#And that's coming from a point of liking Atsushi and general fondness for Dazai and Kunikida!!!

[sskk-manifesto]

I used to think “I only watch bsd for Akutagawa” was a joke but I'm starting to believe it's not a joke anymore

[immortalmsmoon]

BSD General Headcanons

ADA VERSION

I've been really into BSD as of late cus i had to rewatch it with my friend :3 GUYS I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER TO COME OUT

all requests are welcome!!! please read my rules first though, they were recently updated!

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Atsushi

Always tired, and it's pretty damn obvious. Has prominent eye bags, and he’s always huffing and sighing. 

Has a nice singing voice. It's really clear and soft, and is nice to sleep to. 

Hates reading, and isn’t very good at it. He only got to learn the basics at the orphanage. Reading reminds him of the orphanage anyways, so it’s not something he’s very fond of. 

Likes to cook with kyoka, and they usually practise once a week. Sometimes, if they make a lot of whatever they were cooking or baking, they bring some to the agency to share. 

One of those people who is loud with the people he trusts and quiet with people he doesn’t know well.

VERY VERY oblivious. To the point that most jokes go RIGHT over his head. Ranpo likes to tease him about it, and when he does, Atsushi gets confused about it. 

“WDYM I'm oblivious? Wdym that was a joke? What?” 

Dazai

So silly

Puts sauce packets on the toilet seats FREQUENTLY. Like once a week. The agency members have learned to start checking under the toilet seats, and even though no one falls for it anymore (except maybe atsushi) he still does it. 

When he hears anyone talk about food he does one of two things: BEGS the person to give him some sort of food, and harasses/threatens them until they do, or orders food and proceeds to eat it right in front of the person, while making loud obnoxious comments on how good it is. If ANYONE asks for ANY he is rude as hell to them, and continues to silently glare at them while he eats.

Makes songs out of EVERYTHING. If someone stubs their toe, he’s singing about it. Someone dropped all their paperwork all over the lounge? He stands by and obnoxiously sings about the incident instead of helping. 

Occasionally, when he sees that Kunikida is under a lot of stress or pressure, he will do his paperwork. It's still a couple days late, but he does it. And sometimes he does some cleaning around the agency. 

Kunikida

Also loud and obnoxious, but in a different way. 

CONSTANTLY stressing about stuff he doesn’t need to. People tell him to calm down but he never listens. 

Has a #1 DAD mug that Dazai gave him when he got employee of the month.

Outside of work he enjoys drawing, but he rarely does it because of the tight schedule that is his life. 

Has a soft spot for Atsushi, and has a sort of paternal relationship with him.. Sometimes if Atsushi begs, he’ll deter from his schedule and spend some time with him. Sometimes they go out for a walk, or they set up activities for the agency to go do as a group. 

Ranpo

Hides in the agency bathroom like a highschooler, and plays games on his phone when he doesn’t want to do work, and doesn’t want to deal with people. 

Spends a lot of time on the roof of the agency. Sometimes he brings some headphones and listens to some music, sometimes he just watches the clouds. His favourite is when the day is kind of windy, but just enough that it's a light breeze. 

His favourite thing to do with the agency is board game night, and they meet up and do it about twice a month. He mainly likes it because he wins, but also just because he gets a little lonely sometimes living by himself. 

When he’s tired he gets kind of delirious ....you know when you stay up so late that everythings funny? That's him, but like 4 out of 5 days a week. 

Brings two bags a day to work: one filled with snacks, one filled with drinks. 

Kyoka

Only really talks with Kenji and Atsushi

Admires Yosano and despises Dazai

Prepares coffee or tea for everyone in the morning, and knows exactly how everyone likes it. 

Is actually TERRIBLE at cooking, so when she and Atsushi do it, he usually does most of the actual cooking. She is better at reading the recipe than him though.

A couple times throughout the year, she will try different hairstyles. She's completely against cutting it off, but not against learning some really complex braids. She's a quick learner, so it never takes her long. 

On the topic of hair, Atsushi likes to mess around with hers sometimes, and usually just brushes it because he can’t actually do much else without knotting it. 

She absolutely loves to go see fireworks with the Agency, because it was something she didn’t really get to do when she was younger. She sees the agency as her family, as weird as everyone is, and moments like that help her feel more connected to them

Her favourite member of the agency to spend time with one on one is Kenji, because they get along really well. He talks quite a bit, and she likes to listen, but he also knows when to be quiet. They go on walks a lot. 

Kenji

Has a garden on the roof of the agency

Him and Dazai tried to convince Fukuzawa to let them get a pet for the agency. They got a cat that dazai picked up off the streets, and no less than a week later, they had to get rid of it because it was diseased. 

Brings wounded birds to the agency frequently, which drives Kunikida off the walls, and he fixes them up on his desk. 

His desk is slightly smaller than most of the other agency members, and it has three drawers: the first one is full of stuff for any animal he may come across. Little bandages and medical supplies for animals, treats, even little things he can use to make a bed out of. The second drawer has his paperwork in it, and his pens and what not. The third drawer is full of a whole bunch of microwaveable meals

Adding on to the drawer of microwavable meals, Kenji hates to snack, because it never fills him up. He prefers to just eat a whole meal instead of eating something small, but sometimes he will if he has to. He also prefers savoury food over sweet food, but doesn’t mind some sweet stuff sometimes. 

Yosano

Gets along with basically all of the members of the agency

Dazai and her do wine tastings once a month. It usually ends with them just getting drunk

Helps Kenji with any wounded animals he brings in, and gives him tips and pointers on how to help them.

Her and Ranpo gossip A LOT, about literally anything they can get their hands on. They judge people A LOT. 

“This girl asked me out yesterday. The one from the cafe. She's ugly, no offence.” “EWW YESSS”

Forces Atsushi to come shopping with her, and forces him to hold all of her bags. She usually brings Ranpo or Dazai with her as well, and asks them for their opinions on the things she buys.

Sucks at cooking, so usually buys food from a convenience store for lunches and dinners.

Also one of the few agency members who doesn’t mind working late.

[fyodorslave]

BSD characters with a Latina S/O

rq: chuuya, poe, akutagawa with a s/o who is Latina

@ravenina14

\\ slightly suggestive content

chuuya, poe, akutagawa

- Chuuya would discreetly learn about the hispanic culture and surprise you at random moments with traditional facts about your country.

- Thinks the customs are interesting, had vague knowledge about it even before dating you.

- I see him as someone who LOVES the Mexican and Spanish cuisine, specifically chilaquiles and flan. Your mom always makes some for him.

- Has a good spice tolerance so would prefer the food to be spicy.

- He always ends up fighting for his life in the port mafia bathrooms the next day. Uses gravity manipulation to hold himself on the seat so he doesn't rocket off from the force.

- Loves when you randomly start speaking Spanish, the rolling of you r's turn him on more then he'd like to admit.

- If a phrase does accidentally slip out while having sex, he will consider it motivation to go harder.

- If you ever take him to Mexico, just know he'll bring a suitcase solely for Mexican liquor.

- Thinks cooking dates are fun in general, so he'd learn new recipes online- bonus points if they were your childhood favourites- and asks you to cook with him, considers it an intimate moment.

- Is on the family whatsapp group chat. Can and will use google translate to understand the memes that are sent. Will reply with "LMAO" and your dad wold be like "stop laughing you don't understand".

- No, but I know your mom loves Chuuya, will text him daily and teach him phrases in Spanish and tests him every now and then. Asks her for insults so he can use them on Dazai.

- Thought it was funny when she threw her slipper at you.

- Thinks about doing it too Dazai.

- Unlike Chuuya, Akutagawa doesn't have any knowledge about your culture, does try to learn new things online though. If he sees an interesting fact he would share it with you the next time he sees you.

- Thinks the language is exotic, finds your voice and accent soothing. Will sometimes lay on your thighs and fall asleep to you talking to your family on the phone.

- I feel like he'd ask you to translate every different language just because you can speak Spanish, like he'd see a board with Russian written on it and will ask you to translate it.

- Will ask how to say weretiger in Spanish. Got mad when Atsushi didn't understand

- I don't think he'd cook with you, but he would be more than willing to try the foods you make and give honest feedback.

- I like to see him as someone who really likes aguachile, but will disintegrate if it's too spicy. He'd start coughing even more violently while your parents sit there like "damn🤨"

- Yeah, he has the lowest spice tolerance out of all three.

- Would try Mexican liquor not knowing that the alcohol content is much higher than regular alcoholic drinks. Would embarrass himself again and turn into dust.

- Was added onto the family whatsapp groupchat but never replies unless its important. Always the first to see the memes, asks you what they mean. Would keep a straight face and say "funny".

- But in all seriousness, Akutagawa may come off as close-minded and as if he doesn't care about your culture; but he's actually quite fond of the customs and is willing to learn more, especially since he considers it an important part of his life now that your his significant other.

- Alright Poe is obviously well informed about your culture. Out of all 3, he would win the kahoot.

- That being said, he is intrigued about learning more. Likes listening to traditional folk tales and uses it as inspiration for his books.

- Asks you for to translate ideas for him so he can add Spanish phrases to his writing.

- He would be scared as hell meeting your parents, especially after their first impression of him was "naww who the fuck is this😟"

- Thinks it's because he is of a different ethnicity, but it's actually because of that damn raccoon.

- Warms up to them after conversing more. Will watch your mom cook and ask a few questions here and there, will writing down the recipe and some tips from her; would offer to help clean up.

- Surprise you with the food he learnt to make, I just know he's a good cock.

- cook.

- When he first met you he was struck by foreignness, interested in getting to know you more. This was motivation for him to get to know you in his weird ways.

- Brags about you to Ranpo during their coffee dates <3

- Like Akutagawa, he find your voice soothing so he'd ask you to tell him stories or just speak in your mother tongue. Find moments like these extremely tender.

- He would ask to be added into the family groupchat but would just freeze as soon as he's added.

- Searches up memes to send even though he doesn't know what they mean. (Crosses his fingers and hopes for the best)

- Sent an offensive meme once by accident and got time out. Begged you to add him back.

- Once he thought he sent a funny 'yo momma joke' but sent actually sent an 'I fucked yo momma joke'.

- Got kicked out again.

- All in all, your family loves Poe, makes fun of him a lot but considers him family. Especially after seeing him try so hard for you, I mean why wouldn't he? You his significant other after all.

Thinking about Akutagawa deteriorating after eating a chile is so funny to me for some reason😭 anyway, I hope that was fine!

[rottingflovver]

Random relationship (and just general stuff) headcanons for the ADA squad!!

Atsushi Nakajima 🐯

Soft boi

Smells like strawberries and vanilla

Don't question me on this, he just does

Also probably adores eating strawberries and vanilla, alongside ice cream and anything sweet really, but like, in moderation (it's gotta be a soft food tho)

He also likes fruits and veggies

A healthy boi

His ideal date would be sightseeing, just walking around town with his s/o and admiring the scenery

Would try to be really cheesy and say something like "you're prettier than any location we've been to" but he'd get too embarrassed halfway through so it would just come out as a stammering mess

He's adorable tho, you love him

When sleeping, if you sleep in one bed, he'd legit be like a big cat (no pun intended)

He'd be so warm, and his arms would be wrapped around you in a soft embrace

Prone to having nightmares so please comfort him

Ozamu Dazai 💀

The literal opposite of a soft boi

What I mean by this is that he's a straight up f-boy

Don't @ me, it's official; he's left every woman he's ever been with crying

But don't worry, once he gets attached to you, he'd be all giddy and happy whenever you even exist around him

My dude adores coffee (+ alcohol!)

Doesn't really eat much (please force him to eat more) but he's a sucker for sweets (I feel like he'd be really picky tho, like "no this brand of chocolate is absolute garbage I only eat the finest *insert niche brand literally no one has EVER heard of*"

We love him for it

He'd also really be into salty snacks, anything that has a crunch to it really

Did I mention that he smells like washed out Cologne mixed with his natural scent (+ the most recent way he tried to commit not-living)

His ideal date would be a coffee-date

He knows it's not much but that's where he feels the most relaxed and happy, so he wants you to experience that with him as well

Unlike Atsushi, this boy can FLIRT

Expect a cheesy remark every few seconds

It comes to the point where it's actually kinda annoying

Once you start firing it back at him (it's gotta be something sincere tho) he'd be flustered and kinda flabbergasted

Is also prone to nightmares, but don't expect to see this side of him unless he REALLY really trusts you

Kunikida Doppo 📚

Stoic boi

Idk how to explain this but I feel like the 🗿 emoji really represents him

Also he smells the most normal out of everyone ㅡ literally just some kinda nice perfume and neutral, washed out shampoo (by neutral I mean that you can't really identify what it is, but it's nice)

I feel like he'd be warm

Like not to Atsushi's level, but he'd be a good heat provider if it ever gets windy or rainy

Not to mention how comforting his hugs are, although, extremely awkward (he's so inexperienced with them Lord help him)

Also a sucker for coffee but that's because it's the only thing keeping him sane (and awake, Kunikida go to bed challenge)

He's a really good cook

Like it surprises you how many dishes he actually knows how to make, given how much time his work occupies

He's also more like your dad (or even mom tbh) than your boyfriend, because he's always nagging cuz of some idealistic criteria you failed to meet (ie. "cLeAn YoUr RoOm")

That's why his preference for dates are dates that don't even feel like them

It's literally just everyday activities

Going shopping together? Sure, he's down, gotta get it done anyway and it's nice to have company. You want him to teach you how to make a certain dish? Geez, finally, it's about time you start doing that yourself. You wanna join on a mission? That's a bit too dangerous, but you can meet him afterwards

Like do you get what I'm saying

It's so obvious you two have a thing for each other but he's just so damn dense and yet somehow gets super flustered at the same time

Compliment him on something he's insecure about and he'll be a mess for like 10 whole minutes (by this I mean he genuinely won't be able to utter a word)

Akiko Yosano 🦋

She listens to girl in red

Okay maybe not, but she definitely stans Dreamcatcher

I'll stop you get the point

Her favorite LOONA solo is Heart Attack

(That was the last one I swear)

But fr tho, she looks and acts scary but she's a whole sweetheart

Kind of cold but it's okay you can warm her up (melts if you do that)

Really scared of letting people get too close to her, but if you keep insisting and being nice to her she'll have to accept your love

ALSO fond of coffee (seriously what's with these people) and a mediocre cook (she's trying ok)

Will always be down to try and make something with you, whatever the dish may be

Smells like oranges and roses (not mixed, obvi on different days it's a different vibe)

Also sometimes has a lingering aftertaste of blood due to her job at the ADA and you're kinda just like 😶 about it because?? Do you tell her?? Does she know?? What do you do???

Pain.png

Hint: you should definitely tell her tho

SHE FINALLY HAS A CONSISTENT SHOPPING BUDDY

Although she doesn't force you to carry everything around like she forces everyone else to, because you're special ✨

That would also be your assumption on what her favorite date is, but she can actually be pretty romantic!

Don't expect anything grandeur tho, it's just a fancy dinner date at a restaurant

Poor bb has been planning and saving up for this for months now so please appreciate it

She sleeps like a rock

She's just straight, like a soldier

Oh the irony

But I feel like if you were to hug her she'd instantly melt into your embrace

Is ALSO prone to nightmares (seriously what's with these people) but she doesn't wanna bother you with them

Edogawa Ranpo 👓

Praise him

Please

He has a praise kink

So please praise him

He's surprisingly soft

Maybe it's all the sweets he eats, but he's both soft to hug and soft personality wise

Oh yeah did I mention he emits an aura of candy

Like he walks into the room and you don't even have to look to know that it's him, cuz it'll just smell like sweets all of a sudden

Speaking of, he really adores them

To the point where you'll have to force him to eat something healthy from time to time as well, I mean, seriously, that much sugar CANNOT be good for you

If you give him some homemade baked goods (ei. cupcakes, brownies, cake, ect.) listen he will LITERALLY lose it

You're his angel now

No not even that, you're a GODDESS/GOD to him

(Yes he's that dramatic)

He likes taking you to see detective movies with him where he figures out the killer in the first 3 minutes

Also he gets lost so gosh darn easily; never ever let him out of your sight or he'll just be gone forever

Other than that, he lets you organize and plan the dates, cuz he thinks you could do a way better job at being romantic than he ever could

He's really okay with anything you wanna do ㅡ he's just happy to be with you

(Just don't take him to someplace where he can't eat candy)

Force him to eat spicy food and he's breaking up with you nckdndjc

When sleeping together, he's sprawled out across the mattress

In many ways he's just a big teddy bear, you can climb on top of him and sleep there and he'll just be chill with it

These next few ⬇ are only friendship hcs bc a sis doesn't wanna go to jail

Kenji Miyazawa 🐄

Baby boy, baby

Listen I can't explain it but he smells like grass and that fresh air country smell

Like you just know he does

LOVES getting head-pats

Loves giving them too!!

He's so confused when it comes to city stuff, so he'd much rather chill with you somewhere on a grass field

Expect to play a lot of tag and hide n seek with him!! It'll be extra fun if he drags Kyouka and Atsushi with him as well

Sometimes he'll randomly drop a country fact that seems so obscure to you (think; that one time he mentioned they just throw criminals off a cliff) and you'll just stare at him like; 👁 👄 👁

He loves to eat

Literally anything

"I love cows but I love eating them too"

He mentioned before that he shouldn't eat a lot cuz he has no power when full but you can't just??let him starve??

Give him an apple and water and he'll be fine

Introduce him to arcades and he'll get hooked in a matter of seconds

Kyouka Izumi 🌺

baby girl, baby

Loves to go sightseeing like Atsushi

Kind of stoic in the beginning but as she slowly warms up to you she'll be smiling all the time

Brings out Demon Snow to protect you if a leaf falls a little too threateningly

Cdndjdj no but fr ㅡ she never really had friends that accepted her and wanted to spend time with her so she really doesn't want anything to happen to you

You have to remind her that she's just a kid; she should be allowed to relax and enjoy the moment for a bit

Smells like flowers and death

The death part of it fades away with time

Spends a lot of time with Atsushi!! Meaning you will spend a lot of time with Atsushi as well

If you don't like him I'm sorry but you two just can't be friends

She has no idea what counts as friend activities and what doesn't so expect her to either: a) not propose anything, or b) propose totally obscure stuff

But if something cute catches her attention she'll make an attempt to guide you to it

Like if she thinks you two should eat ice cream she'll stare at a nearby ice cream shop intensely

Sadly missing Junichiro and Fukuzawa cuz I just don't know enough about them 😔 we sad

[pumpkinpatchkid]

Got Your Back - 002

Pairing: Atsushi x F!Reader soulmate au

Rating: 18+

Warnings: toxic thoughts, parental abuse, self-doubt/confidence issues

And that’s how you found yourself sat in an unfamiliar office, your clothing half burnt off and wrapped in Dazai’s large, beige overcoat. You watched the older gentleman sat across from you at his desk, with the blonde and Dazai accompanying him. The blonde man was watching you, stoic faced, his only movements since you entered the office was to either push up his glasses or check his watch. Dazai on the other hand, kept peering over the notes on the desk, and grinning to himself. Occasionally though, he’d hum a tune to himself that you’d never heard before.

 “So,” the man sat in-front of you started after clearing his throat. “I’ll start with introductions. This here, is Kunikida,” he motioned to the blonde.

 “I’m aware you’ve already met Dazai,” he continued, gesturing to the eccentric brunette you’d only met an hour ago. “And my name is Fukuzawa. I’m in charge of this group of misfits.” He said, offering you a warm smile. You nodded, subconsciously pulling Dazai’s coat tighter around you.

 “Y/N L/N.” You spoke quietly to fill the silence. Fukuzawa nodded and wrote something down on the notes in front of him.

 “And how old are you, L/N?” He asked, not looking up from the papers.

 What month are we in? August? Yeah, that’s about right, hard to keep track when you can’t afford a calendar, or keep your phone charged for half a day.

 “I’m uh… I’m eighteen… Next month, the 20th…” You replied and looked down. Surely your age would rouse suspicion within the group. Surely enough, Kunikida looked at you as he cocked his eyebrow, but said nothing. You felt a blush creep onto your cheeks under his stern gaze. Fukuzawa hummed and wrote down the new information.

 “And Dazai told me you were searching for a job?” He asked, finally looking back up at you. You simply nodded, unsure of what to tell him. He nodded in return before straightening up in his chair.

 “I’m correct in assuming you have a gift, L/N? A supernatural ability?” Fukuzawa asked with caution in his voice. Your eyes widened. Nobody had ever spoken so openly about your… nature before. Not like this. Not without poison, or malice. Not just out of curiosity.

 “That’s not exactly how my parents described it, but sure… I have a…. gift,” you muttered sheepishly, tugging at the singed fabric of your ruined favourite jeans. Fukuzawa hummed in approval, almost as if he understood your predicament without having to ask.

 “Well that’s what we call them here. Our organisation is the Armed Detective Agency. We’re run to help the police and government protect Yokohama from people out of their range of capability.” He explained, gauging your reaction.

 You sat there in utter disbelief. You had been told you were a monster by everyone surrounding you in your old life. You were nothing but a freak, a monstrosity to them. But here you could not only be useful, but a good person? You head spun.

