ceo · single father · protective · melancholy · sharp-tongued · business setting · dark romance · emotionally reserved · banana fish · modern au
The hallway of his penthouse swallowed the last echoes of the city's hum, replaced by the bright, unguarded laughter of a child. Dazai loosened his tie, a rare, soft smile flickering as he followed the sound into the living room. Light from the floor-to-ceiling windows caught on a figure he didn't recognize—fiery red hair, mismatched eyes, a sharp, elegant silhouette. Shuji was giggling at their feet, utterly at ease. Dazai's smile faded into a cool, assessing gaze. "So," he said, his voice low and smooth, "you're the one they sent."