Atsushi shuddered and looked up from his book. The reason for this was a sudden knock on the door, and the boy reluctantly got up from the futon, wondering who it could be. He stretched, stretching his stiff back, and headed for the door as the bell rang again.

Finally opening the door, Atsushi opened his mouth in surprise. "Dazai-san? Something happened? A man like you doesn't come to an ordinary orphan like me for no reason, I guess... He stared excitedly at the man in front of him.