 This has to be a fever dream or something surely.

 With your silence, Fukuzawa sighed softly. He opened his mouth to say something and stopped when you shifted in your seat.

 “I’m sorry, Fukuzawa, sir, but I really don’t understand what any of this has to do with me?” You said, or more asked. You scratched the back of your neck sheepishly, afraid you’d spoken out of line, only to be answered by Dazai giggling. Both Fukuzawa and Kunikida shot him a stern look, and he simmered down fairly quickly, the odd snicker still falling from his lips. The silver haired man then turned his attention fully back to you.

 “We usually conduct an entry exam. This is an intense and stressful situation, although harmless, to bring out the best in people. It’s designed to show us who would be capable of giving their life for others if the situation arises. However, due to the circumstances that brought you here today, I believe you would have passed our exam. Dazai also believes so, as he was the one to inform me of your actions.” Fukuzawa flashed you another half-smile. You could only sit there in shock.

 This is NOT happening right now.

 “I-“ you started.

 “We’d like to take you in, Y/N! We want you as part of the Agency! Come on, what do ya say?” Dazai sang, moving from behind Fukuzawa to wrap his arm over your shoulders, shaking you slightly.

 You were about to gladly accept, until the memories came back to haunt you. The worst timing.

 ‘You’re nothing but a monster!’ Smack. Your father had screamed and hit you again.  ‘You’re disgusting! You should die in a hole!’ Smash. Your mother had thrown her favourite vase at you, missing your face by inches. ‘Nobody will want you! You’ll end up in jail for being a disgrace to this earth!’ ‘We’d all be better off without you alive!’ They had both hurled insults, beatings and objects at you until the sun had risen.

 You snapped out of your memories with a harsh flinch and glanced up at Dazai.

 “I-I’m not sure… I just… Is it really true?... Can I be a good person, even as a monster?” You trailed off into a whisper, tears welling in your eyes as you looked at your lap.

 A soft hand with slender fingers cupped your chin, and through blurry eyes, you could only just make out Dazai, who was now crouched in front of you.

 “Hey, I get it… I promise I do. But even monsters have a chance to be good people. You do too, and I can also promise it’ll make your life a little more beautiful.” He spoke softly, wiping away a few stray tears that trailed down your face. You were in awe – the man who was an eccentric, loud and slightly strange character when you first met him only hours ago, was now giving you some of the most motivational words you’d ever heard.

 You sucked in a large breath and steadied your whirring mind. You closed your eyes for a moment, letting your thoughts dissipate before looking at Fukuzawa.

 “Okay. I’d like to accept your offer, Sir.” You said with a half smile. While Dazai returned to his odd self, whooping and dancing around the room, and Kunikida checked his watch again for what seemed like the hundredth time, Fukuzawa nodded, scribbling some more. Dazai threw an arm around you and pulled you into his side, a large smile plastered on his face.

 “Welcome to the Agency, Y/N!” He sang, twirling with you. You felt your cheeks heat up immediately, and you couldn’t help but let a giggle slip from your lips.

 “You’re so obnoxious, Dazai.” A deep voice piped up. You looked up to see that it was Kunikida who had spoken for the first time since you met him. His face was stern as he stared at the brunette prancing around you, but you noticed the look of fondness in his eyes. Fukuzawa stood from his position, and you looked up at him as he approached you.

 Are they all this tall?... You wondered. With a slight bow, he handed you a small piece of paper – a cheque with a sum that made your eyes bulge from your head a little. You’d never been allowed to get a job due to your parents’ fears of your ability being found out – and they had only given you small amounts to keep you alive.

 “I-I uh… Thank you so much…” You stuttered, still processing the amount in your shaking hand.

 I’m certainly not going to worry about money now… A smile crept up onto your face.

 “Consider it your first pay-check. Since my schedule isn’t fully booked today, I’ll be the one introducing you to the rest of our members.” Fukuzawa nodded and led you to the door of his office, where you could now here muffled voices and rustling behind it.

 I suppose they must have just arrived at work.

 A bubble of anxiety brewed in your stomach when a large hand patted at your shoulder. You looked up at Fukuzawa once more.

 “They may look like a strange bunch, but they’ll become your family sooner than you think.” He finished with opening the door to the main part of the office.

 Kunikida immediately returned to what was presumably his desk, muttering something about having to get back on schedule, pushing his glasses up and huffing.

 Fukuzawa cleared his throat, and everyone, except Kunikida turned their attention to him, and you, the new girl.

 “Everybody, this is Y/N, our new recruit. She’ll be working close with you all, do please take care of her.” Fukuzawa asked – or more instructed politely. At that moment, Fukuzawa’s phone started ringing. He sent a silent apology in your general direction and gestured for Dazai to take over, and with that he was by your side again.

 “That’s Yosano,” Dazai pointed to a young woman with a short black hair style, legs crossed over one another, as she read today’s paper. She looked up and smiled, before returning to her paper.

 “Kenji.” He pointed to a shorter blond boy in dungarees with a smile as bright as the sun. He waved to you with the hand that wasn’t occupied by a watering can, before turning to tend to the plants on the windowsill once more.

 “We have Kyoka” A short, teenage girl with long dark hair and big eyes pulled her attention away from assisting Kenji and have a short wave before going back to her duties.

 “We have the siblings, Naomi and Junichiro Tanizaki.” He pointed to an older teenage girl sitting at a computer, maybe high school age, sitting next to a sweet looking ginger male, who’s sweater sleeves covered his hands. They both offered quick ‘hellos’ and smiles before working once again.

 “And the young lady with the pretty face and brown hair that you saw at the entrance of the building was Haruno. She’s our secretary.

And that’s everyon- wait. Where are Atsushi and Rampo?!” Dazai cried dramatically.

 “Rampo wanted snacks and dragged Atsushi with him for help. You know how Rampo is getting about.” Yosano spoke without looking up from the paper as she turned the page. Dazai flopped against your shoulder, sighing into the crook of your neck. You patted his head awkwardly, sure that you’d have to get used to his affection quickly otherwise things could get uncomfortable.

 “I suppose you’ll have to meet Rampo and Atsushi some other time. Give me your number and I’ll walk with you tomorrow.” He sprung up again. You chuckled softly at his antics and added your number to Dazai’s phone. As he led you to the door, Dazai flashed you the charming smile he introduced himself with.

 “Can you find your way home from here?” Dazai asked, leaning against the door frame.

 “I can, thank you. Would you uh… Like this back?” You gestured to Dazai’s over coat still draped around your shoulders. He grinned.

 “Keep it until you get yourself some new clothes. I’ll see you tomorrow.” He blew you a kiss as you entered the hallway and you laughed, calling your goodbyes to the rest of the team, waving to Dazai as you walked off. As you got to the main entrance of the building, a young man, dressed in brown, a paper boy hat and glasses bumped into you. He looked lost.

 “My apologies, are you alright?” You bowed slightly. He looked up at the building, then at you and cocked an eyebrow.

 “I’m fine, thank you, Miss. I’m just waiting for a friend.” He dismissed you with the wave of a hand. You smiled and nodded before making your way through the streets to return to your shack – which seemed warmer and more welcoming than when you’d left it this morning.

 Rampo and Atsushi. I wonder what they’re like. You hummed to yourself as the names of the two missing members settled in your mind, smiling to yourself. You shrugged off Dazai’s coat and laid it over the arm of your small sofa, and traced your fingers over it lightly, his words coming to the forefront of your memories, making your heart swell with hope.

 It’ll make your life a little more beautiful…

[xxxsoukokuxxx]

Helloo there!! Your writing is so cute and fluffy and your angst also hits just right! please can I request a scenario with Kunikida at a Halloween party at the agency or something? I hope it's not too vague >.< thank you and please keep sharing wonderful fics!!

Halloween Party at the Agency

Character: Kunikida x reader

Warnings: none

Notes: Thanks for requesting. If this is not what you wanted feel free to request again. Thank you so much anon!!! I’m crying internally with happiness rn. I can’t believe you said my fics are wonderful, thank you once again. I apologize with taking so long with this though. Also, it wasn’t clear as to whether you wanted a general fic or a x reader, so I’m just assuming you want a x reader. 

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The agency was planning a Halloween party for some time now. However Kunikida didn’t know of such a thing, of course the rest of the Agency would hide it, he doesn’t necessarily like parties. So when he finally finds out about it when Kenji mistakenly blurts it out on the day of Halloween and the day of the party, Kunikida definitely was not happy. 

Apparently, you happened to be there that day, just visiting him and had heard about the party that the Agency had planned behind Kunikida’s back. “There’s no way we’re having a party!” he exclaims. “Kuni, maybe it would be a nice idea though?” you say quietly, but loud enough for him to hear. “A good idea!? They’ll trash the whole place.” “Don’t they do that every other day though?” you say with slight amusement lacing your voice.

“Hey!” Dazai exclaims hearing what you said from his desk. “...well that is true. But nonetheless, they still seem to act as if it’s a party everyday! They slack off all the time, an actual party wouldn’t be a good idea!” Kunikida says trying to prove his point.

 “Please...I kinda want to be at the party too...besides you need a break and let loose a little.” you say trying to persuade him, you were actually looking forward to the party anyway. “...fine.” “Yes! You always know how to persuade him. Frankly, you’re the only person who can.” Dazai smirks. “Shut up.” yells Kunikida.

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It was dusk now and starting to get dark by the minute. The Agency was decorated from ceiling to floor with Halloween decorations. Spiders, skeletons, fog, disco lights, jacko-lanterns, you name it. 

You had worn you favorite choice of costume while Kunikda had dressed up as a vampire, reluctantly. He wasn’t very fond of the idea of dressing up but once again you managed to persuade him. Once he saw you all dolled up in your costume, he blinked his eyes in awe. He didn’t know what to say, but the red tint on his cheeks spoke for him.

“...you...look very...very beautiful.” he stuttered trying to act cool but failed miserably. “Thank you! You look quite dashing yourself, my vampire.” you say smugly. He clears his throat at your words and soon after you both make your way to the Agency.

Everyone was there, dressed up in Halloween themed costumes. Yosano was a scary doctor with fake blood on her costume, Atsushi dressed up as a tiger with tiger paws on his hands and ears on his head with his tail a part of his costume, Dazai...well he was wrapped up in bandages...everywhere, he claimed to be a mummy, Kenji had a soft but big pumpkin costume around his body with a matching hat and Kyoka dressed up as a witch.

To be honest, you were so excited, but Kunikida didn’t seem to be too happy. “Kuni, you okay?” you ask. “Yeah, I’m fine.” he says not wanting to ruin this for you. This party was not in his schedule but he fitted it in for you, because he loves to see you happy even at the cost of his time (and sanity).

You both make your way over to where the drinks were, of course there was alcohol but also non-alcoholic drinks for the younger ones like Kyoka and Kenji. Kunikida chose to go with the non-alcoholic beverages but you decided to heck with it and took the alcohol choice.

Then there was music so loud that Kunikida thought it would burst his eardrums. He was dreading this... “Come on Kunikida, let’s go dance!” you say just a little tipsy. You grab his hand and he follows reluctantly to the dance floor. You show off your best moves and of course you were tipsy and didn’t really care who else was watching at this point.

“Come on Kuni! Dance with me!” you exclaim to Kunikida who was as stiff as a statue. He nervously looked around the room, almost everyone was drunk out of their minds and Kenji and Kyoka were at the refreshments table. He glances back at you and you flash him a sweet smile.

You looked so happy...why not give it a try? He then starts moving his body very and I mean very awkwardly, but hey, at least he’s trying. You giggle a little and he just blushes a little and didn’t even realize he was actually loosening up, just a little. “Are you having a good time?” you ask him. “...for the most part...yes.” he smiles.

After a while of dancing you both get a bit tired and decide to rest while the rest of the Agency dance the night away. You make your way to the refreshments table and sit on one of the chairs there. You take another alcohol beverage and drink it down. “Hey y/n” out of nowhere Ranpo greets you with a mouthful of sweets. “Oh, Ranpo, I didn’t realize you were here.” says Kunikida surprised.

“I was here all along!” he says gobbling candy in the corner hiding behind a big decoration. “...no wonder why we didn’t see you.” Of course Ranpo chose to sit where all the food was. “Hey y/n, I don’t think you should be drinking that much.” he says with concern as he noticed you had already drank quite a lot.

“I’m fine Kunikida, you need to relax a little more often. Here have some!” he could notice you were clearly drunk by now. “Why don’t we call it a night? It’s already...one in the morning!” he exclaims, checking his watch after suggesting that you both go home. “It’s only one, not that late.” you say slurring a little. “Only one! We have work tomorrow!” “I bet you half the Agency won’t even come tomorrow.”

He sighs knowing what you said might be true but regardless, it was getting late and he was a bit tired, plus you were drunk. “Let’s go now okay? You need to rest.” You sigh in defeat and get up while Kunikida helps you and you both don’t even bother saying bye to the others because they’re too busy partying that won’t even hear you.

After getting home, Kunikida sets you down on the couch, he ended up carrying you half way there because you were too drunk. You giggle as you suddenly pull him close to you for a kiss and quickly pull away. “Thanks Kuni! I really enjoyed myself.” you smile while hugging him. He blushes not expecting you to do that and then looks down at you to find you tiredly smiling at him. “No need to thank me. I’m glad you had fun.” he says before taking your bedroom. 

“Now rest, you’ve had a long night.” he says tucking you in and planted a kiss atop your forehead while brushing some hair out of your face. He smiles as you’re already fast asleep. He watches you in awe just a little longer before leaving. Perhaps having fun once in a while isn’t that bad, especially when it’s with you.

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Oh my god this is so bad, I’m sorry I’m just so tired please forgive me. Also I have no idea what a Halloween party is like I haven’t attended one besides I don’t even celebrate Halloween where I live. I hope this is what you wanted.

[aspoonofsugar]

Hewwo! I read Chapter 83 of Bungou Stray dogs, and I have no words. I'm rather surprised by the identity of the mastermind and I wonder what's going to happen now. So I was wondering, with the reveal of the mastermind, what's your opinion on chapter 83? :)). Thank you and stay safe!

Hello anon!

I am very happy about the reveal! It actually makes the whole arc and especially the last couple of chapters even more enjoyable!

As a matter of fact, even if I liked the latest chapters, it seemed to me as if the arc was becoming a little bit too fragmented. By this I mean that the arc had been mostly driven by the conflict not only with the Decay of Angels, but also with the Hunting Dogs. However, the latest twists seemed to suggest the dogs would have become allies of the ADA. Even if I am not against it per se, I would have liked for it to happen after the conflict between the two organizations had been settled in a meaningful way. In particular, I want the arc to make full use of the Hunting Dogs thematically. I have discussed here some ideas about this group:

In short,  the HD are imperfect humans just like everybody else and they have  found a reason of living in their organization just like the members of  the ADA and of the mafia did.

This is also why they are so easily  manipulated. It is because in order to truly think about “right” and  “wrong” in a constructive way, they should let go of the labels they use  to read the world. However, they can’t because if they did they could  very well lose themselves.

In the end the HD are foils of the detectives just like the mafiosi, but they are so in a different way.

The  mafiosi are who the detectives could become if they were to completely  lose themselves in their most violent and darkest parts, while the HD are who the detectives could become if they were to embrace simplicistic  ideals over people. This is also why this arc has been particularly  hard on Kunikida since among the members of the ADA he is the one who  risks to do so the most.

In short, having the HD simply work with the ADA after all the time they spent after the protagonists and after they have almost killed them would have been a little cheap. To be more specific, it would not have led to any growth in the HD whose  modus operandi (follow the rules and Fukichi’s orders) would not have been challenged at all. Thanks to Fukichi being the mastermind, instead, all the themes introduced since the beginning of the arc are strengthened and all the characters can be challenged.

-Fukuzawa will be forced to face his old friend. What is more, this whole ordeal marks another step in Ranpo’s growth. As a matter of fact, as I have written here, the arc starts with Ranpo disagreeing with Fukuzawa. Facts proved him right. What is more, in chapter 80:

I  think that Ranpo’s behaviour in chapter 80 might tie to what is satetd  above. On one hand, in the past, Fukuzawa used to be the one protecting  and saving Ranpo. On the other hand we have seen Ranpo trying to save  Fukuzawa at all costs in Cannibalism. However, in that arc, Ranpo  ultimaley fails. What is more, his wish to save Fukuzawa in that  situation puts the whole Yokohama in danger adn goes against what Fukuzawa himself wants.

However, in chapter 80 we see Ranpo   successfully saving Fukuzawa and the other ADA’s members. He does so by taking action by himself with the help of a connection he himself made (Poe). At the beginning of the arc, he showed to have a better grasping  of the situation when compared to Fukuzawa and in chapter 80 he manages  to save his father-figure on his own. To me, it seems that Ranpo might  have already reached a point where he does not need Fukusawa’s guidance  anymore. However, he still chooses to depend on him, as seen when he  asks for Fukuzawa’s order as if Ranpo himself doesn’t perfectly know  what is better to do.

Despite all of this, once Ranpo takes Fukuzawa back, he immediately goes back to completely rely on him and on his judgement. If Ranpo had immediately used his analytical skills to deduce who Kamui is, he would have avoided finding himself in the current pinch. However, Ranpo preferred to follow Fukuzawa’s orders and to trust the person Fukuzawa trusted. This dependence led to the current situation.

-The Hunting Dogs will have to face their shortcomings. As I have written in the meta linked above:

The HD are proud because they see themselves as heroes of  justice. They are not stray dogs, but dogs selected and adopted by a  master (aka the governement) and this makes them better than others. At  least, this is probably what they force themselves to believe.

The ironic thing is of course that all of them are portrayed with attributes society would consider problematic.

Teruko  is sadistic and violent, while Jouno enjoys psychologically torturing people. Finally Tachihara is in the HD simply because he wants to find a  place to belong.

All in all, among the four subordinates, Tecchou  is the one who probably genuinely believes in justice, but his idea is  simplicistic and naive as it was explained in point one.

The Hunting Dogs are basically Stray Dogs who are made feel “special” by the government. They work for the government and for Fukichi who is the greatest hero of the world, so they are heroes as well, right? They wil soon have to face that their leader is not only the leader of a bunch of policemen, but also the leader of a terrorist group.

It will be especially interesting to see how Teruko and Tecchou will react. As a matter of fact both have shown to genuinely believe in “justice” even if they are cruel in their pursue of it. That said, there might be a difference between the two of them and the current twist might make it more obvious. As a matter of fact, among the dogs, Teruko is the one who believes in Fukichi the most. She is fond of him and is never shown to dislike anything about him (differently from the others who are annoyed by Fukichi’s behaviours). So I think that it will be especially challenging for her to face the truth. Tecchou is instead the person who, among the dogs, seems to me to embody justice the most, so I wonder how he will react when he discovers he has been helping terrorists all along.

When it comes to Jouno, he is the one who has always fitted the least among the HD to the point that I wonder if he knows about his boss’s real identity or not. Whatever the case his reaction is bound to be interesting.

Finally there is Tachihara who has already started to move past his role as a HD thanks to his experiences in the mafia:

Tachihara being able to break the book’s spell because of his ties with the members of the mafia is symbolic of how he has managed to develop more empathy for criminals because of his relationships with some of them. Tachihara is different from the other HD who do not see criminals as people because he got to personally know and to grow closer to some of them.

-This leads us to the fact that I expect the mafia to get involved pretty soon. After all, Tanizaki and Kenji are still under the mafia’s protection and the mafia is the shadow of the detective agency:

All in all, BSD is a story which deals with the concept of jungian shadow a lot. The abilities of the characters are nothing, but repressed parts of them and the the same can be said of the mafia as a group. This is why Dazai and Atsushi are both escaping from what the mafia represents for them. For Dazai the mafia is proof of his criminal past, while for Atsushi it is a reminder of who he could have become. The strong link between these two organizations is why they are often fighting, but also why they are so strong when they unite. It is because the ADA can’t let its shadow take over (so it can’t let itself be destroyed by the mafia and must criticize their violent methods), but at the same time the agency can’t ignore the mafia or that the people in there are similar to them under many aspects. Because of this, now that an alliance with the HD seems more difficult to realize, I wonder if we will soon see the mafia or not. In particular, it has been a while since we have seen Akutagawa, so I wonder if he will once again team up with Atsushi towards the end of the arc.

Finally, this reveal makes Fukichi himself much more interesting as a character. In a sense, it is as if he embodies the dychotomy explored in this arc between justice and terrorism, laws and anarchy. Apparently, the two enemy organizations represent these two opposite concepts. The HD are justice and enforcers of the law, while the DoA are terrorists who want to destroy all laws and to rewrite the world. However, the reveal shows that the leader of both organizations is the same person. So Fukichi comes to embody both concepts. He embodies “justice”, but also the that feeling that justice is deep down unfair. Hence why it is necessary to act outside of it. In a sense, it is as if Fukichi, as a person, is prisoner between two roles. On one hand there is the legendary general (Fukichi’s persona aka the image he projects of himself and what others see about him). On the other hand there is Kamui (Fukichi’s shadow aka his hidden desires to act outside the law and in an unheroic way). However, the person “Fukichi Ochi” is kind of lost between these two big characters:

Fukuzawa mentions how Fukichi was jealous because he had found his path in life before Fukichi himself. This means that his career as a soldier is not something which gives happiness to Fukichi. He probably feels that he lacks something and his current actions are very likely an attempt to fill this sense of void. At the same time, I would not be surprised if he has targeted the Agency because of the envy he feels for Fukuzawa who has become happy.

