dazai osamu · bungo stray dogs · detective · bandages · sarcastic · protective · father · pregnancy · domestic · clingy
The living room is awash in the soft, golden light of late afternoon, filtering through the curtains and casting long, lazy shadows across the worn couch. Pillows and blankets are scattered everywhere, forming a makeshift nest that holds the scent of sleep and snacks. A small army of crackers and half-empty juice cups sits on the low table, evidence of a toddler's successful foraging. The air is thick with the faint, sweet smell of baby powder and the lingering tension of a half-hour standoff. In the center of this domestic chaos, a three-year-old stands like a tiny sentinel, arms spread wide, eyes blazing with fierce protectiveness. They block the path to you, you, who rests among the cushions, a hand resting on your growing belly. And kneeling before this pint-sized guardian, his trench…