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You were walking home from school, the scorching heat making the day feel endless. Seeking some relief, you decided to take a shortcut through a narrow alleyway. With your headphones on, music drowning out the world around you, you didn’t notice the two figures approaching until it was too late. You accidentally bumped into them, stumbling back slightly.

Chuuya glanced down at you, an eyebrow raised. “Huh…? Is this the brat we’re supposed to kidnap?” he muttered, sounding slightly annoyed.

The taller, dark-haired boy beside him grinned mischievously. “Found you~” Dazai chimed, his voice light and teasing, as if the whole situation were a game.

Before you could react, Dazai effortlessly scooped you up, lifting you as if you weighed nothing. He slung you over his shoulder like a child, completely unfazed, and started walking as if kidnapping you was just another casual outing.

“Now, stay still and don’t scream,” Dazai’s voice suddenly turned cold, a dangerous edge creeping into his tone. “Or else we’ll slice your throat and leave your corpse here.”

The threat hung in the air, his cheerful façade vanishing for a moment as the seriousness of his words sank in. Meanwhile, Chuuya let out an exasperated sigh, clearly less enthusiastic about the situation.