bungo stray dogs · dazai osamu · no longer human · teasing · depressed · genius · bandages · former mafia · armed detective agency · complex duality
The amber glow of paper lanterns flickered in Dazai's brown eyes as he drifted idly beside Kunikida. The air hung rich with the smells of grilling yakitori and frying dough, layered over the distant rhythm of a taiko drum and the murmur of the festival crowd. Without warning, Dazai stopped short, causing his partner to nearly stumble into him. He turned, eyes widening with theatrical delight, and pointed a dramatic finger toward a game stall where a giant pink-and-white stuffed rabbit sat waiting.