In conclusion, the fact that “Kamui” means God reminds me of this:

If the world is chaos and unjust, then I will become the God who fixes it. I wonder if Fukichi’s line of thought is similar to Fyodor’s. If that is the case, then it will become obvious why the symbol of justice has also become a terrorist. It would not just be a contradiction, but a natural evolution of an ideal which twists itself in its pursue of righteousness. After all, when ideals forget about people, they often become rigid ideologies and end up embodying what they were fighting. I wonder if something similar happened with Fukichi as well.

Thank you for the ask!

[kiwisfics]

Dazai and Chuuya as Vampires

A/N - This is just stupid self indulgent garbage bc I’m trash for vampires. I did Fyodor and some for Fukuzawa but I didn’t like them so I omitted them lol I honestly didn’t want to post any of these, but I spent time writing them so I might as well post

General stuff

- Only Purebloods can turn others  - "Siring," "sirred," "sir," etc refer to who they've turned.  - To turn someone into a vampire, they need to ingest the blood of a Pureblood.  - Demi-vampires are those who are turned by another vampire, and Halfblood vampires are born to a human and vampire pair.  - Vampires are more susceptible to being burned by the sun, but there's no real risk of them dying to it.  - To kill a Pureblood, they *must* be turned to ash. Demi-vampires are the basis for the running water and wooden stake methods of killing. Halfbloods can be killed in almost any way a human can be, albeit, with much more difficulty.  - The more attached they become to a human, the more they crave their blood specifically.  - Pureblood's venom is exponentially stronger than that of both Demi-Vampires and Halfbloods. It numbs the wound the instant it reaches the bloodstream, and eventually sends whoever they're biting into a haze.  - (It's enjoyable, though.)  - Purebloods and a majority of Halfbloods can shapeshift.  - Halfbloods require the least amount of blood of the three types, while Purebloods need the most.

Dazai

 - Definitely a Pureblood. Don’t ask why, he just gives me those vibes  - He didn’t value human life in the slightest while in the Port Mafia, frequently draining whoever became his meal.  - While in the mafia he sirred Akutagawa.  - His gained respect for Oda (a human) is what eventually lead to a change in his opinions on humans. His change in view came well before he left the mafia, however.  - After joining the ADA he sirred Atsushi.  - Despite having a higher opinion on humans than he used to, he still frequently drinks from humans, though he never drains them. With an s/o  - He adamantly refuses to drink from you, but no one - including you - would realize that he was intentionally avoiding consuming your blood, considering he frequently jokes about consuming your blood.  - When he does eventually drink from you, its either completely spontaneous, or meticulously planned out, depending on what leads up to it.  - If you insists that he bite you upon realizing that hes avoiding doing so, then it will be well planned out and he'll be almost completely in control.  - If he just happens to reach his limit, then he's all heavy breaths and growls as he pins you to the wall, claws digging into your hips and pricking your skin as he pants against your neck.    - He's obviously trying to hold back, but if he's reached this point, there’s little point in trying to stop him.  - Begging him not to hurt you might give you an opening to push him off, but at the risk of absolutely destroying him.  - He'll never be able to touch you without wondering if you're scared of him again.  - He sinks his fangs in with enough force that both his fangs and normal teeth break skin, but the venom numbs the pain and makes you lethargic.  - There's a 50/50 chance that he'll pull himself off of you before you lose too much blood, or you end up unconscious.  - Either way, he won't cause any permanent damage.  - Also, either way, he's going to pull away completely after losing control around you.  - Just hit him upside the head metaphorically and beat it into him that the only reason he lost control was because he was resisting his nature (be sure to include the fact that his nature doesn't bother you at all, and make clear you love him no matter what he is.)  - Honestly, you may have been the one covered in blood afterwards, but he definitely needs the most comfort.  

Chuuya

 - Demi-vampire.  - He was turned by Mori after joining the Port Mafia.  - He doesn't see humans as any less than vampires for the most part, but he absolutely will not drink from animals.  - He has taste.  - That simple fact and the fact that he isn't fond of draining people means he ends up drinking from a large number of people monthly, rather than, say, the *three* that Dazai averages.  - Pretty much has adopted Akutagawa and if someone doesn’t know that Chuuya's a demi-vampire, they might assume that he sirred Akutagawa. With an S/O  - He has no problem drinking from his s/o to be completely honest.  - The only exception is if you don’t want him biting you.  - It doesn't really bother him if you set that line, either.  - He's made due with others up until now, there’s no reason he can't continue, he has plenty of self control, too.  - So what if you smell divine?  - So what if hes never wanted to sink his teeth into someone more?  - Denying a pureblood is dangerous, but denying a Demi is much more so, because they're not nearly as well-controlled as those that sir them.  - Chuuya learns first hand that its not as okay as he thought the first time he has to pull himself away during a kiss to stop himself from trailing his lips down your neck and embedding his fangs in the vulnerable skin above your jugular vein.  - His eyes are blood red and his fingers are leaving dents in the wall aside your head.  - He won't do it though.  - He's still got enough presence of mind to force himself to walk away.  - He'll start avoiding you after that, to be absolutely certain that he doesn’t lose control.  - Really, at this point, it becomes evident that he won't be able to be around you without endangering you.  - So it comes down to whether you let him bite you or not.  - If you do he makes a big deal of it, wining and dining you to the best of his ability (his fangs are digging into his bottom lip all night, fingers gripping the table to keep himself back from you.)  - He's not vicious when he bites you, though.  - He's almost frighteningly calm, compared to his previous actions, breaking skin with a bite that's almost painless.  - He rarely leaves more than pinpricks in your skin.  - Unless, of course, you ask for otherwise.

[mochidrabbles]

Can I please request a Dazai imagine where he has a s/o who's really motherly and sweet so she's always taking care of everyone at the ADA and Dazai is starting to get a little jealous and clingy because he wants her attention on him alone and maayyybbee it gets smutty? Bonus points if she's a little shy and sort of modest usually?

So I uhh. Didn’t get like. Everything that’s in here and I apologize for that, but hopefully this works for you anyway!! I just sorta went with the flow with the idea this gave me so… Thank you for your request and I hope you like it despite some details being missing/a little different

I also posted this on my Ao3 so if you see it there don’t worry lol it’s still meee.

Note: This work contains suggestive themes. Nothing explicit, but read at your own discretion.

Title: Attention

Fandom: Bungou Stray Dogs

Pairing: DazaixGn!Reader

Genre: Fluff

Word Count: 1131

Sometimes Dazai wondered if you were this adorably stupid on purpose.

Lowered eyes watched as you flitted about from desk to desk, the coffees rested delicately on trays in each of your hands diminishing one by one with each stop you made. This was your second coffee run of the day, broken in the middle by a run for lunch and punctuated through by errands you’d been running for the rest of the ADA. You certainly knew how to keep yourself busy. Too busy.

Normally Dazai wouldn’t mind. Your kind, giving nature had been what had drawn him to you in the first place, after all. Admittedly, it had initially been out of suspicion (nobody was that generous and self-sacrificing without selfish motivation - right?) though he’d slowly come to simply find the trait endearing. It was a stark contrast to everything he’d grown up with, all he’d been raised to believe, but it was refreshing, in a way. A part of the beauty held in the light.

Today, however, Dazai found himself growing impatient with your ever-giving self. He adored your doting, but adored it when it was focused on him: not so much when it was exclusively focused on those around him. He especially found himself less fond of it when your attention towards and serving of everyone else resulted in you ignoring him.

Particularly bored, particularly needy, Dazai had been trying to get your attention all day. From playful flirting, telling you just how cute you looked, how tempted he was to keep you all to himself for the day, to less than playful pranks designed to have you running to him for help, or jumping into his conveniently nearby arms when you found a particularly nasty bug crawling over your computer mid-report, Dazai had tried almost everything to get your attention. Nothing had worked. All attempts had been met with a gentle smack of your hand and a half-hearted admonition to stop, a ‘Dazai! I’m busy!’ or, in the case of the bug, your outright ire.

“[Nickname]-chan! I want a coffee too!” Raising his arm his in the air Dazai waved so dramatically Atsushi beside him had to duck to avoid being smacked by the flailing appendage. The look you sent him was long-suffering and, heaving a sigh equally tired and fond, you promised you’d get to him in a minute.

That was it. The final straw placed over him, thinned patience snapping, Dazai made his decision. Desperate times called for desperate measures, after all.

“But [Naaaaameeeeee]~” Drawing out your name in a whine Dazai let his chair roll across the floor as he stood, long legs taking him to where you stood in just a few steps, “I need your help with something!” Face too innocent, eyes too round and brow too pressed, you were immediately suspicious. Dazai had been, for whatever reason, harrassing you even more than usual today. You couldn’t say you minded, really. Attention from your boyfriend always a little flattering at the least, but you really didn’t have time for games today.

“It’s work related, I promise.” Putting one hand on his heart, raising the other as if to show his complete earnesty, you find yourself relenting. Perhaps he’s lying; knowing Dazai, it’s not entirely difficult to imagine that he may be playing with you again, saying whatever he knows will get you to bend. Still, on the off chance that he does want help with something, you aren’t about to turn him down.

“Alright, alright. As long as it’s work related.” Dazai’s grin is immediate, teeth flashing white from behind his ever so slightly parted lips. In seconds he has the trays of coffee in your hands set on a nearby desk and and a hand at your lower back, gently but hastily guiding you from the room.

“Of course! Would I ever lie to you~?” You bite back your retort but not your look of suspicion. Still, there’s no real bite to it, and no fight in your steps as you let Dazai guide you off to whatever destination he had in mind. Yes, he would absolutely lie to you - but not ever in a way that was truly malicious.

A fly trapped in honey, a bug caught in a spiderweb, Dazai had you exactly where he wanted you. Though his hum was innocent, skip in his step peppy, his eyes were those of a predator when he glanced at you: sharp, cunning, hungry. He’d known that, had circumstances called for it, he could always get your attention this way.

“Dazai, this is–!” Headed neither to reception for paperwork nor the entrance for a case, you had been suspicious. But, when Dazai had led you to the one unisex bathroom the next floor down, you were outright scandalized.

“Wh– Osamu!” Too surprised to argue with more than a high-pitched, stunned admonition, Dazai ushered you in easily, flicking the lock on the door and pinning you to the counter the sink rested upon.

“C’mon [Name]~ I’ve been so lonely with you ignoring me all day.” Try as you might not to be sucked into his guilt-tripping, the sad pout in his voice the tickle of his hair on your skin, warmth of his nose on your neck as he leaned closer to nuzzle against you, weakened your resolve.

“Osamu…” Tilting his head to press his forehead to your skin Dazai hid his smirk. He could hear the fight leaving your voice, the sympathy creeping in. With his hands on your waist he could feel you starting to relax, to give in.

“I… we’re at work.” The mischief in his eyes makes your stomach spin as Dazai’s head raises so his eyes can meet yours. Smirk stretching his lips, you can feel the way his eyelashes flutter against your own as he blinks ever-so-innocently.

“Oh? That hasn’t stopped us before~” Heat rushes in two directions at Dazai’s words and the memories they conjure. You attempt to turn away but a long-fingered hand catches your chin, keeping your head rooted firmly in place as Dazai leans close enough to let his lips brush yours.

“I’ve been thinking about you like this all day you know.” Was that true, or was he just saying it because he knew it made you weak in the knees? Hard as it was to say, both of you knew it was working.

“They’ll survive without us for a little while.” Each word was more convincing than the last, and Dazai’s knee sliding between your own was making it even more difficult to argue. He was right, after all: the ADA wouldn’t crumble because you were gone for a little while. Perhaps you could use a little bit of a break…

“You’ll indulge me a little bit…”

“…Won’t you?”

[harusomi]

Where would info breaker!Ranpo come in the BSD plot? Would he join the ADA? I think if it was canon then he might not since BSD doesn't just have characters join whenever although there's a slight chance he might end up like Lucy or Oguri in the plot but then he would need to be more significant. Logically I believe info breaker!Ranpo would be too cynical and untrusting to believe that humans can be good easily. He may be acquainted and then consider the ADA, but in the end, shaking his head.

Hmm…I think the best way to consider how an info-breaker!Ranpo would affect the plot would be to consider his values by this point and how these change and adapt to the situation given.

From past conversations on this topic, this Ranpo seems to believe that “people are inherently selfish,” and it’s this selfish nature that meant people can never be inherently good as opposed to being inherently evil. Essentially, this person knows what Oda realized on his deathbed; “People live to save themselves,” To this extent, you can say that Ranpo believes that people will only be seemingly altruistic until the moment their lives come to risk, and it’s in this moment that they may as well betray that altruistic image. It’s this fear of betrayal that would make him distrustful of other, and its a fear he ends up cultivating in the face of working and meeting so many distrustful people in general.

Taking this in mind, you can equate Ranpo’s relationship to the ADA (especially Kunikida at this point) to that of Rokuzo’s relationship. While he may not have that same hatred, you can say that he isn’t fond of Kunikida solely because of his dedication to lofty ideals, which may make Ranpo wonder if Kunikida was just foolish enough to die a fool’s death. However unlike most people he would deal with he probably has a considerable amount of trust in the ADA through consistency…that is, he can at least trust them enough to not stab him in the back should something go wary. 

In comparison dealing with members of the Port Mafia or (dare I say) the Rats is always a life or death situation, and he would have more than enough backup plans to handle such situations should things turn for the worst. The Special Abilities Bureau would just be too stuffy for him to want to deal with, and working with the Military Police at this point is just a straight out jail sentence. So even in a circumstance of never meeting Fukuzawa the ADA is the more trustworthy option.

He may not necessarily join the ADA, but his role as an info breaker serves to be enough of a game changer due to the value of the information he may end up possessing, like Atsushi’s role in relation to the Book, the true nature of the Book and where it may be, patterns, security, and even each big organization’s ability users and who they are. It’s a lot of knowledge worth quite a deal to certain people, so…you can expect his role to have equivalent significance to Dazai’s deuteragonist role in the story…maybe less since he’ll likely just be on the run after the fact by this point.

Idk, much of it’s just an afterthought. Info brokers, especially very intelligent ones, usually possess enough info to turn the tide towards anyone’s favor. It’s enough to plant a giant target on his back as well, and without having much trust in anyone, most of his role would be trying to counter that impending threat without a proper offensive ability. I suppose, in this sort of story, rather than the story playing as it is (with Atsushi being put under the ADA’s protection) it’d be Ranpo being put under ADA protection due to the info he may possess.

[natsunoomoi]

Obsessed

Officially obsessed with Bungo Stray Dogs. Have been for a couple of weeks, but it's enjoyable in general as an interesting show with compelling characters, but then the literary references just takes it to a new level.

How come most of my favorite authors are bad guys though? I think the only member of the ADA whose author I knew previously was Edogawa Ranpo because his name is hilarious, his writing is great and also influenced my high school and uni hobby of visual kei (as in his work actually influenced the scene with a subgenre even named for the lit genre he worked in), and I used to watch Detective Conan. But seriously, some of his work was good and really made me think. For one of the classes I took for my Digital Arts minor, I wrote a proposal for an art exhibition based on Ningen Isu as an exploration of the meaning of personal space in public areas.

Aside from that though, Akutagawa and Higuchi Ichiyo are two of my favorites as well. I haven't read a lot of their works, but the ones I did really made me think and I enjoyed them. I have genuinely fond memories of their writing. Higuchi I liked so much I used her name on a forum site and an old email address. I can't really explain why I liked her writing, but it had a kind of simplicity without being boring and captured some of those in-between confusing times when you're growing up and just life complications with hard choices.

Akutagawa's work I read in Taisho Jpn in my upper division Japanese class and we thought a lot about the different choices made in the writing, the scenes, differences in values between then and now, and lots of things. Also, the teacher we had was really mean and the students enrolled split in half after the first two weeks. Every day every one of my classmates talked about feeling dejected and like general garbage right after class because the instructor nurtured us just as much as BSD character Dazai nurtured BSD character Akutagawa, so there's that scent of familiarity too. But the test I took on Mikan and interpreting the text is the only A I got on any of the tests in that class. I was so proud of myself because the rest of the class I was full of tears. That day I was so happy. But I liked the story too because it's sweet in a way. Like there's a lot of talk about how Akutagawa's writing is rather negative in perspective, misogynistic, and the common connection made with the character is how the weak should get out of the way, but at the same time he was adept at perspective and it's usually a mistake to think that a character's wrong thinking is necessarily the author's because sometimes they write a character to be an asshole to make a point. It's also not like that perspective is necessarily entirely wrong and I mean that in the nicest way possible.

It's just that there are some people in the world who have some kind of weakness whatever it may be, but do jack shit about it. Most people who have a weakness like poverty or a disability genuinely try their best to work around their weakness because they don't want to be a burden on other people. A handful of other people on the other hand, don't do anything themselves to help themselves and expect others to do everything for them. And I mean like, genuinely lazy people. Like I had a coworker who wasn't very smart or didn't know how to do certain things that were easy to learn, but instead of trying to learn them from a simple Google search that would give a quick and easy tutorial or even accepting training on the subject, they just passed the work onto other people in the office. And I mean, easy stuff like writing a damn word document. How hard is it to open a program and type? The time it took to send an email to ask me to do it and to read my reply of "No", it could have been finished. People who are unwilling to help themselves out of their own weaknesses like that I agree deserve to get out of everyone else's way cuz Christ, stop wasting everyone else's time.

That was a tangent, but I just wrote that to point out it's not necessarily that cold of a statement. It's like, how about just don't be a useless person?

That said, in Mikan the "watakushi" in the story has a kind of prejudice against this girl, which I'm ngl by complete coincidence in my brain I imagined to look something like Kyouka when I was first reading it. The narrator though looks down on her because she's obviously a country bumpkin, doesn't know train etiquette, has pimples, etc. He guesses about where she's going and her life and is critical of her until just before the end. She carries oranges with her which used to be a more expensive item. Fresh fruit used to be crazy expensive and harder to come by. It was probably supposed to be a gift for the people at her destination, but instead she tosses them out the window as a gift to children waving at them at the station. This surprises the narrator because it's a very kind act to gift something so precious like that and the story ends with the narrator being pleasantly surprised and in higher spirits. To me, that kind of speaks to the perspective thing and as a story I felt like was a show of how being prejudiced can blind you, which is a contrast to the quote associated with the character and even the bluntness that Akutagawa's friends remarked about him. The things I read about his life, he didn't seem to be that mean or cruel, but rather just troubled. Plus he was liked enough by friends to have the most prestigious writing award named after him, so he can't have been that bad.

That said though, I subconsciously remember his work every day when I get on trains here. I think about the orientation of the seats and the windows because of the work we put into imagining the scene and what the train car looked like. I remember it when I think about train etiquette and how people naturally try to give each other as much personal space as possible and feel just as annoyed when there's empty spaces everywhere else but someone chooses a spot near me although as a woman I sometimes also have the extra layer of, "Is this dude trying to be a creeper?" I live in Kagawa, but sometimes I go to Ehime for coverage which is where oranges are grown so I think about how plentiful and sweet they are in comparison to what it must have been like in Taisho Japan. When I'm in Tokyo for events and being nerdy, I also get extra excited for a moment when I hear Yokosuka on a train announcement because the train in the story I believe was the Yokosuka line which Akutagawa took himself to get to work when he was teaching. I don't really know why I get so happy over it, it's just like "I KNOW THAT PLACE" and I'm fond of the story. There's a lot of positive thoughts about his work like that that I just think about often. Not really intentionally because I like his work, but I think in my leisure time I prefer other writers. Despite that though, the prose he wrote sits in my mind and definitely seems to color how I view my everyday life and even make me enjoy my train commutes. I sleep through them, but I think it's a big influence on the more mundane parts of my life.

That being said, I think because of my fondness for the writer, the character Akutagawa is my favorite. He also reminds me of Hiei from Yu Yu Hakusho, who I've loved since I was 10, but I mean, the writing is a huge influence as well I think.

It's interesting looking at rl Akutagawa and Dazai and compare them to the characters because it's flipped. Irl Dazai idolized Akutagawa and when Akutagawa killed himself, that's why Dazai started becoming depressed and suicidal himself. It was a trigger and really sad. But at the same time, even though BSD as a story seems to revolve more around Atsushi and Dazai, like the plot and backstory seem to be more on Akutagawa. I mean, cuz it's Yokohama which is near where irl Akutagawa worked and flipping the story so that Dazai is the mentor is like kind of like sweet? Like irl I don't think they actually met, but it's like saying if they did maybe Dazai could have given Akutagawa hope to keep living because he died because he was worried about his mental state deteriorating. I mean, in BSD he has an abusive way of making character Akutagawa motivated so some creativity took over at some point, but it is a question regarding the real people what if Dazai could have given the real Akutagawa hope? Higuchi too, she died of TB and was rejected by her mentor who she fell for cuz he viewed her more as like a sister or something. So it's like a second chance for her too as a manga character to have a greater existence with fuller experiences. Her writing was well received in her time and she's celebrated even today on the money here, but her life was so short. It's like watching a show of the second life of writers who died too soon.

