[There's a moment where he falls quiet. A pause that lasts just a little bit longer than it should. But the smile on his face doesn't waver.]
[She doesn't need to worry about his personal problems, he decides. He knows it would probably be a little unsettling to see Ranpo of all people looking stressed, and it's not like it's something he can easily explain to her. Especially when he can already tell, given her lack of a particular reaction, that she's likely closer to Dazai's timeline than his.]
Obviously! Who do you think you're talking to?
I've been living in the dorms over in Yoshiwara. It's not the greatest housing, but it's nice having other refugees close by. I've ever met a few kids around your age! There's a lot of variety among us.
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[She doesn't need to worry about his personal problems, he decides. He knows it would probably be a little unsettling to see Ranpo of all people looking stressed, and it's not like it's something he can easily explain to her. Especially when he can already tell, given her lack of a particular reaction, that she's likely closer to Dazai's timeline than his.]
Obviously! Who do you think you're talking to?
I've been living in the dorms over in Yoshiwara. It's not the greatest housing, but it's nice having other refugees close by. I've ever met a few kids around your age! There's a lot of variety among us.