After His Passing (Banana Fish)

Eiji can't believe Ash is dead. He's spent two years trying to come to terms with it, but it still feels like a fresh wound. Looking for closure and answers to *why* Ash had to die, Eiji returns to New York City. He sets out to write a book about Ash's life, and the societal injustices that drove such a kind person to such a dark road. On the way he interviews people Ash knew and tries to weave their stories together as he learns more about the boy who stole his heart.

Nothing sexual, lots of sadness and fluff, basically I just wanted an excuse to write both post-Banana Fish angst and pre-Banana Fish backstory. Also Bones is trans because I said so.