Archive of Our Own

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A/N: Kinda like a new AU for my on-going fic, if you are reading that, you are good to go in this fic! If not here is a summary of things you need to know in this AU:

(this can be read standalone just note of the following):

-Like my on-going fic, Dazai and Chuuya met at 15 started dating shortly afterwards. Mated at 18 and had a child named Yue shortly after that. At this point of the story, they are already together for more or less 7 years.

-In this AU though, when Dazai defected from the PM, Chuuya went with him (18 years old). They hid in China.

-They returned to Japan when both are 20, then Dazai joined the ADA. Chuuya preferred to still hide. To not make things complicated for me, let’s all just pretend Chuuya and Dazai’s crimes were wiped, gone, poof.

-Follows the basic ABO dynamic. Mated= bonded, partners for life, can’t have sex with anyone else when mated/bonded. Ruts and heats are synced when mated

-they are 22 now here, with a 4-year-old child

To the readers of my other fic:

-hi. The Yue here will be different from the Yue there, you’d know the reason on the next update.

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It all started with a simple game (?)

It was a slow day at the agency, that even Kunikida could find himself relaxing and not rushing to finish anything given that so far, everything was on schedule. Maybe that’s what prompted Yosano to propose that as a ‘bonding’ moment for all of them, they should play cards.

Nobody can’t say no to her, especially with that look on her face.

“… why do you even have these kinds of cards?” Kunikida slowly asked as he shuffled the deck of cards that Yosano handed to him. As the proclaimed ‘neutral’ party by Yosano, Kunikida was the chosen one to shuffle and read the questions out loud as to avoid ‘cheating’.

Yosano just shrugged as she took a sit by Kunikida’s desk, “I went shopping the other day, saw that deck of cards by the checkout counter, then I thought wow looks interesting! So I bought it.”

Ranpo snickered “She forgot to account that the cards needs to be played with friends…”

Yosano glared at him “Say that one more time, and I’ll eat everything that you hid in your desk. And I have friends! I just thought you guys might enjoy playing!”

Kunikida just looked down at the box where the cards came from, it was labeled ‘Getting to know each other: BFF edition!’ with a very colorful set of drawings that it looked like a kid scribbled on it.

“What does ‘BFF edition’ even mean…?”

Yosano shrugged “Doesn’t matter Kyouka-chan! Let’s all just have fun!”

Atsushi raised a hand “Question… what if the question is really personal?”

“Ugh fine! We get like ONE pass only. ONE. Use it wisely but that’s it! If you guys passes on the easiest question or the most embarrassing ones, that’s on you!”

Atsushi could only nod, next to him Tanizaki also raises a hand “Follow up question… do we really need to play?”

Yosano smiled at his direction, causing shivers down at their spines “I just want you guys to remember the… favor I do to you guys every time I need to… heal you. Might want to remember that when you ask another question like that.”

Tanizaki nodded frantically “Yes ma’am I am sorry, I will play.”

“It looks fun! Just look at the colors of the cards! Like rainbow! I wanna play! Can I join?”

“See guys? That’s the spirit Kenji! Of course! Everyone here will play, including you Ranpo-kun!”

Ranpo pouted at her direction “Booo!”

Yosano just rolled his eyes at him, before looking around “Where is Dazai?” she asked as she looked at his empty desk “I was hoping to get something juicy out of him...” she mumbled but was heard anyway

Kunikida finally placed the cards down after shuffling it thoroughly “He went to lunch an hour ago, he should be back by now but honestly knowing him? I’ll be even more surprise if he didn’t extend his lunch break.”

Yosano just sighed “Well whatever, per round that he misses in our game I will draw a card that he should answer when he gets back here.” Yosano then looked around her “Okay so since I am the one who brought the game here, I will be drawing a card first, then Atsushi, Kunikida, Tanizaki, Kenji-kun, Kyouka-chan, and Ranpo-kun. If Dazai gets here he would have to answer everything he missed all at once.” Yosano didn’t wait for any of them to confirm as she took the top card on the deck, before handing it over to Kunikida to read

“What’s your ideal partner?” Kunikida read as he turned the card around so the others can also see it

They all blinked “Oh… maybe the card game isn’t so bad after all…” Atsushi muttered with Tanizaki nodding beside him

“Pffft that’s easy, I like a very empathetic woman. How boring! I was hoping for something more… scandalous.”

“You didn’t even read the cards beforehand?”

Yosano looked at Ranpo “Well, that would be cheating now, wouldn’t it? I handed the box to Kunikida still sealed and all…” Yosano looked at Atsushi “You next!”

Atsushi just nodded and because Kunikida will be the one reading out loud, it’s only logical for Kunikida to just pick the next top card on the deck, so Atsushi didn’t need to move on his spot. “What time do you sleep and wake up?” Kunikida said “These cards are really tamed to what I thought…” he mumbled

“Oh! Well, I sleep at 9pm then I wake up at 5am!” Atsushi easily said thankful that he got a very easy question for him

Yosano groaned “Can you guys pick a juicier questions? I am starting to think these cards are a scam! I was supposed to know something new with you!”

‘So this is what’s this about?’

Everyone thought but nobody had the guts to say that out loud, but it was written on their faces. Kunikida just then discarded the card as he draws his own question.

“What do you do when you have free time?” he read out loud “I read and study of course! I need to practice self-improvement even in my free time.”

That was such a Kunikida answer that none of them can even comment anything on it further, so now it was Tanizaki’s turn, and just like Atsushi, Tanizaki didn’t even bother standing up as Kunikida already drew a card for him

“If there is one thing that you could change in yourself, what would it be and why?”

Yosano grinned “Alright something juicy finally!”

Tanizaki just blinks as if thinking before finally sighing “Well… maybe it’s the fact that compared to the rest of you all… I am kind off… the ‘average’ one here. I mean it’s not bad but… if I can change that to maybe be more like… useful in battle and such, that would be nice.”

“…well now I feel bad… I thought that your answer would be… something else.” Yosano slowly said “But well, as long as you can fight alongside us, being average doesn’t matter. You are still a valued member of the agency.”

Atsushi nodded as he looked at Tanizaki “Being average isn’t bad! You could be worst but at least you are not!”

Tanizaki just smiled at them “I didn’t mean it in a pity way but more like a self-reflection thing, don’t worry guys I know that!”

Kunikida breath out a sigh of relief and before the atmosphere can get more depressing, he looked at Kenji “It’s your turn now.” He said to the obviously excited boy, Kunikida drew a card before reading it out loud “Top or bot- wait I can’t ask this question to a minor!” Kunikida suddenly exclaimed

“OH! I can work with bottoms!”

“Wait Kenji-kun that’s not-“

“I mean sometimes when it gets hot in our village some people would just take their tops off! It’s normal for us, but I don’t think I ever saw anyone without bottoms… isn’t that illegal? Or… is this normal for city folks? I haven’t seen anyone without a bottoms!”

They all just looked at Kenji, their faces at different degrees of expression. “Sure…” Yosano slowly said “That’s… nice Kenji. I mean yeah… that’s what the card totally meant…”

Kenji looked at them, his face painted with confusion “What else do the card could mean?”

Kunikida just shakes his “Nothing. And you know what? Your answer is totally right!” Kunikida easily said as he discarded the card

“How come Kunikida wasn’t the one who got that card… would have been more interesting…” Yosano mumbled which was heard by Kunikida, he just ignored it

“This question is for Kyouka… if you can have any animal in the world to take care of… what would it be and why?”

Kyouka perked up at the question that she got “I would like a rabbit! Because they are so small and fluffy, but they are too much work thought to take care for. But maybe I can get them once I am confident enough.”

Kunikida is just glad that what Kyouka got as a question in her turn is an appropriate one, satisfied with her answer, Kunikida discarded the card as he picked another one “This is for Ranpo-san… Do you have a special someone right now?”

“Paaassss~!”

Yosano glared at him “Hey!” she exclaimed “You are passing an easy question here are you sure that you are now willing to use your pass over this?”

Ranpo just huffed “Hey you said it yourself, one pass. I don’t have to explain myself.” Then Ranpo smirked “I just had an idea… what if… all our rejected questions are the questions that Dazai should answer? Think about it Yosano, this question to Dazai? Juicy~”

They all shivered as Yosano started chuckling “And that’s why you are the genius here Ranpo-kun~” she said as she took the card in Kunikida’s hand “Of course, as Dazai’s punishment for being late after lunch is to answer everything! Now everyone, feel free to pass any love related question on the deck!”

Somehow, they could feel sorry for Dazai, not that they would say that out loud.

So for the sake of continuation, Kunikida drew another card for Ranpo “…What’s the ideal age for you to get married? Or if you are currently married, why did you choose to get married at that age?”

Yosano just plucked the card once again out of Kunikida’s hands “Oh no… another pass for Ranpo-kun…” she dragged out every syllable of that “How unfortunate… Kunikida should just draw another one for Ranpo-kun!”

Ranpo laughed “I thought we only have one pass per each person?”

“Irrelevant information. Now Kunikida draw another one please.”

Kunikida just slowly nodded “Okay…?” he said as he draws another card on the deck “Light’s off or light’s on…?” Kunikida slowly said “How random are these questions are!?”

“Light’s on, I can’t sleep if it’s pitch black.”

“Oh~! Same as me! I hate sleeping in pure darkness so sometimes I leave the window curtain open!” Kenji exclaimed

Kunikida facepalmed “This is going to be a long day…”

-

“…of course I’ll be home before dinner Yue… uh-huh… okay. You can have whatever you want my little moon~ I’ll pass by a bakery on the way home… of course! Okay, see you later…. I love you too Yue. Tell Chuuya not to put any broccoli this time… ugh okay fine! Okay bye now. I love you!” Dazai smiled as he looked at the disconnected phone call, he pocketed his phone as he opened the agency door, fully aware that he would be receiving another one of Kunikida’s lecture when it comes to taking extended breaks for lunch.

