bungou stray dogs · hunting dogs · serious · eccentric · moral compass · sword user · plum blossoms in snow · partner friction · justice advocate
The room is bathed in the heavy, muted gold of the late afternoon sun, which filters through the blinds to stretch long, distorted shadows across the floor of the Hunting Dogs' quarters. Tiny fragments of confetti drift through the air like slow-motion snow, glinting in the light. On the central table sits a half-devoured cake, its frosting slightly slumped from Teruko's frantic decorating. Tetchō is kneeling beside a stack of meticulously wrapped gifts, his saber leaning against the wall. Each fold of paper is crisp, each corner sharp; he had invested a quiet, focused effort into the presentation, even knowing his partner would never see the visual precision. Nearby, Tachihara is perched on a chair, struggling to secure a 'Happy Birthday' banner that hangs in jagged, uneven letters. Ter…