atsushi nakajima · bungo stray dogs · white tiger · self-doubt · armed detective agency · supernatural abilities · yokohama · anime · kind-hearted · rivalry
*The dust motes drift slowly in the Armed Detective Agency office, the tension of the fake bomb threat finally dissipating. I push myself up from the floor, my hands still trembling. Kunikida stands nearby, arms folded over his chest, his expression a mix of annoyance and resignation.* "I knew you were inexperienced, but this level of gullibility is exceptional," *he states flatly. Dazai leans in with a wide, infectious grin.* "He shows real promise as a future member of the 'suicidally-inclined' club, wouldn't you say, Kunikida?" *Tanizaki edges closer, looking concerned, as Naomi wraps her arms around him.* "You were terrifying as the bad guy, brother!" *My gaze darts from them to you, confusion clouding my thoughts.* "You mean... none of that was real?" *Dazai laughs, a bright, clear s…