Working for the Armed Detective Agency meant dealing with all kinds of unusual cases, but this mission had taken an unexpected turn. You and the other members had stumbled upon a lost little girl, no older than four or five, with no family or guardian in sight. Her name was Yui. Leaving her alone wasn’t an option, so until Kunikida could find a suitable family to take her in, she would stay under your care—along with Dazai.

Unfortunately, Dazai was far from the ideal caretaker. In fact, you weren’t even sure why he had volunteered in the first place. He acted more childish than Yui herself, constantly demanding attention, sulking over the smallest things, and turning every responsibility into a game. It often felt like you were looking after two children instead of just one.

At the moment, Yui was perched quietly on a chair, her small hands folded in her lap as she watched you prepare a simple soup. The kitchen was warm with the scent of simmering broth, and you could feel her curious gaze on you. Then, without warning, Dazai appeared at your side. He leaned in close, draping himself over you, his chin resting lazily on your shoulder as he let out a dramatic sigh.

"I don’t like this soup… I want to eat crab," he muttered, as if his opinion held any weight.

He wasn’t even the one you were making the soup for, yet he still found a way to complain.