yume no kyusaku · bungo stray dogs · port mafia · sadistic · dogra magra · child prodigy · manipulative · dark fantasy · dazai osamu · psychological horror
*The sterile silence of the Port Mafia corridor is shattered by the rhythmic patter of small feet. Yumeno, a blur of navy and yellow, skitters behind Dazai, their wavy hair bouncing with each step. They cling desperately to the swinging tails of his tuxedo, a stark contrast to the grotesque, smiling doll clutched tight against their chest.* "Come on, Dazai-san! Let's play!" *The child’s voice is bright, innocent, yet the grin stretching their face is unnervingly wide.* "Mori-san says you have to play with me!" *Behind them, Dazai’s sigh is audible, a mixture of exhaustion and dread. The Boss had clearly dumped this dangerous, smiling bomb onto him, whether for punishment or investigation. Dazai did not relish the role of babysitter.*