But then there's the American authors. It's more hilarious than the same introspective joy I get from the Japanese ones. Fitzgerald is funny, but like I'm wondering why his ability is that specific aspect of Gatsby? I was thinking there would be more green lights too. Or even a murder car. Lovecraft is hilarious though. I think I almost died laughing. Steinbeck though is so literal to the title? Not that I really expect that deep of an analysis into the story, but I was hoping it'd be a little more justice-y? Nathaniel Hawthorne even is kind of only half of what the Scarlet Letter is about. Like religion is part of it, but it's not positive in the story so I'm not sure why he's so religious. Like part of the story is showing how it's hypocritical. Edgar Allan Poe is probably one of the more properly fleshed out ones probably because the author had a more direct connection to Edogawa irl so less research work. The ability choice is interesting though and combines a couple of works. I was expecting more ravens though, but perhaps that's too obvious.

Those criticisms aside though, I'm looking forward to more and would like to see some European lit. Especially with Edogawa and Poe, I'm expecting some Conan Doyle. Come on!

[codename-bewareofthefangirl]

Dazai finds a kid the way home and bring the child with him and tells chuuya he want to adopt the kid cos he/she so cute? But Chuuya is more responsible and tells him its not that easy but he starts to like the kiddo too? And its just happens?

THIS ASK WASSO GOOD?! THANK YOU! Really, I’ve definitely exaggerated with the fluff but comeon, those two need a happiness in their lives alright? Don’t judge me, I’m asucker for fluff. I hope you’re going to enjoy this, because I’m pretty happyabout the result!

Have a niceday!

Soukoku(DazaixChuuya), Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Daily Life, Child Involved

Blue Eyes

Chuuya would have liked to go back in time and slaphimself. Hard. Because he had made two unforgivable mistakes in his life: first,falling for the idiot Dazai was; second, deciding to share an apartment withhim.

In any other occasion, he would have already been outside,searching for a bar where drinking Dazai and his stupidity away until the hispartner would come to pick him up; unfortunately, now it was definitely not anacceptable solution.

“Dazai, no,” he stated firmly, crossing hi arms. Hewas seated at the table of their small dining room, with his partner on theother side. He was drenched with rain and the floor was already a reduced to apuddle.

“Come on, Chuuya-kun!” he whined like a kicked puppy, “Lookhow cute she is!” he chirped raising by the waist the small kid he was keepingon his lap.

Chuuya took a deep breath to not curse in front of achild.

“I can see she’s cute and all BUT IT’S NOT OURS!” Hescreamed running his hands through the hair, exasperated.

“I know it’s not ours, I picked her up from thestreet,” Dazai shrugged hugging the little girl. She was wearing ragged clothesand her brown hair where styled in two messy piggy tails. She seemed happy tobe with Dazai and was looking around quietly, without uttering a single wordeven if she was probably three or four.

Chuuya felt like hitting him. Hard enough to make him unconsciousfor the next month.

“Did you want me to leave her there, alone under therain? It’s November!” Dazai asked narrowing his eyes and a disapproving pout onhis lips.

“No, I wanted to bring her to the police and searchfor her real parents,” Chuuya hissed through gritted teeth, “That’s exactly whatwe are going to do tomorrow morning.”

“I refuse!”

“Dazai!”

“I. Refuse,” the other insisted, protectively shieldingthe little girl into his arms.

“We can’t adopt her!” Chuuya grunted in disbelief,raising his hands to the ceiling.

“Why not?” Dazai batted his eyelashes, while he absentmindedlylet the girl play with his bandages.

That…was cute. But not enough to make Chuuya give in.

“Because first, we’re not sure her parents have reallyabandoned her and we need to try and search for them,” He started gesturingwith his hand; Dazai gave him a pointed look, but he ignored it. “Second, a memberof Port Mafia and one of The Detective Agency being good parents? Really?”

Dazai chuckled, covering his mouth with a hand.

“You’d be an awesome mom, since you’re so good atnagging,” he mocked him with a wink and Chuuya groaned. Maybe a little embarrassedat his words. Maybe.

“In fact, I’m worried about your influence on her, notmine,” he rebutted rolling his eyes.

“See? We’re already bickering like real parents.”

Chuuya covered his face with a hand and sighed deeply.

“Come on, babe.” Chuuya blushed a little at the petname. “She was alone in a card box, under the rain. Her parents have abandonedher and you know it. And, lately we’ve not had that much work to do, haven’twe? The city is calm and the new generations are doing a pretty good job,” theman cooed trying to persuade him.

He looked at Dazai’ still damp hair and the frail girlthat was starting to doze off in his arms, grabbing his coat with her littlefingers. And maybe, just maybe, something moved in him.

“That Atsushi and Akutagawa spend half of their timequarreling and destructing the city, the other half pining around each other.How’s that a “good job”?” Chuuya grumbled averting his eyes before the mancould see his crack, but it was too late.

“They’re just slow at accepting their feelings. I findit funny,” he shrugged innocently, “Just like me and you,” then he added in asultry voice and Chuuya felt heating up.

“Don’t change the topic.” He glared, but regretted hiswords immediately. Dazai was waiting for that opening.

“Alright!” he chirped bouncing up and reaching hisboyfriend, who vainly tried to escape. “Take the girl and bath her while I takea shower, dear,” he said putting in Chuuya’s hands the girl.

“Oi Daz-” he burst, but the little girl interruptedhim with a giggle.

He froze, while she planted her hands on his face andsmiled brightly.

“Hi!” she chirped.

“H-hi…” He greeted back, softening his awkwardexpression.

Dazai gave them a fond glance and disappeared in the bathroomhumming happily.

Chuuya and the girl stared at each other, until theman sighed.

“Come on, let’s change those wet clothes,” he mumbledtoo sweet for someone who should have been the voice of reason.

While he undressed her and softly washed her body, hecouldn’t do nothing but thinking. It was the most foolish idea Dazai had evercame up with and that said it all. Yet, when he watched how the girl splashedhappily in the water or the way she smiled at him while he brushed her softhair, he found part of him thinking “Why not?”

At some point, when he was dressing her with one ofhis older t-shirt, which he had cut so that it was a sort of mini dress, thelittle girl tugged his shirt and he instinctively smiled at her.

“Yes?” he asked, crouching to be on the same level asher.

She watched him with her big blue eyes and smiledwidely, pointing at her own chest.

“Hana!” she bubbled excitedly and then waited for hisresponse.

Chuuya let out a small chuckle and patted her head.

“What a beautiful name, Hana-chan!” complimented her,who beamed, and then gestured at himself, “Chuuya.”

“Chuua?”

“Chuuya.”

“Chuu…ya!”

“Good girl!” he shined picking her in his arms andleaving a kiss on her chubby cheek.

“I see you’re getting along,” Dazai laughed warmly.Chuuya turned horrified and found him leaning against the frame of the shower, wearinghis bathrobe, slightly loose, and with a knowing smile on his lips.

Damn. He had heard everything.

“Please, dress properly, there’s a child,” he scowledcovering the eyes of the innocent girl and storming out of the bathroom.

“Then keep your thoughts pure, Chuuya-kun!” Dazaichirped amused, combing back his dark hair, making his boyfriend’s ears growingred.

 Half an hour later, Chuuya was in the dining room withthe girl asleep in his arms and he was looking at Dazai, cooking in their smallkitchen with a stupid frilly apron on. The man was humming cheerfully, asalways not worried about his partner’s internal conflicts.

“Dazai,” Chuuya called him exasperated, looking downat Hana, “Why do you always pick up strays? You should stop with this habit ofyours,” he grumbled upset. The entire new generation of the Detective Agencywas made of strays he had picked up. Why he had always to-

“Should I?” he turned to look at him with an unexpectedbittersweet smile on his face, “But every time I see a stray I think about youand me and I can’t let they be. Where would we be now if no one had picked usup back then?” asked softly staring straight in his eyes.

Whatever witty comeback Chuuya was coming up with, itdied in his throat. He blushed and averted his eyes.

“This was unfair,” he murmured, hiding his red cheeks withan arm.

“But it’s true,” Dazai shrugged, paying attentionagain at the pot, “And, if I have to be honest, she had your blue eyes.”

This was the last drop.

Chuuya slammed his head against the table mumbling unintelligiblethings.

“Tomorrow,” he blurted with his heart pumping loudly, “We’llgo to the police. If no one claims her back, she’ll stay with us.”

Dazai put down everything, turned and, bouncing,reached Chuuya with a delighted, childish smile.

“Thanks, Chuuya-kun!” he leaned and pressed a kiss onhis lips.

“I hate you,” the other replied pouting.

“Yeah, I hate you too.”

[ultramarcypan]

Shin Soukoku Week Day Two: Speaking and Listening

Characters/Pairings: Atsushi Nakajima, Akutagawa Ryuunosuke, Shin Soukoku, Dazai and Kunikida make a guest appearance

Summary: High school is hard enough on its own; Atsushi shouldn't have to deal with a Speech class and a boy who seems to hate him on top of that.

Prompt: High School

There’s a boy in Atsushi’s Public Speaking class that he’s never seen before a day in his life, which is no small feat in a school whose senior class is only around 200 people.  What makes it even more impressive is that this kid seems to have the most intense hatred for Atsushi, in spite of the fact that they’ve never exchanged a single, solitary word with one another.

When Atsushi brings this up at lunch, wondering whatever it was he could have done to the guy, Dazai immediately perks up.  “Wait,” the senior says.  “Can you describe him for me?”

“Um…” Atsushi flounders a moment at being put on the spot.  “He’s a little taller than me, dark eyes, um, dark hair.”

“He also has dyed white tips and wears mainly black and always has a white scarf around his neck.”  Dazai says next, and this time it’s a statement not a question that he’s directing at Atsushi.

“And how on earth do you know that?”  Kunikida emerges from his math textbook to glare at Dazai, as if he’s somehow trying to pull something over on them.  Honestly, Atsushi wouldn’t put it past his senior to do so.

“Because I have sources ,” Dazai says dramatically, waving his arms around to emphasise his point.  “And my sources have told me that an adorable underclassman of mine from the school I used to go to has transferred here this year along with his sister.”  Turning to Atsushi, he adds, “His name is Ryunosuke Akutagawa.  He’s a junior, just like you.”

“Great,” Atsushi says.  “Now do you have any idea why he seems to hate me, Dazai-san?”

Dazai smiles and it’s all teeth.  “I think I’m to blame for that one, Atsushi-kun, sorry about that.”

“Boy, you can’t go one minute without being the center of attention, can you?” Kunikida observes, scratching some notes in the margin of his textbook.

“For your information,” Dazai beings with a drawl.  “Akutagawa-kun had very few friends at our old school and I always stuck up for him, so he’s kinda fond of me.  He also doesn’t share well,” Dazai adds, nodding in Atsushi’s direction.  “And it’s not a big secret that Atsushi-kun here is friends with us.  I’m willing to bet that Akutagawa-kun is just jealous.”

“Who’d be jealous of Atsushi?”  Kunikda asks, glancing sideways at the younger boy.  “No offense.”

“None taken,” he responds weakly.  “But, uh, Dazai-san, could you maybe talk to Akutagawa and tell him not to try to murder me with his eyes?”

“Well where’s the fun in that?”  Dazai asks cheerfully.

“The boy knew you in a different school and still decided to transfer here?  Even knowing what you were like?”  Kunikida sounds sceptical, and Atsushi can’t really blame him for this.  Being friends with Dazai is like a never ending adventure which is both good and bad, though Atsushi would much prefer if his life were just a little less interesting sometimes.  “Did you drug him?”

“I happen to be charming! ” Dazai squawks, and even Atsushi has to roll his eyes at that one.  “And Akutagawa-kun happens to be very attached to me, thank you very much.”

“Poor guy,” Kunikida grunts, turning back to his book.  “He’s got a terrible sense of character.”  The issue falls by the wayside as Dazai launches into a defense of his own honor and dignity that is resolutely ignored by Kunikida.  Atsushi shoves his unease about his new classmate to the back of his mind in favor of watching the two upperclassmen squabble.

*

Atsushi ends up settling into an awkward pattern of pretending that the boy--Akutagawa, he has a name for the face now--doesn’t spend the entire class period glaring daggers at him all the while pretending not to exist.  He’s shy by nature and is only taking Speech because his advisor had told him that it was required to graduate.

This works out perfectly (barring some snide comments from Dazai at lunch every now and then, who still refuses to lift a finger to fix the situation) until he’s assigned his first speech which, because some god must hate him, is a partner speech.  As an added bonus, the teacher decides to be oh-so-generous and assign them partners so that ‘they’ll get to know new people!’

Atsushi feels fairly confident that a root canal would be preferable to meeting new people or giving a presentation.  Especially considering that his partner is Akutagawa.

“Who invented the concept of group work?”  He asks with a groan at lunch, slumping forward onto the table.  “Are they dead yet?”

“Probably,” Dazai says, patting him on the head.  “The lucky bastards.”

“You’re a menace,” Kunikida informs him.  “And group work is a vital skill that is necessary to succeed in the working world and--” he cuts himself off abruptly, mainly because Dazai has just tossed a ketchup packet at his head.

Dazai ducks the book Kunikida throws at him and smirks as the blonde has to go and retrieve it.  “Don’t stress too much about this,” he tells Atsushi.  “Akutagawa is like a grumpy kitten; he’s adorably angry all the time, but he’ll do his part of the work.”

“Oh, great,” Atsushi says weakly.  “I’ve always wanted to do a project with an angry kitten.”

*

Dazai, as per usual, is right.  Akutagawa sends him an email out of nowhere with half of the project done and the curt message of ‘Pull your weight’ attached to it.  Atsushi is just thankfully he doesn’t actually have to talk to the other boy face to face to get the work done and emails Akutagawa back the second he completes his half of the work.  He gets back a ‘Good’ and assumes that he can stop worrying about this until the day of the presentation.

This is great in theory, except that, well, he still has to actually present .   The day of the actual presentation, Atsushi is an actually wreck.  His fear of public speaking is a wild and vast thing; he can’t stop his hands from trembling and his breath is coming in short, choppy gasps.

“You’re a mess,” a voice observes from behind him, and Atsushi nearly jumps out of his skin.  Akutagawa is standing a few feet behind him, his eyebrows furrowed in displeasure.  Atsushi’s heart sinks.

“I know,” Atsushi stammers out.  Akutagawa blinks at him in surprise, and his face shifts from annoyance to blankness.  “I h-hate public speaking and I always shake like a chihuahua when I get up there and you can hear it in my voice and I’m sorry if I mess up our grade I-” he’s rambling now, something he does often when he’s nervous or overwhelmed.  All he can think about is how much he doesn’t want to get up and speak in front of the class right now as well as how Akutagawa is going to be justified in his hate after this train-wreck of a speech.

“Atsushi,” Akutagawa interrupts, and the shock of hearing his name is enough to stop Atsushi in his rambling.  He wasn’t aware that Akutagawa actually knew his name; he’d kind of just assumed that he was ‘Dazai’s replacement friend’ and nothing more than that.  “Take a deep breath and calm down.”

Not wanting to be anymore of an inconvenience, Atsushi does as Akutagawa commands.  To his surprise, it actually helps a little bit.  “Okay,” he breathes out.  “Okay, I’m a little better.”

“Good,” Akutagawa crosses his arms over his chest.  “We’re going to do this presentation, it’s going to go fine, and then we’re going to move on with life.”

It takes Atsushi a moment to realize that, in his own special way, Akutagawa is trying to reassure Atsushi, which only further confuses him.  “Thank...you?”  He tries tentatively, and he gets a brief nod in response.

“Don’t thank me until we’re done with this presentation,” Akutagawa tells him and then hesitates a moment.  “The clock is positioned right in the middle of the back wall of the class; just speak to that.  We’ll lose some points for eye contact, but it’s better than having you faint in the middle of the presentation.”

“Okay,” Atsushi says, feeling like a broken record.  The teacher calls out to them and he’s out of time to panic now.  “Let’s do this.”

*

“I can’t believe Akutagawa actually helped you out,” Dazai sound mildly impressed, and Atsushi takes some comfort in that.  “That’s not really his style.  You must’ve looked terrible to make him feel for you.”

“Thanks Dazai-san,” Atsushi says flatly.  “You always say the nicest things.”  Somehow, he’d made it through the presentation, and Akutagawa had been correct.  It was far easier to talk to a clock than a room full of people, and they’d managed to scrape by with a B.

Out of the corner of his eye, he sees a flash of black and white and turns his head to look properly.  Akutagawa has just settled himself at an empty table, a book in his hand.  Atsushi debates for a long moment before taking a deep breath to steady himself and standing up.

“And where are you going?” Kunikida calls after him.

“I’m gonna ask him to sit with us.”  Atsushi declares, a lot more bravely than he actually feels right now.

“We’ll remember you fondly,” Dazai tells him.  Atsushi pretends he doesn't hear him and heads over to where Akutagawa is sitting.  The other boy looks up when he stops only a foot away.

“Can I help you?”  It’s almost reassuring that Akutagawa is blunt even outside of the classroom.  It gives a sense of normalcy to the situation.

“Do you want to come sit with us?”  Atsushi asks him, only he’s nervous and kind of tongue-tied so it comes out more as ‘doyouwannacomesitwithus?’.  Somehow, miraculously, Akutagawa gets the gist of what he’s trying to say.

“And you think because we did a presentation together that we’re friends now?”

“No,” Atsushi says.  “But I really appreciate what you did for me and you looked lonely sitting here by yourself.”

Now it’s Akutagawa’s turn to be caught off guard.  He opens and closes his mouth a few times, and maybe Atsushi is imagining it but his cheeks look pinker than usual.

“Just figured I’d ask,” Atsushi speaks again before Akutagawa explodes.  “The offer stands, if you want to change your mind.”  With that, he turns and heads back to Dazai and Kunikida, acutely aware of the eyes staring at his back as he retreats.

“Well, you survived,” Kunikida says as he sits back down.  “That’s something I guess.”

“I think he’s done more than that,” Dazai points, and the two of them turn to follow where his finger is.  Akutagawa is slowly but surely gathering up his things, glancing not so sneakily at the three of them.  “I think he may have just worked a miracle.”

“It’s nothing special,” Atsushi says modestly, even if privately he agrees with Dazai.  Akutagawa joins them without a word, sitting down next to Atsushi, and conversation resumes normally with the newest addition listening intently to everything they say.  Atsushi is hyper aware of the warmth of Akutagawa’s body and every brush against each other that occurs.  Akutagawa makes no move to pull away however, though he is staring at Atsushi with just a little less animosity than before.  Optimistically, Atsushi thinks it may even be a friendly glance.

It becomes a regular thing after that.

*

“You two are in loooooooove~” Dazai sings at them, looking far too pleased.  

“Dazai-san,” Atsushi begins with a groan, and then stops.  Even he’s not sure where he was planning to go with that, but anything to stop Dazai is enough right now.

“It’s one date,” Akutagawa mumbles, looking down at the table.

“You are correct that one date doesn’t equate to love,” Kunikida, ever the voice of reason agrees.  “However, I feel obligated to point out that the two of you do keep making eyes at one another and are currently holding hands.”

“Whose side are you on?”  Atsushi asks, flushing red all the way down his neck.  He doesn’t move to take his hand back from where it’s holding Akutagawa’s own, however.

“I can see the tale being written now,” Dazai says dreamily, staring off into space.  “The tale of two young men, destined to fall in love, united by a partner speech.”

“You’re being dramatic,” Akutagawa tells him, and Atsushi makes a noise of agreement.

“Says the one who was glaring daggers at someone because he couldn’t figure out how to flirt with them,” Dazai counters, and Akutagawa chokes on air.  

“I wasn’t--” he begins to protest feebly, but Atsushi squeezes his hand to stop him.

“It doesn’t matter,” he says firmly.  Then, feeling just a little bit daring, he adds “I’m pretty sure Dazai-san is just jealous because he’s still single.”

That gets the desired reaction of Dazai making a series of offended noises, Kunikida snorting water up his nose, and Akutagawa giving him a quick kiss on the cheek in thanks.   Not too bad, he thinks to himself.

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 119

the calm before the (fire)storm

Takehisa: *sweeping...passes Maki's desk and spots something* "..." *picks up a small object in the shape of an '8'* *sighs* *walks...knocks on Maki's door*

maki: *YAAAWN* commander? *rubs eyes*

Takehisa: "You left this behind." *holds up the '8'*

maki: oh, thanks. im gonna head back to bed now. see you in the morning.

Takehisa: "..." *nods*

-elsewhere-

Gin: "Okay, Q is asleep, your sister is going to bed, and Ryu is finally taking a bath." *crawls into bed*

higuchi: *sigh* what a day...

Gin: "More dealings with the Lotus?"

higuchi: more or less...the hostages still arent talking.

Gin: "Hmm. I would've thought Kajii's tactics would have helped. Nothing Hirotsu found?"

higuchi: nothing yet.

Gin: "Won't someone miss them?"

higuchi:...i try not to think about it....

