Soukoku Mini Stories

We can change the world, Together. (Story 21)

"Ugh, what a drag." Dazai groaned jumping around the dead bodies Chuya just created. "Shut up jackass and collect whatever we need and let's get the hell out of here." Chuya adjusted his hat as Dazai bent down grabbing the book Mori sent them out to collect. Dazai glanced through the pages before an idea popped into his head. "It's almost dinner time Chuya." Chuya raised an eyebrow, "Yeah, and?" "How about we go out and get ice cream! I'll treat." Chuya smirked, "Okay, sounds fun. As long as you are paying."

Dazai chuckled leaping over the bodies to get to Chuya. "Yes, I will. Just this once, let us drop off this book and go then." The sun was starting to set in Yokohama, the roads were busy with traffic. "I knew I could count on you both." Mori took the book from Dazai flipping through the pages, "Alrighty, we will see you, tomorrow boss!" Dazai waved, and Chuya followed Dazai out of Mori's office. They both walked to an ice cream parlor that was by Yokohama Park.

They both ordered ice creams, Chuya getting a strawberry ice cream cone, and Dazai getting Matcha flavored ice cream cone. He kept his promise and paid for their treats. They walked over to the park sitting under a large oak tree and enjoying their sweet savory ice cream cones. "I guess I should thank you for paying for this," Chuya said looking at Dazai. Dazai was licking his ice cream cone and staring into the sky, the stars were twinkling above them brightly. 

The moon was lighting up the dark blue sky. "Dazai?-" "Chuya, you love this city right?" Chuya raised an eyebrow, "Yeah I do." "Would you die for this city?" Chuya took a bite out of his ice cream cone, "Uh, I mean I guess." Dazai got quiet again and took a bite out of his ice cream cone. "Why did you-" "Do you think we can change the world, together?" Dazai looked at his mafia partner, Chuyas eyes widened a little, "Uh, yeah why not? I mean we're a strong team together." Dazai smiled hearing Chuya's answer, "We can change the world together Chibi! I know we can." He ruffled up Chuya's hair, and Chuya glared at him. Once they finished their ice cream, they lay down under the oak tree admiring the stars. Dazai pulled Chuya closer to him, putting his arm around him. Chuya leaned in closely to Dazai's warm embrace. "I think I see the Big Dipper, Chibi" Dazai chuckled pointing up into the dark blue sky. Chuya laughed, "Idiot."

Current Day (Age: 22):

"Did you hear the news, Chuya?" Kōyō sat down next to Chuya at the round table. "What news?" "About Dazai." Chuya's eyes widened upon hearing Dazai's name, "Uh, no what happened? Did they find him-" "Since it is been a year today since he's been missing, the Detective Agency declared him dead." Chuya's heart stopped beating, and his heart sunk into his stomach. "They did?" He managed to say. "Mhm, they just put a grave in for him at Yokohama's Cemetery." Chuya got up clenching his fists together. "I have to go."Kōyō smirked devilishly, "Understood." 

Chuya walked into the cemetery, it was empty. The cool spring breezes made Chuya's ginger hair flow.  Eventually, Chuya found Dazai's grave. Chuya knelt taking off his hat, and a single tear dropped from his eye. "You asshole, you can't be dead." Chuya lowered his head as more tears started pouring out of his eyes. "I miss you more than anything, Dazai. I've waited a year for updates and news on you, and the news I receive is that you died. What the hell..." Chuya clenched his shirt collar, his teardrops were dropping onto the warm green grass. "I'll change the world for the both of us. I won't let you down, you just watch me Dazai. I won't let you down." Chuya put his hand on the tombstone, his phone vibrating in his coat pocket.

He cursed under his breath answering the call, "Hello? Oh, okay. Understood boss, I'll be there shortly. Chuya hung up dropping his phone back into his pocket. "Mori is still a pain in the ass." Chuya got up putting his hat back on his head. "I'll visit you tonight, I'll bring ice cream for us. I'll pay this time since you paid last time." Chuya left the cemetery heading to his next mission.

Dazai stepped out from behind the tree in the cemetery, his cheeks damp from tears. "I miss you too Chibi."