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'That oldie Port Mafia Boss is the worst ! Forcing me to stay with these two ...'
Chuuya grit his teeth, his anger grew when he glanced back and found the two he had to be with far away from him 'So that you two get along and won't mess up your mission .' was Mori's stupid argument for forcing him to tag along that mummy and the extra cold oldie during the first day of the year.
Chuuya was walking them to a spot where they could have a good sight on the first sunrise of the year but if he keeps walking at their pace, they might never reach their destination in time 'These weaklings ...'
_Oy ! We don't have the whole day ! Hurry up or we might miss it !
_Chuuya is waaaaaay to lively first thing in the morning ...
Dazai didn't take too long to join him, his eyes still analyzing Chuuya's looks, his mind processing why he went for red and pink traditional clothes for this day 'He looks like a girl ...' at least, Mori was the one who paid for all their clothes.
_I have been thinking about this since earlier but .. what's with the red and pink clothes ?
_Stylish right ?
Chuuya grinned and Dazai forgot how to breathe, he blamed it on his tiredness after all the walking and let out his frustration on the poor, dense redhead.
_No. It looks awful.
_Your black and grey clothes aren't any better ! If you were trying to look all mysterious then what a fail ! All i see is a poor emo boy with such an old fashion sense !
Chuuya was satisfied with his reply at Dazai's mortified expression, he quickly walked ahead not giving him a chance to retort finally reaching their destination.
Dazai didn't move on from this Chibi's words though, he had to annoy him and Chuuya's enthusiastic words to Randou were all he needed.
_It's almost time, Randou-san ! Hurry !! You know we need to go to the shrine too !
_I .. i am too old for all this walking in the morning ...
Randou was both freezing and dying as he put his last forces into the few steps he still had to walk to reach them. Dazai on his side, took a good look at the sea facing them then glanced back at the ginger.
_What's with Chibi being so excited for a simple sunrise ? You're such a kid, did you never enjoy such occasions with your dear friends from the Sheep ?
_No, we were too busy surviving !
_I doubt kids who steal wine from the Port Mafia are planning to survive for too long.
_I don't wanna hear that from someone who wants to die !
When he finally caught up to them, Randou let out a long sigh, these kids will never get tired of their arguing. He rested one hand on Chuuya's shoulder and the other on Dazai's shoulder in a failed attempt to make them forget about their argument.
_In France, they call Japan 'Le pays du Soleil levant' which means 'The country where the sun rises' and we are now about to witness the first sunrise of the year in this same country, isn't this exhilarating ?
Randou knew his plan failed miserabely at the two youngsters confused expressions, he sighed again, gesturing for them to look at the sun that was now rising breathing life into anything it's light laid on.
Neither Chuuya nor Dazai retorted to his words, they both enjoyed the sight, Chuuya seemed indeed like a little kid with his shining eyes not averting his gaze for a second even with the dazzling light.
Randou was more into enjoying the warmth he felt at the sun rays either laying on his exposed skin or getting absorbed by his dark traditional clothes. He didn't miss hazel eyes that went from looking at the sun to looking at their sun, a marvelous, ethereal one.
Dazai quickly went from looking at Chuuya to the sun again as he felt Randou's hold on his shoulder tighten and his words come out in his softest tone.
_Where i used to live, they say that any two who get to witness the first sunrise of the year together will forever be by each other's side, they will be guided by each other's eyes, eyes with soft flames, hand in hand they will walk straight, whether by tight trails, or that rocks and stones clutter the path. They will walk straight and calm in life, towards the goal where fate will direct their steps, without remorse or envy. And just as if, to rock the slowness of the road, they will sing ingenuous tunes, they will tell themselves that without a doubt, they would listen to each other with no displease. Never will they ever wish for any other paradise.
Randou had a smile on his face as he recalled his partner chanting these words in a form of a beautiful poem back when they were together, and here he was sharing it with these kids, he forgot when was the last time he wore a smile.
He was quickly pulled out of his revery at the other two who seemed lost after listening to his words, he didn't dare confess that he only made this up for them to get along, he even thought it might work, especially as he guessed Dazai read between his lines at the light blush on his cheeks.
Chuuya on the other hand, didn't get the message at all, he was truly the densest person humanity has ever known.
_There is no way i'm going to stay by this mummy's side for the rest of my life ! I don't even see him living that long to start with !
