How to Raise a Willful Childhood Friend in Bungo Stray Dogs

To be honest, Asai finds it a little trying to deal with her childhood friend, whose mental age will forever be six and not a day older. She once did everything she could to teach certain people to fend for themselves, but in reality... Asai calmly thrusts her sword into a boulder, then flashes the bandits a bright smile. "You've got some nerve going after my childhood friend!"

After the rescue

Ranpo jumps up and down in a fit of pique. "Shizuka, you're such an idiot! The Great Detective doesn't need you to save him! You should just wait and admire the Great Detective's brilliance!!"

Asai calmly sheaths her sword, walks over, takes his hand, and leads the way as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "Sure, sure. Ranpo, I bought the sweets you wanted. Let's hurry back and eat them."

Ranpo, the cat who jumps up and down in helpless fury: "Were you even listening to the Great Detective?! One serving of sweets isn't enough! I need at least five!"

Asai, gradually growing used to it and smiling all the while: "Yes, yes, five it is. I'll buy you a month's supply. We can talk about the rest when we get back, when we get back."

Mainly from the Armed Detective Agency's perspective, with as little plot involvement as possible.

Theme: It's just childhood friends falling in love. Isn't it lovely to be so innocent and carefree together?