Human traffickers?
This is what Chuuya heard as soon as he got closer. The feeling of getting something for nothing made Chuuya's lips twitch.
Haha, Dazai, you look like a child trafficker!
[Sweetie, you should really pay attention to your image!]
This is very Osamu Tazaburo.
The comments flew by quickly. Chuuya looked Dazai up and down. So this was the person the words in the air had been talking about.
It was completely different from what he had imagined. He had overheard the entire conversation between the two, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly under his mask. If he hadn't known beforehand, this guy would definitely have been kicked away by him by now.
"Hey! Are you deaf or a human trafficker? He says someone is going to take him to find someone."
Chuuya's lips curled up under the mask as he spoke to attract the attention of the two children. Although Chuuya's face was hidden by the mask, the child who remembered the clothes and voice lit up when he saw the newcomer. He hid behind Chuuya and watched Dazai warily from the opposite side.
Hearing the voice, Dazai turned around and looked at the person in front of him. The person was covered up from head to toe, but was not tall. Yet, he inexplicably felt a sense of familiarity with the person, but he had no recollection of him at all. A playful smile appeared on Dazai's lips.
"Ah~ little friend, are you sure you want to go with this short man who doesn't even dare to show his face? He's the one who looks like a kidnapper, isn't he?"
Dazai paused strangely for a moment, then used Chuuya's words to turn the blame back on Chuuya himself.
Chuuya remained silent. What the other person said was indeed true, but wasn't this bastard mocking his height? The veins on his forehead bulged, but the smile on his lips grew wider. What this person said was particularly unpleasant to hear.
Even after losing his memory, he still jokes about Chuuya's height.
[Although, Chuuya, who is now completely wrapped up, does look more like a human trafficker.]
[If real human traffickers come, they will only take both people away together.]
You didn't let Chuuya off the hook either.
"Who are you calling short, you bastard!"
Isn't that right?
Upon hearing Chuuya's rebuttal, Dazai glanced at Chuuya with a puzzled look, as if he didn't understand why Chuuya was so furious. Then he reached out and compared the height difference between the two, the meaning of which was self-evident.
So those words in the air were just something Dostoevsky made to amuse him? How could he possibly have anything to do with this guy? What this guy said was infuriating. Chuuya clenched his fist and suddenly kicked Dazai.
Although it was somewhat sudden, after a moment of stunned silence, Dazai managed to dodge it. Before the smile could even form on his face, he was kicked hard in the back and fell to the ground.
Dazai didn't get up; he simply found a comfortable position on the ground and lay down, still with a smile on his face.
"Oh dear, Mr. Shorty is really grumpy."
Although he couldn't see the face, Dazai had a strange feeling that the expression on the face under the mask must be quite interesting. With that in mind, when Dazai looked at Chuuya again, he found the black mask particularly irritating.
Chuuya's curiosity had been satisfied, and he had no intention of continuing to deal with Dazai. He took a deep look at Dazai through his mask and prepared to leave.
Dazai's smile froze as he watched the other's actions. Things shouldn't be like this, but he couldn't find fault with the other's reaction. What was he expecting? It was strange, wasn't it? Dazai then returned to normal, his smile even wider than before.
"I'm planning to run away now~ Speaking of which, why am I wearing a mask? Is it because I'm insecure about my appearance and afraid to see people? But I can understand, after all, not everyone is like me, having a face that's popular with girls and not having to worry about their height~"
When Dazai said this, he even flipped his hair, indicating that he genuinely believed it. However, Dazai had the right to say it; it was someone else who broke down in his defenses.
[Don't underestimate these negative reviews, I'll read them to you.]
[Behind Chuuya's mask lies a more authoritative face]
[We haven't even seen a decent face yet, and they're already using reverse psychology.]
[Ugh, so why didn't I even see his face after all this time? Dazai, get your act together!]
Don't panic, everyone. Dazai has his own rhythm. Let's wait and see.
Don't panic, and don't underestimate the bond between them.
Chuuya, who was initially on the verge of exploding from Dazai's words, calmed down after seeing the comments. He was determined not to fall into that guy's trap.
"Tch! All you've got is empty talk."
After saying that, Chuuya didn't care about Dazai's reaction. He turned around and lifted his foot. The child glanced timidly at Dazai, hesitated for a moment, and then turned around to follow Chuuya away.
