As twisted versions of Yin and Yang, they could no longer deny the irresistible magnetic force pulling them together.

Izaya is Shizuo's favorite insect no matter how annoying the Informant gets sometimes.

The mask that made Izaya appear as an untouchable god would slip once in a while and Shizuo would catch a glimpse of the man behind it. That was the person Shizuo loved enough to want to be with despite how much he hated most of the things Izaya did.

Shinra and Izaya's friendship started with spilled blood; they could only hope that it would not end the same way.

When love is suppressed, hatred takes its place.

Izaya's biggest regret is not having said "I love you" sooner.

"Don't worry, Shinra. This," Izaya said in a sing-song voice as he pointed to his body, "is all yours when I die."

"What grave sin did I commit?" he asked in an amused voice, hoping to confuse the man with his fearless behavior. Most assailants liked to see their victim cower in fear, and that was exactly why Izaya was going to behave the exact opposite of what was expected of him.

Heiwajima Shizuo hates Christmas, or does he?