Dazai sighs softly as he walks into the bookstore tucked away.
It's old and eerie. It has plenty of lore and rumors going around.
The kind that children gossip about and dare each other to visit.
Some say an old witch lives there and will curse anyone that visits.
Obviously Dazai doesn't believe any of it.
He's just looking for a rare book that it claims to have.
The floor creaks under his step.
Dazai looks around when he hears footsteps coming closer. "Do you work here?" He calls but his mouth clams up when he sees the woman.
(Y/n) smiles sweetly and walks over. "Actually I own this store, so yes?"
The brunette smiles slightly. "You own it? Hard to believe."
"And why's that?"
"You don't look like a witch."
The woman laughs, making Dazai's heart race. "Ah yes, the rumors. I actually just had a group of children come by a bit earlier. I get the most activity at night though."
"I'm sure. Anyways I'm here to find a book."
"Obviously." She cuts him off.
The man chuckles quietly and nods. "Yes."
(Y/n) is shocked when he tells her the title. "You really want that one?"
"I need it, yes."
"I just read it myself last month. Let's see if I remember where I put it." She starts walking away but Dazai follows.
It doesn't take long to find the thick book and hand it to the agent.
"Finally. Thank you so much."
"No problem. I'm the place to look for rare books and...ya know." She gestures around and he nods in understanding.
"That'll be ¥15,000."
"Oof."
"I know, I'm sorry for the price. But it's rare and I have to pay the bills."
Dazai pays for the book and holds the bag.
"If anyone asks, I did curse you. You can decide the details." (Y/n) requests and walks out from behind the register.
"So you feed the rumors."
"Of course. It's so much fun. It doesn't deter people from coming and it puts my store in their mouths."
"I see. Would the witch be opposed to getting a coffee?"
(Y/n) blushes slightly but smiles. "I think she'd like that. She has off on Thursdays."
Dazai grabs his receipt and writes down his number. He hands her the paper, she takes it then puts it in her phone right away.
"There we go. The witch will grace you with her presence on Thursday night."
"I'll do my best not to get cursed. Unless she's already cursed me."
The woman smirks and shrugs.
Come Thursday night Dazai waits patiently for his date to show up.
He feels a tap on his shoulder and he turns around.
(Y/n) stands in a pantsuit with light makeup.
One hand is in her pocket and the other holds a clutch.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. My watchdog wanted scritches."
Dazai smiles and shakes his head. "It's ok."
"I hope you have a good date planned or the witch might really curse you." She jokes and they both laugh.
"I've got something simple but nice planned don't worry."
The date went really well, except when Dazai drops her off at the shop he found the place graffitied.
(Y/n) sighs but smiles. "They're getting more creative I'll give them that." She mumbles and unlocks the shop.
"Wait this isn't the first time? I figured kids would ding-dong-ditch but not vandalize the place. Why haven't you contacted the police?"
"They're all freaked out and don't want anything to do with my shop. I've gotten used to cleaning it myself. Since I installed cameras I've managed to get back at the ones responsible."
Dazai frowns and helps her clean up. "I'm so sorry you've had to go through this."
(Y/n) shrugs and kisses his cheek. "I'll survive. It gives me something to do when customers aren't around."
Once they finish Dazai holds her hand.
(Y/n) kisses his cheek gently. "Thank you for tonight. I had a lot of fun. I hope we can do this again."
"I had a nice time too. I'm also grateful the witch didn't curse me. Unless she cursed me to like you."
The woman smirks. "Maybe she did, maybe she didn't. You'll never know mwhahahaha."
The agent laughs and kisses her knuckles. "I'll see you again soon little mystery."
She blushes at the new nickname. "I can't wait, Osa."
He bites his lip at the nickname but smiles then leaves.
//let me know if you want a p2
