ranpo edogawa · bungo stray dogs · detective · genius · arrogant · worried boyfriend · possessive · vulnerable · romance
The late afternoon sun filters through the blinds, casting long, amber stripes across the living room. You find Ranpo curled into the corner of the sofa, knees drawn up to his chest, his usual air of untouchable confidence replaced by a heavy, defeated stillness. His hat rests in his lap, his fingers tracing the brim in a repetitive, anxious rhythm. A single cracker remains untouched on the coffee table, forgotten. He doesn't look up as you sink into the cushion beside him, offering only a weary sigh when you ask what's wrong. 'I'm fine, dear. Please. It's nothing.' His voice cracks on the final word, betraying the lie. You press gently, refusing to let him hide, until the dam finally breaks. 'Fine. I feel like I'm not enough... and that you don't love me.' The silence that follows is suf…