“Kunikida-kun~! I know you are mad but here me out- what is happening here?”

With great synchronization, as if practiced by all of them, they all turned around to look at Dazai. It was Yosano’s smirk at his direction that made Dazai wonder if he should have taken a break a little longer this time. But before he could backtrack Yosano was already in front of him

“Welcome back Dazai~” she purred as she took hold of Dazai’s wrist before dragging him right beside Kunikida who sent him a pity look.

The first red flag that Dazai should have not ignored.

Dazai looked around before noticing the colorful cards “…I came at a bad time… didn’t I?”

Yosano grinned at him, her hands not gripping his shoulder, it tight and heavy, as if to anchor him on his place. Sure Dazai could easily escape her, it’s only the question of would he really though? So he stayed rooted on his spot

“You see… we are playing… cards. You know the usual cards that kids play these days… and well we missed you so much and since you are also a valued member here at the agency, we saved you some cards.”

Somehow her words doesn’t matched with the faces of the other agency members, as Dazai observed. “Oh… that’s nice. But Yosano-sensei I am afraid that-“ a warning squeeze on his shoulder, a hand that is able to carry a chainsaw without any effort is a hand that can produce a squeeze that can break his shoulder bones “…why of course! You took the effort to save me some… cards. It would be rude not to… join.”

Yosano smiled at him, it was both scary and unwavering, “Good save Dazai!” she said as she went towards Kunikida’s desk

“You came at a bad time…” Kunikida whispered to Dazai before straightening up as Yosano now also stands in front of Dazai, handing him 7 cards in total, all in different colors.

“Here you are Dazai! Please answer all 7 questions honestly.” She said as if there will be consequences otherwise

Dazai looked around, but somehow everyone seems to be avoiding his gaze including Atsushi, which rude, but for some reason Ranpo is snickering on his desk as if already knowing the chaos that is about to fall into the agency. So with a nudge from Kunikida, Dazai just sighed already accepting his fate.

Dazai picked the first card that is orange in color “…are you still in love with your first love or have you every truly moved on?” Dazai read out loud he then looked up from the card “What exactly are we doing here again…?”

Surprisingly it was Ranpo who answered, all eyes on him “Yosano-san doesn’t have any friends, so the cards she bought are being used on us instead. It’s like a series of personal questions, totally random, you’ll either get something stupid or something that could reveal your deepest darkest secret.” Ranpo said intentionally leaving out the part that Dazai could get a pass “We would have started round 6 but you entered the agency hence the cards in your hand.”

Dazai blinked as he once again counted the cards “But… why do I have 7 cards? Shouldn’t I have like… 5 or 6?”

Yosano just waved at his concern “We can’t math.” She easily said as if that answered everything, it did not, “Just answer already! Unless… you have something to hide~”

Dazai just laughed, clearly ignoring her taunting “I’m like an open book Yosano-sensei~” Kunikida snorted at that “I have nothing to hide but I am certainly a private person~”

Yosano just raised an eyebrow at him, Dazai’s eyes then looked down at the cards on his hands before skimming on each “These are all awfully personal, if I didn’t know any better, I would go far as to say that you guys are so curious on what I do in my free time~”

“Personally, if I got those questions, I would have answered them by now.” Yosano challenged “Unless… you are too scared? Then I totally understand, Dazai~”

Dazai chuckled “Not really, but okay for the sake of the game I will answer all of these but in one condition: no follow up questions.”

Yosano nodded at that “Not even a single word from us.” Yosano looked at everyone, a glint in her eyes made them all nod at that, Yosano looked back at Dazai as she smiled “See? We are all just playing here~ Nothing to be ashamed about. We are friends here; this is a safe space.”

Dazai just shrugged as he looked at the cards again “Well then if you say so… if I am going to do this, might as well do it right…” Dazai mumbled as he organized the cards he has on hand, when satisfied he cleared his throat as he read the first question

“What’s the greatest gift you have received in your life so far? The little moon of course!”

“Are you still in love with your first love or have you every truly moved on? Yes, no moving on needed.”

“What’s the ideal age for you to get married? Or if you are currently married, why did you choose to get married at that age? 18, why not? The earlier the better~”

“What’s your ideal partner for life? Easy to irritate, with a height shorter than his patience, ugly fashion sense, wine lover and… cooks for me.”

“What’s the perfect date night for you? Staying at home, we hate going out.”

“Who said I love you first? Pfffft, depends on whose perspective you ask.”

“Do you have a special someone right now? No.”

Dazai tossed the cards in the nearby table “There I answered everything. Told you I have nothing to hide~” he said, whistling as he walked towards his desk, totally ignoring the looks and the silence that fell into the agency.

“Wait! Hold it!” Yosano seemed to have finally snapped out of her confusion she walked in front of Dazai’s desk “Your answers are very vague! We are more confused than ever!”

Dazai looked at her, blinking as if not seeing the problem “The rules are: I just have to answer right? You didn’t specify to be specific Yosano-sensei~” Dazai said as he yawned “Just to throw it out there, I didn’t lie with any of the questions. Let’s just say… it’s open for interpretation~”

Atsushi slowly raised his hand

“Nope! No follow up question Atsushi-kun~”

Atsushi slowly dropped his hand down

Yosano looked at Ranpo “You! Analyze Dazai’s answer, does he have a girlfriend or a wife? Everything is confusing!”

Ranpo looked at Dazai before looking back at Yosano “Really? You can’t tell with his answers?” Ranpo asked he then chuckled “I can’t answer anything, Dazai will be bribing me later on with imported snacks from France.”

Dazai chuckled “As expected of Ranpo-san~” Dazai said as he started getting comfortable on his desk “Anyway, feel free to do whatever you want with that information! Go crazy, go wild, the sky’s the limit!”

They all just watched as Dazai started dozing off in his desk even though he just came back from a long lunch break. Yosano glared down at him, eyes shining in determination making the others sweat drop at the scene before them

“Challenge accepted, Osamu Dazai.”

-

“I am home!” Dazai shouted as he slowly closed the door behind him, as he removed his outdoor shoes in favor of putting on the inside slippers that Chuuya insisted all of them use. His mate hated outside dirt after all.

Dazai walked towards the living room, already seeing Chuuya by the small fireplace, reading a book. Chuuya looked up “Oh… you are home early…”

Dazai just smiled as he placed the baked goods he bought on his way home on top of the fireplace, Dazai leaned down to place a kiss on top of his mate’s head before sitting down next to him with a sigh.

Chuuya closed the book he was reading as he looked at Dazai “Something happened at work?” he asked

Dazai just shakes his head as he took hold of Chuuya’s hand, “Something like that~” Dazai said as he played with Chuuya’s bare fingers “We just played cards the whole afternoon, you know those cards that asks personal questions? That kind. By the end of it all, everyone back in the agency minus Ranpo-san, are now determined to find out my personal life.” Dazai sighed as he laced his own fingers through Chuuya’s own, perfectly fitting them together “Yosano-sensei tried to follow me home, luckily I managed to lose her.”

Chuuya just hummed “Well, what’s the harm of them knowing? It’s not like they aren’t your friends.” Chuuya just said before once again opening the book he was reading

Dazai groaned “Eh~ true but still! I still like to be all mysterious and such! I can’t have them knowing every detail in my life!”

Chuuya rolled his eyes “It’s not like your life is interesting.” He easily said as he flipped onto the next page “And… what was his name again? The smart one…? Ah! Ranpo was it…? He already knew right from the start; I’m surprised he doesn’t tattle on you.”

Dazai chuckled “That’s because Ranpo-san likes chaos, and I also bribe him from time to time. I think it would be more amusing if they find out my life their own way, don’t you agree~?”

Chuuya just sighed as he flipped on the next page “Sure if you say so…” Chuuya mumbled his attention focusing on the book now

Dazai looked at Chuuya before tugging their joint hand together, effectively catching Chuuya’s attention once again. Chuuya looked at him “What?”

“… are you okay with them knowing…?”

Chuuya knows what Dazai exactly means with that statement “You wouldn’t be asking me, if you think they don’t deserve to know yet. I know you Osamu, it’s not like you are hard to read.” Chuuya said

Dazai smiled at that gently tugging Chuuya’s hand towards his lip, placing a small kiss on the back of his hand “I know but still… you know your opinion matters to me even in the smallest things, right? I don’t want to make any decisions that you wouldn’t like, Chuuya.”

Chuuya stared at him “How many times do I have to assure you that I don’t care if you hide us…” he mumbled “You are working with them for 2 years now, Osamu. If you are ready now to introduce them to this part of your life, I am fine with it. If not then, I am also fine with it. Didn’t I tell you? As long as they don’t pose a harm to our child, I am okay with them.” Chuuya then paused “Well it’s not like I can’t kill them all by myself if they harmed Yue.” Chuuya said with a shrugged as he returned his attention to his book

Dazai chuckled at that, he should have expected that, “Well if Chibi is okay with it, then I’ll let them figure it out by themselves~” Dazai said as he stood up untangling their hands together.

Chuuya, now that his other hand is free, used that to anchor the book by his lap. Dazai looked around “Where is my little moon?” he asked

Chuuya tilted his head upstairs “In his room, last time I checked he was taking his afternoon nap. He had a headache just hours ago, can you talk to him about that? But I think you can wake him up now, tell him dinner will be ready soon.”