Dazai was pulled out of his revery as well, a revery he didn't even figure he was having, he didn't dare admit it though, not after what Chuuya just said. He didn't wait to retort.
_Those are my words, i would rather live than have to be with this chibi, this would be the worst nightmare, the simple thought of it makes me shiver.
'These two ... both are so convinced the other hates them that they find themselves forced to hate on each other .. when will they ever stop fooling around ?' Randou let out a long sigh again walking after the redhead who took the lead. All of them still had no idea this same place they were in will soon turn to the grave of one of them.
_Next is the shrine ! Let's hurry there before it gets packed, what are we going to do there by the way ?
_We will pick our fortunes and make our new year wishes.
_Fortunes ?
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_Dog fortune ? What does that even mean ?
_It means that even the fortune is confirming that Chuuya is a dog~
Chuuya ignored Dazai's words, he tried to figure what this fortune was about and as dense as he was, he didn't suspect for a second that Dazai made it up to have his revenge on Chuuya's mean words.
Randou who guessed everything could just sigh and prepare himself for some possible chaotic argument between these two again.
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_Why did you come here ?!
Chuuya glared up at the brunet after everyone they were with left, he wanted to punch that stupid grin out of Dazai's face so bad.
_You thought i would go to Randou-san's grave to meet you since this was the place we used to go to every first day of the year right ?
_Exactly so why did you come here ?!
_To ruin a certain someone's new year wish~ Your wish was to never meet me this year, wasn't it ?
_Are you a fucking esper ?!
_I know you better than you know yourself, Chuuya~
Chuuya gave up, he walked quickly away from him in hope he will leave him alone but Dazai caught up to him easily with his long legs.
_Are you going to Randou-san's grave now ?
_Why ? Are you coming along ?
_Just to say hi~
_I'm not going there. Or at least not yet ..
Dazai analyzed Chuuya's looks once again and at the tone he used, it was easy for him to guess Chuuya's destination.
_Are you seriously going to the graveyard in the first day of the year ?
_Yeah, it's closer than Rimbaud's grave so i'll start with it.
_You even made sure not to wear your hat.
_Can't risk having him get out of his grave to take it.
They both let out a chuckle, this could really happen considering how much Verlaine loved his hat. Dazai stopped though, ready to walk back on his steps.
_Say hi for me to Paul-san as well then.
_You aren't coming ?
_I don't wanna go to the graveyard, especially not today ..
_Isn't there someone you have to wish a happy new year to ?
Dazai paused for a second, looking straight at Chuuya's blue eyes, remembering other blue eyes, it was his turn to give up.
_I will let you win, only this time though.
_When did i ever lose to you, shitty mackerel.
_Randou-san was right though ...
Dazai's words caught Chuuya off guard, he gave him a confused yet surprised look, urging him to carry on as they walked side by side.
_Remember when he said that any two who witness the first year's sunrise together will forever be by each other's side ? He wasn't wrong .. i mean look at us, we used to be complete strangers then joined the same organization and became partners, then you left for four years for your mission while i left the Port Mafia after what happened, and now we are in different organizations and supposedly enemies yet we are together in the first day of the year ...
_It's weird ..
_Exactly .
_No i mean the way you're talking .. doesn't feel like the Dazai i know ..
Chuuya surprised Dazai when he suddenly pulled him down letting their foreheads touch but he was already away, it was too fast for Dazai's liking, Chuuya didn't even catch a glimpse of his reddening cheeks.
_What was that for, Chibi ?
_I thought you had a fever for acting so weird but i was wrong .. is that some new plan of yours ?? What are you scheming again ?!
Dazai didn't get to retort, it seemed like he wasn't the only one surprised after what Chuuya did, girls around them were all blushing and fangirling, some of them whispering 'Did you see that ?? They are so cute !!' while others were screaming 'Oh my god !! They kissed !!!'
Chuuya was so embarrassed shyly retorting that they didn't kiss then quickly walking away from them while Dazai only laughed, making sure to brush his lips as he walked after the redhead confirming the girls thoughts.
_I never knew Chuuya was this daring to kiss me in front of everyone~
_Sh-shut up !! You are giving them the wrong idea !!
_Next time i kiss you in public, you better not complain~
_W-what ?? I will kill you if you do that ! I swear i will kill you !!!!