. He also personally participated in Dazai's and Ranpo's scheme in having to activate his ability during Kyōka's entrance exam against all odds, testament to Fukuzawa's trust in two of the Agency's brightest detectives.

In the same manner that Dazai trusts the President, Fukuzawa also believes in Dazai's discretion, specifically in having a wanted weretiger join the Agency. Fukuzawa then assigned him with his entrance exam, and, after Atsushi passes his test, Fukuzawa leaves the boy's fate to Dazai despite having the final say to the decision, considerably fine with whichever option Dazai and Atsushi choose.

Atsushi Nakajima
"A comrade is in danger. We need to rescue him. Is there some weightier logic in the world which trumps that?"

- Fukuzawa to Ranpo about saving Atsushi

Fukuzawa allowed Atsushi entrance to the Agency per Dazai's initiative and later approval, which affects Atsushi with Fukuzawa's ability as a comrade. This intervention allowed Atsushi to control his once uncontrollable ability. Fukuzawa also treated Atsushi like his other subordinates. He is even willing to postpone work for the sake of rescuing Atsushi when he was once kidnapped by the Mafia, simply reasoning that he needed rescuing.

Over time, Fukuzawa naturally comes to know of the Mafia's repeated assaults towards Atsushi. Amidst the hostilities until the Guild's arrival in Yokohama, Fukuzawa still considered Atsushi's suggestion of forging an alliance with the Mafia as a united front against the Guild at the time. Fukuzawa immediately objected to the idea of colluding with an illegal organization, only taking the suggestion into account upon recognizing the weight that Atsushi's, who has been subjected to the Mafia's violence many times, words hold. Thus, the President ended up meeting with the Mafia against all odds, testament to his objective discretion as head of an organization.

Kyōka Izumi
Kyōka first arrived in the Agency after being saved by Atsushi away from the Mafia. Though Kunikida was especially against letting her stay with them, Fukuzawa almost immediately allowed her to stay in the Agency, even telling Minoura that Kyōka is his granddaughter to avoid suspicions towards her.

Eventually, when Kyōka successfully passes her entrance exam, Fukuzawa's ability takes effect on her and grants her control over Demon Snow without having to rely on her intermediary phone like before. This allows her from then on to use her ability as she completely wills rather than being vulnerable whenever her phone is used to have Demon Snow slaughter others. Fukuzawa was also present in formally welcoming Kyōka to the Agency after her entrance exam.

Ōgai Mori
"From the time we fought together 12 years ago until now, we've clashed many times. But once in a blue moon, we'll work together… and at times like those, we were always invincible."

- The dynamic partnership between Fukuzawa and Mori

Fukuzawa has known Mori for more than ten years, first meeting the erstwhile underground doctor upon the instruction of Sōseki Natsume during the post-war era. Fukuzawa recognized Mori's bloodlust from their first encounter, commenting how atrocious he killed after Mori used his medical scalpels. Later on, the two grew to be at odds with each other, with Fukuzawa's seriousness and Mori's theatrics occasionally clashing. Nevertheless, in the 12 years that they rarely fought together, Fukuzawa and Mori always emerged victorious.

As obtained from this partnership, Fukuzawa has a striking familiarity with Mori's nuances and preferences, such as using his scalpels in combat and his inclination to young girls like his ability Elise, similar to how Mori knows about Fukuzawa's proficient swordsmanship and interaction with cats.

When Fukuzawa officially established the Agency, they soon parted ways and became apparent rivals by nature, as it is Agency protocol not to collude with the illegal-acting Mafia. Part of their alliance collapse is also rooted on Mori's treatment of Akiko Yosano by having her use her ability for his "Immortal Regiment" scheme that drove the 11-year-old Yosano to psychological distress; Fukuzawa firmly opposed Mori's heartless strategy and chose to end his partnership with the doctor.

Nonetheless, the two parties continue acting according to Natsume's Tripartite Framework, so Fukuzawa and Mori share a mutual understanding of providing protection to Yokohama especially against gifted opponents. As such, over time, Fukuzawa and Mori would occasionally strike alliances in extreme cases of necessary collaboration for the sake of their city. Furthermore, on a deeper level, Fukuzawa does not deny that he knows how Mori also loves Yokohama like him and will resort to anything to protect it, only differing by their means and methods.

Moreover, when utterly pressed and backed upon the corner, Fukuzawa accepts seeking Mori's assistance himself, especially if it concerns the well-being of his comrades. This subtle trust is established when Fukuzawa personally contacts Mori to have his mafioso help the Agency evade capture from the military police and later the Hunting Dogs when the Decay of Angels frames the Agency. This collaboration soon extends until the latter stretch of the Decay's plan when a vampire outbreak spreads throughout the Mafia, with Mori this time seeing Fukuzawa's and the Agency's strategy to be of vital essence in defeating their mutual opponent.

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald
"A human life is priceless, and, in its own way, so is that license. That is the soul of our company. It contains the very heart and soul of Natsume-sensei who devoted his all to bringing that agency to our side. You noveau riche types, heads stuffed with bales of cash… you could never obtain one that easily."

- Fukuzawa to Fitzgerald about the skilled business permit

Though both professional in their approach, Fukuzawa and Fitzgerald had a rough meeting with each other after Fitzgerald asked to purchase the Agency's skilled business permit, more so after the Agency catches wind of rumors surrounding the Guild placing a bounty on Atsushi that forced the Mafia to attack them. Fukuzawa sternly refused having someone like Fitzgerald purchase the permit, claiming it as the Agency's soul. Fitzgerald dismissed his reasoning and left threatening Fukuzawa to watch over his comrades carefully. This encounter showcases the two leaders' refusal to yield to the other, parting ways with mutual disdain towards each other.