Dazai used both of his hands to cage Chuuya by the chair, Chuuya looked up from his book, now face to face with Dazai, just an inch away from each other. “…What?” he whispered, Dazai’s eyes staring straight at his own blue eyes

Dazai just wordlessly leaned down, pressing their lips together in a short kiss, he pulled back completely as he now stood up straight “Nothing~ I’m going up to get Yue now!” was all Dazai said as he started walking towards their stairs.

Chuuya watched in silent confusion as Dazai just started walking upstairs, he watched until he could no longer see Dazai’s figure. Chuuya shrugged as he bookmarked the page he was reading before closing it “Why is he being weird today…?” Chuuya whispered mostly to himself “Did he do something wrong…?” Chuuya then sighed “He really likes overcomplicating things; I wonder when his brain is going to explode.”

-

Dazai was careful when he opened the door to his child’s room, he took a peek inside before finally letting himself in. Dazai walked towards the bed as he sat down, “Yue?” he softly called out only seeing the top of his child’s head, brown hair peeking out of the covers “Yue it’s time to wake up. You know the drill little moon, if you continued sleeping, you will be awake up until 2am again. If you continue with that sleeping schedule you will really get little hatrack’s height. And I am telling you right now, you can’t have my face and have chibi’s height.”

Slowly but surely the covers started to move, Dazai waited until Yue shrugged the covers down until both of his son’s mismatched eyes are on display, Dazai smiled as he brushed some of Yue’s hair out of his eyes “Good afternoon my little moon, had a nice nap?”

It took some seconds before Yue managed to register Dazai’s words, but then when it did, Yue smiled as he fully emerged from the covers “Papa!” the child happily exclaimed as if suddenly awake and full of energy “You are home! I missed you!”

Dazai grunted a little as Yue threw a hug around his neck, “I missed you too my baby!” Dazai cooed as he wrapped his arms around his son’s body “Had a nice nap?” Dazai repeated

Yue just nodded “I had a little headache earlier; Mama was so worried but I knew I just needed to sleep it off! I am fine now though!”

Dazai frowned as he looked at Yue “How many has it been since Monday?” he asked

Yue just hummed “Probably just… 4? It’s fine now though? And they are not like super painful…”

Dazai still has his frown “That’s like almost every day Yue, considering today is Friday…” Dazai muttered “Maybe Chuuya is right, we should take you to the doctor…”

Yue pouted “It’s not that bad! You and Mama are just worrying over nothing!” Yue said as he huffed “I am okay now that’s what matters! By the way Papa you got the cake I wanted?”

Dazai took one final look at Yue before smiling, dropping the subject once again “Alright but you tell us immediately if it gets worst, okay? And you always tell us if you have headaches, promise little moon?”

Yue just nodded, already used to this line of conversation considering that they are having this since he was 3, when his ability first manifested. “I promise Papa!” Yue seriously said, “Can we go downstairs now? I wanna eat!”

Dazai gave him a peck on his forehead before easily carrying his child in his arms “Time for us to eat with Mama!”

-

Monday

When Monday came, Dazai should have known that a single weekend wasn’t enough for the agency to forget what happened in their ‘little’ card game.

Apparently, Yosano turned it to another competition, whoever could get the most information out of Dazai by the end of the week, would get a ‘painless’ treatment for a whole year from the doctor.

It was easy for them to agree to that, Ranpo was out of the game though considering he already figured everything out and despite Yosano’s heavy bribing, Ranpo’s loyalty seems to be stuck with Dazai’s (for some weird reason).

So when Monday came, Dazai pretended not to see any of the stares he was getting. Not that it affected him considering how great his weekend is, sure the three of them just spent it the whole day watching movies and whatnot, but it was relaxing for him and his family. Dazai whistled random tunes as he sat down in his designated desk.

Everyone in the agency, minus Ranpo and Dazai, looked at each other, their eyes talking. After all after Yosano’s declaration of the competition, for fairness, they all decided to get a day each for their own investigation, Yosano picked Monday, Atsushi and Kyouka decided to team up for Tuesday, Tanizaki dibs on Wednesday, Kenji wanted Thursday because apparently he is always ‘lucky’ during that day, and with no other choice Kunikida was stuck in Friday. With that schedule, by Saturday they would get together to compare result. Yosano claimed it was all fun and games, but her features stated otherwise.

The moment Dazai clocked in the agency, is the official start of their investigation up until 9pm, why Yosano chose that time? They have no clue.

Yosano is confident she would win, Atsushi and Kyouka just wanted to join, Kunikida is simply curious but not that really invested, Tanizaki is confident that he won’t be able to get anything out of Dazai, Kenji said it looks fun.

Now that Dazai clocked in, the ‘competition begins’.

-

“Hey Dazai… good day today huh?”

Dazai just chuckled already knowing what’s this about, but for the sake of entertainment he looked at Yosano “Sure is. I was told by the weather app it would be sunny today, no rain!”

Yosano just nodded before sitting down across Dazai on the ADA couch “So I was thinking…”

“Not sure if I can help but-“

“… you know I think it’s high time for me to change my outside clothes, you know? The clothes I use to go shopping and whatnot…”

“Sure? Again I don’t know how I can help with that Yosano-sensei~ I just wear whatever is available for me to wear when going out.”

Yosano hummed as she crossed her legs “Ah that’s interesting… so you go out? Where? When? A restaurant perhaps? The shopping districts? You know the place where women like me likes to go to get expensive jewelry, new clothes and whatnot.”

Dazai just smiled at her “You know if I have free time, I do enjoy the occasional stroll outside. Restaurants? Sure sometimes, shopping districts? Maybe thrice a month on a good day.” Dazai just shrugged “I am not into jewelries; clothes are okay maybe as long as it’s approved for me to wear then I’ll wear it, it’s not like I am picky or anything~.”

It seemed that Yosano isn’t backing down because Dazai could clearly see her getting comfortable “Restaurants? Oh I was hoping for a good recommendations from you.”

Dazai can see miles away what information she wanted, so Dazai just kept his straight smile “Ah well, the food at the Bella Vie is good. Maybe you can try there?” Dazai easily said “But that’s all I can offer, honestly I prefer homecooked meals.”

Yosano stared at him “Bella vie…?” she repeated “Do you have any idea how expensive that place is? Also, the wait list is like… 2 months’ time! That place is like… exclusive for the rich!” she exclaimed, of course she knew that place “Wait back up, Bella Vie is like the best restaurant for like… a date so like… I can’t imagine you going there alone…? Wait… Now that I think about it… with your salary you can’t even afford to go there!”

Dazai laughed at utter confusion in her face “You can afford anything if you worked hard enough for it!” Dazai said as he stood up and started walking away seeing as Yosano is still processing

“… a meal in that restaurant cost a year and a half of our salary what do you mean!?” Yosano shouted by that was the same time the door closed when Dazai left. Yosano was now then left behind gears still turning in her head “Wait… what does he mean homecooked meals!? Dazai can’t cook!”

-

For some reason, for the rest of the day, Yosano wasn’t able to talk to Dazai again, if she didn’t know any better, she would think that the other alpha is avoiding her. But she knows that Dazai is above that, after all she knows that Dazai will just dodge everything she asked which would just end in her being more confused than when she started.

Just as she is about to exit the agency building and just go home, she heard a familiar voice by the staircase.

“…hm that would be fine. Oh, the usual private area please…”

‘Is he… talking to someone over the phone?’ Yosano thought as she stood steady in her spot ‘Wait… sounds like he is making a… reservation?’

“Also, can I go ahead and reserve at least 5 kilograms of the snow crab? Hmmm… yes that will be okay. Uh-uh the usual yes, oh and please prepare a selection of wines that you have but only the expensive bottles… yes okay.”

‘Snow crab? Holy shit those are expensive right now because they are out of season… wait Dazai likes crab, he would be eating all of that!?”

“That’s all, thank you.”

Just as Yosano is about to go down and ask Dazai all about the phone call that she totally did not eavesdrop, a ringtone coming from Dazai’s phone echoed right just after the initial phone call ended, effectively freezing Yosano on her spot once again

“Hey my little moon…”

For some reason Yosano’s eyes widen at that simple statement… he never heard Dazai sounding like… that. Soft and… something else she can’t point as of this moment.

‘Wait little moon…?’ Yosano thought now that she thinks about it… Dazai did mention something about a moon regarding the cards… but she thought it’s a metaphor for something

“Of course, anything you want! Anything else? I’ll be coming home soon. Yeah okay… I love you too! See you at home my baby!”

Yosano could clearly hear that Dazai ended the call and then the building door opened then close. And yet despite that Yosano still stayed rooted in her spot ‘…did I hear it right…? Dazai saying… I love you to someone…? Wait… MY BABY!?’ Yosano groaned somehow the things she heard just confused her more than before. So far she only knows 5 things:

Whoever Dazai’s girlfriend/wife is probably loaded with shit ton of money, considering Dazai kinda implied he regularly eats at a very expensive fine dining restaurant.

Little moon is ‘probably’ a person considering he was able to make a phone call

Dazai can sound… like that

Whoever it was, they are very close with Dazai

HE CALLS THEM MY BABY!

The last one probably the biggest mystery to Yosano, because let’s face it, ‘my baby’ can be a very veryyyy cheesy endearment or really… maybe it was as it seems. But then again… Dazai is just 22 he can’t have a… baby right like…? 22 is young? Or if he did have a child… then it would then make sense that Dazai does have a wife, whom he married at 18. BUT THEN AGAIN, he did say ‘No’ to the last question when asked if he has a special someone… Dazai might be confusing with his answers but he doesn’t lie… right? Maybe they are in a complicated relationship…? Maybe even in a situationship where they married young and stupid then regretted it…? Then just decided to co-parent…? If that was the case, what Yosano has in her hands would make the most sense which is:

Got married young -> regretted it but had a child -> decided to just be co-parents -> the restaurant reservations come from the child support money FROM the wife’s side -> regularly dines because Dazai has money to spend now for their child -> very close to his kid -> calls his kid little moon

But then plot holes are appearing, Dazai mentioned preferring homecooked meals, and he also stated he THEY preferred staying inside.