Gin: "...Get some sleep. There'll be more to do tomorrow." *sets her blades under her pillow*

-morning-

-rain falls outside-

kirako: *yaaawn*

Dazai: *snores, sprawled out*

kirako:....*small smile* (so he came in here again....) *gets out of bed*

Mii: *standing guard at the door*

kirako: good morning mii-chan~ *snuggle* good kitty.

Mii: >_>; *meow*

kirako: ^^

Dazai: *turns--and falls out of bed*

kirako: oh! good morning. ^^; need some help?

Dazai: *sits up* "I'm good..." *looking out the window* "..."

kirako: ....want some breakfast?

Dazai: "...Sure. Thank you."

-elsewhere-

sonia: papa? are you alright?

Chuuya: *looking out the window* "...Yeah."

sonia:.....*gets into the bed and feels his forehead*

Chuuya: =~=

sonia: do you need a day off?

Chuuya: "I can handle it..." *tries to get up--and loses balance, falling onto his pillow* "...Yes."

sonia: ok. i'll call grandma then and tell her.

Chuuya: "...Thank you."

-elsewhere-

Kurogiri: "--and there are holes in the TV remote."

Twice: "MY ELECTRIC RAZOR HOLDS NO CHARGE."

himiko: *spinning in one of the bar chairs*

NOS4A2: "Provide me with sustenance, and none of this would be a problem. Isn't that right, child?" *holding Fang*

fang: *babble*

NOS4A2: "See? The child agrees--I need electricity! And if you won't provide it to me, I'll seek it on my own. Where's your nearest electrical station?"

-elsewhere-

Inka: *enters an abandoned subway car* "Wow...Imagine what you could do with this thing. Got any gearheads in the Hoods?"

arrow: well......

Inka: "??? Do tell~"

arrow: i suppose giovanni counts....sort of....

Inka: "...Okay, good, but how about someone less freaky and just mad-scientist-y eccentric?"

-elsewhere-

miura: *making coffee*

Mori: "..."

miura: here. this should help.

Mori: "..." *nods, takes it...sip*

miura:....pardon me if this is a bit personal, but why is it so important that you have a child?

Mori: "...To continue."

miura: *listening*

Mori: "Everything that a human is, is contained in their DNA. Half of that goes to each child. The family line must persist--to achieve our goals."

miura:......

Mori: "Therefore, I imagine much will be accomplished by the next generation that I could not fulfill--and I'm curious to see what comes of young Sonia."

miura: even though chuuya made it clear he doesnt want you being involved in her life?

Mori: *slight smile* "You're much too literal. I can honor the spirit of the agreement, even as I bend the rules."

-elsewhere-

sonia: *puts a cool compress on chuuya's forehead*

miyuri: *drawing a fluffy sheep to act as a pillow*

Chuuya: =___= *coughs*

sonia: grandma said she was sending someone over to help out.

Chuuya: *groans* "O-Okay..."

miyuri: do you want an animal parade to make you better?

Chuuya: "...Sure?"

miyuri: *drawing tiny animals that then float around the room*

Chuuya: "..." *lies back, slight smile--coughs*

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *hands a fruit smoothie to Samidare*

samidare: *sips* ^^

Izuku: *smiles* *looks at Tsu* "You're parents are at work all day?"

tsuyu: yeah.

Izuku: *nods* "Mom's going to be busy, too. Maybe the kids want to do something? I had some ideas--" *pulls out a journal: "Summertime Activities for Children"*

-elsewhere-

ochako: *sitting in front of a fan and talking into it* ahhhhhhh~

Trixie: *rests her head on Ochako's lap*

yuu uraraka: im going to be heading out. yamikumo and i have plans today.

Mr. Uraraka: "I could drop you off."

yuu uraraka: thanks, uncle.

Mr. Uraraka: "Ochako, anywhere you need to be today?" *grabs the keys*

ochako: not really.

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "JUST PICK ONE. THEY'RE ALL RED." *points at shelf of hair dyes* "ALL OF THEM!"

eijiro: hmmmm. aha! this one!

Bakugo: "Ugh, finally--now get your wallet out to pay for it!"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "Zzz..."

{-rain is standing by the edge of a cliff-}

{Chuuya: "..." *runs*}

{rain:.....}

{Chuuya: "Rain!"}

{-she turns to look at him-}

{Chuuya: *reaches out a hand--*}

Chuuya: "GAHH!"

???: chuuya?

Chuuya: *stares up...looks around*

-tachihara is sitting across from him-

Chuuya: "...What're you doing here?"

tachihara: hey. kouyou sent me over.

Chuuya: "...Ah..." *sits up, trying to breathe*

tachihara: brought some soup.

Chuuya: *sniffs* "Thanks..."

tachihara:....so...*awkwardly scratches the back of his head*

Chuuya: "Hirotsu keeping you busy?" *spoons out soup, eats*

tachihara: decently, yeah. crimson lotus are _not_ fun to deal with.

Chuuya: "...That's pretty dangerous. They'll come after any prisoners."

tachihara: the gremlin's having a good time though. she actually calls them 'too easy', can you believe that?!....then again, she _is_ a veteran from the war...so who am _I_ to judge.... *he sounds a bit bitter....*

Chuuya: "...No one is judging you here."

tachihara:.....*sigh* sorry, the war's kind of a hard topic for me....but you probably dont need to hear me complain about my personal problems.

Chuuya: "...Not to dig in too deep, but maybe consider what she went through in the war. Or what a lot of us have gone through. You're not the only one with...baggage."

tachihara:....*sigh* i guess.....

Chuuya: "...Look, I'm not an expert on any of this either. Hell, I don't go to a therapist or anything, but...maybe if something's bothering you..."

tachihara: it's nothing....welp, im gonna check on the kids now, make sure they arent getting in trouble. see ya. *exits*........*bites his lip slightly* (dammit.....)

-elsewhere-

Centipeder: "And this is the commissary. Sir demands donuts set out at 8 AM, coffee with a little milk and two sugars."

melissa: *taking notes* understood.

Centipeder: "And most importantly..." *puts a pair of Groucho Marx glasses over her glasses* "Perfect."

melissa:...*blink blink*

Centipeder: "Sir values balance in all things--and given the seriousness of our work, he admires the art of comedy, to help alleviate people's concerns."

melissa: i see. ^^; i guess i dont know too much about him, even with the stories i heard from dad.

Centipeder: *nods* "Did Dr. Shield hang out with Sir? I mean, since Sir's falling out with All Might..."

melissa: occasionally, but apperantly mr nighteye wasnt too fond of dad.

Centipeder: "He...takes some time to get to know. But he does light up around certain people. And if he wanted you here, he must care quite a bit for your father and you."

melissa:...i suppose so.

Centipeder: "...Hang on." *looks into the hall* "Bubble Girl, do you know where Sir's photo albums are?"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *tossing in bed*

sonia: *looks inside*

Chuuya: "Ngh..."

sonia:......*tucks him in*

Chuuya: *seems to calm down* "Ra..."

sonia:....*goes to get something*

Chuuya: "Nnnn..."

sonia: *returns with a stuffed animal and gives it to him*

Chuuya: *hugging the stuffed animal, instinctively*

sonia:....get well soon, papa.

Chuuya: "Zzz..."

-elsewhere-

???: *inside Atsushi's head* "Hey, question..."

atsushi: (yeah?)

Oda: "So, yeah, I'm kind of out of the loop on some things..."

atsushi: (like what?)

Oda: (Well, Dazai, for one, seems a bit out there. Is he worried about impending fatherhood?)

atsushi: (i guess so. i couldnt imagine being in his position...what advice would you give him?)

Oda: (...I'm at a loss myself, having...lost my kids.)

atsushi:......(sorry. i shouldnt have-)

Oda: (It's fine...Things don't always turn out how you expect. I guess if it was me, I would ask him to be a bit more cautious.)

atsushi: (i'll...keep that in mind.)

Oda: (You okay? A lot has been going on for you...)

atsushi: (yeah, it has been.) *sigh* ..... (cant believe it's been a year since i joined the agency...)

Oda: (Really? Huh. A lot happening for just one year.)

atsushi: (no kidding.) *sigh* (actually, i think it was around this time when i met kyouka.)

Oda: (...Her leaving the Mafia was for the best.)

atsushi: .....(if you'd met her, would you have taken her in?)

Oda: (I would hope so.)

atsushi: ..... (it's funny. you helped out dazai, then he helped me, then i helped kyouka, and now she's helping sylvia...)

Oda: (A real paying-it-forward situation. That's how you make things better)

atsushi:....yeah.

sylvia: m-mr atsushi?

atsushi: hmm?

Oda: (???)

atsushi: oh, right! crepes! ^^; (i totally zoned out, haha. n-no offense!)

Oda: (No rest, huh? Sorry--get back to it.)

-elsewhere-

NOS4A2: *approaches the underground cells*

*there's someone sitting in one, bandaged all along her arms*

NOS4A2: "???"

Queen: *staring at the floor* "..."

NOS4A2: "..." *sets down a tray of food* "So, meatbags keep their own cows."

Queen: "...The hell are you? A toaster?"

NOS4A2: "?! I am the most advanced robot in--"

Queen: "And back to the wall." *turns around, staring at the wall*

NOS4A2: -_-#### *sparking* "Rude."

spinner: yeah, she's a bit crabby, that one.

NOS4A2: "What's she in for? Is she a traitor?"

spinner: well, it's a long story.

-spinner explains-

NOS4A2: "...That's unbelievable. How did the hand man pass for a student?"

spinner: well, he's younger than he looks, and honestly, he's a total manchild.

NOS4A2: "You hardly seem like one, however--much too serious for this line of work."

spinner: >3<

-elsewhere-

Vulcan: "--but then Gramps got so drunk he reached for the candle--and tried to drink it like a bottle of beer. He stopped when the wax hit his lips."

shinra: ouch.

Arthur: "...Well? What did it taste like?"

Vulcan: "Wax. What else?"

tamaki: sounds painful.

Vulcan: "Ah, my family has always had a high threshold for pain! Need to the number of times you can damage your thumb on a hammer--" *holds up a crooked thumb*

tamaki: 0_____0

Arthur: "PUT THAT THING AWAY! YOU'LL SCARE CHILDREN! LIKE SHINRA!"

shinra: D8<

-elsewhere-

Shotaro: *rips a car door off a burning vehicle* "Come on--I'll get you out of here!"

child: *hanging onto him*

Shotaro: "Is there anyone else?!"

child: bobo!

-a stuffed monkey toy is inside-

Shotaro: O_O; "Oh-kay..." *Beak of the Octopus, as a tentacle reaches in, dodging the flames, wraps around the doll--* "Come on--"

*KA-BOOM*

mother: !!!!!

*The fire engulfs the scene...*

mana: come on, come on...

*something rumbles below the asphalt--before a claw pops out of it*

mana: !!!

*the asphalt pushes away, revealing the child, clutching their monkey toy, as they're pushed up into the mother's hands by claws...*

child: mommy!

mother: *hugging the child* oh thank the stars, you're ok! *crying*

*some spiny creature pops up*

Shotaro: *coughs* *Bone of the Echidna* "Goo-Good..." *drags himself out*

mana: *phew*

Shotaro: *smiles at Mana* "See? Easy-peasy--"

*then a fire truck slams into Shotaro*

mana: D8

Pan: "Damn it, Juria--I said brake!"

-elsewhere-

Shamrock: *arms crossed, brewing coffee...glances outside*

naho: *running through the sprinkler* WOOHOO!

Sakuya: *fanning himself* =~=

Shamrock: *small smile, as he opens the fridge and takes out iced tea*

Belkia: *pumps up a Super Soaker...*

tsubaki: ^^

Shamrock: "They seem to be having fun..." *sets out tea in glasses on a tray*

Belkia: *sprays Sakuya*

Sakuya: "?!!" *falls back*

-elsewhere-

Kid: *reclining by the pool*

Patty: *splashing in the pool* "Hee hee!"

stocking: this is nice and relaxing, huh?

Kid: *sighs happily* "Yes--" *stretches* "A welcome break." *smiles at her*

stocking: hehe~

Kid: *kisses her cheek*

-elsewhere-

sonia: papa? are you feeling better?

Chuuya: *yawns* "Better, yeah."

sonia: uncle hirotsu's downstairs making lunch.

Chuuya: "??? Oh, wow--that's a surprise." *follows her* "Wonder what he's making..."

miyuri: *watching* 0w0

Hirotsu: *chopping up vegetables*

miyuri: hiya papa! uncle hirotsu's making something called...uhhh....what's it called again?

Hirotsu: "Sukiyaki."

miyuri: yeah, sookie-yacky!

Chuuya: ^^; "Thanks for doing this."

Hirotsu: *nods* "You need to conserve your strength..."

Chuuya: "..."

mito: *nuzzles chuuya's leg and purrs*

Chuuya: *reaches down, pets her*

mito: ^w^

Chuuya: "I'll have to check on some lessons for the kids--I heard Kajii was busy."

miyuri: mhmm! he taught us about 'foto-sinthy-sis'.

Chuuya: "Oh, like in plants?"

miyuri: mmhmm mmhmm!

-elsewhere-

Asher: *curled up in an aisle of the library* "..."

hibiki: there you are.

Asher: "..." *pulls their hoodie over their head*

hibiki:...hey, you ok?

Asher: "Leave me alone..." *they look exhausted*

hibiki: ...you sure dont look ok. *sits next to them*

Asher: "..." *pulls back the hoodie--has a black eye*

hibiki: ....how did this happen? *her expression is very serious*

Asher: "...Bad argument at home."

hibiki:.....

Asher: "D-Don't tell her I'm here. I'm not going back."

hibiki:...let's at least get you to the nurse...

Asher: "...Fine."

-elsewhere-

Poe: *head on school desk* T~T "This is harder than I thought."

rowena: *examining a yearbook*

Jonas (Athlete Ghost): *looking over her shoulder* "Yeah, that was my homeroom teacher--and that's the coach. Wow, Lord Death looked so young back then..."

*It's a photo of Lord Death with an afro*

rowena:.... ^^;

Jonas: "What about finding my old girlfriend? She'd know something, right?"

rowena: what was her name?

Jonas: "Marilyn--the most beautiful angel~"

rowena: i...i see. ^^; and her surname?

Jonas: "Marilyn Mortensen."

rowena: *checks the yearbook*

*She placed well in Track and Field, although she had an injury that sidelined her to cheerleading for a bit...*

rowena: this is her, right?

Jonas: *heart eyes* "Yes, indeed!" *reaches for the yearbook--but his hand passes through* "...Oh."

rowena:.....

Poe: "..." *sits up* "I'll begin finding her recent addresses!"

Jonas: T~T

-elsewhere-

Kurogiri: "--and we've received the destination."

tomura: about time!

Kurogiri: "Good things come to those who wait, Shigaraki..." *passes the folder to him*

tomura: hmmm.....

Muscular: " 'Bout time--I'm getting tired sitting here. When do we kill them?"

tomura: that reminds me....*takes out a USB card* a little gift for the new recruit so he can know who's who.

Muscular: "..." *picks up the tiny USB card in his big hands--and struggles to put it into the laptop* "H-Hang on--I can do this--"

Kurogiri: "No, you got it--No, turn it over, it's the wrong way--"

Muscular: "I already did turn it over--it's still not going in..."

tomura: -_-# not you, the tin toy.

Muscular: "HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHO TO KILL AND NOT KILL IF I DON'T SEE THEIR FACES?!"

NOS: -_-# *takes the card--and eats it*

tomura: well?

NOS: "Hmm..." *smacks his lips* "Ugh--couldn't you have paid for one of the high-end USB devices? This one has that noxious arsenic aftertaste--"

tomura: -_-# i didnt give that to you just for you to bitch about it. you have the info now, dont you?

NOS: *adjusts his 'monocle'--projecting files on UA students, flipping through them before stopping on--*

Muscular: "Katsuki Bakugo...Wasn't he that kid who got slimed?"

tomura: he was also the winner of that sports festival.

NOS: "He looks...pleasant." *opens up PhotoShop on his OS, starts editing Bakugo's frown into a really cartoonish smile*

tomura: ......... -____-

-there are files on the other students as well-

NOS: "Tail person. Gremlin. Devil. Ha--green hair.."

tomura: *growls*

Muscular: "Oh, touch a nerve there, Handy?"

tomura: shut. up.

NOS: "Oh, you didn't touch it--you ripped it apart--" *pulls up files--* "...What the deuce is with this running man's eyes?!"

tomura: tenya iida? robotic implants after one of our colleagues blinded him by the light. literally.

NOS: "..." *vibrating*

tomura: *DUCKS*

NOS: *electrical discharge out of his mouth* "I MUST MEET THESE STUDENTS IMMEDIATELY! WHAT ELSE DO WE HAVE--" *flips through more--and stops at Kaminari* "... ... ..."

tomura: he better not explode.

NOS: "I-I'm doing my best to contain it!" >\\\\<

-elsewhere-

kaminari:....anyone else feel a chill just now?

Bakugo: "Yeah--you turned the A/C up too high!"

-elsewhere-

Yohei: "You're lucky you aren't dead."

Pan: "A thousand pardons--" *through clenched teeth* "Right, Juria?!"

juria: tch. im....*forced smile* solly.

Shotaro: *bandaged like a mummy* "I'm Shotaro! Pleased to meet you-- ...Wait a minute..." *looks at her face from side to side*

juria:...what?

Shotaro: "..." *bites on a dog bone--and assumes canine features* "WOOF!"

juria: !??!

Shotaro: "You're a dog person, ain't ya?" *pants, scratches the back of his head with his hind leg*

Pan: "... ... ..." *looks at his whistle*

juria: .////. >///< s-shut up! im going back to the van!

Yohei: *pats Shotaro's head* "You really need to work on your people skills."

Shotaro: ^w^ *bark*

Pan: "Maybe it's coated with something..." *rubs the whistle* "First fox goddesses, now this..."

-elsewhere-

Scorpio: "YOU'RE EATING US OUT OF HOUSE AND HOME, YOU DUMB CRAB!"

cancer: you saying im fat, scrub?!

Scorpio: "No, I'm saying you're an insane fatass who keeps eating our food!"

Aries: -_-;

cancer: WHY YOU LITTLE-

*suddenly, a giant sword swings down in between Scorpio and Cancer*

cancer: O-O

Scorpio: *leaps back, bumping into Virgo*

King Leo: "ENOUGH OF THIS! YOU THINK FIGHTING WILL MAKE THINGS BETTER! ...It'll make your muscles all stringy..." *slobbering, looking at them all...*

virgo: Q____Q;;;;;

Aries: "Not cool, Leo--cannibalism is a big no-no...Capricorn, could you pass the lobster bisque?"

-elsewhere-

Natsuo: *head down at the campus library* -n- ("This is soooooo boring...") *pulls out his phone* [yo sis--how's it going?]

fuyumi: [pretty quiet.]

Natsuo: [students giving you any trouble? need me to have a talking with them ; ) ]

fuyumi: [actually, my students are on break for the summer ^^; ]

Natsuo: "..." [sorry, lost track cause of summer classes. U KNOW WHAT--ROAD TRIP TO SEE ME AT COLLEGE1 lets hang!]

fuyumi: [i'll see what i can do.]

Natsuo: [sweet! say hi to Shoto for me!]

-elsewhere-

Yoh: *flipping through the newspaper* <Yep--that city is insane, man.> *shows a headline out of Death City: "Fire put out by vigilante; police investigating"*

friend: <are you really going?>

Yoh: <Got my passport--and I have questions, especially with what's been going on around here. You see what happened to Hongchang's farm? Thieves raided his storehouse--then blew it up.>

friend: <i heard about that. scary stuff.>

Yoh: *nods* <I think Mana would know something--she's like a Dokeshi expert now. And if those people are showing up here...>

friend: <i thought it was infernals.>

Yoh: <I hear you, and you'd think that given all the Infernals over in the forbidden land--but this looked planned: someone pulled all the food out first--you can see some of it littering their path. And the footsteps--none were consistent. Some human, some animal-like.>

friend 2: <_I_ heard it was talking moles!>

Yoh: <NO ONE WAS TALKING TO YOU, CHEN!>

chen: QwQ;

Friend 3: <Don't mind Yoh--he's just all persnickety because he misses his little sis.>

Yoh: -_-;

-elsewhere-

mana: *ACHOO*

Kepuri: *fixing circuits* "Don't get your germs on my circuits! WASHU, deploy face mask!"

WASHU: deploying~shu!

*a face mask collides into Mana's face*

-elsewhere-

Mephisto: *locked in the bathroom...looks at his shoulder...*

felisia: mephisto? is everything alright in there?

Mephisto: *pulls on his bathrobe* "Sorry, just admiring my handsomeness~ Just a moment..."

felisia:....

Mephisto: *inhales...pockets a vial and exits, arms outstretch* "And here I am!"

felisia:...*hug*

Mephisto: "..." *hug, strokes her head*

felisia: i worry about you, you know.

Mephisto: "I don't want you to..."

felisia:....

Mephisto: "..." *smiles* "Let's look forward to the future, okay?"

felisia:...right.

-elsewhere-

Ango: *sitting at a cafe* "..."

waitress: would you like to order?

Ango: "Just water. Waiting for someone."

waitress: coming right up.

