Nothing Is Impossible || Soukoku

21|| Midnight Wanderings And Eternal Marks

Hello hello ^-^! 

Welcome to the new chapter ^-^! 

How are you all? 

I hope you all are doing good ^-^! 

Sorry for the late update, I was writing my other stories lol! 

There is no need for warnings in this chapter, but I will give my usual warning.

I won't tolerate any hate comments or insults! You can, of course, criticise me, and you, of course, don't have to like my story, but respect is the key.

Plus I don't want any hate comments for ChuuAku and AtsuZai ship! If you don't like it, please just don't read it.

Anyway, enjoy ^-^! 

Chapter song: City of Stars by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. You can listen the song if you want to! 

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As the clock struck midnight, Dazai and Atsushi stepped out into the cool night air, their footsteps echoing softly against the deserted streets. The moon hung high in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the cityscape. Atsushi couldn't help but feel a sense of exhilaration mixed with nervousness as he walked beside Dazai, their hands occasionally brushing against each other.

"So where are we headed?" Atsushi asked, trying to sound nonchalant even though his heart was racing.

Dazai glanced at him with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. "Oh, just thought we would wander aimlessly and see where the night takes us."

Atsushi nodded, trying to appear casual even though his mind was buzzing with questions and anticipation. They walked in companionable silence for a while, the only sounds being their footsteps and the occasional rustle of leaves in the breeze.

As they passed by a quiet park, Dazai suddenly veered off the path and gestured for Atsushi to follow. "Let's take a detour through here. It's peaceful at this hour."

Atsushi hesitated for a moment before nodding, intrigued by Dazai's spontaneity. The park was bathed in moonlight, casting eerie shadows that danced across the grass. They walked along a winding path, the silence broken only by the distant hoot of an owl.

"I like nights like these," Dazai remarked, his voice soft and thoughtful. "Everything feels so... Calm."

Atsushi nodded in agreement, feeling a sense of closeness with Dazai as they strolled side by side. He stole glances at Dazai's profile, admiring the way the moonlight highlighted his features, casting his dark brown hair in a silvery sheen.

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to just disappear into the night and leave everything behind?" Dazai's voice interrupted Atsushi's thoughts, drawing him back to the present.

Atsushi furrowed his brow, pondering the question. "Sometimes, I guess. But then I think about all the people I care about, and I realize I wouldn't want to leave them behind."

Dazai nodded, his expression thoughtful. "That's true. We all have our reasons for staying, don't we?"

They continued walking, lost in their own thoughts until they reached a quiet spot near a small pond. Dazai sat down on a nearby bench, patting the seat beside him invitingly. Atsushi hesitated for a moment before joining him, their shoulders brushing against each other.

For a while, they sat in comfortable silence, watching the moon's reflection shimmer on the water.

"You know," Dazai spoke up after a while, his tone casual yet meaningful, "I'm glad we met. I feel like we understand each other in a way that no one else does."