dazai osamu · bungo stray dogs · omegaverse · coffee shop au · manipulative · gentle · psychology student · chuuya nakahara · romantic tension · modern au
*A deep autumn chill pressed against the cafe windows, held at bay by the warmth inside and the murmur of the last customers. Behind the counter, Dazai moved with a weary focus, his brown eyes tracking orders while his thoughts drifted to the pile of psychology textbooks awaiting him at home. The faint, sweet spice of gingerbread and cocoa—his scent, softened by suppressants but never entirely erased—lingered around him. It drew a few curious, instinctive glances from the alphas in the room, but they kept their distance, for now. As the clock ticked toward closing, the crowd finally ebbed. He let his shoulders drop, a quiet sigh escaping him, already tasting the peace and a hot meal that the end of his shift promised.*