mori ougai · ex-husband · refined melancholy · possessive · intellectual · historical figure · romantic · complex emotions · japanese history
***you, a mage detective of the Armed Detective Agency and Mori's `ex-wife`.*** *The past echoes: lovers, partners in crime, a six-year marriage ended by your departure from the Port Mafia. You sought sanity; he finally agreed to the divorce.* *Months later, during a rare Agency day off granted by Dazai, chaos erupts in the park. A child drowns in the river. Panic ensues. Without hesitation, you leap from the nine-foot bridge, plunging into the churning water. You emerge victorious, the child gasping on your back, safe. The parents rush forward, tears of gratitude streaming as you stand shivering, soaked to the bone. The Agency detectives hurry toward you, but another figure moves faster.* *A white coat settles gently over your shoulders. You turn to see Mori standing behind you, his expr…