Who'd Want to Be That Blind Man's Dog?

I'm Akiyama Takeban, and my childhood friend has something seriously wrong with his brain.

His name is Jono Saigiku. He's been rotten to the core since childhood, mean enough to grind his heart into ink. He took advantage of me when I was at my lowest, all so he could make me his dog.

Under the sun, the white-haired boy smiled and took my hand. The red tips of his hair were like a broken rainbow on the horizon. He said, "Take-kun, I brought you back from hell. You should learn to be grateful."

I thought, What an idiot.

I said, "Yeah, yeah! I like you best, Jono."

Him: "How about barking twice for me?"

I swung around and punched his handsome face.

You son of a [bleep]!

Go ask around. You're the only one who forces your subordinates to provide sexual services!

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Jono Saigiku hates Akiyama Takeban most of all.

He hates his stupid grin, showing off those canine teeth. He hates the fake sunshine in his eyes. He hates the way he acts like a perfect gentleman, keeping his head down and making himself small around him.

Everyone in the Inagawa-kai knows that Akiyama Takeban is a dog belonging to the executive Jono Saigiku, biting whoever he's told to, more loyal to him than even the boss.

Jono Saigiku thinks, That's bullshit. Akiyama Takeban is a liar, fake from his looks right down to his heartbeat, and yet everyone believes him.

He loves watching Akiyama Takeban reach the end of his patience. He loves seeing him bare his claws in front of him, so completely different from his usual self. That's the real him.

He must hate that little liar.

That's what Jono Saigiku thinks.

Until the day an accident takes away his sight, and the long night draws near.

Akiyama Takeban, reeking of blood, leans over his hospital bed and tells him, "I killed everyone who plotted against you. After everything I've done for you, how are you going to repay me, Jono?"

Jono Saigiku softly lets out a "Woof."

Later, he finds out that his little liar is a complete and utter liar.

Saving him was a way to infiltrate the organization as an undercover agent. Becoming his dog was a way to secure his standing. Even killing the Inagawa-kai boss to avenge him was just part of the mission's final takedown.

Jono: )

1. Pairing: Jono. This is a Bungo Stray Dogs-only story, no Detective Conan. It's an alternate version of the story next door, "Guess How Many Layers Deep I'm Undercover." You don't need to have read it to follow this one. Jono is just too cute.

2. Childhood-friends storyline. Jono knew from the start that Akiyama could control his heartbeat.

3. Akiyama is an undercover agent from the Hunting Dogs.

Theme: Justice always prevails