What is the meaning of life?
Dazai himself didn't know.
His younger self couldn't respond to Akutagawa, just like he didn't know that joys and sorrows were the normal state of the world. So he burned his black coat, followed his friend's last wish, and went to the rescue party.
He walked among the crowd and watched those people busy and rushing around. He had seen too many life and death, anger, sorrow and ignorance. This world is full of chaos and visions, but he has never thought of participating in them. He is just a guest, watching the fireworks with a cold eye.
So, survive? He has always known how to live, but he never seems to understand what to live for.
"Can you tell me the meaning of survival?" He raised his eyes and asked the same question so many years ago.
[Well, no one can tell you the standard answer. The handsome man in front of me said.
An expected answer. Dazai Osamu lowered his eyes, but he still couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in his heart.
But——
The man deliberately prolonged his tone and smiled openly when Dazai Osamu looked over. He came closer and stared at Dazai Osamu with his pale blue eyes.
[…But, in the Three Thousand Worlds, you might find a reason to live?
Before he could answer, the man continued, "... Living is not just empty talk, it is the presence of people in the city, it is the real three meals a day, and sleep from dawn to dusk." You have been wandering on the edge of the world for so long and have never truly integrated into this world. How can you possibly find any meaning in life?
... Try again, Osamu Dazai. Seeing Dazai Osamu's eyes fluctuate, the man's expression softened. He patted Dazai Osamu's shoulder, and the words he spat out were like the whispers of a fairy, with a charming flavor, "This time, I will accompany you."
Try again, Osamu Dazai.
He seemed to hear the voices of many people, whispering to him to live.
"... Okay, I promise you."
Dazai Osamu stood up, and when he raised his eyes again, there seemed to be stars in his eyes, and they seemed to be filled with thousands of mountains and rivers.
Even if it was a deal with the devil, Osamu Dazai decided to give it a try. ... He has been wandering in this world for too long.
The man laughed. Under Dazai Osamu's gaze, he knelt down on one knee, gently kissed Dazai Osamu's hand with his lips, and completed the bonding ceremony:
[Number 1207, your exclusive system, please give me more advice.
Purpose: Love life