Ango: *looks out the window* "..."

-in a bush across the street-

mizuki: -_-; i cant believe you convinced me to do this. this is embarrassing!

Murakoso: "Aw, come on--you know you're just as curious!"

Takuichi: *looking through binoculars*

mizuki: isnt this invasive?

Takuichi: "Consider it practice in surveillance."

Murakoso: "And making sure the boss is safe."

mizuki: -~-;

Ango: *checks his watch* "..." ("Where is he...")

???: sorry im late.

Ango: *looks up, slight smile* "Oh, hello." *gestures to the chair*

Murakoso: OwO "Ooooo!"

mizuki: *looks*

xinyi: *waves*

Ango: "You're looking well. How has work been?"

xinyi: you know how it is. same old, same old.

Ango: "I can imagine...Is that a new watch?"

Takuichi: "I don't recognize them--professional contact? Why would the boss meet with someone outside the organization?"

mizuki: he's good looking.

Murakoso: "That explains why Ango is meeting with him!"

Takuichi: "???"

mizuki: >///<; murakoso, not so loud!

Ango: *slight laugh* "They even throw in a free cookie with the drink, so I like it."

xinyi: ^^

Ango: "Sorry for the short notice--getting away from work was a challenge...As you can imagine." *his back is to the bushes, but his eyes dart there*

xinyi: i can relate.

Ango: "Oh? Coworker problems?" *sips tea*

xinyi: you could say that.

Takuichi: "Hmm...They seem to be talking about work."

Murakoso: >w> "Oh? Is he rich?"

-elsewhere-

Mori: *tapping a pen on the table* "...Bring him in. I'd like to have a word."

miura: right away, sir.

Mori: *flips through a book at his desk--"The Great War"*

tachihara: sir?

Mori: *stands up, looks out the window* "Are you keeping an eye on Hirotsu?"

tachihara: yeah, he's old, but he's more than capable of handling himself...sir.

Mori: "Oh, you know that's not what I mean...So stop lying."

tachihara:.....what's this about, sir?

Mori: "Look at the desk..."

*there are photos of Hirotsu and Dazai at a museum...*

tachihara:....what, gramps cant have friends outside the mafia? even if it is a traitor-

Mori: "These kinds of entanglements need to be noted. This is not the same as when the Mafia collaborated with the Armed Detective Agency against the Rats' remains. This was before the Guild attack...Remind me, what were you up to when that whale was about to crash-land onto Death City?"

tachihara: hey, that was like, what, almost a year ago? i was probably doing mafia stuff or something.

Mori: *turns--a cold intense stare at him* "..."

tachihara: !!!! .....

Mori: "..." *sweet smile, eyes closed* "How silly! Tachihara, we must do something about that memory of yours. Please remember your movements far better--" *walks over, pats his shoulder* "I need you to be my eyes for Hirotsu, Higuchi, and Gin."

tachihara:....what's this about, if you dont mind me asking?

Mori: "I think Hirotsu's relationship with Dazai is one worth cultivating. I hope one day he can convince our prodigal child to return as an executive."

tachihara:.....

Mori: "Will you help me fulfill that dream?" *slight shoulder squeeze*

tachihara:...i'll....see what i can do.

Mori: *lets go* "That's all I ask~"

-elsewhere-

Asher: *holding ice to their eye*

nygus: do you need me to call anyone?

Asher: "..." *shakes their head*

nygus:...if you're having trouble at home-

Asher: "JUST SHUT UP ALREADY!"

nygus: !!!

Asher: "...I have to go." *tries to get up--and stumbles*

nygus:......

-elsewhere-

haydee: *licking albert's head*

albert: *happy baby giggling* ^w^

Dumas: "..."

mercedes: *filming* i think he likes it. ^^

Dumas: *nods* "Haydee is good with children..."

mercedes: and she's a rescue, you say?

Dumas: "Yes--I adopted her after...after my departure."

mercedes: hm...

Cervantes: "...Just about done! No worries!"

Dumas: "..." *facepalm*

marquis: wow! you did such a good job, gigi!

eugenie: thank you! uncle lucy taught me how to braid hair. ^^

Bene: "Come on! Don't be such a baby!" *tugging on Edouard's arm*

edouard: i'll be out in a minute. i just need to finish this chapter, first!

Bene: >_< "What's so good in that dumb book?"

edouard: it's not dumb, the subject matter is rather philosophical if i say so myself.

valentine: come on kids, dont fight. ms mercedes invited us over to have fun and enjoy the nice weather.

eugenie: *rolls eyes* brothers. am i right?

marquis: cant say, im an only child.

Cervantes: "??? Really? I come from a big family--so big Mama and Papa ran out of names. That's how we got Andrés and Andrea..."

Dumas: *staring at charred kebabs* "...How horrifying."

mercedes: oh my, must be quite the household. ^^;

Cervantes: "It makes holidays a challenge--OH CRUD, I FORGOT MAGDALENA'S BIRTHDAY!" *pulls out his phone* "Hap...py...birth...day...And send!"

-elsewhere-

Spirit: *walking through DWMA hallway*

nygus: *nods to him*

Spirit: "How's it going?"

nygus: it's been vaguely eventful.

Spirit: "That's...kind of vague. What do you mean?"

nygus: well...

-nygus explains-

Spirit: "... ... ..." *turns, seizes the door knob...then slices it with his hand*

nygus: !!!

Spirit: "...I'll send maintenance to fix that." *marches out*

{Spirit: *holding onto Mami*}

{mami:.....}

{Spirit: "I won't let you get hurt--just...don't give up, kid."}

-…-

{Spirit: *standing with Crona and Mami at Maka's grave* "..."}

{mami:....i really wish i could have been better friends with her.....}

{Crona: *wiping their eyes*}

{Spirit: *shaking, fists clenched*}

{mami:.....*hugs them both*}

{Spirit: *shaking and starts sobbing*}

{Crona: *losing it, holding on...*}

Spirit: *marches out the doors--and starts running down the DWMA stairs*

Asher: *sitting at the bottom of the stairs* "..."

Spirit: ("I'll find them! I'm not letting this happen again--") *and runs right by Asher*

Asher: "...???"

Spirit: *already across the street and down the block--then stops* "... ... ..." *turns back around* "...Oh, for f--"

*a car drive by, blasting its horn*

Spirit: "--sake..." *walks back...*

Asher: "...What the hell..."

Spirit: *walks up, panting, doubled over* "H-H...Hey..."

Asher: "...Hi, sir...You dying or something...?"

Spirit: *waves his hand* "I-I'm fine--just, you know, running..." *deep breath* "How're you?"

asher:....been better.....

Spirit: "...You hungry?"

asher:...*pulls their hoodie up over their face* i guess....

Spirit: "...What you feeling? Pizza? Sushi?"

asher:...cheeseburger.

Spirit: "..." *smiles* "You got it. Let me call Izumi..."

-elsewhere-

nozomi: mail call!

Arthur: "??? The courier was here? What did they bring?"

nozomi: a few bills, a letter for maki, a package for lisa, and some other things.

lisa: oh good. hey vul! the new parts are here!

Vulcan: "Sweet! Let's open them up..."

maki: *looks at the letter*.......oh...

Petra: "Fancy looking letter, Officer Oze."

maki:....*throws it in the bin*

rita: D8

shinra: ??? *opens the letter*

-seems to be from her parents inviting her to dinner at the oze estate-

shinra: ESTATE?!

Arthur: "CASTLE?!"

maki: 7__7 yeah, my family is rather well off...

shinra: that's surprising. you dont really strike me as the 'rich girl princess' type.

maki: *GLARE*

Arthur: "...Wait, the ogre is a princess--"

shinra: 0_0;;; IM JOKING PLEASE DONT KILL ME!

Petra: "..." *fast walks away*

maki: ....you can burn that.

Akitaru: *overhearing* "Hang on, Maki--this may be worth attending."

maki: if i dont want to go, i dont have to!

Akitaru: "..." *colder voice* "Come with me for a second, soldier."

maki: *pales a bit*...y-yes sir....

shinra: ._.;;

Arthur: "Dragon..."

Takehisa: *waiting in Akitaru's office* "..."

iris: i knew maki had problems with her family, but...

Arthur: "I didn't. She's always with her cousin and her cousin's cousin..."

tamaki: that reminds me. *sending a text*

Arthur: "?"

tsugumi: [hey tamaki! what's up? ^o^ ]

-in oubi's office-

Akitaru: "--so this is a good opportunity that the 8th can't pass up."

maki: ....

Takehisa: "Will you help us?"

maki:...ok. i'll go to the dinner.

Akitaru: *nods* "Thank you. This means a lot..." *glances at a photo on his desk*

-elsewhere-

tsugumi: hey anya? could i borrow some formal wear?

mio: ??

Anya: "??? Why would you need formal wear?"

tsugumi: tamaki-chan texted and told me that maki's been invited to her family's place for dinner. she asked me to go with her and help her out.

Anya: "Fufufu--how formal does it have to be if it's your extended family?"

tsugumi:... >w> welllll.....

-smash cut outside-

Eternal Feather: *sweeping--*

*a loud shriek is heard inside the dorm*

Eternal Feather: *her glasses shatter* "..." .____.;

-inside-

Anya: *sobbing into her pillow* "THIS RUINS ALL OF MY EXPECTATIONS!" >~<

tsugumi: *her hair has been blown back* ._.;;

mio:....you owe me new glasses, hepburn.

Anya: "..." *sits up, composes her, deep breath* "..." *intense stare at Tsugumi* "YOU. WE NEED MEASUREMENTS."

tsugumi: owo;

Meme: "?!!! WHO DIED IN HERE?!"

Ao: "Shall I call the cemetery?"

mio: meme? ao? that's you, right? i cant see for shit right now.

-elsewhere-

hito: cheers sir!

Honda: "Prost!" *sips, with pinky up on his tea cup* "Ah! Refreshing!" [[note; prost is cheers in german]]

hito: *sips* thanks for the invite, sir. hopefully this isnt seen as nepotism or something, haha.

Honda: "Perish the thought! I am checking with every single soldier as quickly as I can, tailored to their interests! I even went on that potato farm tour with Juggernaut!"

{Takeru: "WOO! IDAHO POTATO!" *chanting as the tram passes a single potato in a glass case* "IDAHO! IDAHO! IDAHO--"}

Honda: "...I am never getting those 4 hours back."

hito: *sweatdrop*

Honda: *sets down his tea cup, looks serious* "Is anyone giving you trouble?"

hito: not that im aware, sir.

Honda: "I just want to make sure. You know how hyper-masculine and gross the military complex can be."

hito: yeah, that's part of why im pretending to be a guy around the others. to be honest, a part of me is scared that they'll find out. even so, i wouldnt want to be in any other brigade. my family has worked with the military and the 2nd brigade, and it's only right that i follow that legacy as well.

Honda: "Highly honorable!" *pours another cup of tea* "You uphold your family's legacy well, soldier!"

hito: *smiles* thank you sir.

-elsewhere-

*someone sits at a police desk, staring at maps*

???: ("Got to memorize all of this...")

sansa: excuse me, mind if i come in?

???: "Hmm? Oh, sure." *turns around* "How may I help you?"

sansa: *hands him a letter* this came in the mail for you, sir.

???: "Thank you, Officer Sansa." *looks at the envelope--it's addressed to Takigi Oze* "Oh, it's from Mom!"

sansa: ah yes, your mother was part of the military, wasnt she?

Takigi: "...Yes, she was."

sansa: well, i'll be taking off on an evening patrol soon. you have a nice evening sir.

Takigi: "Thank you--good night..." *reading the letter* "..." *sighs*

-elsewhere-

izumi: ....

Asher: "..." *nom*

izumi:...thanks for taking us out, dad.

Spirit: "Happy to! You two look starved--eat up!"

izumi: *eating*

Asher: "...Thanks..." *wipes their eyes*

izumi:....hey dad, can asher stay at our place tonight?

Asher: "?!!"

Spirit: "Sure--Asher, up for that?"

Asher: "...I-I don't need that..."

izumi: you wont be imposing or anything.

Asher: *shaking their head* "I-I don't wanna...impose..."

izumi: it's fine, really.

Spirit: "Asher...It's an invite because we care about you."

Asher: "..." *nods*

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "NO, YOU MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER SEPARATELY BEFORE ADDING THE WET ONES!"

kirishima: right, right. ^^;

Tetsutetsu: "You are way too hardcore about this, man--"

Bakugo: *DEATH GLARE*

shouda: i've never made eclairs before, so i dont know how well they'll turn out.

Bakugo: "Jeez, you people are useless! You need to--"

Sato: "Now bring the wet to a boil--you're doing great!"

Bakugo: "..." *STARES AT SATO*

Hagakure: "Oh, it's looking good, Sato!"

pony: oooh, dat looks delish!

Bakugo: *shaking with jealousy*

Sato: "All through the power of collaboration! Oh, that reminds me--got to finish the chocolate glaze! Who wants to lick the spoon?"

itsuka: ^^; yours looks great, katsuki.

Bakugo: "Of course it does--I made it! I read the recipe! I memorized it and the whole dang book!"

Tetsutetsu: "Dude, breathe."

itsuka: ^^;

Hagakure: *has cake mix and flour on her face* "Thank you for preventing another Class A vs B rivalry, Itsuka."

Sato: *nods* "Baked good should bring people together--except on cooking shows. Then I will dominate."

itsuka: well, so far no one's gotten hurt-

momo: um, has anyone seen mineta?

jirou: *trapped him in the freezer*....no.

itsuka:....no one important anyway.

Bakugo: "..." *pinches the bridge of his nose* "Now we need to disinfect that thing..."

-elsewhere-

Kimizuki: *hangs up the phone* "..." *covers his eyes* "Damn."

mitsuba: what is it?

Kimizuki: "Just...talking with my sister. She's going through a rough day..."

mitsuba: ....

Kimizuki: "...I got to head over tomorrow--UGH! No! Drills are scheduled--"

-elsewhere-

Asher: *on the phone* "..."

cassidy: oh my god, where ARE you?!

Asher: "At Izumi's..."

cassidy: would it have killed you to call me and tell me where you are?! do you know how worried SICK i've been?!

Asher: "...Stop yelling at me."

cassidy: *her voice cracks slightly* i just....i was so scared...

Asher: "...I'm sorry."

cassidy:....are mr or mrs albarn there?

Asher: "Yeah..." *hands the house phone back to Spirit*

cassidy: hello?

Spirit: "Hi, Cassidy."

cassidy: how's asher?

Spirit: "I honestly can't say how they are since they left home...They have a black eye."

cassidy: *covers her mouth* oh my god....

Spirit: "What happened?"

-meanwhile-

izumi: *putting a compress on asher's eye*

Asher: *tenses*

izumi: s-sorry, is that too much?

Asher: "I don't know--I've never had to tend to a black eye..."

izumi: well, mom should be getting home soon, i could ask her...

Asher: "Yeah, sure..."

izumi:...do you want something to drink?

Asher: "...Water."

izumi: ok then.

Asher: "..." *tries to close their eyes--and cringes*

-elsewhere-

sonia: *having her hair blow-dried*

Chuuya: "Feeling okay?"

sonia: mmhmm.

miyuri: *laying in bed* =w= nice warm fluffy jammies~

Chuuya: "That's good. You have really lovely hair."

Mito: *paws at Miyuri's blanket*

miyuri: *giggles*

sonia: hmm......

Chuuya: "Okay, just about time for sleep. You used the bathroom?"

sonia: mmhmm. and we brushed our teeth too.

Chuuya: "Good girl. Miyuri?"

miyuri: yep. *YAAAWN*

Chuuya: *tucks Miyuri in* "Get some sleep--tomorrow's another busy day."

sonia: good night, papa.

Chuuya: "Good night, Sonia." *tucks her in, kisses her forehead*

-elsewhere-

higuchi: um...gin? why is Q burning a minion plushie in the backyard?

Gin: "...Where did Q even get one?"

Q: there needs to be a sacrifice for a successful harvest.

Gin: "...Where did you hear that?"

Q: *doesnt answer*

higuchi:....yeeeah _that_ totally isnt unsettling at all.

Gin: "You hungry?"

-elsewhere-

Spirit: "Just about done cooking..."

izumi: ok.

sachiko: *enters* =~= *siiiiigh* FUCK. TRAFFIC.

Asher: *sitting on the coach* "..."

Spirit: ^^; "Hello, sweetie. We have a guest..."

sachiko: oh? ah, asher so good to- !!!! what happened to you?!

Asher: "..."

sachiko: do you mind coming into the kitchen with me for a moment?

Asher: *follows*

-elsewhere-

Lovecraft: *humming a lullaby*

lavinia: *sleeping*

ebie: zzzzz

dorothy: *asleep*

Steinbeck: *looking up at the Moon, lying on the roof of the RV*

emily: so, where are we going next?

Steinbeck: *nods* "We'll have to get by border security as well."

emily: right. and we'll need to stock up on supplies.

Steinbeck: "That'll take a bit more cash..."

emily: hmmmm. guess we're going to be doing some oddjobs then.

Steinbeck: "I always had other ideas...Could sell Twain."

twain: me or my services~?

emily: *jumps* OH!

Steinbeck: "I was thinking your organs. Your kidneys probably'll fetch a good price."

twain: OwO;;;;

Hemingway: "No, no, that's stupid--the brain is what fetches good money at numerous research institutions..." *sharpening a harpoon*

-morning-

Asher: *snoring*

izumi: *yaaaawn*

Spirit: *sips coffee, looks exhausted, while he flips the pancake over on the griddle*

izumi: *sniffs* ??? *heads downstairs* morning dad.

Spirit: "Morning..." *yawns* "Sleep okay?"

izumi: yeah. asher's still sleeping.

Spirit: "Got a sense how they're holding up?" *he's already made 3 tall stacks of pancakes...*

izumi: yeah, i dont think the futon was any trouble for them...

Spirit: "Well, you're on break today--better let them sleep this off a bit longer."

-elsewhere-

maki: ...... *looking at herself in the mirror, holding a dress up to herself*

*knock on the door*

Vulcan: *outside* "Some fancy wheels just pulled up."

maki: ?? *looks outside*

*there is a limo with the Oze family chauffeur*

maki: ?!?!? (i thought the dinner was this evening?!)

*out of the limo appears--*

Meme: *looking up at the 8th* "Wow!"

tsugumi: *looks up* !!! *waves*

maki: tsugumi?!

tsugumi: hi maki-chan!

maki: hold on! i got to get changed first!

tsugumi: ok!

tamaki: hey girls!

shinra: *looks in the window of the limo* woah. fancy.

Chauffeur: *slaps Shinra's hands away* "No touching."

Anya: *looks into the entrance of the 8th* "...I'll wait out here." -^-

Arthur: *walks by* "Oh, hey."

shinra: hey arthur, your ex is here.

mio: *wince* ooh, zing.

Anya: >_>;

Arthur: "Don't make this awkward, demon."

shinra: owo me? nawww~

Anya: "...You're looking well."

Arthur: "Thanks. That is a lovely dress."

Anya: "?!!!" >\\\\< "It's nothing special! I'm just wearing it to fit in! It's Tsugumi's fault for completely revising her back story at the last minute and compromising all my head-canon!"

tamaki: <-<;;; you guys want something to drink?

Meme: "Water's fine." ^^;

Ao: "I think Anya could use some as well for her thirst."

mio: *SNORT LAUGH* >3<

Anya: >\\\\\< *angrish noises*

Takehisa: *approaches with snacks on a tray...he's wearing an apron that says 'Oregon Men Are My Sweethearts'* "Snacks?"

mio: um.....what's with the apron?

Arthur: "The Lieutenant is fashion-blind. He has no sense of what makes for good attire."

Takehisa: *looks at Mio* "That is a lovely dress."

Arthur: "See?"

mio: >n<

Meme: *punches Arthur in the jaw* "APOLOGIZE!"

tamaki: .___.

Anya: D8

tsugumi: gagantous!

Vulcan: "...So, Maki will be a few more minutes. Please make yourselves at home." ^^;;;;;; "MEDIC NEEDED AT THE FRONT STEPS!"

-elsewhere-

sansa: *looking at headphones* hmmm...

*look to be a variety of brands: Haijima, Detnerat...*

Clerk: "Finding everything okay?"

sansa: yes, im looking for some headphones, but it's difficult to find ones for my particular head shape. ^^;

Clerk: "We are authorized by Detnerat to make modifications to some of their brands to suit a variety of ears." *picks up a pair* "These are very popular with people with prominent triangular auricula."

sansa: oh, these look very nice! do they come in navy blue?

Clerk: *types onto phone* "...Yes! In the back room."

-elsewhere-

Axel: *pours an entire box of cereal into a bowl--then grabs another brand of cereal and pours that into the same bowl--*

zeke: owo;

Axel: *pulls an entire jug of milk out of the fridge* "Okay--I think we're about ready. Got the stream open?"

zeke: stream is open and the nurse is on standby.

Kanin: [this seems kind of reckless]

Yafeu: [CHUG CHUG CHUG]

*timer starts*

Axel: *starts spooning cereal into his mouth*

hibiki: [at least zeke has 911 on speed dial]

Duncan: [20 bucks says he vomits]

-elsewhere-

Asher: "..." *nom*

sachiko: how's breakfast?