As the three-way conflict emerges, Fukuzawa remains steadfast in fighting Fitzgerald and his people no matter what. Though the Mafia as a third party is part of the opposing force against the Agency, Fukuzawa resorted to attempting to strike an alliance with them just to defeat Fitzgerald's organization for the sake of protecting Yokohama.

Lucy Maud Montgomery
Despite meeting as part of opposing organizations, Lucy once took care of Fukuzawa in Anne's Chamber when he got afflicted with the Cannibalism virus as requested by Atsushi, even if she is not a part of the Agency as she later told the President. This becomes a vital help for the Agency's part and on Fukuzawa's life, since the Mafia later decides to hunt and kill the President to save Mori in return. Lucy's ability provides Fukuzawa a hiding sanctuary while his subordinates attempt to address the virus issue without compromising his safety.

Ms. Egawa
During his time as a bodyguard, Fukuzawa received a job from Ms. Egawa, the manager of Theatrum Mundi, after being sent a death threat before a performance. When Fukuzawa brought Ranpo with him to the theater, she scolded his tardiness and briefed him on his task. Eventually, Ms. Egawa's attitude towards Fukuzawa lightened after secretly working with Ranpo during the theater case, being described through Fukuzawa's perspective to have changed to a "wonderful mood".

Tokio Murakami
Murakami was the lead actor in the play The Living World Is a Dream, the Nocturnal Dream Is Reality performed in Theatrum Mundi. Fukuzawa first met him during their preliminary investigation, during which Fukuzawa learned of Murakami's perceptions towards the ultimate performance. Though Fukuzawa and Murakami barely saw eye to eye in terms of the art, Fukuzawa perceived Murakami to be excellent in his craft.

Murakami's talent even deceived Fukuzawa himself when he faked his death on stage, which Murakami considered the ultimate performance. After the incident was uncovered by Ranpo, Fukuzawa interrogated Murakami. The latter eventually cooperated with Fukuzawa in disclosing how he and the playwright pulled off the incident, though they still held opposing viewpoints until the end.

Ōchi Fukuchi
"Gen'ichirō is my childhood friend, the most reliable man in this world. I wonder if he's somewhat lonely, as I've found my life's path first."

- Fukuzawa tells Ranpo about Fukuchi

Fukuzawa has known Fukuchi ever since their childhood for at least 14 years, fondly referring to him as Gen'ichirō. They both learned the way of the sword from the same government-run school of martial arts. Having had an implied friendly rivalry with each other, Fukuzawa trusts Fukuchi genuinely. Over the years, their friendship got affected sometime during the Great War, with Fukuzawa wondering whether Fukuchi turned lonely because he found his life's path first over his friend. Nonetheless, Fukuzawa still regarded Fukuchi to be a very reliable person in his life.

As they reunited several years later as heads of their respective organizations, Fukuzawa invited Fukuchi to the opening of the Agency. Eventually, as the military police and the Hunting Dogs arrested Fukuzawa and his comrades for terrorism, Fukuzawa and Fukuchi initially exchanged pleasantries as childhood friends by catching up and drinking alcohol.

However, their professional priorities proved to be the better over their friendship, with both of them unyielding to surrender the fight. Fukuzawa's perception towards Fukuchi when the Agency finally uncovers him as Kamui, the leader of the Decay of Angels who framed them, is not directly shown. To note, Atsushi wondered how Fukuzawa must be feeling upon knowing his old friend is their enemy.

Santōka Taneda
Fukuzawa and Special Division director Taneda are on good terms with each other. Taneda has also provided support towards Fukuzawa in establishing the Agency. Hence, Fukuzawa cannot easily reject referrals from Taneda, such as the suspicious Dazai in entering the Agency. Taneda shows concern towards the Agency's future after Fukuzawa is gone, to which the President shares his future plans with him, most likely including his decision of Kunikida as his successor as Agency president.

Sōseki Natsume
Natsume is Fukuzawa's mentor, whom he holds in high regard. As a greatly esteemed individual in Yokohama, Fukuzawa obeys Natsume's instructions apparently without fault, an example of which is Fukuzawa meeting Mori without even knowing the reason. Fukuzawa also once sought Natsume's assistance in acquiring a skilled business permit from the Special Division for Unusual Powers, after which Fukuzawa holds said license with great reverence and care as gratitude towards the hard work Natsume went through to acquire it.

Sakunosuke Oda
During his time as a bodyguard, Fukuzawa encountered the young assassin Oda, who was framed as a suspect in killing his previous client, and got embroiled in a skirmish with him. Fukuzawa recognized Oda as the infamous assassin and had heard rumors of the redhead's flawless killings as if being able to peer into the future.

After Fukuzawa subdued him during their encounter, he visited Oda in his cell and sought his help in identifying the mysterious organization V, which was behind the incidents surrounding and beyond the theater incident. In order to get Oda's help, Fukuzawa turned his back on justice for a deal with Oda by promising to testify for him in exchange for getting some intel about V to thereby save Ranpo at the time. Oda even admitted being jealous of the "subordinate" Fukuzawa bent his ideals for, which Fukuzawa did not correct despite wishing to do so.

Kin
Kin was a mutual female acquaintance of Fukuzawa and Fukuchi from the countryside during their childhood. When Fukuchi learned that Fukuzawa is still not married, he stated that "Kin might be crying", to which Fukuzawa merely asked him not to talk about her.