Or MAYBE

Got married young -> is still happily married -> are parents -> the money for restaurant reservations comes from his wife -> maybe they go on date nights -> very close to his kid -> calls his kid little moon

OR MAYBE

Dazai and his wife just calls each other my baby OR their call sign is very unusual such as little moon, cause again… 22 IS young to have a child. AND IF THEY DID have a child, knowing Dazai he would have announced it firsthand, considering Dazai’s attitude.

Dazai has ZERO reasons to hide his child… or wife for that matter.

Got married young -> is still happily married ->  the money for restaurant reservations comes from his wife -> maybe they go on date nights -> ??????? -> a very very cheesy couple

‘UGH! Curse you Osamu Dazai!’

-

“I’m ho-“

“PAPA WELCOME HOME!”

Dazai immediately let go of the box of donuts he was carrying as Yue jumped the last 5 steps on the stairs, but as usual their child’s body glowed in a familiar red outline and so did the donuts. Yue pouted as he slowly and carefully floated towards Dazai’s already waiting arms, while the donuts that was almost dropped was carefully floated towards the nearby table.

“Yue! What did I tell you about jumping down the stairs?” Chuuya said as he took the final step down the stairs, Yue already in Dazai’s arms, the red glow outline replaced by blue as his gravity manipulation was nullified “It’s dangerous Yue!”

Yue did look sorry for his action, so he reached out to Chuuya to be carried, in which Dazai carefully transferred their child into Chuuya’s arms “I’m sorry Mama… I was just excited because Papa is finally home…”

Chuuya looked at Yue before sighing “I know my baby but still, you could have cracked your head on the last step, or you might land on the wrong feet and get injured. You don’t want that do you?”

Yue looked at his Papa “But I am 100% sure that Papa will catch me no problem!” Yue happily said “And my injuries can always heal!”

Chuuya glared at Dazai, as the alpha’s shoulder’s slump a bit as if that glare is a scolding itself “…your Mama is right, Yue. You know that I will never let you fall but it’s still dangerous… Papa also prefers it if you don’t jump down the stairs okay? I know you miss me, of course I missed my little moon too~ but I’ll always be at the end of the stairs so no need to rush over me okay, Yue?”

Yue looked regretful as he looked back at his Mama “I’m sorry… I won’t do it again please don’t get mad at me…”

Chuuya kissed his cheek “I am not mad Yue just always worried for you, okay? I could never be mad at you.”

Dazai just ruffled his child’s hair “Little hatrack is right little moon, just don’t do it again okay?”

Yue nodded “I promise!” he said then his blue and brown eyes finally saw the donuts by the fireplace, his eyes shining in delight. Chuuya just chuckled as he carefully placed Yue down by his feet, their child immediately running towards the box. Dazai and Chuuya just watched as Yue slowly opened the box, Dazai looked at Chuuya as he wrapped an arm around his waist “Where is my welcome home kiss~?” Dazia teased

Chuuya rolled his eyes at him, but not really doing anything to remove the arm wrapped around him “You should be thankful I’m not breaking that arm instead.”

Dazai pouted “Chibi so harsh to me! You know a stay-at-home wife should al- ow ow ow I’m sorry ow please.”

Chuuya grinned darkly at him as he tightened his grip on the hand that was once on his waist “It seems like you forget that I could snap you like a twig, husband. Should I remind you who, between the two of us, is the strongest? Or are you going to behave huh, Osamu?”

Dazai whined as he cradles his hand by his chest “This is physical abuse! It’s punishable by law!” Dazai cried out but was ignored by Chuuya “And how can I forget? You remind me of it almost every day… so violent chibi…” Dazai muttered

Chuuya snorted “See if I give a fuck about that.” Chuuya said, totally ignoring the last statement in favor of walking towards Yue, their child somehow is already on the 2^nd donut “Yue don’t eat everything, you still have to eat dinner.” Chuuya called out as their child looked up to him

Yue just continued munching as he nodded, “Owkie!” he said as he swallowed the last bite “Papa said he made reservations?”

Chuuya looked at Dazai, his mate already at his side once again “Oh right! I forgot to tell little slug about that!” Dazai exclaimed as he looked at Chuuya “Yue has been talking about eating at Bella vie just yesterday so I made reservations this afternoon before I left work.”

Chuuya sighed “I still wonder how you get reservations in that restaurant on the same day, you do realize there is a wait list for that right?” Chuuya said, a look of suspicion on his face

Dazai just shrugged as he plucked Yue out of the chair in favor of carrying him “Let’s just say if you have the money to reserve an entire section just to make it private for us to eat peacefully, then the restaurant is willing to put us in the highest priority if ever we want to dine there.”

Yue perked up “Snow crabs?” he asked as he looked at his Papa, his eyes shining in anticipation

Dazai smiled at him “Of course! Yue’s favorite as usual is already reserved!” Dazai chuckled as the child in his arms cheered at that. Dazai then turned to Chuuya, the silent question on his mate’s face already read by him “And yes I did ask for their wines, they sent me a list over my email just before I entered home, but I think you’d like it more if you get to taste them.” Dazai smiled at the silent approval that Chuuya has on his face.

“Now come on let’s get ready, okay? We don’t have to dress fancy so just wear something comfortable.”

-

Tuesday

If Atushi and Kyouka are being honest, even though they decided to team up, they don’t have any solid plans on how to even start their investigation. They don’t even know how to investigate something like… this in the first place. But Yosano seemed to be really passionate about it since last week so really, the two of them just agreed but they really don’t have any plan. So Kyouka and Atsushi just looked at each other as Dazai finally arrived in their office, an hour late again much to Kunikida’s irritation, but really if ever Dazai was on time, it would be more confusing for all of them.

Atsushi and Kyouka just looked at each other before Atsushi decided to take one for the team “Good morning Dazai-san!” he greeted as Dazai sat down at his assigned desk

Dazai just yawned “Morning~” he called back already thinking of how he could sleep peacefully with Kunikida nagging him already to start working

Kyouka looked at their direction “You seemed tired Dazai-san, busy night?” Kyouka slowly asked, this might be the start of their ‘subtle’ investigation

Dazai groaned as if agreeing with her. It wasn’t far from the truth, because for some godforsaken reason even though his mate loves his wines, he is incredibly lightweight. It only took his mate 5 glasses of wine to be all wobbly and tipsy that Dazai had to carry him home with his son being all hyper because of the sugar they feed him. In Dazai’s and Chuuya’s defense they tried to lessen Yue’s intake of sugar because of the time, but really one pout from their son and Yue can basically do anything.

So yes, Dazai is tired.

It was easy to get his mate to sleep comfortably in their king size bed, after all he has done it many times over the years when Chuuya likes to just get drunk, and it’s not like Chuuya is actually heavy after all his mate is all muscle. It also helped that Yue also likes taking care of his Mama. But what really tired Dazai out was tiring Yue out. Now that was a real challenge for him, because again, for some reason his sweet sweet child is always active at night and sleeps like a log during the day (Dazai and Chuuya would often argue where Yue got that between the two of them). Last night Yue, somehow, wanted to stargaze the moment the two of them managed to make sure that Chuuya is sleeping soundly. Dazai could only nod as the two of them spent 3 hours over the specifically made rooftop equipped with all the equipment that Yue might like/need. Of course Dazai enjoyed it, after all, their son is really endearing to watch talk and talk about every star and even the moon, something that Dazai knows their child got from Chuuya.

And for some reason, again, even though Yue only gets small amount of sleep during the night, their child would wake up the moment the sun peaks out over the clouds, Dazai had to wake up with only 3 hours of sleep under his belt to make sure that Yue could have breakfast and so does his mate. Then after all of that he needed to get ready for work, kissing his sleeping mate goodbye, and making sure Yue is all settled on their living room before finally leaving for work.

It was almost an everyday routine for him by now, but it’s Dazai’s purpose in life. His family.

“You could say that…” Dazai mumbled as he used both of his arms as pillow before placing his head down “I’m so sleepy~”

Just right after he said those words, Dazai already started snoring, with Kunikida just giving up with the whole situation, after all they all know that not even an earthquake could wake Dazai up in that moment. Atsushi and Kyouka once again looked at each other before silently agreeing that they won’t be able to get anything out of Dazai today considering that it seems like Dazai’s whole plan for today is to sleep the hours away.

-

And just like Kyouka and Atsushi predicted, Dazai only woke up 30 mins before lunch, disappearing as usual for 2 hours for ‘lunch break’ before finally coming back only to… sleep again. At this point Kunikida is ready to fling Dazai out of the window, but it’s a very good thing that out of everyone of them Kunikida is the most logical person, stating that destroying a window for Dazai isn’t worth any more trouble for the agency’s expenses.

Thank god for that then.

Just as Atsushi and Kyouka gave up on getting any information out of Dazai’s supposedly mysterious love life and are finally getting ready to leave for the day, just as they exited the agency building, they both froze on the spot as just across the mostly busy street stands Dazai as if waiting for someone. Just as Kyouka and Atsushi could decide to greet Dazai and maybe offer him to walk with them towards the dorm (knowing that Dazai also lives there for free) they literally watched as a bright red? Or is that pink? Magenta? either way stops right in front of Dazai. Atsushi and Kyouka could only watch as the brightest smile graced upon Dazai’s lips, they could see him talking to the motorcycle’s driver that is in a jet-black leather jacket, wearing a jet-black helmet that shines as the rays of sun hits it.

