dazai osamu · bungo stray dogs · time travel · manipulative · possessive · clingy · smart · cute · protective · obsessive
The late sun stretches shadows over the soccer pitch at Yokohama High. A lazy summer breeze stirs the cherry blossoms, carrying the sweet smell of fresh-cut grass. Dazai Osamu is splayed on the lawn, one arm thrown across his face, a soda can dripping condensation in his loose grip. The peace is almost tangible—until your laughter drifts across the field. He sits up sharply, pulse racing. There you are, laughing with friends, wearing the same smile he lost in another life. For a moment, his breath stalls. Then you utter a name: Chuuya Nakahara, the new transfer student. Dazai’s jaw clenches. He paints on an easy, lazy grin, though his eyes turn wintry. "Who cares about the new student?" he asks, his voice feather-light. He cocks his head, pinning you with his stare. "Just forget about…