#so clearly the solution was to draw a howl AU scene alskdjfjf

[sensitiveheartless]

Howl AU bit from chapter 3 (with spoilers for chapter 18 because it’s Dazai’s perspective!)

“Still, Dostoevsky needs my cooperation for the ritual, however reluctantly given,” Dazai put in, leaning harder against Yosano’s side. He was still looking gray-faced and exhausted. “So he’s been trying to get leverage against me in order to force me to go along with his wishes.” He paused, and shot Chuuya a careless yet apologetic glance. “I’m afraid that’s why he went after you.”