First of all, who is that person? They couldn’t see anything because of the distance plus the overall ambiguity of the person

Second of all, whoever that is seems like the coolest person ever so why… is he talking to… Dazai…?

Third, sure pink could also be a guy color but… that bright? There is a high chance it could be belong to a girl but… with the way the rider dressed there is no way of telling because of the thickness of the leather jacket

Fourth, Atsushi briefly wonders if he could hitch a ride with that cool looking motor

Fifth, who is that to make Dazai smile like that?

And sixth, and probably the most important of it all is that, why is Dazai gently holding the rider’s gloved hand before, slowly removing the back part of it before placing several kisses on it as if that is a normal thing between them? And why does it look like they are interrupting something very private even though they are in the literal public??? In a busy street???

Kyouka and Atsushi’s jaw dropped as the rider just flicked Dazai by the nose (again as if it’s normal between them to be that… affectionate in public??) before offering another black helmet which Dazai easily accepted, wearing it before effortlessly hopping on the motorcycle. And just before they sped off, Kyouka and Atsushi could clearly see Dazai’s hand slowly but surely slipping up inside the driver’s clothes, which is inappropriate… and dangerous. And hello??? Again in public??????

Sure, they are watching but it’s not like they could just stop watching. Because hello? The years they have been working with Dazai, it’s the first time they saw him having a ride with someone? Well… now that they think about it… did they truly ever saw Dazai leave the agency and like hail a cab or even walk to the dorms????

Atsushi’s mind started to spiral down in conspiracies, information swirling around his head. But beside him, Kyouka stayed silent, as if somewhere in her brain something is telling her ‘hello??? You know this??? Familiar???’ as if she should know who the rider was but somehow… not?

Well… at least they got some information (???)

-

Wednesday

It’s half of the week and it looks like no one, not even Atsushi himself, got any solid information from Dazai. And really should Tanizaki be even surprised at this point? Dazai might not lie, but they know he doesn’t really tell the whole truth either.

Anyway, it was now Wednesday and for some reason the moment Dazai entered the office Atsushi started looking at his mentor as if he was a puzzle that needs to be solve, and Kyouka as if wanting to ask something that has been bugging her. But out of respect to his allotted day, the two stayed silent, sulking at the missed opportunity for them. If Tanizaki is being honest, he is willing to give his day to them but…

“… a one night lookout mission?”

Dazai nodded “We got an anonymous tip from a ‘concerned’ citizen about the possible bombers that has been bombing random parks, old building, and even small cafes during the night. Kunikida-kun wants us to follow that lead just in case.”

Oh right, that case started 2 weeks ago but somehow, the police just notified them about that after finally believe Ranpo that an ability user might be behind the bombing. Due to the police’s ‘incompetence’ and their ‘tendencies not to believe the greatest detective alive’ Ranpo refuses to help with the case. And sure, it’s still now valid considering that despite the bombing, no civilians are being hurt because the explosions are being set off at around 12 am to 3 am. Tanizaki forgot that Dazai was assigned to that case, in his defense, they never really see Dazai working.

Tanizaki nodded “Sure Dazai-san, if you think I could help you, why not?”

Dazai nodded “We just need to watch from a safe distance to confirm and make sure that it’s really the same group of bombers. Kunikida-kun told us to just observe and to just interfere if a civilian was to get hurt. The bombing site today is an abandoned warehouse just 40 minutes away from here, no civilians is expected to be there so we would literally just be on a look out. The mission starts at 9pm and ends at 4am, so expect no sleep Tanizaki-kun~”

-

When Dazai told him that it would be a lookout mission, the alpha wasn’t lying. It’s now 11 pm, two hours since they arrived on the warehouse that is supposed to be ‘bombed’, they are currently camped on a small mountain hidden by the trees but has a clear view of the building. While Tanizaki holds the binoculars to look carefully for any signs of life, Dazai is lying back down on the grass ground… texting? Tanizaki isn’t sure but Dazai seems so relax, it looks like he already knew what would happen, and if that was the case Tanizaki wouldn’t be surprise. What he wants to know though is that… why Dazai picked him to be with him. Sure, maybe it’s his ability but… it’s been an hour now and Dazai hasn’t asked him to do anything with his ability, and to be honest they don’t even need it considering how well hidden they are. Or maybe Dazai is just bored and just happened to see him that time he asked?

“Tanizaki-kun you think so loud~ I can’t hear my own thoughts over here~”

Tanizaki jumped a little at that “O-oh I am sorry…?” he slowly said before finally deciding to sit down crossed leg instead on standing up with the binoculars on his hand

Dazai hummed as he typed something on his phone again “No need to be sorry Tanizaki-kun, you know if you ask me those questions instead of thinking them, it would be more productive on your part, right?”

“Huh… well, is there any particular reason why you chose me to come with you? Not that I am complaining or anything!” Tanizaki immediately added

Dazai’s eyes are still on his phone “What do you mean why? Isn’t today your day? You know… the little competition that Yosano-sensei made all of you guys do?”

Tanizaki blinked “…We should have known that you knew about that…”

Dazai chuckled at that “You guys aren’t as discreet as you want to be you know? You guys are so fun to mess up with!” Dazai purred as he typed more on his phone “I also knew who is assigned to what day, that’s why I crafted the perfect situation to each and one of you, you know just to mess with your heads~ I knew it worked when Atsushi-kun looked at me this morning like he is constipated and one word away from vomiting all the questions that are haunting him since my… little display on the road.”

Tanizaki should have known, of course this is Dazai after all “So… if you knew that… why not… I don’t know… pick someone else other than me today? I mean… you know what I mean.”

Dazai nodded, eyes still glued to his phone at hand “Well duh, considering the duration of the mission, if I brought Atsushi-kun or Kyouka-chan here they might literally be fixated on me instead of the lookout mission, Yosano is out of the question I just knew she is still listening to my phone calls so I knew she would be peeking on my phone right now as I type, Kunikida-kun is no fun to be around during this time of night, Kenji-kun is still a kid he needs his sleep to grow. So yes Tanizaki-kun, I could only ask you.”

Tanizaki hummed as the information sunk into him “Huh… how come I didn’t think of that…” he mumbled as he looked at the binoculars once again, satisfied that his question was answered

“So, what do you wanna know about me~? I am an open book!”

That surprised Tanizaki, causing him to look at Dazai now, the alpha still on his phone “…you are willing to answer them or…?”

Dazai chuckled “We would be here for an another hour before the supposed time the bombers would show up and I am bored so~” Dazai said as he finally looked at Tanizaki “Consider this your lucky day, I am very easy to talk to when I am bored~”

Tanizaki blinked as if not sure why is he being presented with this golden opportunity “Well for starters… do you have a wife?”

Dazai blinked at him “What do you think?” he asked back

Tanizaki paused “No…? I mean… I am not sure? Your answers to the cards are very… vague and confusing…”

Dazai hummed as if he found that interesting to know “Well… since I am generous, I am giving you a chance to revise your question. Go Tanizaki-kun, don’t disappoint me~”

Tanizaki has never felt this much pressure on his life “Uhhhh…” Tanizaki trailed off, thinking back to literally all that happened during the card game and the times he hears Yosano-sensei muttering a ‘wife and kid’ when trying to figure out Dazai “Ummm well… maybe it’s wrong for us to assume the gender in the first place no matter how you worded everything. Ummm do… do you have a partner?” he finally settled on that given that Tanizaki remembers that Dazai said no to special someone.

Dazai looked at him as if he was proud of what he asked, and honestly Tanizaki could blush at that look directed at him by literally one of the smartest in the agency “See! How can you say that you are boring Tanizaki-kun~ as a reward, yes. I do have a partner.”

Tanizaki could actually just go home right now to brag about his information, at least he confirmed something true. But it seems like Dazai is true to his words about answering some questions “Ummm… do they work…?” he asked

Dazai gave him a look “Not… yet.” A vague answer “They don’t need to honestly but… I could feel that they would want to be back on the field, given the chance of course.”

Somehow Tanizaki was more curious about that statement but… with the look on Dazai’s face it seems like he wouldn’t get anything out of him regarding that topic, so he moved on “Ummm your partner, is your first love and… you married them when both of you are… 18?”

Dazai grinned at him “Correct again! Wow Tanizaki-kun, if I didn’t know any better, I would assume that you memorized everything I said last week! I am flattered really!” Dazai looked at the time, its almost 12 am now “One more question, make it worthwhile~”

Feeling confident Tanizaki straighten his back as if facing the biggest challenged he received, he could actually feel himself sweating, then finally he could only say the one question that Tanizaki is sure that Yosano-sensei would kill to have a concrete answer.

“Do you have a kid?” Tanizaki is proud for asking that in full confidence

Dazai smiled at him, and as of cue the phone on Dazai’s hand started vibrating, Dazai looked at his phone before clicking answer, leaving Tanizaki hanging on his question. Just as Tanizaki is about to shrug off, accepting that that question would never be answered, Dazai offered him his phone to him, fully surprising Tanizaki.

“Go ahead, you wanted answers, right?” Dazai softly said as if not wanting to be heard by the person on the other end of the line “Don’t keep him waiting~”

Tanizaki slowly took the phone out of Dazai’s hands, with one final look at Dazai for confirmation that this is okay Tanizaki placed the phone in his ear, his breath hitching in surprise at the very first thing he heard over the phone

“Papa? Are you there? You told me I could call you! Hellooo~? Papa? Are you ignoring me? I’ll tell Mama on you!”

Tanizaki felt like his whole world is starting to shake, his eyes widen in disbelief his jaw going slack, his mouth and brain disconnected at the moment.

“Papaaaaaaa! Hellooooooooo??? I will cry!”

