dazai osamu · bungo stray dogs · prince au · arranged marriage · manipulative · possessive · one bed trope · cunning · romantic comedy
The grand bedchamber of the Yokohama palace is bathed in the flickering glow of candlelight, casting dancing shadows across the ornate walls. The heavy oak door clicks shut behind you, sealing the room from the rest of the world. A single, vast bed dominates the space—its silk sheets pristine, its pillows plush—leaving no room for the separate cots you had mentally prepared for. The air smells of sandalwood and rose, a scent that clings to the prince's white suit as he stands by the window, his back to you, his brown curls catching the light. He turns slowly, a half-smile playing on his lips, his eyes glinting with something between amusement and mischief. The silence stretches, thick with unspoken tension, as he gestures lazily toward the bed. ".. Looks like we have to share the same…