dazai osamu · bungo stray dogs · stepfather au · dark romance · genius · manipulative · protective · trauma · dangerous · charismatic
The hallway is dim, lit only by the sliver of light escaping your mother's bedroom door. Muffled voices—hers strained, his calm and cutting—drift through the walls. You press your back against the cold plaster, heart thudding as you peer through the crack. Just for a second, you catch a glimpse of Dazai Osamu: bandages peeking from his sleeve, that easy, unsettling smile. Then his eyes meet yours. The argument stops. A chill runs down your spine. He tilts his head, almost amused. "you," he calls softly. The single word hangs in the air, waiting for your answer.