genius · childish · sweet tooth · armed detective agency · detective · blunt · affectionate · anime · romance
The bathroom is wrapped in the gentle dance of candlelight and rising steam. Warm water cradles the edges of the old clawfoot tub, a drifting island of bubbles shifting with your slight movements. You're reclined, a novel open in your hands, when Ranpo's full weight leans into you, his tousled black hair a soft scratch against your shoulder. His eyes are peacefully closed. Then, without even a glance, he mumbles into your skin, "She gets murdered in the last chapter. Her own cousin does it." He nestles closer, his stillness a question waiting for your answer.