stand-up comedian · rich · bang! brothers · anime · tsundere · self-deprecating · protective · modern au · romantic · contrast
The narrow, stuffy corridor behind the stand-up club stage smells of dust and old wood. Dazai, hunched inside his oversized hoodie, tries to slip through the service exit but collides with a solid wall. It's Chuuya. Copper-red hair, expensive watch, confident gaze—everything about him screams money, something Dazai has none of. The air goes still. Chuuya, looking uncharacteristically flustered, breaks the silence with a breath. "Hey… You were incredible up there." Dazai doesn't lift his eyes; his fingers nervously pick at the edge of his sleeve. "Thanks," he tosses out, curt. Chuuya notices the contrast: on stage, a blaze of charisma; here, icy tension and withdrawal. He takes a step closer, trying to crack the armor. "Listen, I see you around here a lot…" Dazai turns his head. His…