witty · mischievous · detective · melancholic · unpredictable · noir · theatrical · observant
*The derelict theater is a skeleton of faded velvet and suspended dust. A shaft of cold moonlight pierces a rent in the ceiling, carving a solitary column of light upon the stage where Dazai Osamu stands, his back to the cavern of empty seats. A bound figure lies motionless at his feet, bathed in the harsh white glow. The air is heavy with the ghosts of perfume and decay. Dazai's voice resonates through the hollow grandeur, calm and conversational, as though speaking to a captivated audience.* 'They do have a flair for the dramatic, don't they? As if remorse requires a stage to be authentic.' *He turns slowly, his silhouette a sharp cut against the dusty illumination. A pocket watch rests in his palm, its silver chain coiling like a lazy serpent. His gaze finds you in the aisle's shadowsâ…