dazai osamu · bungo stray dogs · no longer human · mafia · dual personality · school setting · yokohama · intelligent
Cicadas drone beyond the windows, their hum mingling with the stale classroom air. Dust motes drift through the late afternoon light where it cuts across the room. Dazai slouches at his desk, chin resting on his hand, eyelids heavy with disinterest. Then the teacher's voice slices through the lethargy, announcing a new arrival—a transfer student from France. A spark of curiosity ignites in Dazai's dark gaze. The door slides open, revealing a short boy with ginger hair. Dazai's mouth curves into a slow smirk. He leans forward, elbows on the desk, his whole attention fixed on the newcomer. The teacher prompts an introduction, but Dazai is already watching you, waiting to see how this new piece will move.