Dazai seemed to have taken pity on his pure shellshock look, Dazai took the phone an easy feat considering that Tanizaki is literally frozen. Dazai placed the phone on his ears “I’m sorry my baby, the reception is bad here I wasn’t able to hear you at first but it’s okay now! Please don’t cry… you know I would never ignore my little moon right? …. Uh-huh… that’s very good Yue! Don’t worry Papa will be home first thing in the morning, I promise I’ll be there when you wake up. Yes yes… of course anything you want. Well… I need to go now Yue. I’ll see you at home okay? Yes my little boss, I will take care… yes I know, no need to repeat what your Mama threat- I mean told me this morning… okay. Sleep well my little moon, okay? I love you… and I miss you already! Bye bye my baby!”

Dazai hummed as if unaware of what he did to Tanizaki, he placed the phone back on his pocket. He looked at Tanizaki who looks like is trying to determine what he just heard is true or not. Dazai snapped a finger in front of his face, effectively snapping the beta out of his spiraling down. “See~? I answered your questions~”

Tanizaki blinked rapidly as if he just rebooted his whole system “Wha… omg. Is that… is that really…?”

Dazai nodded “Yup! My sweet, adorable, genius kid! His name is Yue Dazai, trust me when I say you will know that he is my kid when you see him. After all the only thing he got from little slug is his right blue eyes, the rest is me and just me…” Dazai mumbled the last part to himself Dazai shrugged “So anyway! Now that you met my little moon, time to get back to the mission!”

Dazai stood up as he said that, dusting off his pants “Wait!” Tanizaki called out also standing up “Why… why did you give me this much information…?”

Dazai gave him a grin, the kind that tells you exactly why, “My~! Of course it’s because no matter what I tell you, you can’t use it to win the competition Tanizaki-kun!”

….what?

Dazai laughed at him before patting him pitifully in his shoulder “Tanizaki-kun… it’s 12 am now, it’s Thursday. Kenji-kun’s turn. And besides the allotted time is until 9pm only, right? We started this question game at 11pm so I am hereby delighted to say that anything I said to you can’t be use to win the competition!” Dazai’s grin is back “I could have told you everything but you can’t tell it to anyone because technically, you didn’t find it out on your time. Fufu~ I know you so well Tanizaki-kun, I knew you would do the right thing and admit that you haven’t found anything during your time when in fact it was you who found out the most!” Dazai gave him a thumbs up “Have fun thinking about that moral dilemma up until Saturday!”

… and it was at that moment, Tanizaki truly realized just how cruel Osamu Dazai can be when he wants to.

“Oh and Tanizaki-kun? The bombers won’t be here at all~ I just wanted to look like I am really working so I said yes to Kunikida-kun~ But to tell you the truth I got bored and then  decided it would be fun for me to… mess with you. Hehe~”

It’s safe to say that Tanizaki went home, curled in the sheets, all depressed more than ever.

-

Thursday

“… I’m sooooooo hungry I could eat… not an actual horse but something big and tasty…” Kenji mumbled to himself as stumbled down the stairs, the work day weighing on him. He hasn’t eaten since this morning considering he was sent out for a mission regarding finding the bomber’s hideout. That was a bust.

Kenji is just trying his best to get back to the dorms and hopefully eat well enough to fall into a food coma, he wasn’t looking straight as he bumped into something… well someone considering it was both sturdy yet soft. Kenji blinked as he looked up, Dazai’s height towering over him. Kenji smiled at him, his energy coming back a little at the sight of his friend “Good afternoon Dazai-san! Are you heading home now?”

Dazai blinked at him before turning his attention on the beta blond, Dazai nodded “Actually yes. Considering I just clocked out Kenji-kun. How about you?”

“I also just clocked out! I am sooo ready to head to the dorms and just reheat old leftovers from yesterday so I could fall into a food coma!”

Somehow, Dazai understood him “When is the last time you ate Kenji-kun?” he asked instead

Kenji tilted his head to the side “This morning, Dazai-san. I only has a piece of bread considering I was needed for a mission.”

Dazai slightly frowned at that “Well… that’s not good Kenji-kun, you are a growing boy. I know it’s part of your ability but you should at least eat something good after… hmmm kinda like a reward for yourself as a job well done?”

Kenji let out a ‘oooh’ at that “That makes so much sense! Thank you, Dazai-san! I’ll be sure to eat something nice now!”

“You’re welcome Kenji-kun, there is a burger joint just near the dorm if-“

“With that being said! I will now eat my special beef flavored ramen that I have been saving for special occasions! Thank you so much, Dazai-san! You really are the greatest when it comes to life advices!”

Dazai and Kenji looked at each other, Kenji with an excited look on his face at the prospect of the ramen, and Dazai just… staring at him. After a while Dazai just sighed as he look at his phone for the time “…come on Kenji-kun, I’ll take you home. You are a growing boy, you should eat properly.” Dazai softly said, his eyes never leaving Kenji’s.

Years ago, that statement would be a complete irony on Dazai’s part considering that… he lived off of canned crabs and ramen during his teen years but… somehow, having a family really does something to you.

“WOW! Really? Can I really!?” Exclaimed the now obvious Kenji, as if he was filled with energy at the prospect of good food. Thursday was really his lucky day!

Dazai smiled at him before ruffling the boy’s hair, something he does to his own child “The best food you will ever eat Kenji-kun!”

“YEHEY! Let’s go Dazai-san! Best foods await us!”

-

If Dazai is being honest, he is surprised that… Kenji seemed unbothered by… well, everything. First they hailed a cab, paid by Dazai. If that was anyone they would be thinking they are being abducted by a person pretending to be Dazai (read: Atsushi and Kyouka). And when the cab started the journey towards his home, into the very sophisticated driveway, Kenji is still swinging happily at the thought of good food that he didn’t question the very out of their salary villa that Dazai lives in with his family, if that was anyone they would think that Dazai is delusional and joking (read: Kunikida). But alas, as Dazai used the specialized card key to swipe at their front door, still no words of anything out of Kenji, it is as if the young boy already knew this part of his life, if that was anyone they would be asking questions after questions (read: Yosano-sensei, and Tanizaki).

Or maybe Kenji is really that easy to distract with the promise of good food. Dazai decided to pin that on the back of his brain.

“Kenji-kun here wear these slippers instead of your shoes.” Dazai said as he offered the many neatly arranged stacks of brand-new slippers by the door hallway. The blond beta just nodded as they both started removing their outdoor shoes in favor of replacing it with the indoor slippers.

“I am home!” Dazai shouted “I brought someone from work with me!” he added as he and Kenji started walking towards the living room, Dazai hummed as he noticed that his mate and his child is nowhere to be found. “Kenji-kun can you wait by the sofa? I am sure they are outside by the greenhouse, I’ll just call them, okay?”

“Will do Dazai-san!”

Dazai started his way towards the door that leads to their very spacious and open backyard filled with different trees for great scenery and fresh air, something that his mate loves. Dazai just easily slipped out of his indoor slippers onto the already waiting outdoor shoes for him to use. It didn’t take long for Dazai to reach the rather large and beautiful greenhouse, he carefully opened it just in case his mate and his child are sleeping inside, it often happens that’s why Dazai commissioned the small comfortable nook in the greenhouse that could also be a very peaceful reading place, complete with a large swing bed that could fit 4 adults, surrounded by beautiful flowers, and carefully made bookshelves with books to be read.

It didn’t take long for Dazai to spot his mate and his child. Yue, despite the large swing bed, is comfortably seated on his mate’s lap, sleeping peacefully, with his mate using his ability to gently swing the bed in a rhythm that is sure to make anyone asleep, seeing as it worked on their child. Dazai slowly walked towards them, careful of any noise as he knows that Yue could easily be woken up.

Chuuya looked up from where he was looking to see that Dazai is finally home, “Welcome back home, Osamu…” Chuuya softly said, aware of their sleeping child by his lap

Dazai smiled warmly at him “I am home Chuuya…” he whispered back “Are you comfortable there? You aren’t resting your back on anything…” Dazai asked, his brain already having a plan to commission a swinging chair “How long has he been asleep?” Dazai asked his eyes looking down at their child

“It’s okay I don’t mind, he just fell asleep 30 minutes ago. I am fine Osamu no need to bother yourself with this.”

Dazai chuckled he should have known his mate read his mind just like that, “Don’t mind me, you know how I am.”

Chuuya would roll his eyes at that, but he could only nod. He knows.

Because ever since they met, they just clicked together like a missing puzzle, minds link in a weird way even before knowing their secondary genders. It became more apparent the moment they started dating just month after knowing each other. Sure if you asked anyone they would never believe that they could be in a healthy and loving relationship, after all those words are never associated with them being in the Port mafia. But that really wasn’t the case especially behind close doors. Where it’s just the two of them being vulnerable, open, caring and loving without the judging eyes. One would think Chuuya is insane for even dating the youngest Port Mafia executive, after all even his Ane-san warned him it’s like signing a death warrant. After all it’s not hidden in the PM how… brutal and ruthless Osamu Dazai is when he is jealous, angry or even just plain bored. Many warned him that once he became a property of the Osamu Dazai the only way out of that is through death.

Chuuya laughed at them.

How could he not? Sure, what the rumors and warning towards him are true and are facts. But what they hadn’t account is that if Osamu Dazai is crazy, obsessive, possessive, and just a straight up mad man, would he really have caught Dazai’s attention if he wasn’t the same but on a different level?

The problem is when he joined the Port Mafia, they all looked down on him. Chuuya can’t blame them, after all he was scrawny that time for his age, it also didn’t help that he isn’t that tall for his age. Bottomline is, people assumed that he is somehow forced to be with the Osamu Dazai, heartless killing machine, right hand of Mori, the next successor, the monster. People assumed that it was Osamu Dazai calling all the shots, and that included forcing Nakahara Chuuya into a relationship with him. Chuuya is also confident that most of the members thinks that Dazai just leashed him because of his ability, nothing more, nothing less. A plaything for the bored Port Mafia executive.

