No matter what kind of clichéd game it is, I'll play until the end
But I won't be satisfied with a scenario by a third-rate writer
GOOD BYE, tainted clothes are no longer to be worn
I simply wanted a way to kill time

'In languor dreams of death'...who was the one that said it?

This world is a bird cage, faded in color
Even if I lament, I can't get out of this prison
BUT NOW, DARKNESS MY SORROW
I have not yet fallen apart
So, as I laugh off this imposed inconvenience
Let's overturn even the heavens and the earth (GRAVITY)
Within the darkness, a shadow of a hat lightly dances.

Even if I get tired of the night and tear off my shackles
That guy who sees eye to eye with Kierkegaard is also here
WOW OH [The best view worth more than a ten-billion masterpiece...]
Let's stop messing around already

Why, of all people... is the KEY CASE in that person's hand?

In the moment we clashed, the one in control is me
I will manipulate even the weight of this cut-short life
LONELY DARKNESS MY SORROW, once it is opened by the key
I'd rather just fall than go back to being alone
Staring at the destroyed cage of this self, (GRAVITY)
Slowly, I sing, "Not bad at all."

Even though it feels like I might be trapped, there is no room for sentiments
I'll push myself to the limit and dye everything jet-black ――

This world is a bird cage, faded in color
Even if I lament, I can't get out of this prison
BUT NOW, DARKNESS MY SORROW
I have not yet fallen apart
So, as I laugh off this imposed inconvenience
Let's overturn even the heavens and the earth (GRAVITY)
Within the darkness, a shadow of a hat lightly dances.

Chuuya hadn't thought they could pull it off. It was a horrible thought he hadn't admitted to himself until now, when he stood in front of the Stray Dogs members guitar held lightly as sweat dripped from his body. After he had sung so hard his throat felt sore, after he had moved his hands so fast they were numb.

The members were all staring, other then Atsushi who had already heard the song (he had helped in writing it.) He just stood there, eyes wide and shiny with amazement. Finally, when the staring grew too long, Chuuya glanced down.

"Is that a no?" Chuuya almost didn't know it was he who had spoken at first- the disappointment was too heavy, soul crushing.

Kunikida took a deep breath, snapping out of it. "A-a no for what?" Kunikida did not stutter too often. "And what song was that?"

"Um.." Chuuya looked back up before looking back down. "It's called 'Corruption', but I sort of thought it seemed to personal to call it that? Somehow? At least, not in front of people.."

"IT'S A YES!" Dazai suddenly jumped on Chuuya, almost knocking him over. "Corruption? I like it! But if it needs like a stage name or something when we all perform, how bout Darkness My Sorrow?"

"Wait, perform?" Kunikida sat up more, and Chuuya was torn between excitement and worry. "That was you asking to join us? Chuuya... just asking would have been a yes."

Wait. "That was pointless!"

"Not really..." Kunikida glanced over at Akutagawa, blinking softly. "Akutagawa? Do you agree with Chuuya joining?"

Akutagawa frowned, and looked away. Finally, after a long moment, he muttered, "yes..."

"Well then..." Kunikida looked back at Chuuya, smiling. "Welcome to the band."

Six Months Later

Chuuya's first ever real concert... Saying he were nervous was going to be a huge understatement. He was going to play Corruption, known to the public as Darkness My Sorrow. It would be his first time showing off his personal song to anyone other then the other members. He had considered playing For The Tainted Sorrow instead, since it would be easier, but Dazai had begged him to play Darkness My Sorrow.

Dazai.. Chuuya had gotten closer to him in the past while and while Dazai never stopped him declarations of love, Chuuya had gotten use to it. It was just a joke, he could deal with it. Chuuya still had... feelings for Dazai, but it's been six months, they would go away any day now, right? Then again... six months was a long time for a 'crush'.

Chuuya quickly pushed those thoughts away- they had fifteen more minutes before the concert, and he needed to present himself right. Chuuya fixed his hat, glancing over to Akutagawa. "Good luck," Chuuya muttered, stumbling slightly over his words due to how nervous he was.

"You too." Akutagawa hesitated now, before asking, "are you alright?"

Chuuya was about to ask when Kunikida suddenly peaked his head around the corner, smiling when he spotted Chuuya. "Dazai wants you," Kunikida spoke.

Chuuya stood up, going to find Dazai and wondering what he could want. Meanwhile, his thoughts were also on Akutagawa- he had also become much closer to him as well, which was good. Hating another member wasn't really the best.

"What is it Dazai?" Chuuya questioned, stopping in front of the other male. He was aware his voice very clearly showed how nervous he was, but he didn't really care. He felt kind of sick though, now that he thought about it...

"You look really pale." Dazai tilted his head, eyes glinting with concern. "Why don't you sit down before we start...?" Taking his arm, Dazai directed him to a chair. Sitting down cleared Chuuya's head slightly. Suddenly Dazai was pressing a glass of water to Chuuya's hand, which Chuuya sipped a bit. The cold temperature helped to calm him down more.

"Don't worry so much," Dazai scolded him, smiling. "You're perfect, alright?"

Great, now he was blushing.

"Chuuya?"

Chuuya looked up when Dazai spoke his name, and then suddenly their lips were pressed together. Chuuya froze as first, but when Dazai placed one hand gently onto his shoulder, he quickly melted into the kiss.

It didn't last long, and they quickly broke apart. "What was that!?" Chuuya shuddered, his cheeks pretty much on fire now from how red they were.

"It's called a kiss!"

"Not what I'm asking! Why!?"

"Cause I love you!"

"Dazai... BE SERIOUS!"

"I am!" Dazai sighed, closing his eyes before opening them. "I've loved you since we first played together-"

"People can't fall in love that quick!" Chuuya frowned, glancing away. "Unless you just fall in love TOO fast."

"Only for you." Dazai fell silent for a moment. "If you don't feel the same way-"

"I do!"

"...What?"

Face burning, Chuuya hid it in his hands. "I... do."

"So then." Kneeling in front of Chuuya, Dazai grabbed his hands gently. "Will you go on a date with me after this?"

"Yes."

"Don't be too nervous, okay?"

"I'm not nervous!"

Chuuya didn't make any mistakes throughout the entire concert. And afterwards, Dazai took him on that date... just like he had said he would.

A/N: This is the end of NaNoWriMo everyone... DX I'm both happy and upset, this has been so stressful and difficult but so much fun! But... I did it. I DID IT! : D

Thank you, everyone, for reading this. Please check out my Tumblr at Reaper8439979 as well as favoriting this story and leaving some reviews. It would mean a lot.
The song Chuuya sung was recommended Insomnia_Productions (on ao3), it's called Darkness My Sorrow and is so pretty... Find it on youtube! Go! Go!

Thank you all again... ;; I'm so happy..