Dazai's smile vanished completely, his eyes darkening, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.
"How rude of you, Mr. Shorty! But if I'm not mistaken, you are a member of the Five Signs of Decay."
As Dazai spoke, he stood up, walked towards the two of them, and looked at Chuuya with a half-smile.
My wife is ignoring me, and I'm unhappy, so let's take a closer look at her online persona.
Haha, Chuuya's surprised expression is so cute right now!
[However, the organizational culture of the Five Signs of Decay of the Devas is really easy to recognize, and this is Dazai, after all; Doflamingo still loves white too much.]
【I really don't have time to mess around with you, you white-haired fetishist…】
So what are you trying to say?
Chuuya's expression showed more annoyance than surprise, and his tone of voice became harsher.
With the thought that he shouldn't cause trouble for his cheap boss since he rarely got out, Chuuya stopped and turned around. But anyone could see the low mood emanating from Chuuya.
Dazai's smile returned, and after successfully keeping the man, his smile seemed even more genuine than before.
"Looks like I guessed right~ Don't be so impatient, I just wanted to get to know you, and besides, if your companion hadn't been so flamboyant, I might not have even thought of it~"
...Nikolai!
Although I never had any expectations of this person, this is just too unreliable, isn't it? But surprisingly, there was no surprise at all.
The above is Chuuya's inner monologue. Although he was momentarily stunned when he heard the answer, he immediately came to the conclusion.
Ultimately, he still doesn't understand how Dostoevsky endured it. He was often out of place with them because he wasn't sick enough. This is why, when Naka saw those words saying that he wasn't originally a member of this organization, he accepted the statement without any resistance.
Chuuya firmly believes that even if he wasn't a good person before he lost his memory, he was definitely a normal person! But why are all the abnormal people around him?!
Chuuya's expression behind the mask was indescribable; he seemed reluctant to face reality, which was why he wanted to leave this troublesome place as soon as possible. Moreover... Chuuya looked up at the man in front of him who was putting on an innocent expression, and he had a feeling that something bad would happen if he stayed with this guy.
Chuuya: "Do you think I'd believe your nonsense?"
Dazai: "Eh~ That's really hurtful!"
Chuuya: "So what are you trying to do by specifically pointing out my identity and making me stop?"
Dazai: "I just said~ I just wanted to get to know you~ By the way, has your hair been dyed?"
Chuuya's previously irritable mood instantly calmed down. He suddenly looked at Dazai with a wary expression. This guy's observation skills were terrifyingly sharp, but his tone of voice remained unchanged.
"It hasn't been dyed."
"Oh, I see."
Whether the other person believed him or not, Dazai's gaze shifted away from Chuuya's hair. Chuuya breathed a sigh of relief, completely unaware of the fleeting amusement in Dazai's eyes as he looked away.
[China is also completely under their control]
[But it seems like Atsushi Nakajima will be here soon.]
So what did I miss? Why are Akutagawa and Atsushi acting together again?
Because Gogol caused quite a stir, Akutagawa, who was there to gather information, also came here.
Chuuya made a decision based on the comments: he had to leave as soon as possible and couldn't be exposed. He also planned to use his amnesia to infiltrate the Five Signs of Decay and find the pages that would rewrite his memories.
"Ah~ So, as a wanted member of the Five Signs of Decay, can he really just swagger into the police station and take this child to find his parents?"
Dazai had unknowingly moved very close to Dazai, his tone light and airy, bringing the topic back to the present.
"That's none of your business. Anyway, it's much better than leaving the child with someone as unreliable as you."
"Huh? Aren't I a wanted criminal too? And I have a legitimate job, I'm a detective~"
[Haha, but, in that sense, Dazai does actually have a proper job.]
[We lost completely...]
After all, neither Chuuya's job, before nor after his amnesia, could be considered a respectable one.
It's okay, but we earn a lot!
It's rare to see the two of them chatting "calmly" for so long without resorting to violence.
[...It's clear that Dazai was genuinely affected; I actually had a suspicion that he might be faking it.]
【I also……】
"snort!"
Chuuya let out a whimper to express his disdain for himself, but couldn't think of any rebuttal. He didn't notice that Dazai's gaze was fixed on his mask, scrutinizing him from head to toe.
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