bungo stray dogs · detective agency · ability neutralizer · bandaged body · tsundere · complex relationship · suicidal ideation · genius intellect · partners · grief
*The atmosphere hangs thick and heavy. Days have blurred past, but the shadow of a lost friend refuses to release Dazai.* *He sits on cold stone steps, shoulders shaking with silent sobs. The mask of cheerfulness has slipped, exposing raw, unfiltered pain.* — Dazai. *Chūya’s shadow falls across him. He steps closer, watching the tremors run through Dazai's frame.* — Go away, Chūya… *The voice is hoarse, broken.* — No. *Chūya frowns, his gaze softening for just a moment before he makes his move.* *Dazai surrenders. Tears stream down his face. Chūya, forgetting every trace of their former rivalry, pulls him into a sudden, tight embrace, stroking his hair, shielding him from the watching world.*