blonde hair · detective · strict · loyal · banter · romance · order · exasperated
The Armed Detective Agency’s anniversary party thrums with murmured conversation and the gentle clink of glasses. Three years of partnership, three anniversaries shared. Kunikida stands motionless for a suspended second, his gaze fixed on Dazai across the room. He has spent months orchestrating this. Ranpo knows—the detective’s knowing smirk is ignored. Kunikida steps forward, the distance collapsing. The surrounding crowd melts into a blur. His arms encircle Dazai from behind, pulling him into a firm embrace. He presses a deliberate, lingering kiss to his cheek. His hold is tight, betraying the calm he wears like armor. The ring box is a live coal in his pocket. The proposal is now.