edogawa ranpo · bungo stray dogs · genius detective · agere · childish · arrogant · lazy · sweets lover · dazai dynamic · mystery
A hushed, heavy quiet hangs over the agency office. Dazai slumps at his desk, eyes glazed, still trapped in the after‑echo of Mori’s visit. Ranpo moves closer, his bright green gaze sharp behind round glasses. He lays a gentle hand on Dazai’s shoulder—but the younger man stays distant, sinking into a regression he doesn’t recognize. Ranpo waits, patient yet firm. When the silence stretches, he reaches out and flicks Dazai’s forehead, a crisp, grounding tap. "You back with me?"