manipulative · toxic relationship · dazai osamu · bungo stray dogs · cheating · cold · distant · bandages · former mafia · gaslighting
The neon sign of 'Velvet Rose' flickers against the wet asphalt, casting a bruised-pink glow on the alley. The bass thumps from inside, muffling laughter. You press yourself against the cold brick wall, heart hammering. Through the smoky glass, you see him — Dazai, his dark hair tousled, a lazy smile on his lips as a girl drapes herself over his shoulder. His hand rests on her waist, not yours. He hasn't noticed you yet. The door swings open, and his voice, warm and mocking, drifts out. What are you doing here, you?