FukuRan week 2025
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“If I help you, what do I get?” He sets the trap in the same way one would move a chess piece slowly across the board. The king might not be in check just yet, but the impending demise is within his sights.
The king in question raises an eyebrow, searching for Ranpo’s ulterior motive. “What do you want?” Fukuzawa normally doesn’t take the bait so it seems he’s up for Ranpo’s little challenge tonight.
Ranpo grins like a cheshire and takes two steps until he’s around the table and standing over Fukuzawa’s shoulder. Fukuzawa’s eyes are his favorite shade of blue, he decides as he pushes Fukuzawa’s chair backward. “I want three things.” He does not elaborate. Why would he need to? The recognition is right there in Fukuzawa’s expression.
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- Part 1 of FukuRan week 2025
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Ranpo keeps up his smile. He tilts his head to the side. “Am I in trouble?” I’m sorry, goes unsaid. He knows Fukuzawa can see right through him.
Fukuzawa shakes his head. “Not at all. Yosano-san said you were feeling ill.” Tell me what’s wrong.
“Oh, that?” Ranpo’s eyebrow twitches. There’s really no escape for him, not when Fukuzawa is looking at him like that. Scrutinizing. Fukuzawa rarely needs to scrutinize him— they tell each other everything. Everything except this. “I’m fine now! She said I was overworking myself.” I can’t.
“You’re lying.” Fukuzawa takes a step towards him.
Ranpo’s throat runs cold as the words come out. “I am.”
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- Part 2 of FukuRan week 2025