AshEiji
Ash Lynx/Okumura Eiji
The profound bond between street-smart gang leader Ash Lynx and innocent Japanese photographer Eiji Okumura.
What is AshEiji?
AshEiji is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Ash Lynx and Okumura Eiji from Banana Fish. With over 42,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love AshEiji
Their pure love transcending violence and trauma, with Eiji representing hope and healing for Ash's damaged soul, creates deeply emotional stories.
Most Popular AshEiji Fanfics
The highest-rated AshEiji stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
like a light i'm luring you
Completeby kybelles
One night, world famous musician Ash Lynx drunk tweets about a cute boy he saw in a magazine and all hell breaks loose. “Oh my God, just show me!” Eiji yells nervously. Yut-Lung presses his lips tightly, turning his phone screen for Eiji to see. Eiji tenses when he sees the photos from his photo
higher off the ground
Completeby kybelles
Ash discovers Eiji can lift him easily and develops a slight obsession.Ash feels bad about upsetting him, but they have to be realistic. “Oh come on, Eiji. We both know you can’t even lift me.”“I was an athlete, Ash.” Eiji says with narrowed eyes. “I assure you, I can lift you.”Ash raises his eyebro
Hot
Completeby Shapeshifter99
It's too hot in New York City, and Ash can't stop getting distracted by Eiji.
this dream, realized
Completeby luftballons99
“It’s just dancing,” Ash whispers, knowing that nothing he does with Eiji could ever be ‘just’ anything. “You’ll be a pro in no time.” orAsh teaches Eiji how to dance. Eiji teaches Ash how to hope.
Odour of Chrysanthemums
Completeby nyanja14
Two years Eiji was gone with barely a word sent back home to his mother. Two years of her son’s life that Hiroko will never know.Hiroko is angry at Ibe for failing so spectacularly at keeping her son safe. She’s angry at Eiji for not coming home at the first opportunity. But her true fury has nowher
be my mirror, my sword and shield
Completeby kybelles
Ash Lynx finds the love of his life on a quiet night after he trips on sidewalk and harshly bumps his face against it when he exits from library.Ash lets out a long-suffering sigh and prepares to take out his phone when he hears a sharp inhale and feels someone approaching him in a hurry. He defensi
Ain't it like thunder under earth
Completeby Snow_Falls
'Alex clarified, when again it seemed like Ash wouldn’t reply. “Whoever goes with the boss has to spend some time fooling around with him.”“Who is going with Ash?” Eiji had to ask.There was a significant pause. The boys looked at Eiji and away.' Fake dating, then real dating, with the mildest of hei
of sugar cookies and chocolate puddings
Completeby kybelles
Eiji first meets Ash on a gloomy sunday afternoon.After a little silence, the door is slowly opened by someone Eiji doesn’t notice at first. When he lowers his eyes a little, however, his gaze meets with a pair of bright green eyes. He takes a little step back, taking the appearance of the blonde ki
fishbowl
Completeby luftballons99
In which Mrs. Coleman means well, Alex sees God, Sing loses, and the age-old question “What’s with Ash and Eiji?” is answered."It’s like watching a goddamn soap opera."
the boys next door
Completeby kybelles
“And your fiancé, does he like it as well?” she asks slyly.Eiji blinks a couple times, looking positively lost. “I’m sorry?”“You know, the blonde guy you live with.” Mrs. Owens suggests helpfully. “We thought you must be engaged if you moved into a big condo like that. Perfect place to start a famil
satin birds
Completeby kybelles
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. James R. Callenreese and Ms. Hideko Aoki are very delighted to announce the engagement between Mr. Callenreese's son and sole heir to Callenreese Corporotions Mr. Aslan J. Callenreese and Ms. Aoki's beloved nephew Mr. Eiji Okumura. The happy couple haven't decided on a weddin
Fool For Lesser Things
Completeby Snow_Falls
"He knew irrefutably that if Eiji left he would take something fundamental to Ash with him, and without that, what would be the point in living? He might as well have let Foxx finish him, if he was going to cop out now. No, Sing was right, the little brat, what the fuck would be the point if he didn
Enough
Completeby ginkohs
Ash only allows himself the smallest scraps of comfort from Eiji. Eiji surprises him by giving him just a little more than he expected.
A Farewell to Arms
Completeby Angela
We all know what happened at the end of Banana Fish. But what if it could have happened differently? (Originally published in 2007)
"I Did It, Eiji."
Completeby sakurainrain
"I want to replace everything with you." A fic based on various artwork by @kuchacchi on Twitter where Ash and Eiji try to have sex. It always ends in feelings of disgust, or guilt, there's sometimes flashbacks, but no matter what happens it always ends awfully. Then somewhere, on this bumpy road to
Sleepless In New York
Completeby Val_Creative
Ash goes missing and Shorter discovers him taking care of a sick Eiji. It makes sense why Ash hasn’t contacted anyone. Or bothered to glance at his messages. Ash’s head gets fuzzy when it comes to Eiji, Shorter realizes once more. That’s what happens with love.
walking on a dream
Completeby kybelles
Ash and Eiji welcome an addition to their little family one night.“Look, I think you and I need to have a conversation.” Ash tells him in a serious tone, petting his ears with both hands. Buddy almost looks like he’s going to burst from enjoyment. “Are you trying to steal my husband from me? Because
Something To Talk About
Completeby mara_cas
When Eiji Okumura, star athlete of the pole vaulting team and well-known sweetheart, begins to hang out with Ash Lynx, lonely high school student with a bad reputation; it makes people talk. As the two of them navigate between silly teenagers’ shenanigans and deeper hardships, will they find in each
Organized Chaos
Completeby orphan_account
Eiji has to wear a pair of short-shorts for a mission.Ash doesn’t approve of this idea all that much.Chaos ensues.
Kitten and Snuggle Bear
Completeby signpainter1
Ash's gang is nervous about meeting their Boss's boyfriend. They know nothing about him and want to make a good first impression. One of the gang members gets bored and goes to flirt with a young Japanese man who is sitting alone nearby.Yeah, you can guess who it was and how well Ash took it.
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What does AshEiji mean?
AshEiji is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Ash Lynx and Okumura Eiji. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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