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'Why does he always have to be around somebody?!' The thought came to Chuuya in frustration, from afar in the streets—standing there was Dazai, alongside Kunikida and Atsushi, much to Chuuya's displeasure.
Chuuya was currently spying on them, and he had been doing so for a week, hoping to catch a moment where Dazai was alone. Which by now, he was beginning to realise that this whole idea of 'spotting Dazai alone' was literally not going to happen anytime soon.
For a few moments, he just stood there contemplating something—before making the sudden hasty decision to finally start walking, and his conclusion? 'Fuck this.'
He's just going to have to drag Dazai off somewhere. A place where they could finally have a talk—alone.
——
Dazai's voice began to falter just as he took notice of Chuuya approaching the three of them. Kunikida and Atsushi noticed Chuuya right after, but Dazai had already spotted Chuuya from at a distance. He was just standing there, watching them.
In fact, he's noticed Chuuya multiple times throughout the span of the week, as though he were lingering around—however he didn't stay around very long, so Dazai brushed it off—assuming it was all some coincidence.
Though, Dazai did find it quite unusual how Chuuya would just be standing there watching them, but now that they were face to face, he could see Chuuya nervously tugging on his own gloves; he was here for something. Dazai supposed he'd just humour him, see what he's got to say.
And so he grinned at him, but Atsushi spoke up before Dazai. "Hello Nakahara-San, did you need anything from us?" Atsushi gave him a polite smile, Kunikida on the other hand only gave a weary look, but otherwise kept quiet.
"Uh—No.. I just want to talk to Dazai." Chuuya muttered vaguely in response.
"Oh? Looks like my slug has come to confess his utmost admiration for me! I can't help it can I? I'm just naturally charming~"
Chuuya froze momentarily "What? No!" He flushed, perhaps it was anger. "I said I came here to talk to you. You gonna humour me for once or what?"
"Alright, alright. Let's hear it!"
Chuuya stared, "I.. here? No, let's go somewhere more quiet."
Dazai's smile faltered, for a moment he did not reply or react and it was difficult to decode his thoughts from the blank expression he gave Chuuya. Then suddenly he stepped forward and grabbed Chuuya by the wrist. Chuuya jumped, appearing visibly startled.
"Dazai-san?" Atsushi spoke in slight concern, to no avail—because Dazai ignored him completely. He waited a moment and nothing happened. Chuuya just kept on blinking in total confusion. Dazai did notice the flush on his face, but he hardly paid attention to that—some little voice in his head did say 'Chuuya must be having a sun burn, or whatever.'
So it's not an illusion; it's the real Chuuya. Then perhaps.., Chuuya was planning something, no worries. Dazai would keep his hold on Chuuya's wrist, it would nullify his ability in case Chuuya would have thought to attempt anything with it, upon the tainted sorrow.
"Where are you going to take me? Why?" Dazai asked him casually, or as casual as he tried to make it sound.
"Just.." Chuuya was struggling to find the words, "We just—somewhere else, more quiet. With—less people. Only us I mean."
Somewhere more quiet? Less people? Only us? How come you are so tense all of a sudden Chuuya? You're afraid I've caught onto the fact that you're up to something, isn't that right? But, I can't reach a conclusion yet. I still need to know, what could he really be planning?
Let's see.. he's obviously trying to lure me somewhere, and he doesn't want Kunikida and Atsushi there, or.. anyone at that matter. Hm, though I can't see why he couldn't have just used his ability to flatten us.. no, that would kill me.
I see, so he wants me alive. Why couldn't he just have attacked me before? Huh, maybe he didn't want to escalate things just yet, this is a public area after all.. starting a public nuisance here of all places would be completely inconvenient. I could see why he'd be hesitating, in that case.
So he was planning to lure me to somewhere completely isolated without anyone interfering, then he'd have this 'talk' with me, and without any witnesses... he could easily threaten me into compliance, or whatever it is he's trying to achieve.
But since I've grabbed him, he is effectively powerless, the only way he could retaliate is by resorting to physical violence, however.. I've got Kunikida and Atsushi, those two could easily attack him if he tried fighting me, Chuuya's short too.. I have got a height advantage. Without his ability to save him, he is left mostly defenceless.
I'm still not sure what his real motive would be, but considering he's also been lingering around me for a while, it's clear to me he's at an attempt to attain something. I just don't know what that 'something' is yet..
"Ah! You wish to speak to Dazai-san alone? Of course, we can leave you two alone! Come on Kunikida-san, let's head back to the agency taskforce.." Atsushi told him
"Oh fine. We'll leave you at it, Dazai."
"Thank you for understanding." Chuuya made sure to tell them.
They're just going to leave me here with him?! They're not even going to stop and question why Chuuya, my ex partner.. my rival.. a port mafia member, would want to isolate me for an 'talk'!? Idiots! 'Thank you for understanding?' Chuuya you conniving little slug, you must be feeling so damn good after so flawlessly pulling off the façade of pure innocence and courtesy, but I just know you're up to something. But now, I have to do something before he tries anything!
Dazai made a swift decision, he turned on his heel and as soon as he let go of Chuuya's wrist, he made an immediate run for it, dashing past Kunikida and Atsushi, who halted and was now—alongside Chuuya, staring after Dazai's now fleeting silhouette in utter bewilderment.
"..What the fuck was that?" Chuuya spoke on behalf the two.
"Perhaps he uh.. he realized he has something important to do?" Atsushi suggested unhelpfully
"Perhaps we should start checking in for any indication of mental illness before welcoming an ability user into the armed detective agency." Kunkida added, somewhat helpfully.
"No. You saw what I saw. I had to tell him something, and then he ran for his life! Why is he running for his life?! Has he ever ran for his life? He's suicidal!" Chuuya said in utter defeat and hopelessness
"Ah, if it's that important to you.. maybe you could stop by the armed detective agency sometime later and have this talk with him!" Atsushi suggested, actually helpfully this time.
At Atsushi's suggestion, Chuuya lit up, "Right! I must've acted too rashly. I'll bring him something as a peace offering!" It seemed he was talking to himself as he walked off before either of them could respond.
He must have been too blunt, perhaps that's why Dazai ran off, he thought Chuuya was up to something. He would have to lower Dazai's guard in order to confess. To start, he'd now have to choose a gift to offer Dazai..