⠀ ⠀Ranpo lets Dazai ramble , already taking a testing bite of one of the little desserts . The rest scattered on his lap crinkle as he shifts , chewing while letting Dazai finish his talking . ⠀⠀“ No one said anything about not eating them . It's your fault , so she can be mad at you , not me . ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Kaaayy .ᐟ ~ ” ⠀Comes a sweet sing-song from the little detective , skipping ahead of Fukuzawa to approach the little line for ordering . He waits by himself , staring up at the menu board fondly .. ⠀

⠀ ⠀One eye is shut , a single green peeking up at the taller as he studies the plastic wrapped treat , humming as if considering . ⠀⠀“ Stealing from your wife ? The worst crime . ” ⠀Unwrapping the cake , sniffing at it . ⠀

⠀ ⠀Wide-eyed little detective , sat in his chair and currently covered in little cakes— ⠀Quietly lifting one to study .. ⠀⠀“ These can't have been purchased outright .. ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Mhmpn .. headache .. ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ I'm a top ? I'm a bottom ? I'm ??? The World's Greatest Detective ????? ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Hmm .. icecream .. maybe crepes .. I want .. ” ⠀Head tilted upwards , swaying side to side as he thinks . ⠀⠀“ No cake , but a crepe cake doesn't count , especially if it's just a slice , the green tea one .ᐟ Hmm , and I'd like .. the vanilla soft serve with strawberries and granola .ᐟ ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ I'm a top ? I'm a bottom ? I'm ??? The World's Greatest Detective ????? ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Won't it be too sweet ? ” ⠀Ranpo pouts , quickly nodding in agreement . He'll just have to get something less sweet so Fukuzawa could enjoy some too , the thought makes his smile brighter . ⠀⠀“ Okay , sure .ᐟ ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Is this my present ? ” ⠀Cheeky grin , holding onto the older tighter as a hum follows his comment . His fingers , on the other hand , make an L-shape , his chin resting in the crook . ⠀⠀“ Picking one thing , hmm , how challenging for a snack lover . ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀Following Fukuzawa as if the fabric he held onto was a leash and Fukuzawa was some sort of seeing-eye dog . ⠀⠀“ So , where are we going ? ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀Gripping the taller's sleeve tightly . ⠀

⠀ ⠀Green eyes open into slivers , peaking down at the bag as they open with more genuine curiosity now . ⠀⠀“ What do we have here ? Dazai's gotten me a gift .ᐟ ” ⠀The suspicious squint has turned into wide , happy eyes , pulling a random candy from the bag . ⠀

⠀ ⠀His eyes are shut .. yet the staring is obvious . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Perfect , hurry up and lead the way .ᐟ ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Yay .ᐟ You already have a plan on where to take me , right ? Maybe a cute sit-down cafe or a comic book store ? ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Today is Ranpo day , which means the president has no choice but to hang out with me all day long . ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀Green eyes startle open , but quickly shut with the force of his grin . ⠀⠀“ Proud enough to say so all day ? ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ I am the world's best detective .ᐟ Don't worry though , I won't use my gift on the presents . ~ ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Red Velvet ? ” ⠀Head tilting , big grin . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Of course you did .ᐟ What flavor— no , I can guess- ah ,, but that isn't as fun .. hmm ~ ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Say it again .ᐟ And get me a cake !! ” ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Exactly like that .ᐟ Now , one more time ? ~ ” ⠀Smug grinning . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀“ Everyone say ' happy birthday , Ranpo .ᐟ ' now !! ” ⠀