Kunikida had been at work since 9am sharp as always. Dazai had been at work but got called out on a job with Atsushi. He sighs when he sees the time and notices it's just past lunch. He saves the file he was working on and heads downstairs to the cafe and gets himself some lunch and a cup of coffee. He was halfway through his meal when Atsushi came in with Kyouka.
"Where's Dazai?"
"He said he needed to pick some things up for Ranpo" Atsushi says.
Atsushi and Kyouka sit in a booth and order their own food and drinks. Kunikida finishes his food and his coffee and then pays. He heads back up to the office to finish his reports and paperwork. He listens to the background noise of the office, Yosano and Ranpo talking to each other, the Tanizakis being themselves, and eventually Atsushi and Kyouka joined Kenji who was telling them about his village. He looks up about two hours later and his brow furrows.
"Has anyone seen Dazai?"
Everyone shakes their head and he sighs.
"Is he slacking off again?"
"Probably, it is Dazai" Kyouka says.
"Kunikida, you need to find him" Ranpo tells him.
Kunikida looks over at Ranpo.
"Do you know where he is?"
Ranpo shakes his head and sticks a lollipop in his mouth. Kunikida sighs again and heads to Dazai's apartment to try and find him. He knocks on the door and gets no answer. He was a little worried since Dazai had been having a rough few days, but he also thought he might be slacking off again.
"Dazai?"
He still gets no answer. He tries the door and is shocked to find it unlocked. He walks in and finds alcohol bottles and bandages scattered about.
"Dazai?"
He then turns to the bathroom door and finds it cracked. He pushes it open and gasps.
"Dazai!" he cries.
Dazai was laying, limp on the floor with blades and pill bottles scattered around him. There were fresh cuts on his arms and legs and the pill bottles were half empty. Kunikida drops to his knees in front of the other, pulling the other man into his lap. He finds that Dazai is awake and he sighs a little.
"How much did you take?"
Dazai shakes his head.
"None. Just cut" he mumbles.
Kunikida nods and holds him close.
"You've lost a lot of blood. I might have to take you to Yosano"
Dazai whines quietly.
"I know but it's needed"
He picks him up and heads back to the office, hoping that Yosano hadn't left yet. He pushes the door to the office open a crack and peeks in, sighing in relief when he sees Yosano still there.
"Yosano, could I speak to you for a second?"
She nods and walks over, her eyes becoming serious when she catches a glimpse of Dazai.
"Did he try to kill himself?"
Kunikida sighs.
"I think so, I haven't gotten much out of him"
She nods and ushers them to the infirmary, blocking the view of everyone else. Once in the infirmary Kunikida lays Dazai down on a bed. Yosano immediately started treating him, sighing when she didn't have to do anything for her ability to work.
"You brought him in at the right time"
He nods and looks Dazai over.
"He needs help"
Yosano sighs and nods.
"I can recommend some people but it's up to him"
He nods.
"Get me those peoples' information?"
She nods and walks into her office. He climbs in the bed and holds Dazai close. His heart was pounding and his mind reeling. He almost lost the love of his life. Yosano returns with a paper that had names and numbers, handing it to Kunikida. He puts it in his pocket and thanks her.
"I'm keeping him here overnight. You can stay with him" she smiles and leaves.
Kunikida holds him close and runs his fingers through Dazai's hair. Dazai's eyes flutter open and he clings to Kunikida.
"I'm sorry"
"It's ok. Don't be. I just wish you would've talked to me"
He nods.
"Yosano gave me the names of some therapists..."
"I'll look into them. For real this time"
"Thank you"
He nods and yawns, laying his head on Kunikida's chest. Kunikida runs his fingers through Dazai's hair, causing him to fall asleep. Kunikida smiles and falls asleep himself.
