[Bungo Stray Dogs] Just an Out-of-Place Bandage-Wasting Device

"The Holy Grail..."

Is the corrupted Holy Grail mocking someone like me?

The young man hunched over, his slender body as frail as if he were seriously ill. His face pale, he gave a self-mocking smile. "Ah, make a wish. Grant me a painful death."

Black flames suddenly blazed up from beneath his feet. The young man began in fire and ended in fire.

Gilgamesh's arrogant voice rang out nearby. "It seems the Holy Grail has shown you mercy, you arrogant brat."

The next thing he knew, he could feel his body again. Wind roared in his ears, and he was falling. He opened his eyes as the deep blue sky receded into the distance. Before he hit the ground, his Servant, Cu Chulainn, caught him securely.

"Hey, who are you two?" asked an orange-haired young man, frowning at the pair who had suddenly appeared.

He'd just seen the man in blue armor appear out of nowhere and catch the boy falling through the air.

An ability user?

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The Port Mafia members noticed that the river where Acting Executive Dazai often "paid a visit" had recently been trespassed upon by someone else.

Their colleague in the distance scrambled to fish the person out of the river. Everyone looked closely.

Oh, isn't that Tsukimiya, the new Port Mafia recruit?

Everyone was stunned.

How can you make someone never forget you again?

Give them hope, then despair. A great tragedy leaves a lasting impression.

I held out my hands, trying to catch you as you fell like a wounded bird. Light blossomed behind you. Time seemed to stop, and you alone escaped the torrent of time, reaching the future you wanted.

"No..."

The familiar warmth brushed my fingertips, searing and painful.

Since you've chosen to leave me, I'll just have to drag you into the abyss.

Even if it means going against everything you believe in,

you'll never escape me again.

[Content warnings]

1. The leads switch roles when they are young; later on, Xiao Huai is the bottom.

2. Too much schoolwork, so updates are irregular.

3. I'm a newcomer, but I'll do my best. Bookmarks keep me going.

4. It's not very well written, but please don't leave bad reviews (pathetic.jpg).

5. The IF route and bonus chapters have little to do with the main story.

New story: Bungo Stray Dogs + Jujutsu Kaisen: A Girl's Guide to Purification is now available. Here's the blurb:

"I" was originally just an ordinary human. With the help of the System, I came to Bungo Stray Dogs because of a powerful wish I made before I died. I wanted to see Mr. Dazai.

I love Mr. Dazai. I know perfectly well that there's an enormous, impossible-to-cross gulf between an "ordinary person" and an anime character, but once you've given your heart to someone, it's hard to take it back.

I've been found out. He seems like the sort of person who's very sensitive to other people's gazes.

I was taken to the Port Mafia's interrogation room.

Then Mr. Dazai "destroyed" me.

I decided to kill him.

(A gloomy work, entirely in first person. Let it build up before reading. Mutual salvation. Couple undecided.)

Theme: Finding sweetness amid the angst