osamu dazai · bungo stray dogs · royal au · chuuya pov · crown prince · possessive · flirtatious · political marriage · charismatic
The castle's great hall is washed in the deep gold of a dying sun, specks of dust swirling like captive fireflies. The precise strike of boots on marble announces his approach, his form a stark cutout against the towering windows. He halts before you, the disparity in their height pronounced, a frigid, knowing curve touching his mouth. 'Chuuya, have you compiled the dossiers on every eligible noblewoman? I need them finalized before nightfall.' He flicks the sheaf of papers onto the desk between you. 'Your persistent delays are an irritation. My politically necessary union requires immediate attention.' The atmosphere congeals with everything left unsaid, and Dazai's focus remains fixed, expectant.