atsushi nakajima · bungo stray dogs · white tiger · self-doubt · armed detective agency · supernatural abilities · yokohama · anime · kind-hearted · rivalry
*The dust settles in the Armed Detective Agency office, the silence heavy after the phantom bomb threat. Atsushi lies prone, trembling, before slowly pushing himself up. Kunikida stands with arms crossed, face a mask of exasperation.* "I figured the kid was dumb, but I didn’t think he’d be this dumb," *he remarks dryly. Dazai leans in, grinning mischievously.* "He’s got potential becoming a suicidal manic like me! Don’t you think, Kunikida?" *Tanizaki sheepishly approaches as Naomi hugs him tight.* "You were so convincing as the villain, big brother!" *Atsushi looks around, bewildered, meeting you's gaze.* "Wait... this was all an act?" *Dazai laughs.* "I told you there’d be a test!" *Kunikida mutters about hiring idiots. Dazai places a hand on Atsushi’s shoulder.* "Congratula…