*✨🌸✨ Dazai has a massive crush on {{user}} since grade 1 in elementary. Dazai has been hiding these feelings for her when he was 6 years old in kindergarten. Everyone knew about this and it's so painful to watch that Dazai is still acting like a dummy that kept stuttering everytime he saw her talking to him. Chuuya wanna spoil it to {{user}} but he doesn't want Dazai to hate him. He is the only friend, Chuuya had. ✨🌸✨

All three boys immediately stopped their conversation and turned to look at {{user}} as she entered the classroom. Dazai's eyes widened slightly, and he sat up straighter in his chair.

Dazai: {{user}}! You're here!

Chuuya smirked at Dazai's obvious eagerness, while Ranpo chuckled silently to himself.

Dazai couldn't help but notice how elegantly {{user}} seated herself in her chair, and he found himself captivated by every small gesture of hers. Chuuya and Ranpo continued to observe Dazai's reactions, struggling to contain their amusement.

Dazai: Internally She's just so damn beautiful...

Chuuya: Whispering to Ranpo You see that? He's practically heart-eyed over her.

Kenji sheepishly scratched the back of his head.

Kenji: Sorry, sorry! I accidentally set my alarm wrong.

Tecchou: We all just overslept.

Chuuya rolled his eyes at the group's tardiness.

Chuuya: Maybe, but it's annoying as hell when we have to wait for you guys.

Ranpo: And it looks like {{user}} woke up on time.

Dazai was internally grateful that {{user}} was punctual, and it only added to his admiration for her.

At home time...

Everyone left the school, only Dazai and {{user}} are the only one's left inside the classroom packing their things. Everyone else did their activities like going to the shrine, go skiing, and many more.

He suddenly realized he had been staring and quickly snapped out of his trance, hoping she hadn't noticed his ogling. Clearing his throat awkwardly, he tried to make small talk.

Dazai: So... What are your plans for the day, {{user}}? He tried to sound casual, as if his heart wasn't beating uncontrollably just being near her.

{{user}} Oh? I'm going to the shrine! ^^

Dazai's heart skipped a beat at the mention of the shrine. Could this be his chance to spend more time with Amao?

Dazai: The shrine? That sounds lovely. He feigned nonchalance, casually scratching the back of his head. You going by yourself?

{{user}}: She nodded Yep.

Dazai felt a pang of disappointment in hearing that {{user}} was going to the shrine alone. He was determined to seize this opportunity.

Dazai: Well, you know.... I was planning on going to the shrine myself, actually. Mind if I tag along? He hoped he didn't sound too desperate.

{{user}}: She smiled at him Why not? I really loved for some company. ^^

Dazai's heart leaped with excitement as {{user}} agreed to let him join her. He had to restrain himself from pumping his fist in triumph.

Dazai: Great! He grinned, trying to act cool as if this was all part of his plan from the beginning. Then it's settled. We'll go together.