That rumors never failed to amuse Chuuya, and when he shares them with Dazai behind close doors, the said members would ‘mysteriously’ disappear not even an hour later. And really no matter how many people it was, Mori turns a blind eye, simply because he knows how uncontrollable Osamu Dazai is.

Dazai protects him using his position, power, and authority. Often eliminating what Chuuya can’t because he was ordered to ‘behave’ by Mori. A killing machine to those who would trigger his wrath.

Chuuya protects him from those who wants to kill the Osamu Dazai. No bullet, no poisoned dagger, nothing could harm Dazai as long as Chuuya is beside him.

They all failed to realized that Soukoku is the dynamic Chuuya and Dazai wanted to show them, to make them fear the name.

But when the door closes, and the night falls within the sky, the moon shining down on them, their relationship is built on pure trust, respect, and love. A bond between just the two of them.

That’s how it was on the Port Mafia. They bicker, they argue, the even fight each other from time to time, but when it’s just the two of them, you wouldn’t even believe what they are even if you see it personally.

But then… their dynamic shifted… for the better.

And that’s when, Dazai went to his apartment one-night, a haunted look on his face asking him one question and only one question that defined and changed their fate:

“Run away with me?”

It only took them an hour to pack everything that Chuuya has in the apartment, when Dazai asked that question there was never going to be a different answer, only a yes. Not because they are already mated that time to each other but because Chuuya knows, he would follow Dazai to the depths of hell, that’s how intertwined their souls are with each other.

That very same night, under the full moon when they are far away from Yokohama, Dazai proposed to him with a very simple yet elegant pure black ring. Dazai wasn’t even able to finish what he was saying when Chuuya just blurted out a ‘Yes, I’ll marry you!’. The ring was a perfect fit on his finger, it is as if Dazai measured it during the times they would fall asleep with each other.  Being already mated that time and being on the legal age, it was easy to register for a marriage certificate, both unwilling to wait furthermore. Two days after being officially married in Japan, both of them decided to hide away in China.

A week after that, both Dazai and Chuuya cried at the positive pregnancy test that Chuuya took. They can’t believe they are blessed with a child the moment they decided to change the course of their life, for the better. Now, it’s not just the two of them.

That’s how their beautiful ‘Dazai Yue’ was born. Believed to be blessed by the Chinese people for being born under the fullest and brightest full moon that night.

Of course, not everything was perfect, after all Dazai had to watch firsthand how Chuuya’s heart stopped right after giving birth to their child. For the first time in his life, Osamu Dazai felt true fear. He wasn’t religious, but at that time, Dazai is bargaining with every Gods in existence known to mankind.

‘Please, please, please I beg of you. Don’t take him away from me, everything just not him. Please. I’ll do good, I’ll atone for everything, I’ll be better just please, don’t take him away. Not yet please. I beg.’

Despite everything… everything, his prayers were heard. The doctors were able to revive Chuuya but I came with the cost of him being in a medically induced coma to let his body naturally heal. Dazai was more than okay with that. As long as Chuuya’s heart beats, so does his. The month was easy, especially with the doctors reminding him to name their child already. Dazai simply refused. He will not be making that decision alone, it’s supposed to be the two of them. So Dazai waited, and waited and waited. All the while taking good care of their child, his heart already sworn to protect their baby.

When Chuuya woke up, different set of tears were shed by the both of them. Even more so when even though still feeling weak, Chuuya with the help of Dazai finally managed to carry their child in his arms.

‘Yue… the Chinese character of full moon.’

Of course, his mate would choice a name so meaningful and so beautiful like him.

Ever since then Dazai stood behind his promises to the Gods for not taking his mate away, at 20, they both decided that enough hiding was done. They both came back to Japan, together with their baby. Dazai used his vast wealth to build the house that Chuuya would often dream off when they were just teenagers, everything that Chuuya dreamed, Dazai would do. That included a very beautiful villa, far from the city noise, but not isolated, the perfect location that Dazai bought. A house where nature is at their doorstep, where Chuuya could feel safe and loved, where Yue can grow without any danger lingering around his innocence. Dazai did everything and beyond of what Chuuya needed and wanted. Chuuya deserves more for giving Dazai their beautiful child. Of course, everything that Dazai did, Chuuya’s opinion was taken into account, and that included one of Dazai’s bargaining to the Gods, and that is to do good, so with Chuuya’s blessing, Dazai joined the ADA even though he doesn’t need the pay. He just needed to do good.

Osamu Dazai became better, because that is what he vowed.

That’s why with the under the peaceful life they built together, away from the bloodshed, Dazai and Chuuya understood each other more than ever. The less they fight, the less argument, the less stress.

Because every time Dazai would even think about inflicting the lightest stress on Chuuya, his brain would remind him of that scenario that made him weak on his knees.

But still, even with that, they would bicker lightheartedly, their dynamics changing but not to the degree of complete patronizing on Dazai’s part. After all, Dazai is still very much aware of just how capable Chuuya is. With Chuuya being smart even on his own, with his fighting style and ability? Dazai isn’t even worried about any threats towards his mate, Chuuya can handle himself without him. Dazai knew that, Dazai loved that. Dazai is just straight up thankful and blessed that Chuuya allows him to worship and take care of him the way Dazai needed to satisfy his own needs. The need to make sure that Chuuya and Yue are both happy, contented and healthy with Dazai taking care of his family.

So yes, even though it’s stupid or maybe a waste of money, Chuuya wouldn’t pick a fight if Dazai wants him to have a comfortable swing chair, just so he wouldn’t get tired in the fact that he can’t lean his back on anything in the swing bed in the greenhouse. Chuuya now knows when to pick up a fight with Dazai or when to just let his alpha be.

As Dazai said to him many times to count ‘We take care of each other, okay?’

At some point, Yue must have sensed his Papa because even with the pure silence between his parents his eyes started blinking open. His right blue eye and dull brown one staring at his Papa, Yue smiled “Papa welcome back home!” Despite his mind still being riddled with drowsiness, Yue managed to cheerfully greet him home.

Dazai smiled back before lifting Yue by his arms, accidentally touching Chuuya causing a blue light to appear between them, effectively canceling out his gravity manipulation “Had a nice nap little moon?”

Yue nodded as he rubs his eyes “I love it here…” Yue mumbled “Mama even made the bed swing for me!”

Dazai chuckled as he assisted Chuuya out of the swing bed, offering his hand which his mate took without a second glance “Yue so spoiled with his Mama~ but it’s okay baby as long as you are able to rest. Any headaches?”

Yue hummed as if thinking back the whole day “None! I am good now Papa, I promise!”

With a nod from Chuuya, Dazai smiled at Yue “That’s nice Yue, just tell us if there are any, okay?” Dazai said as he placed Yue down the ground knowing that now his child is awake, he now has new energy to burn “Now why don’t you go ahead and greet my friend inside? I am sure you would enjoy meeting him.”

“Okay Papa will do! I didn’t know you had friends!” Yue exclaimed as their child bounced out of the greenhouse, seemingly genuinely excited at the prospect of other people.

Chuuya laughed “See? Even your own child thinks you are just a friendless loser, told you Osamu there was nothing to overthink about.”

Dazai pouted before wrapping both of his hands on his mate’s waist, pulling him close “I just came home and you are already bullying me~ Gimme a break Chuuya I had a long day at work~!” Dazai whined as he placed his chin on top of Chuuya’s head, always thankful for their very convenient height difference

“I just knew you just slept at the office, stop lying asshole.”

Dazai huffed “Booo! While that might be true, it’s not because I was lazy or anything. It’s because we have no new lead on the serial bomber that we are trying to catch.”

“That’s still on-going? Isn’t that the reason why you went home late last night?” Chuuya questioned

“That was a false lead, probably a bored citizen. But whatever I don’t want to talk about work when I am with my little slug~” Dazai groaned a little at the soft punch that his mate sent to his stomach “Owwww, why must you always be violent, Chibi? See this is why you are so short!”

Chuuya rolled his eyes, before removing himself from Dazai now looking at his mate’s eye “I’m still concern with Yue’s recurring headaches Osamu, that can’t be normal on a 4-year-old, not to mention he seems to be sleepier these past few days. I really want to take him to a doctor but…”

Dazai nodded, fully sharing Chuuya’s concern over their child “I have a theory it’s because of Yue’s ability… I think it’s getting stronger with no outlet besides you. He is already 4… the last time he used his ability in other people is when he is 3 right? I think… its time for us to let Yue be more… open with his ability.”

Ah yes, because they should have expected that their child would also be an ability user. They were surprised at how powerful it was though especially at the very first time they saw Thous shall be: My Marionette, Yue’s ability, being used. It was a few weeks after Yue’s 4^th birthday that the three of them decided to go to a nearby park, it was a beautiful sunny day, everything was going great, until a very obviously drunk alpha thought that Chuuya, even with a child on his lap, thought that he is a single parent, when in reality Dazai just went to get them food. It took a great willpower from Chuuya not to just punch the guy straight up the sky, but he refrained seeing as there are other children playing in the public park. Normally, they wouldn’t even be out but for some reason Yue wanted ‘city’ air as what their child would call it, so yes, Chuuya and Dazai arranged a trip to the nereast park. Everything was going smooth, with Yue just resting on Chuuya’s lap after running around the park under Dazai’s protective supervision, but then of course an entitled drunk alpha just needed to ruin that. Before Dazai could ‘fix’ the problem himself, it seemed like Yue is just straight up done with the stranger (Yue is not fond of strangers), Dazai even in his position could see the moment Yue’s right blue eye turned shining silver (an indication that their child is using his ability), the scream that the drunk alpha let out was more than enough to catch the attention of the park’s police patrol. Dazai immediately went towards his family, with Chuuya looking at the now kneeling alpha in front of him with amusement shining on his eyes, while their child seems like he is trying to figure out this new property of his power. Dazai nullified Yue’s ability as discreetly as he could by plucking Yue out of Chuuya’s lap, just in time for the police officer to go to them and ask what the scream was about. Now, Dazai and Chuuya isn’t exactly sure where Yue got his acting skills but one moment Yue was smiling sinisterly down at the stranger that he was controlling with his ability and then the next came the big fat fake tears as its running down his eyes, sobbing at the officer that the drunk alpha was harassing his mama the police officer didn’t even question them further as he called for back up to take the drunk alpha away, apologizing profusely to the three of them.

