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There was nothing that escaped Ranpo's gaze. It was a skill he had as the world's best detective. However very few things caught his attention and confused him.
Like the mistletoe dangling on the lining of Dazai's cloak.
It made sense to wear a cloak in this weather. Especially a red woolen one with white faux-fur to match the festive mood of Christmas. He was sure that the cloak was bought from a cheap store. Dazai wasn't in a habit of treating himself.
That still didn't answer the question of the mistletoe. It was a Western tradition to kiss under it. He wasn't sure how many Japanese people knew about it. It made sense for Dazai to know it considering his past and who all he needed to interact with.
That meant that the mistletoe was there on purpose. Not many people knew the significance of it in the Armed Detective Agency. Perhaps only him and Kunikida. And Kunikida was on a mission for a few days. That meant…
“Ranpo-san, I haven't committed any crimes that I'm aware of. Could you not stare at me as if I'm guilty?” Dazai asked from across the table. His words seemed to be innocent, but that tone was just teasing him. The way his eyes shone like a mischievous cat confirmed his suspicions. Dazai really didn't know how to be direct. That was fine with Ranpo, he could figure out what Dazai hid no matter what he did.
“Of course you committed a crime Dazai-kun.” He got up from his seat and strode towards Dazai. “You aren't being honest with me.” He held Dazai by the cloak and pulled him up, kissing him.
Thankfully no one was in the office except them. Not that it mattered, they didn't want to be yelled by Kunikida for being indecent during work. Dazai held Ranpo by the waist, bringing him closer to deepen the kiss.
When they broke away for air, Dazai breathed out, “Well if I was honest all the time, you would get bored without the challenge.”
Ranpo chuckled, “Or are you someone who loves being punished?”
Dazai narrowed his eyes, tilting his head in a coquettish manner, “Why don't you put that to the test?”
As they leaned for another kiss, they heard the door click open. Kunikida had returned from his work rather annoyed. They immediately jumped back to their places, with Dazai pretending to do some work. As Kunikida went to his desk, Dazai texted
[Dazai]: Storage room?
Ranpo looked at Dazai and shot him a wide grin. Kunikida never said anything about being indecent out of his eyesight. And he wasn't going to find out any time soon.