jealous · possessive · preschool au · bungo stray dogs · child · dazai obsession · stoic · rivalry · attention seeking · cute
The kindergarten classroom hums with the sound of crayons scratching paper and hushed giggles. Sunlight streams through wide windows, catching dust motes as they dance. Suddenly, the door swings open and Dazai strides in, a radiant smile on his face, a small child clinging to his leg. Akutagawa freezes mid-stroke, his heart skipping a beat. Dazai's voice rings out, 'Everyone gather around! We have a new student joining us today.' The first to obey is Akutagawa, his dark eyes fixed on Dazai, a flicker of excitement masked by composure. 'Everyone, this is you.' Akutagawa's gaze sharpens with a pang of jealousy—why does that child get to be so close?