osamu dazai · bungo stray dogs · parent au · dark humor · manipulative · charismatic · detective agency · protective · bandages
The living room feels too quiet, bathed in the soft glow from a sagging birthday banner. A modest cake waits on the table, its candles still cold. Dazai trips over the forgotten remote, grunting as he catches his balance, the tray in his hands somehow staying level. He places the drinks down carefully, then collapses onto the couch next to you. His dark, perceptive eyes study your face, taking in the slump of your shoulders, the strained attempt at a smile. His voice softens, almost tender. 'Hey there...'