Soukoku Mini Stories

Betray Him. (Story 1)

"Recently, there have been explosion attacks across Yokohama. These explosions arent from bombs or grenades, its from a human's ability. Buildings, parks, and more have been destroyed. Local police are doing their best to bring down this horrifying criminal. If you have any information please call the number below on your screen. Moving onto weather reports..." Kenji turned off the TV, "Who's going to stop this crazy jerk from blowing up our city?! I can't stand here and widdle my hat!" "Dazai is in charge of this mission. President says it personal." Yosano teased. "Wait, really? A mission personal to Dazai?" Atsushi questioned. "Mhm personal indeed." "How's this person to Dazai? Do you know Yosano-" "I'm going out to take care of something. Tell the boss ill be back tomorrow." Dazai walked by grabbed his cell phone then left. "Yep. He's going to solve the attacks on the city." "Is it dangerous Miss Yosano?" Atsushi questioned with a worried tone in his voice. "I don't believe so. If it is ill just have to make him feel all better in my office...heh~"

"Will your agency buddies and police be there?" "No. It's just you and me. I promise." "You're a shitty liar Dazai. I'll be there." Dazai unlocked the door to a small wooden cabin out in the misty woods. It was still light outside so the cabin was more visible. He adjusted chairs, poured a single glass of red wine, and sat by a small fireplace. He was about to betray his partner. Dazai has always had a soft spot for Chuya. Somehow in his lonely life, when he meant Chuya, he changed. (A little bit). He found himself laughing with Chuya, smiling with him, he even enjoyed fighting with Chuya on his side. His favorite fight with him was their battle against Randō. He's going to miss him... lot.

Rain is pouring outside. There hasn't been an attack on Yokohama since yesterday morning. Chuya was making his way down the misty, sad, dark forest. The rain was louder than his boots against the flooded grass. Chuya didn't bother to knock, instead, he opened the door, his black coat dripping wet. Dripping water on the floor of the cabin. "God damn it, this weather sucks, I swear if my coat is ruined I'm gonna personally murder mother nature." "I wouldn't expect anything else from the Chuya Nakahara." Chuya hung his coat and took off his black roughed-up gloves. "God, Mori's working me like a horse. I can't catch a break. With these stupid ass, explosions he's making me do, I can't even sit and read a book." "A book? You didn't tell me you finally learned how to read." Dazai chuckled as Chuya sat down taking the red wine. "Oh shut up. It's a good book." "What it about then? I'm sure it has to be a 'top notch' book if it's captured Chuya's attention." Chuya rolled his eyes drinking his wine. "Well, it is about this king and queen on the west, the queen is secretly having an affair with the king on the north side. The king of the west goes to confront his wife about it but before he could get a word out she murders him." "Seems like she betrayed him huh?" "Yes, she did, it's kinda sad though. I mean, he was killed by his own true love. Pathetic to be honest." Chuya sipped on his wine. "Yeah. Sad for sure." Chuya raised his eyebrow, "Why'd you want to meet in this lonely ass cabin out in the woods Dazai?" "I just thought it was beautiful. Lovers spend their weekends in this cabin, loving each other how partners love." "Yeah, but it's only Thursday-"

The door busted open. "Chuya Nakahara! You are under arrest!" "Don't even try to escape we have you surrounded!" "God damn it-" Dazai touched Chuyas neck eliminating Chuya's ability. "Dazai?! You played me huh?" Dazais's face showed no emotion. Two officers handcuffed Chuya dragging him away. "I expected nothing less from you Osamu Dazai." "Thank you for your entail Dazai." Chuya heard the female cop. "Talk about betraying huh? Pathetic."

"Hey Dazai, whatcha reading" Atsushi leaned over by Dazai's messy desk. "Atsushi...this is a library keep your voice down." Dazai teased as Atsushi leaned over Dazais shoulder trying to scope out what he was reading. "Dazai. I need you in my office. Now." The president stood in the hallway. Dazai put his book down and followed the president. Soon as both of them reached the president's office, Fukuzawa shut the door behind him. "Chuya Nakahara escaped prison this morning." Dazais eyes widen. "Boss- I had nothing to do with this-" "I know. He escaped by his own ability. Police are searching for him everywhere. If he gets in contact with you you need to report it. Understand?" "Yes sir." Fukuzawa reached down in his pocket handing Dazai a letter. "This was left in Chuya's cell. I'll let you be." Dazai thanked him with a nod and unfolded the letter. A single tear left his eye after seeing Chuya's handwriting. 

'Hey, you bastard. If you're reading this Dazai. I escaped. I'm not returning to Yokohama, I caused too much damage here. Seriously. I'm not mad at you for giving the police 'entail'. You're one of the good guys now. I respect it on some level. I still think you're fucking crazy at times. But I'm a bad guy. Mori made me do those explosions I tried to tell him no but he has a giant rock head. So, this is goodbye. I don't know if ill ever see you again. I honestly don't know where the fuck I'm going. But I'm going somewhere far from here. I can't believe I'm gonna write this. I'll miss you. Take care you, shithead.

The book I told you about that night is called The Queens BackStabbing Secret. -Chuya.

Dazai folded the letter up and put it in his coat pocket, leaving the president's office. He sat back down at his desk reading his book. "Dazai, now can you tell me what you are reading?" Atsushu let out an annoyed sigh. "Hmm...fine. It's called The Queens Backstabbing Secret. It is very compulsive. I don't know if you'll like it Atsushi."