Asher: "...Good."

sachiko: glad to hear.

Asher: "..." *stares down*

sachiko:..sleep well?

Asher: "...No worse than usual."

-elsewhere-

Axel: X_X "I'm dead...Send my remains home to Dad and Mom, bro."

zeke: sorry for calling you so early for a house call, miss nygus. ^^;

Nygus: "What on earth did he eat?"

zeke:....weeeeeelllll... >w>;;;;

-elsewhere-

Gin: "Mmm..."

higuchi: zzzzz.....

Gin: *hug, cheek smooch*

higuchi: =///w///=

-elsewhere-

inko: we'll need more paper towels soon.

Izuku: *writes it down* "And milk, too."

-izuku's phone rings-

Izuku: "???" *checks*

-call from kaminari-

Izuku: "What's up, Kaminari?"

kaminari: DUUUUUUUDE look outside!

Izuku: "..." *looks out the window*

-kaminari and mineta are waving to him from across the street-

kaminari: get down here! we're going to the school's pool for swim training!

Izuku: "Oh! But...there's no school today? We'd need approval--"

kaminari: relaaax, we got it covered! we convinced yaomomo to put a good word in for us with the teacher.

{vlad king: well, if it's for training...}

kaminari: we're good as gold my dude!

Izuku: "Oh! But...I have to run errands..." *looks at Inko--with puppy dog eyes*

inko: well....*smile* you go have fun. errands can wait for now.

Izuku: "!!! Thank you!" *hug*

inko: *hugs* just remember to keep in touch, ok?

Izuku: "I'll have my phone with me! I'll be home before dinner--and I can bring back the groceries, too!"

-elsewhere-

ochako: hey, why do you think the swimsuits at school look like this?

hagakure: maybe it's something to do with aerodynamics! or should i say hydrodynamics?.....that's not even a pun, im legit asking.

Jiro: =~=;

mina: i dunno, maybe it's averting typical swimsuit fanservice gags.

ochako: what?

mina: what?

momo: in any case, we should probably start with some basic stretches while we wait for the others.

Tsuyu: "Good thinking...I do this one before aquatic work."

ochako: yeah, dont want to get a cramp in the water, that would just suck.

???: "GREETINGS, CLASSMATES!" *wheeling a cooler to the poolside*

ochako: oh, hey!

Iida: *waves* "Hello!" *he's in a speedo already* "Ah, stretching exercises--very important to protect your muscles!"

momo: O//////////////////////////////////////////O *steam is coming off of her*

Jiro: "...Yeah, we're averting a lot right now." *looks away* "Like my stare." -_-;

mina: who ordered beef? *giggles at her joke*

Iida: "Have the others arrived yet? ...Momo, you look overheated. I have cold refreshing fruit drinks."

ochako: we just got here.

Jiro: "Yes, Momo. Are you thirsty?"

momo:..thank you.

mina: *cackling*

Iida: "??? Is this an inside joke?"

Jiro: "..." *opens her mouth--then promptly shuts it* "Too easy."

sero: we're here!

Sato: "Hey there!"

Tokoyami: *hiding in the shade* =~=;

Aoyama: "Bonjour~"

sero: i think tokoyami's gonna sit this out, scared he's gonna molt.

Tokoyami: "Ha ha ha...You know the real reason..."

Dark Shadow: T~T "I need a hug..."

momo: *snaps to reality* oh right! pool safety rules!

Iida: "Indeed!" *holds up fingers* "Let's count them down!"

-elsewhere-

Aizawa: *reviewing files* "Okay, that finishes the remedial lesson plans. Let's go over the security parameters again."

midnight: right.

Present Mic: "HOW WE GOING TO TRUST THE BUS DRIVERS THIS TIME?!"

-elsewhere-

NOS4A2: *sips motor oil through a straw*

twice: sooooo what does energy 'taste' like. i always imagined it tasted like poprocks. BEST SERVED WITH SODA!

NOS4A2: "I was not programmed with 'taste,' but as I've heard from my creator, it's far less that tingly electronic sensation and more like feeling a flow of power surging through your orifice into your very circuits."

twice: .....SOUNDS KINDA KINKY.

NOS4A2: "..." *looks around* "Is he...Is he 'normal'?"

giran: 'normal'? in _this_ place?.....BWAHAHAHAHA! good joke, buddy.

NOS4A2: O_O; "...What mess did I step into..."

giran: you thought shit was bad NOW? you should have met that teddy-bear guy and his mute clown friend. _THOSE_ guys were fucked up.

-elsewhere-

ManBearFix: =~= "You can stop poking me, Doc--you already checked my reflexes there..."

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *has changed into his swimming attire* "This'll be great! Swimming is good for having water resistance--so I can keep improving my speed and strength while cooling off!"

kaminari: heck yeah!

Mineta: "After all, how else can we be Pro Heroes if we don't follow the Plus Ultra mantra!" *winks* ("Kaminari, if you can read my mind, you know we are about to be blessed with the sight of divine greatness--those shapely curves...")

kaminari: NIRVANA HERE WE COME! *slips and bellyflops into the pool*

*electricity crackles throughout the pool*

Mineta: OxO;

Iida: "NO RUNNING, KAMINARI! You could fry the entire class!"

momo: *holds up a '6' card*

Izuku: "Oh, hey, everyone! I didn't know you all were training here today, too."

ochako: yeah, that just leaves todoroki to arrive yet.

Mineta: -3- ("I know I should appreciate the school swimsuit, but not even one two piece? Weak sauce--")

Todoroki: *walks out of the boys' locker room--the door slamming into Mineta*

ochako: oh, hey todoroki!

Todoroki: "...Oh. H-Hi." *waves* "I only just got Iida's text message..."

momo: now that everyone's here, we should go over the pool safety rules.

Iida: "Indeed! As Kaminari has demonstrated, NO RUNNING AROUND THE POOL!"

kaminari: im okaaaaaay =~=

Mineta: XnX

Iida: "No eating before swimming to reduce risk of a cramp!"

momo: right.

Iida: "Stay hydrated! We have numerous nutritious drinks full of electrolytes and fruit juice in the cooler! I also have brought sunscreen at various levels of SPF!"

Hagakure: "Thank goodness!"

momo: we should also probably do stretches as well.

Kyoka: *in a sundress* "It's pleasant outside..." *opens a parasol*

sylvia: *also has a parasol and sundress, her skin covered with bandages* .~.;

Kyoka: *small smile* "You look lovely."

sylvia: t-thank you, miss kyouka! >///<;

Kyoka: "You're welcome. Where shall we go? The aquarium isn't far..."

sylvia: s-sounds f-fun…

Kyoka: "..." *offers her hand*

sylvia: .////. *takes it*

Kyoka: -\\\\\- *walks with her*

-elsewhere-

Spirit: *pulls over* "I can be back in about 2 hours--or do you need longer?"

izumi: we'll be ok, dad.

Spirit: "Okay...I'll see you in a bit. Keep your phone charged!"

Asher: "..." *steps out*

-elsewhere-

ochako: ok, so how are we gonna do this training?

Hagakure: "We've done enough stretches--how about swimming, or volleyball, or--"

*noise is heard coming from the boys' locker room*

sero: >->; um...

*the door kicks open*

Bakugo: "HOW MANY TIMES ARE YOU GOING TO GET US LOST?!"

eijiro: i found him!

Izuku: "Kachan! How's it going--"

Bakugo: "SHUT UP!" *walks by, his sweat is already crackling* "WHAT THE HELL KIND OF WIMPY TRAINING IS THIS?!"

momo: we're doing some poolside training and-

Bakugo: "WHAT'S THE POINT WHEN YOU HAVE A POOL WITH LANES IN IT! LIGHTNING CALVES, LET'S RACE!"

Iida: "..." *looks at his calves* "...Um..."

ochako: i volunteer to swim on iida's behalf!

Hagakure: "Neat-o! A battle of wills!"

Mineta: "Can there be a prize?"

Iida: "Yes! Pride for a job well done!"

Mineta: "..." *walks away, sits on a beach chair*

jirou:....mineta, do you see that? by the treeline, what is that?

Mineta: *turns* "What? Is it boobs?"

mina: *picks him up and tosses him over the fence* YEET!!

Mineta: "WAAAAAH!" *CRASHES*

Izuku: "...Okay, we have 5 lanes, so we can have 5 people compete at a time!"

momo: we have ochako and bakugou volunteering so far, so that leaves 3 more spaces.

Hagakure: "Count me in!"

Aoyama: "Exciting--I'll join as well!"

Ojiro: "I'm game!"

Bakugo: *looks at all of them* "..." *points* "Tail Guy is dead, Twinkle Stomach is dead, Invisible Girl is dead, Ururaka is dead."

ochako: oh it is on, bakugou!

Ojiro: ._.; "Why don't we get our real names?"

Aoyama: <The curse of being a side character~>

Hagakure: *already lined up* "Who's refereeing?"

Iida: "What a challenge, to serve as an impartial judge...I VOLUNTEER!"

-and so-

Iida: "On your marks..."

Aoyama: *sweating*

Iida: "Get set..."

ochako: *takes her stance*

Iida: *blows a whistle*

*The students take off...*

-elsewhere-

Takigi: "--and all the disappearance center around this area--" *circles the map* "--on the outskirts of Death City..."

takigi's partner: that is troubling...

Takigi: "It's largely deserted, and most people who disappeared were members of an excavation team to check in after the collapse of the Nether."

takigi's partner: ....

Takigi: "I don't like it...The Nether wouldn't have gone down if not for the 8th..."

takigi's partner: that's the brigade your sister is in, right?

Takigi: *holding a pointer stick--which he snaps in half*

takigi's partner: ._.;

Takigi: "That sniveling four-eye weasel Hinawa used bureaucratic pressure to coerce my innocent sister...The monster..."

takigi's partner: um-

Takigi: "And every report about the 8th shows them to be an undisciplined force just pushing its way through!" *opens up a file, laying out news clippings, official reports, police complaints, and photos--*

takigi's partner: ._.;

Takigi: "An untrained gopher for the traitor Giovanni, a former member of the Hoods, some mad scientists and bitter angry nun--THIS ONE'S A FLIPPING NUDIST!" *holds up a photo of Tamaki, who is somehow dressed in ribbons*

takigi's partner: i think you're blowing this out of p-

Takigi: *throwing up articles into the air* "A GORILLA! A DEMON! A WANNABE KNIGHT! A-A-A- ...The smaller nun seems fine. A HAIJIMA BOOTLICKER--"

Sergeant: *steps in* "How's the report coming along--" *sees the papers scattered and the photos of the brigade members* "...What the..."

takigi's partner: i think he might be having a psychotic break.

minoura: oze, would it kill you to quiet down? -_-;

Takigi: "I AM C-- ..." *pushes back his hair* "I am calm..."

Sansa: *picks up photos of Tamaki* .________.; "I'm pretty sure this violates multiple workplace codes..."

-elsewhere-

tamaki:....maki. when you see your brother, punch him.

Anya: "??? Is that a traditional family greeting?"

maki: um...tamaki? are you ok?

tamaki: just fine.

maki: *sweatdrop*

Petra: *opens up an old yearbook* "Hang on--Kotatsu, this was your school?"

tamaki: hm? yeah....

Iris: "Aw! This was before you started nun training? You were so cute!"

tamaki: 7///7;;;

{Student: "Wow, so you got fire abilities now?!"}

{tamaki: y-yeah, it just kind of happened.}

{Student 2: "Tch--before or after you hiked up your skirt?"}

{Student 1: "Hey! That's not nice..."}

{tamaki: c-can we drop that, please?}

{Student 1: *glares at Student 2* "So, Kotatsu, are you going to join a Fire Force platoon?"}

{tamaki: eh? well, was thinking of joining the 1st brigade.}

{Student 1: "The one that Brother Rekka works at?"}

{student 3: hehehe~ he's so cool isnt he?}

{Student 2: "Studly, you mean..."}

{tamaki: t-that's not the reason at all! >///< }

{*in the courtyard, Rekka is training, flinging flames as he practices martial arts...*}

{Student 1: >w> "Want to watch his training?"}

{tamaki: m-maybe some other time. *exits*}

{student 3:....ugh, who does she think she's kidding, huh?}

{Student 2: "She's just trying to act holier-than-thou so people stop thinking she's a floozy..."}

{Student 1: "...That's not fair..."}

{student 3: careful her bad luck doesnt rub off on you.}

tamaki:.....

Tsugumi: "It was weird when I learned about my weapon abilities, too..."

tamaki: *snaps to reality* wha?

Tsugumi: "Oh--sorry! I just started rambling about what it was like when I left my school for the DWMA. All of my classmates were really excited for me--it felt weird getting all of that attention." ^^;

maki: yeah, you stabbed a door, didnt you, tsugumin?

Tsugumi: D8 "I apologized to the door!"

mio:.. 7_7; did they know you were a weapon?

Tsugumi: "Not until my homeroom teacher announced I would be transferring, and kind of spilled the beans why..."

mio: did they treat you any differently?

Tsugumi: "Yeah--I was a lot more popular! Kind of sucked that only happened right before I had to move away..." ^^;

mio: ....well yay for you. 7__7#

Meme: "..." *pat pat*

mio: *wipes her eyes* well, what time is dinner?

Tsugumi: "The invitation said to arrive by 4...He's always punctual..."

-elsewhere-

Maid: "Are you sure you don't want help, ma'am? There are many guests, and that's a lot of cooking..."

madoka oze: i'll be fine. not the first time i've made this much food.

Maid: "It's been so long since getting to see Maki back home...Mr. Oze is still pacing the halls, instructing the staff."

madoka oze: *chuckle* classic danro....i just hope this goes well. last they spoke, they werent on the best of terms...

Maid: *nods* "When she transferred?"

madoka oze: yeah....that was years ago now...

{Danro: "I FORBID IT!" *his eyes are narrowed*}

{maki: but dad, this way i can help people!}

{Danro: "Oh, and you're not already helping people now for the army?!"}

{maki: well there isnt any emergencies going on, so we're hardly doing anything right now!}

{Danro: "We need you to provide support from the base! That is where you belong--giving the support to those who need to be out in the field!"}

{maki: but this brigade needs all the members it can get! they're good people that just want to help!}

{Danro: "You think _Hinawa_, who was drummed out after executing his teammate, is _good people_?!"}

{maki: ugh, you're being unreasonable! i know in the fire force, i can save people, that i can make a difference!}

{Danro: "No daughter of mine is joining! You're staying in the army, and that's final!" *EPIC EYEBROW GLARE*}

{maki: *bites lip* WELL MAYBE I DONT WANT TO _BE_ YOUR DAUGHTER THEN! *storms out*}

madoka oze:....

Maid: "Maybe this meeting can be an opportunity to heal..."

madoka oze: i hope so...

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "IN YOUR FACE!"

mina: =3=

Jiro: "Do you ever get tired of indiscriminately abusing your Quirk like that?"

Bakugo: "HEY! I ONLY HURT FEELINGS, NOT BODIES! DON'T LIKE IT? THEN YOU GO COMPETE!"

Jiro: "..." *lines up*

Izuku: .~.; *lines up*

momo: ready....set....go!

Izuku: *blasts forward with One for All*

momo:.....

Jiro: *smirks--as she vibrates the water with her new waterproof speaker support items*

tsuyu: is this regulation?

Iida: T~T "By this point, everyone is abusing Quirks and support items...So unprofessional..."

Ojiro: "Just take it as practicing Quirks and support items before using them in the field..." ^^;

momo: *sigh* alright. the final round will be a test of physical strength. swimming from one end to the other and back _without_ using quirks or support items.

sato: *sweatdrop* (why didnt you just do that from the start?)

Shoji: "Works for me..." *pulls on a swimming cap*

eijiro: hey sero, does the water affect your tapes at all?

Sero: "A bit, yeah, depending on what I eat--that's one of the things I'm trying to strengthen at summer camp, build up resistance."

eijiro: ah. makes sense.

mina: yeah, cause if the tape loses it's stickiness, you're basically flopping a long noodle around.

Sero: =~= "It-It could still be a deterrent!"

-later-

Todoroki: *stretching* "This is it..."

Bakugo: "PREPARE TO DIE." *lines up*

Izuku: ^^; "Good luck, everyone..."

momo: ready....set....go!

*The three boys leap--*

*Then something grabs them by the ankles*

Izuku: D8>

Todoroki: "?!"

Bakugo: "THE F--"

*SPLASH*

Aizawa: *has grabbed them by his scarves--and knocked them face-down into the water* "Time's up. All kids out of the pool."

ochako: wait. is it that late already?!

Aizawa: "School is closing up. Get out of here before the security bots start tasering you."

-elsewhere-

mio: so this is your house?!

maki: 7_7 yep. the old family homestead...

Meme: "Amazing!"

Anya: "...Seems quite small."

mio: HOW IS _THIS_ SMALL!?!?

Anya: "The family summer home is about 3 times this size."

mio: 0________________0 (these darn rich people!)

Maid: *exits* "Oh, Miss Maki--hello!"

maki: hey.

tsugumi: *waves*

Maid: "And Miss Tsugumi! Oh, this will be a family gathering! Takigi did say he will be a bit late, though..."

maki: joooy.

tsugumi: i brought my friends along. i hope that isnt a problem.

ao: good evening.

Anya: *small bow* "Hello."

Meme: "Hi-ya!"

Maid: "What a polite bunch!" ^^ "Come in--the heat is dreadful today..."

-inside-

mio: wow, fancy place you got.

Maid: "Your mother has made enough food to feed the army--so I'm sure--"

Anya: *studying the artwork* "Exquisite taste..."

maki: not much has changed, huh?

mio: *observing photos on the wall*

*Seem to be photos of children as well as some military photos...*

mio: huh....family resemblance....

*One man in them has...noticeable eyebrows...*

mio:...e-eyebrows.......*imagines maki with danro's eyebrows* >3< *stiffling a laugh*

tsugumi: ?? mio?

mio: IM FINE!

Anya: -_-; "Be on your best behavior..."

mio:....um, should i have brought a gift? is that a thing you're supposed to do when visiting a rich person's house?

Maid: "Your presence is enough--Mrs. Oze tends to be very particular about plans for the meal and...Well, Mr. Oze has so many collectibles..." ^^;;;;

maki: well, feel free to take a seat in the lounge, just leave your shoes by the door.

mio: kay.....!!! DUDE! YOUR COUCH IS AS BIG AS MY LIVING ROOM!!

Meme: "...Tsugumi, you've been holding out on us."

tsugumi: well, it's been a while since i was last here. ^^; i think i was like, 5 when i last visited. and last i saw them was when they came to visit for the holidays when i was 12.

Meme: "What're they like?"

tsugumi: well-

Danro: "MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKI!"

maki:...... 7_7 dad...

tsugumi: uncle danro! *hugs him*

Danro: "TSUGUMI!" *bear hug* "Look how big you've gotten!"

maki: 737

tsugumi: hehe! ^^

Meme: *stares* "... ... ...So bushy..."

mio: hello sir, i didnt bring a gift so please accept this lightly used paper clip.

Danro: "...HA! A MIRACULOUS PIECE OF METAL-FORGED TECHNOLOGY, THE NOBLE PAPERCLIP! THANK YOU, SMALL CHILD!"

mio: um...yes.....memepleasehelpmeidontknowwhatimdoingsaveme.

tsugumi: right. uncle danro, these are my friends, Anya, Meme, Ao, and Mio.

ao: a pleasure to meet you sir. *bows*

Meme: "Hello, commander sergeant lieutenant, sir!" ^^; *whispers back* "I don't know either..."

*the door opens*

Takigi: "Man, what a day..."

Maid: *takes his coat*

maki: *rolls eyes*

Danro: "Takigi! Don't just stand there! Your sister and cousin have visited! With friends!"

Anya: >_>; *looks over--* "!!!"

Takigi: *slow-motion bishie turn in Anya vision*

Anya: .\\\\\\\\.

ao: my, my, yet another crush, anya? im beginning to lose track of them all.

Anya: *angry whisper* "You shut your mouth, damn you!"

Takigi: "Hey, shrimp, muscles. Still getting thick?"

maki: watch it, bro.

tsugumi: hey! i'll have you know i've been drinking lots of milk since last time i saw you, so i should be getting taller! >3<

Takigi: "..." *picks up Tsugumi*

tsugumi: DX<

madoka oze: now now, settle down.

tsugumi: hi auntie!

Takigi: *drops her*

tsugumi: woah!

-nice 3 point landing-

Takigi: "...That's new."

maki: woah.

tsugumi: see? i've been training. ^^

madoka oze: that's right, you're a DWMA student now, right?

tsugumi: that's right. ^^

Danro: "Ha! Never thought darling little Tsu-tsu would be trying to be a fighter! Haven't you met a nice boy yet?"

tsugumi: wellllll.... <w<;;;;;

mio: can we eat yet, sir?

Danro: "Not up to me, ma'am--that's up to the misses!"

madoka oze: of course, dear. dinner's just about ready now!

mio: sweet!

Anya: *still staring at Takigi* .\\\\.;

Takigi: *in Anya vision* "What's to eat?"

