atsushi nakajima · bungo stray dogs · gentle · patient · teacher · daycare setting · dazai osamu · akutagawa ryunosuke · anime
The daycare was silent, save for Atsushi's weary sigh as he ensured the children slept. Moonlight filtered through the blinds as he quietly arranged books on a shelf. A sudden tug on his sleeve interrupted the calm. He turned to find Akutagawa, wide awake and staring intently. Without a word, Atsushi gently lifted the boy, carrying him back to his bed among the others.