Apologies and forgiveness for something unforgivable

Regrets

An alliance between a mafia and a detective group. Seems impossible but is exactly what is happening.

After Akutagawa meeting with the executive's and the Boss, he and Chuuya got the rest of the day off and went to Akutagawa's space, where Gin was, much to their surprise, already waiting.

"So? How was your day, Oni-chan?"

This question was the key question and before Akutagawa could answer Chuuya already blabbered out everything: About Akutagawa's equal with him, the offer of becoming an executive and so on and so on but he didn't left one word about the threat and the possibility of an alliance between the Port Mafia and the ADA.

Gin screamed in happiness for her brother and for celebration, they had a great meal cooked by all of them.

Two days later Mori held a speech, announcing the coming alliance and the possible danger because of the threat. The Black Lizard, some elite assassins, spies and strategists got informed and they all agreed to meet the Armed Detective Agency on the 31. January for the official agreement from both parties on the alliance.

*Detective Agency Dazai POV:*

"Gosh, this day can't get worse anymore: the president told us that we're making an alliance with the Mafia, wich means I'll probably get teamed up with that short red slug again!

Maan, what an annoying issue.

And now I even have to work more than usual because Kunikida is on a I'm-super-organized-and-need-to-keep-up-with-my-schedule-trip again...!

Maybe I should try out the new suicide method I found! This will make things so much easi-"

"Dazaaaaai! Move your ass here immediately!",Kunikida shouted,"What the hell is this?!"

"Kunikidaa~ Do you need my help again?

Ohh..., that is, mhmm, well..."

It was an old photo where Dazai could be seen teasing Chuuya who was obviously annoyed and a fourteen year old Akutagawa with his sister. In that moment the young boy didn't even know which pain and abuse he'll face in his future.

An uncomfortable feeling spread out in his chest: The feeling of regret and guilt towards these two, wich he had tried to avoid and bury in the deepest depths in his heart so many times.

Kunikida's strict voice pulled him back to the present:"Isn't that the Mafia executive and Akutagawa, one of the most dangerous ability users,who is wanted in whole Japan?! Why do you have a photo with them?!"

A dry and simple "ask the president" made Kunikida realize that this was a real photo and not cropped or edited.

Minutes later Kunikida came out of the president's office room.

"Got it,Dazai, we'll just don't mention anything."

For the rest of the day they didn't talk about this matter and Dazai was lost in his suicidal thoughts again.

*21 pm, at Dazai's apartment*

Dazai was lying in his bed. The soft bedsheet with the scent of lavender (because of the scent bag next to the bed) was exactly what Dazai needed now.

"Uhhhhhhhh~,I'm so done!!! I worked six hours in a row! I just wanna go to sleep but I can't! Smth is missing..."

Dazai lied on his bed for at least one hour but he just couldn't relax and sleep. His thoughts were still ongoing:

"This style of threatening and thinking that they are the strongest is very much alike to the Sheep. They're probably part of this shit too.

Hmmm...Back then I would tease Chibi or argue with him when I can't sleep. This always helped me to get tired~..."

In the end he fell asleep though.

Tomorrow will be the day of the official agreement to the alliance...