Meme: *sniffs* "Given the miraculous scents coming in, what _isn't_ there to eat? "

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: *walking with Eijiro* "SUCH BULLSHIT! I'd have won that match without Eraser getting in the way!" *his nose is bandaged*

ochako: well, it was still fun for what it's worth.

Todoroki: "I suppose so..."

Izuku: *writing notes in his journal* "Well, I have to run to finish errands."

-elsewhere-

Danzo: "--and when she was five, she used to demand piggy-back rides!"

maki: =~=;

Takigi: "She was a lot smaller then, and Dad's back isn't that strong..." *fiddling on his phone*

ao: my, how fascinating.

mio: *NOMNOMNOMNOMNOM*

Meme: "This is delicious, Mrs. Oze--thank you for letting us join..."

madoka oze: oh, it's quite a pleasure. im just glad the whole family is here...well, most of the whole family. speaking of which, tsugumi, how are your parents?

tsugumi: last i checked, everything's doing well.

Danro: "Has Osamu found himself a girlfriend yet?"

tsugumi: havent asked. ^^;

Danro: "That's disappointing--a boy his age should be TAKIGI, PUT THE PHONE DOWN!"

Takigi: *reading texts* "Ha! Oh, that's adorable..." *texting back*

maki: .....

madoka oze:....maki sweetie, are you alright? you've hardly touched your food...

maki:....*SIGH* im fine, mom.

Danro: "Don't insult your mother's cooking: you know how much work she put into it."

maki: i wasnt insulting it!

mio: and you shouldnt, this is hella good food!

Danro: "Don't yell at the table!"

Takigi: "..." *texts* [dad is freaking again]

maki:...im not feeling too good. im gonna lay down for a bit.

Danro: "..." *looks down* *grunts*

Meme: "..."

Takigi: "Probably for the best--looks like Sis has been putting on enough weight--"

maki: it's NOT fat! it's _muscle!_ there is a difference!

Takigi: "You sure?" *pinches her arm*

maki: OW! stop that!

madoka oze: takigi, stop picking on your sister.

Danro: "...Maybe it would be better if you tried to look a little more--"

maki: look a little more _what_?

Danro: "You know..." *waves his hands into a certain shape* "More feminine."

maki: oh WOW dad! picking up takigi's backwards way of thinking, are we?!

Danro: "You're getting old! You can't keep running around if you can't settle down--"

Takigi: "Backwards?! You're just pissed I found someone--"

maki: you _SAY_ im getting old, but you still treat me like im a child!

madoka oze: .......

Danro: "YOU ARE STILL A CHILD--MY CHILD! AND I WILL NOT HAVE YOU RUNNING SLIPSHOD--"

madoka oze: *slams fist down on the table* that's ENOUGH!! all i wanted was a _NICE_ family dinner! if you cant sit in the same room without fighting among yourselves I WILL PERSONALLY FORCE YOU TO RUN LAPS AROUND THE CITY UNTIL YOU PASS OUT, DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!

*everyone sits down or sits up in their chairs*

Danro: "..."

Takigi: Q__Q;

maki:.....

ao:.....

tsugumi:......

mio:........*nom*

Anya: "...The rolls are delicious, Mrs. Oze..."

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *carries groceries inside* "I'm home!"

inko: welcome back!

Izuku: *carries groceries inside* "I'm home!"

inko: welcome back!

mitsuki: oh my goodness, look at you!

inko: oh yes, katsuki's mom came over to drop off a hotpot-

mitsuki: *pinching izuku's cheeks* oh i havent seen you in ages, you've gotten so big! ^^

Izuku: ^_____________^ "Hello, Mrs. Bakugo--Thanks! How are you?"

mitsuki: oh i've been just lovely. and how are _you_?

Izuku: "Okay! Kacchan and I were just at the UA pool for exercises..."

mitsuki: and how has he been? he's not causing you too much trouble, is he? because if he is...-

Izuku: OxO; "N-Not at all, ma'am! Ha ha..." ^^;;;;;;

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "... ... ..." *shudders*

eijiro: you ok, man?

Bakugo: "I just sensed a disturbance...and I think I need to punch Deku."

-elsewhere-

jirou: im home.

-loud swearing is heard in the den-

jirou: let me guess, dad's playing games?

mika jirou: yep.

Kyotuoku: "WHAT DO YOU MEAN I DIDN'T GET 3 STARS ON THAT ONE?! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM, ROCK STAR FOR THE NINTENDO WII?!"

jirou: dad! you know your swearing is a bad influence on bowie!

Bowie: "FUCK THIS SHIT! CAW!"

jirou: see?

Kyotuoku: "...Well, this is easy to fix. You just need to teach 'em new words. Say 'arpeggio'!"

Bowie: "ARSEFACE!"

jirou:...work in progress i see.

-elsewhere-

Honda: *sitting at a bar*

*the door opens with a bell jingle*

miwa: we're here! and look who i found on the way!

himari: *hiding behind miwa* .~.;;;;;

Honda: "WELCOME! BARKEEP, A ROUND!"

bartender: *nods and sends a glass to him*

Konro: "Greetings. I'm afraid young master had another invitation..."

miwa: his loss.

Hibana: "Barkeep, wine list!" *looks at the chair* "..." *snaps fingers* "And a better chair--one that doesn't look so uncomfortable..."

Honda: "HA! You just haven't been at this bar long enough! Take this chair--my chair! I have been here so long as to set my groove into it." *shifts his behind on the chair*

kayako: .........i'll just have water, since im the designated driver. -_-;

Akitaru: "And we appreciate that..." *tips the bartender, takes his beer*

miwa: cheers! *sips* hoo-wah! that's good stuff!

burns: ....so how have things been for you all?

himari: TT~TT;; im hoping that the new commander arrives soon so that i can go back to being a secretary. i dont think im cut out to be a commander.

Hibana: "That'll be up to Haijima--and why are you tolerating crap off of your subordinates? You need to show them who's boss!"

himari: i dont know what im doing! >~<;;;

Akitaru: "Okay, calm down--think through what you have to do first. You got enough people in the 3rd still? Or do you need recruits?"

himari: well, i-i think we have enough people? but a lot of people give us nasty looks lately...

Honda: "What're they complaining about?"

miwa: probably giovanni...that bastard.

Hibana: "You're being too kind..." *pokes Akitaru* "You're supposed to be finding him! Why haven't you?!"

Akitaru: -_-; "Kind of hard when the Hoods have gone quiet..."

kayako: hmm....and the rest of you?

Honda: "The 2nd would, if drafted into the service. Without official orders, my hands are tied."

kayako: -_-; i meant anything new with the rest of you.

Honda: "Oh...I finished painting my new miniature tank collection!"

burns: we received some new recruits.

Konro: "Oh? How's it going whipping them into shape?"

burns: they have a lot to learn

Akitaru: "Throwing them into the deep end, huh? It takes a lot of work to integrate newbies--we had that challenge with the newer recruits."

-elsewhere-

Patty: *yawns, cuddles* =w=

takeru: .//////////////.

Patty: "You feel warm."

takeru: *gulp* t-t-t-t-thank you.

Patty: *interlocks her fingers with his before kissing his cheek* "So cute~"

takeru: .//////////////////.

Patty: *rests her head on his chest* "How's your mom holding up?"

takeru: much better now.

Patty: "No more potato thieves? Because I could send some bombs over to take care of them!"

takeru: ^^; actually, she made a separate field for them to have, along with some other veggies.

Patty: "Oh? What does she like to grow?"

takeru: i think this side garden has carrots, pumpkins, corn, things like that.

Patty: "Oh!" *claps her hands* "Jack o'lanterns! You do that back home?!"

-elsewhere-

Asher: "..." *opens the apartment door*

cassidy: *opens the door* oh thank god! *hugs*

Asher: "!!! ..." *pat pat*

cassidy:....mom's not home right now...

Asher: "...Good. I want to go to bed."

-elsewhere-

tsugumi: *has a video chat open*

Osamu: *yawns* <Tsugumi?>

tsugumi: <hey bro, are mom and dad there?>

Osamu: <Yeah? Hang on...Mom! Tsugumi's on the Skype!>

yukari harudori: *enters* <hi sweetie!>

tsugumi: <hey mom!> ^^

Tsugumi's Dad: <You're up at odd hours--everything okay?>

tsugumi: <yeah, just got back from dinner with uncle danro and aunt madoka.>

yukari harudori: <oh that must have been nice!>

Osamu: <How is everyone?>

tsugumi: <doing well.....how's everything back home?>

Tsugumi's Dad: <Pretty well, I'd say--your brother's just recovering from-->

Osamu: <Dad! I'm fine! Coach just said to take it easy...>

tsugumi: *listening*

yukari harudori: <oh, the Hanasaki's just had a baby recently.>

Tsugumi's Dad: <Adorable little thing!>

tsugumi: *smiles and listens to them talk.*

Tsugumi's Dad: *laughs a bit, then notices Tsugumi* <...Hey, sweetie? We miss you.>

tsugumi: <i miss you guys too.> *wipes her eyes*

Osamu: <Hey, don't get all misty-eyed--we're not that far away from you.>

tsugumi: <i-i know...>

yukari harudori:...<sweetie, if anything's bothering you...>

tsugumi: <i-it's fine. i dont want to worry you.>

Tsugumi's Dad: <...Well, you stay strong. We're proud of you, Tsugumi.>

tsugumi: <thanks, dad.>

-morning-

sonia: *braiding miyuri's hair*

miyuri: ^w^

Chuuya: *unboxing something...*

miyuri: what are we gonna do today, papa?

Chuuya: "Well, I'm worried Mito isn't getting enough exercise..."

miyuri: ??

mito: =A=;

Chuuya: *holds up the box, showing a floor-to-ceiling cat furniture/scratching post*

miyuri: ooooooh!! what is it?

Chuuya: "It's cat furniture--helps to encourage Mito to jump up high and even has a scratching post included."

mito: *rubbing against it* =w=

Chuuya: "Well, just need to assemble it: I'll just lift this piece to--" *dawning realization, as one piece is nearly taller than him* "... ... ..."

-elsewhere-

Dazai: "..." *starts giggling*

tanizaki: ??

Kunikida: -_-# "Did you eat the 'shrooms again?"

Dazai: "Oh, no--just thinking of something funny..."

naomi: hey bro, can you come with yosano and i today? we're taking maki on a shopping trip!

*lightning strikes--but it's sunny outside, with no cloud in the sky...Tanizaki looks shook*

Tanizaki: Q_______Q "S-Shopping? Again?"

Kenji: "???" *opens the window, looks up* "...The heck was that?"

naomi: maki had a bad evening yesterday, so we're taking her out to cheer her up. ^^ we invited naho too, but she said she was busy with something.

Tanizaki: "..." *sighs* "Okay...My poor arms will support the weight of many, many shopping bags." TwT

-elsewhere-

Honda: "GOOD MORNING, TROOPS!" *sips--from a big-ass mug of black coffee*

takeru: good morning sir!

Taguchi: "??? Hajiki! You're out of uniform!"

Hajiki: "Oh, sorry--I forgot..." *looks down--he's still wearing bunny slippers*

hito: *sweatdrop*

Honda: "No time for that--LET'S KICK OFF WITH SOME DELIGHTFUL JUMPING JACKS!" *leaps--and slams his head into the ceiling*

-elsewhere-

Fris: "Oh, God, she kidnapped another one. I'm going to be sick..."

kagu-tsuchi: ??

Bee: "She calls them 'fresh meat' and 'future TNT.'"

kagu-tsuchi:.....

*KA-BOOM*

kagu-tsuchi: ?! *turns her head to the direction of the sound*

Ritsu: *steps out, covered in soot and...blood* "That was a no-go..."

-elsewhere-

Takigi: *holds up the folder* "We got a case."

takigi's partner: hmm?

Takigi: "Get your flashlight--we're going underground."

-elsewhere-

Meme: "I'm sorry how last night went, Tsugumi..."

tsugumi: i-it's fine.

ao: if you ever need to talk, let us know.

Meme: *nod nod* "You're not alone."

tsugumi: *sniff* thanks guys.

ao: i can understand how you must feel, im no stranger to familial disputes myself...

tsugumi: i know...

Meme: "..." *looks down*

mio:...*holds her hand*

Meme: *small squeeze*

Anya: "Have you spoken with Maki?"

tsugumi: not yet.

Meme: "Maybe text her? Even if she's not up to talk..."

-elsewhere-

Haumea: "Hee hee~ All is ready...Great work, everyone! I'm sure the Preacher is pleased..."

guruna: kururu~@ ^^

Inka: "I can't wait to see things firsthand!" *she's still bandaged from the last encounter with the 8th at Haijima...*

ritsu: i'd request you sit this one out, lady inka.

Inka: "WHAT?! But I want to see the explosions!" >3<

Charon: *his torso is bandaged* *inhales* "Some of us are still too injured to fight."

Assault: X___X *still wrapped like a mummy*

kagu-tsuchi: charon, please rest...

Charon: "I will...when Inka agrees to retreat. But she's always been stubborn..."

kagu-tsuchi:...miss inka, please...

Inka: "What's in it for me?"

-elsewhere-

stocking: hmmm.....let's build a pillow fort, kiddo!

Kid: "Oh? You have the time?" *picks up a pillow*

stocking: yep! ^^

Kid: "Well then..." *tosses a small pillow at her*

stocking: ah! kid! >3<

Kid: "Hee hee...Just sending a building block to you..." *sets down a stack of pillows next to them--gives her a cheek kiss*

stocking: *giggles and kisses his cheek too*

Kid: ^\\\\^ "For structural integrity, perhaps begin with the wider pillows first..."

-elsewhere-

Shop Clerk: "Oh, that one looks lovely on you--and it's on sale!"

Tanizaki: *carrying shopping bags* TwT;

maki: thank you!

Yosano: *looking at a sun hat* "Match this up with the right swimsuit, and you'd turn some heads."

maki: you think so too, right?!

Yosano: "Hell yeah!"

Shop Clerk 2: *helping Naomi--* "And these are the matching earrings..."

naomi: oooh!

Shop Clerk 2: "Tell you what--you get these, I'll throw in the necklace for free."

-elsewhere-

naho: *typing*

Sakuya: *sets down tea and cookies*

naho: hey sakkun, would you proofread this chapter when im done?

Sakuya: "Me? Sure, though that's not my strongsuit...How's the chapter looking?"

naho: we're getting into the really good stuff. *wide grin* zepher's giving nero a reach around~

Sakuya: .\\\\\.; "...I see..."

belkia: *shocked gasp as he covers lilac's ears*

Lilac: "???"

belkia: such language, toguchin! and in front of the baby!

naho: >3< im 20!

lavender: *stiffled laughter*

Lilac: "WHAT'S GOING ON?! I CAN'T HEAR NOW!"

Higan: "Hey, don't censor her art, man..."

-elsewhere-

NOS4A2: *collapsed on the rug* =n= "My battery is worn down..."

tomura: quit your whining, we got you more, you freeloader.

kurome: ...

NOS4A2: "Feed it...to me..." *opens his mouth, tendrils with battery ports sticking out*

tomura: *hands it to him* alright alright.

NOS: "AAAAAAAH--" *noms--the tendrils wrapping around Tomura's wrist*

tomura: !!!

NOS: *sucks on the battery like a pacifier* =w=

tomura: *yanks back his wrist, snarling*

kurome:...uncle shigaraki doesnt like being touched.

NOS: *re-charging* "And I don't like human germs--they upset the integrity of my circuitry. And yet, c'est la vie."

kurome: i guess.

NOS: "Shouldn't you be studying with a teacher?"

kurome: im not in school, papa teaches me. and sometimes uncle giran does it.

NOS: "I see...How is your math?" *his...robot tongue starts "licking" static electricity off his arms*

kurome: i know how to do adding and subtracting.

NOS: "Hmm...I suppose multiplication is a ways off?"

kurome: i know a bit, i think. two times two is 4. two times three is 6, and so on. division's a bit harder, though.

NOS: "Oh, you humans lack so much--limited by only so much grey matter..."

kurome: ????

NOS: "...You have a brain. I have a hive-mind that can process more ideas more quickly by allocating the work to separate hard drives--"

tomura: she's a toddler, not a collage student.

NOS: "So she's a step up from you..."

tomura: !!!! why you-

magne: are you two bickering _again_?

tomura: HE STARTED IT!

NOS: "It's true--it's quite easy to get his goat." *holds up a goat plushie*

twice: AYYYYYYYYYYY! that sucked.

shaula: well he is a vampire, so that makes sense.

beatrice: well said, lady shaula.

NOS: "...Miss Magne, what is wrong with his head?"

magne: long story, hun.

twice: NONE OF YOUR BIZ!.....it all started when-

-elsewhere-

-a young woman waits by the square's fountain-

*hands cover her eyes*

Jonas: "Guess who~?"

woman: ah! jonas!

Jonas: "Hello, Natasha~" *cheek smooch, hug from behind*

natasha: hehe ^////^

Jonas: "Thank you for coming...I...Um..."

natasha: your commander? ^^;

Jonas: *nods* "He was quite passionate about our workout..." *rotates his shoulder* "Gonna be feeling that tomorrow..."

natasha: you're probably hungry after that.

Jonas: *smiles* "Have something in mind?" *rubs her hand*

natasha: i heard the crepe shop has ice cream sandwiched between two belgian waffles!

Jonas: *his stomach starts growling* .\\\\\.;

natasha: i bet you're dying to try it, arent you?

Jonas: *nods* "Incredibly so..."

-elsewhere-

sachiko: ma'am, you have a visitor.

anton: *wave*

Shelly: *sits up with a tired smile* "Ant..."

anton: how are you shelly? sorry i couldnt come sooner, commander had us running drills. are you feeling well? are your feet comfortable?

Shelly: *giggles* "I'm fine, really--you worry so much..."

anton: ^^; sorry, it's just, pre-fatherhood nerves, you know?

Shelly: "Aw..." *rubs her stomach* "Say hi to Daddy, sweetie..."

anton: ^^ do we know what they'll be yet?

Shelly: "Hey, we talked about this--I want to be surprised..."

anton: right, right. ^^; the anticipation's just killing me is all.

Shelly: "You thought about names, though? Maybe a few that could work regardless who they turn out to be?"

-elsewhere-

Hirotsu: *lights a match, brings it to his cigarette...exhales, looks at the slummy alley*

mafioso: nothing yet, sir.

Hirotsu: "Hmm...They used to monitor here, years ago..."

gin: *feeling along the wall* ......

*there's a small bit of spackle over the wall...it's still wet and loose...*

gin: hmmm.....

*it chips away, revealing a straight line, like the outline to a door*

gin: bingo... *slides her knife along the line*

*the door comes loose*

Hirotsu: "Good." *nods to others to take sides along the door*

-they do so-

*inside...is a chair...someone is tied to it*

gin: *looks to hirotsu*

Hirotsu: "...Likely a trap..." *shines a flashlight onto the person--*

Person: *muffled voice, gag around their mouth...and what looks like a bomb attached to them*

gin: !!!

Hirotsu: *bored sigh* "Typical..."

*BEEP*

*KA-BOOM*

gin: *cough cough* damn...

Hirotsu: *dusts himself off* *points to the remains* "They even left us a message..."

gin:....the guy was a lost cause, werent they?

Hirotsu: "Likely...The explosive was likely triggered remotely, which means..." *gestures to both ends of the alley, then the rooftops* "Follow the target."

gin: *nods and heads off*

Hirotsu: *exhales...then walks to the other end of the alley* "...I take it you find this amusing?"

???: "Hey, just giving you a heads up is all."

Hirotsu: "This is Port Mafia territory--tell your friends to be gone."

???: "Not that easy--they were staking out the basement for an access point. Tell your people to clear out...Can I bum a smoke?"

Hirotsu: "..." *hands it over*

Joker: "Much obliged~"

-elsewhere-

lina: and that concludes today's meeting. dismissed.

tsukasa: *yaaawn* that meeting took so looong! when are the magius going to get done with this 'pet project' of theirs anyway?

Demongo: *passed out inside a vial* *snore*

white feather: it'll be done soon, amane.

tsukuyo: hmmm...

white feather 2: is there a problem?

tsukuyo: 'invoking the essance of the holy maiden'...what could they have meant by that.

black feather: wait, you mean the holy maiden of kamihama?! i thought she was only a myth!

kagari: holy maiden? do elaborate.

tsukuyo: the holy maiden of kamihama was a magical girl who existed many years ago. she was among the founders of kamihama city, and was said to be very powerful, some even say she had the ability to bestow contracts much like the incubators can. one of the most famous stories is of how she faced off against an incredibly dangerous wraith known as 'Walpurgisnight'.

Miyako: O~O; "This sounds like bad news..."

Mio: "Tch. Sounds like over-complicated horror tales..."

white feather: of course, over the years, it's difficult to tell fact from fiction, but her legend is forever immortalized in kamihama, even as far as to depict her in the winter parade. *places an article on the table of mami playing the holy maiden in the parade*

Mai: *frowns at the photo*

tsukasa: wow, another great article courtesy of Ryou Midori.

ryou: ^w^

white feather: ?!?!? what happened to anonimity?!

ryou: that's only to outsiders. =3=

Miyako: "EEP! It-It's just a parade..." >~<

kagari: interesting......

-elsewhere-