Trapped In A Novel [Bungo Stray Dogs Fanfiction: Shin Soukoku]

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Atsushi opened the window a little bit, despite it being so cold, since he was completely bored and had nothing to do. It's very lonely... He thought to himself, staring outside. He hadn't looked outside the hotel at all since they first came here. It was nearly night time and the ground and every rooftop of the buildings were covered in snow. So that's why it was so cold... I forgot Poe mentioned it was going to be winter.

He quickly shut the window and went to his bed, covering himself in his duvet. To be honest, I'd rather have Akutagawa here then being alone. He grabbed a water bottle from his left bedside table, opened it and took a sip of water. Cold water. Atsushi shivered.

Suddenly, the door opened and Akutagawa came in, closing the door behind him and locking it with his keys. "Hey, Jinko." He said, putting his keys on the table nearby. "Hi, Akutagawa." Atsushi replied, hugging himself tightly. Nevermind, it's so awkward.

"Jinko." Akutagawa said, staring at Atsushi. "Uh, yes?" Atsushi asked. "You need something?" Akutagawa shook his head. "Just asking if you wanted to eat something." He explained, folding his arms. "I can go buy it."

Atsushi looked at him, surprised that he would care enough to buy food for him. "Sure, I'll get-"

"I'll get you tea on rice." Akutagawa talked over him, grabbing the keys again. "How did you know I was going to-" Atsushi exclaimed, getting cut off again by Akutagawa. "It's your favourite meal. Don't ask me how I know, Dazai told me." Akutagawa explained, blushing in embarrassment. Atsushi slowly nods, taking another sip of his cold water.

Akutagawa went up to the door again and grabbed his keys. "I'll come back in 10 minutes." Akutagawa said, putting the key in the keyhole. "Don't forget to bring a coat. It's cold outside; it's bloody snowing." Atsushi reminded. Akutagawa opened the door and froze on the spot. Then he snatched his coat off the door. "Totally forgot. Thanks. I'll come back soon." And Akutagawa shut the door and locked it.

Atsushi sighed and smiled.

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Akutagawa walked down the stairs, holding his coat. Downstairs wasn't too crowded like the rest of the day, which was good, for Akutagawa. But the police was still there, and from the looks of it, it seems like they're doing a DNA test. With a few suspects, one of them, obviously, being Junichiro. I don't feel so good about this. Akutagawa glared at the small area. Should I stay here for a bit to see what's going to happen?

That would keep the were tiger waiting for ages. Akutagawa thought, scratching the side of his face. Oh whatever, he'll understand. Hate to admit he's quite understanding. He leant on a nearby wall and crossed his arms, and started eavesdropping whatever the police were talking about with the suspects.

It seems like they're doing a DNA test. Akutagawa squinted his eyes as he stares at the police doing the shit they're supposed to do. Oh whatever, this is getting boring. I'll see what happens next when I come back. He heads out the hotel while eying Junichiro.

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"That's ¥800 yen please."

Dazai managed to lend me some money. Akutagawa gives the cashier a few notes and grabs the bag full of his stuff. "Bye." He left the shop and walked back to the hotel.

When he came back, Akutagawa was about to open the door before Atsushi already opened the door, looking mad pissed. "You took forever." He glared at Akutagawa. "I was about to starve." He complained. Akutagawa rolls his eyes. "I didn't take that long. I only took 10 or 15 minutes, you impatient asshole."

"20 minutes." Atsushi corrected. "What took you so long anyway? The walk to the shop is just five minutes." He asked, curious. "Uh, probably because the suspects are getting a DNA test." Akutagawa told, forcing himself inside. Atsushi stayed silent for a moment. "Mind telling me what happened?"

"Sure. So when I was going downstairs to go out and buy your shit, I saw a crowd near the counter. It was the police and the suspects, which were the all the people on the same floor random dead guy got pushed off." He explained. "Junichiro was there. Stayed there for a little bit, then left. I didn't focus on what happened next when I came back."

Atsushi grabs the bag Akutagawa was holding on put it on his bed. Then he grabs Akutagawa's hand and drags him downstairs. "COME ON, I NEED TO SEE WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN."

"Why are you so desperate??"

"Because Junichiro is one of my friends."

Atsushi looks around and saw a group of people, including the Tanizaki siblings. "Is that it?"

"Think so." Akutagawa replied, staring at the floor. "I'm going to get Dazai. I feel like it's something I should do." He said, chewing the insides of his cheek. Atsushi nods and Akutagawa goes back upstairs to get Dazai.

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Dazai follows Akutagawa downstairs. "Do you think Junichiro is going to get arrested?" Dazai asks, hands in his pocket as he looks around. "I think that's happening right now, to be honest." Akutagawa answered.

They found Atsushi sitting on a sofa with Naomi, who looked expressionless. The police was gone and everyone else was gone. Dazai went up to them. "Hey, Atsushi, what happened?"

Atsushi looks up at Dazai and sighed. "Junichiro got arrested."