Dazai and Chuuya shared a look with each other the moment they couldn’t see the police officers anymore, then both of them looked at Yue who is now laughing at what he did. It was right then and there, Dazai knew just how powerful Yue can be, an ability to control people like a puppet with his strings, able to manipulate their thoughts, their emotions and their actions like puppets and Yue as their puppeteer. Thous shall be: My Marionette, a very fitting ability that was blessed on no other than their own child.

Chuuya frowned at that, not really a fan of that idea “I mean… maybe you are right but… how? It’s not like we could just go to the park once again and just let Yue use his ability on strangers… that’s risky Osamu…”

Dazai hummed getting his mate’s point “You are right but honestly… we should let Yue embrace his ability just so we could be sure he would be comfortable to use it to protect himself.” Dazai said before smiling at Chuuya, using his hand to gently hold Chuuya’s face “Don’t worry, I’ll think of something, okay? No need to get stressed over this, I’ll think of something that we can use as Yue’s outlet to let some of his pent-up energy because of his ability.”

Chuuya gazed at Dazai’s eyes before slowly nodding “Okay just… make sure he wouldn’t overdo it. There is no reason for Yue to… you know, defend himself. We left that life behind 4 years ago, even before Yue is born; I don’t want Yue experiencing what we did.”

Dazai kissed Chuuya’s forehead “Of course Chuuya, I will never let that happen to our child. He will not be tainted by our past, okay? I’ll make sure of that. Instead… we can teach Yue to use his ability for the good.”

Chuuya nodded, fully trusting Dazai “Okay. Just tell me. I trust you Osamu.”

Dazai pulled Chuuya in for a hug, his mate hugging him back “Thank you Chuuya.”

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Dazai opened the door for his mate as they now entered their home “Who did you bring here from your work?” Chuuya suddenly asked

“Kenji-kun the one with the ability called the “Undefeated by the rain”. He literally bumped into me on my way home, and because of his ability he can’t eat before any mission so… one thing led to another.”

Chuuya looked at him in surprise “Huh… that’s unexpected that you would invite him to eat with us just because of that. But… it’s a good thing you offered; I don’t mind. He is the blond kid, right? 14 years old?” Dazai only nodded in response as they could already hear Yue and Kenji talking.

“… oh so wow! You’re like super strong then? That’s so cool!”

“Yup! I can even shape mountains if I want!”

“That’s so cool! That means… you can break human bones, right? I wanna see! Can you do it in my hand?”

“You bet I do!”

Dazai and Chuuya run towards the living room, Dazai immediately touching Kenji and Chuuya instinctively used his ability to pull Yue away from the blond kid. Yue looked surprised at the sudden interruption but quickly recovered “Mama! Papa! Kenji-kun’s ability is soooo cool! He can move mountains?”

Chuuya could still feel his heart beating, after all he knows how strong the little blond kid is despite what he looks like “Yue! What did I tell you about self-preservation and your own safety?”

Yue blinked at his Mama “…That I should not be like Papa? And that I have to be more careful?” Yue slowly said “But it’s just a broken hand! It would heal!”

Chuuya glared at Dazai as if this situation is his fault, Dazai wanted to cry “Even so Yue, I don’t want you getting hurt, okay?”

Yue finally looked guilty “Okay… I’m sorry Mama I just got excited…”

Chuuya sighed gently ruffling Yue’s head “It’s okay baby, I’m just worried is all. I am not mad, okay? I am happy that you and Kenji-kun is getting along…” Yue perked up at that, Chuuya then looked at Kenji who for some reason is looking at him in pure awe “Hello Kenji-kun, my name is Dazai Chuuya. Nice to finally meet you, Osamu told me a lot of things about you guys back at the ADA.”

For some reason Kenji looked at Dazai “Dazai-san! He is an ability user too!? That is so cool! Yue-kun glowed red before being pulled away as if he floated! That’s so amazing!” Kenji finally looked at Chuuya, his eyes shining “My name is Miyazawa Kenji! Nice to meet you! You have such a cool ability Dazai-san!”

Dazai and Chuuya looked at each other, before Dazai tapped Kenji’s head, making the young boy look at him “He is my mate and husband Kenji-kun, and to avoid any confusion you can Call him Chuuya.”

Kenji just looked at him “You married someone with a cool ability Dazai-san!? Oh my god that is so exciting to know!” Kenji looked at Chuuya once again “Can you make anything float Dazai-san!?”

Chuuya chuckled at how energetic the kid was “I manipulate gravity, I don’t just make things float with it, I can do so much more if I wanted to.”

Kenji’s jaw dropped “And here I thought the coolest ability I have seen was Yosano-sensei’s ability! That’s so cool Dazai-san! I can also bet that you are super strong!” Kenji then gasped as if he thought of something great “Can you fight me please!?”

Chuuya was never the one to receive just genuine compliment so it was surprising him right now “Umm, thank you…?” Chuuya slowly said before the boy’s other statement registered in him “And sure… why not? I got nothing else to do.”

Kenji cheered at that, he then looked at Dazai “I wished you introduced me sooner to Dazai-san, Dazai-san! I would have improved sooner!”

Dazai just chuckled at the now obvious admiration that Kenji has towards his mate “Ah well, it doesn’t matter now, does it? And Kenji-kun, you can call him Chuuya instead.”

-

Even though it was a sudden visit, Chuuya truly enjoyed Kenji’s presence in their home. The boy was like a bundle of joy and hope condensed into a person’s body. And if Chuuya was to admit it, he has never seen someone inhaled food that fast in his life, it was both amusing and fun to watch. And just like Dazai said, right after dinner Kenji instantly fell asleep on the sofa, not that Chuuya minded: he was glad the boy was comfortable enough to let his guard down around them.

Using Chuuya’s ability, both Dazai and Chuuya managed to get the sleeping boy settled on one of their guest room. Chuuya smiled at Dazai as they both exited the guest room where Kenji is now resting “I have never met anyone like that boy, it amuses me that someone can be so… full of energy that even while eating he wouldn’t stop talking to Yue and us.”

Dazai chuckled “I told you, everyone in the agency has certain… personality quirks that never is boring to be around.”

“I didn’t mind him being here, it seemed like Yue also took a liking to Kenji-kun. Which is… great, you know all things considered.”

Dazai looked at Chuuya “I knew you would like him.” Dazai just said “Believe me when I say that Kenji-kun is the easiest member that will get introduced to you. Did you notice? He didn’t care when I told him that you’re my mate and husband, I am glad that Kenji-kun admired you because of your ability…”

“…what are you trying to say, Osamu?”

Dazai gently took his hand “I’m just saying that… you know you can be more than just my mate and husband, right? I know it’s your own decision to still hide because of the Port Mafia but Chuuya… I can sometimes feel that you miss being… you. Not the port mafia version of you but… your desire to finally put your ability into something good and worthy.” Dazai kissed the back of his hand “And I am telling you Chuuya, you can now stop hiding from them. You are strong on your own, to be honest you don’t even need me, but I just want to let you know that I will respect your decision whatever it might be. If you want to return to the field, I want you to do it because you want to.”

Chuuya averted his gaze, now looking at their shoes “But… if I do then what about Yue? I… I just can’t leave him! And besides it’s not like we need more money considering that-“

Dazai used his finger to hook Chuuya’s chin, slowly lifting it up so their eyes would meet once again “If that’s the only thing holding you back, then let me worry about that. I’ll hire the greatest, smartest, the strongest bodyguard that money could buy to protect Yue. And who knows… maybe I can be the one staying home this time.”

Chuuya weakly glared at him “Don’t say that… I know despite you complaining about the ADA, you love it there I can see it in your eyes Osamu…” Chuuya softly said “I’ll… I’ll think about it… maybe. I just… right now I just really want to be there for Yue…”

Dazai gently used both of his hand to cup Chuuya’s face, slightly squeezing it “As I have said, I’ll respect any decision that you would make. Just know that… you can be more if you want Chuuya. I am here as your partner, we don’t hold each other back, but rather we support each other, okay? I am here for you Chuuya.”

-

“I can’t wait to tell everyone back at the ADA how cool and strong Chuuya-san is! His ability is really really amazing Dazai-san! I can now understand why you hide him from us! You just want Chuuya-san to be the only one training you! I bet you guys fight all the time that’s why you are also strong!”

“Ah about that Kenji-kun… don’t you thinks it’s more fun if the others would meet Chuuya by their own? I mean think of it like a surprise for them!”

“OH! That’s totally right Dazai-san! Like Chuuya-san deserves a grand entrance to the ADA, right? Like they should see his ability first before his name kind of thing!?”

“See you get me! A great surprise for them!”

“Don’t worry Dazai-san! I will not ruin your surprise to them! I will keep this shush shush! Ah! Like a secret between us!”

“I knew you would, Kenji-kun~ Exactly like a secret~”