Part 64

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Over the next month, the ADA and Port Mafia were shrouded in a quiet melancholy. Atsushi and Akutagawa, despite their initial differences, had grown closer in Dazai's absence. Their rivalry had softened, turning instead into a reluctant partnership fueled by shared worry and sorrow.

The entire agency kept a sliver of hope that, wherever he was, Fyodor was keeping Dazai safe. They tried to believe that Fyodor wouldn't let any harm come to him. Yet, beneath that hope lingered a haunting thought: Fyodor's concept of love was twisted, and his way of "protecting" Dazai was likely far from gentle.

A year had passed since Dazai's disappearance, and life in Yokohama had settled into a strange, unexpected peace. With the chaotic, mischievous spirit of Dazai gone, both the ADA and the Port Mafia found an unusual sense of calm, and unlikely partnerships blossomed. Atsushi and Akutagawa's fierce rivalry had softened into a gentle, protective love. Rampo and Chuuya shared quiet evenings and laughter, each finding joy in the other's quirks. Even Kunikida and Yosano had forged a steady partnership, each embracing the other's resilience and strength. In this harmony, Dazai's absence seemed like a distant, almost forgotten memory, an old shadow they no longer chased.

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