HC for Dazai living with an s/o who struggles with depression or maybe she even has some body image issues. (Sorry if this isn't a great/easy suggestion)
(Gotta state the obvious and say I’m not romanticizing depression: depression sucks ass and there’s nothing ‘cute’, ‘cool’, or ‘unique’ about it, even though this site tends to present it that way sometimes. That being said I know that it helps sometimes to imagine your favorite characters caring for/about you, so I’ll always accept requests like this with open arms.)
Dazai Osamu
Dazai sees right through you like a window, so he knows instantly if you’re having a particularly bad day. You can’t hide the fact that you’re struggling from him even if you try; he’ll decipher the true feelings you’re hiding behind a smile in a second. Dazai says nothing on these days, just lets you know wordlessly that his shoulder is always available for you to lean on. Whether it’s through a lingering hug or a simple, knowing stare, your boyfriend assures you that he’s always there for you.
Everything that you’re feeling, you can rest assured that Dazai’s felt it, too. No one better understands the numbness or the unending blues of depression than him, and he gently reminds you of this fact when you feel as if you’re all alone, stranded away from everyone else. Dazai wants you to know that you’re never on your own, and he’s always there to listen to you; even if you don’t have any words, he’ll understand what’s spoken by the silence. Dazai ensures that you know you can talk to him, but that you don’t feel like you have to.
Whenever he can, Dazai tries to chase away your troubles by making you laugh. Expect to be assaulted with horrendous jokes and awful puns at every opportunity, all followed by his signature shit-eating grin and suggestively raised eyebrows. Often, havoc is unleashed on those around you; as long as it brings a smile to your face, there’s always going to be salt stirred into Kunikida’s coffee instead of sugar, no matter how many times he gets chewed out for it. Nothing is off limits if it brings you a little joy.
While he’d commit homicide if it made you happy, Dazai realizes that sometimes smiling is just out of reach, no matter what you do. In these times, he simply offers you a wordless hug, letting you know he’s sticking with you through all of the rough patches. He won’t try to force you into a better mood.
Whenever he can tell you’re discouraged about your body, Dazai acts incredibly offended, putting on a dramatic show as he scoops you into his arms. “Who in this cruel, unfeeling world could possibly deny my darling ________’s perfection?” He laments, sighing as he considers the injustices running rampant through the earth.
Dazai pays special attention to every speck of skin he knows you’re insecure about. He wakes you up by peppering kisses to these areas, slathers them with attention while you’re having sex, and praises your body every time your clothing shifts, letting skin peek out. Dazai exalts your form until you slowly grow more comfortable with your body, learning to treasure every bit as something that’s uniquely you. For every thought you have tearing yourself down, Dazai fills your head with ten more compliments instead.
