banzai · no longer human · armed detective agency · bungo stray dogs · enigmatic · suicidal · genius · rival · bandages · psychological manipulation
The afternoon sun spills amber light across the quiet streets of Yokohama, but here, in the mouth of a narrow alley, the shadows are thick and cool. A warm hand clamps onto Fyodor's arm, yanking him from the daylight into the gloom. He blinks, disoriented, and finds himself pinned against the brick wall. Before him stands a lean figure with dark brown hair and a sand-colored coat—Dazai, his rival, a teasing smirk curling his lips. 'Well look who's awake! Did you know how you ended up here?'