Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 9 (light novel): The Day I Took In Dazai

文豪ストレイドッグス [Bungō Stray Dogs] (Novel) #9

by Kafka Asagiri, Sango Harukawa, Matthew Rutsohn (Translator)

One day, deliveryman Sakunosuke Oda finds a boy at his doorstep on the brink of death. His name is Osamu Dazai, and he is a member of the Port Mafia—the very embodiment of darkness and violence. Thus begins a peculiar living Oda, who cares for the boy, and Dazai, who longs to die. But what will become of their newfound connection when a gang of former police officers known as the 48 attack them in search of a certain painting...?!

Genres: Manga, Light Novel, Fiction, Novels

116 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 2023

About the author

See 朝霧カフカ (Asagiri Kafka).
Japanese scenario writer and novelist.

Reviews

[achille · Rating 3 out of 5]

well that fucking hurt

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

side b almost made me cry in the middle of class, other than that 10/10 loved it

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helps you get such a deeper look on Oda's influence on dazai, and also on Dazai's deep rooted crisis with existence. The beast universe version is so heartbreaking, and you can see just how bigger the void in dazai has become without Oda there.

[⋆ ࣪˖ ִֶָ sel ་༘࿐ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asagiri literally woke up and thought, "I will make this bitches want to k*ll themselves. Watch me." This felt so raw and gut-wrenching. Utterly devastating, I will highly recommend.

I literally just went through all human emotions starting from Side A and eventually Side B(east), I never expected that to be LIKE THAT. Odasaku and Dazai's relationship means so much to me. I think I need to lay down.

[Fatima R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Side A was so cute and then Side B punched me in the heart

[إســرٰاء☾ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not okay when these two exists but still okay...

[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can’t believe this is a real canon light novel. I loved this. I love Oda so much he’s such a comfort character to me. I loved seeing his first impressions of Dazai. I also feel like this is the only time Dazai has gotten to truly be a child, and let his guard down. It was just so satisfying. And then side B hit??? Hello???? The only reason this is 4 instead of 5 stars is because I wasn’t quite as immersed as usual due to reading it on a screen (no official English translation yet so I read one on tumblr). This is 100% a me thing and I can’t wait to re-read it when it gets an official release.

[૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა]

“How long has it been, I wonder? To have somewhere I want to go.” :(

[dikshya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Side A was so cute to me and Side B actually ruined my life. Dazai suffers in every universe but he suffers a little less in the current Bungo Stray Dogs because his friendship with Odasaku gave him a meaning in life and a reason to live. Dazai treats his friendship with Odasaku as a privilege. Seeing Beast Dazai's pain because he does not have a Odasaku was really so painful.

I really like how these light novels emphasized how important Odasaku is for Dazai. Even through his death, he taught Dazai the importance of living.

I cherish their friendship so much.

[Dinara · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s an enjoyable read, but Jesus Christ it hurts. Oda’s description of Dazai, his empty looking eyes and him overall may be the thing that hurts me the most, especially when you relate to Dazai deeply. The fact that it’s visible how much influence Oda has on Dazai was great as well, but also incredibly sad. I also adored how Dazai started to get more comfortable with Oda as the time passed.
Like I said, I enjoyed reading it but also did cry.
(Never again)

[Tobi ﾄﾋﾞ · Rating 5 out of 5]

UPDATE: GUYYYSSS AN OFFICIAL NOVEL IS ON THE WAY AHHHHHHHH IM GOING TO CRY i’m SO EXCITED AND ALSO TERRIFIED

best bsd novel of all time. like really. i’m not even gonna talk anymore about it. i’ll cry. even more. i’ll be thinking about this for months. i can’t believe this

[lulu ꩜ · Rating 5 out of 5]

made me love oda even more (which i didn't think were possible)

[Lunelita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hate Asagiri

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m literally sick to my stomach because of the ending of side b. Actually reading that was painful, Dazai would travel through universes for Odasaku and they still don’t get their happy ending. HOW IS THAT FAIR, i literally can’t do this. Dazai literally met someone who doesn’t even want anything from him, someone who finds him interesting and understands what it’s like to not want to live but also saves him from death multiple times. He literally gives Odasaku his nickname and Oda doesn’t even question it!

Also when he says “How long has it been, i wonder? To have somewhere I want to go.” Odasaku has always described Dazai as someone who looks bored with no life in his eyes but Oda genuinely interests him and makes him want to live even a little longer.

At the end of Side B when they are talking at the train station and Odasaku says he’s a good person even though he doesn’t remember him at all I just want to fall to the floor. Actually the most heart breaking thing i’ve ever read. They have the most tragic storyline i don’t care.

[Marta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has meant a lot to me, making me feel all kinds of emotions. In only a few pages it has completely captivated me, just wishing it would go on forever. Side A is absolutely hilarious while having many poetic and sad moments or realizations too. In side B you just want to curl in fetal position and cry at how hopelessly sad it is. It's a different kind of sadness and I love it.

[gi · Rating 4 out of 5]

what if i d

[ali ☆]

side a: 😂😂🥰🥰🤣🤭🤭🤧

side b: 😭😭😭😭😭😭

genuinely didn't think i was going to start crying but side b was so sick... especially for that last line.

😭I😭WISH😭I😭NEVER😭READ😭THIS😭

[Teyah Parent · Rating 5 out of 5]

five stars made me wanna kms

[kei · Rating 5 out of 5]

side a was all fun and rainbows and side b just made me want to rip my hair out Oh my god words cannot explain how much this light novel emphasises the relationship between oda and dazai and how important it is to dazai himself I felt like my HEART WAS BEING RIPPED OUT. and the fact side b just mentions the end of beast too with dazai being held at gunpoint by oda. Bye. ruined my life.

[orihime · Rating 5 out of 5]

The was just so heart wrenching. Asagiri please stop it my heart can't take this anymore! Also the contrast between Side A and B is literally day and night. The ending of Side B just destroyed me what the hell. I just know this will be the reason for countless of sleepless nights for me.

[Zita Azlina · Rating 5 out of 5]

my heart is aching and my head dizzy

[bibi · Rating 5 out of 5]

ah… the pain… thE PAIN (´༎ຶ ͜ʖ ༎ຶ )

[Zuzu2137 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[rom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Side B tore my heart to pieces god when will this suffering end

[jolative · Rating 5 out of 5]

This hurt too much just WHY.
(Asagiri when I catch you Asagiri)

[Heilika · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best bsd light novel ^°^

[✧ grayson (not interactive) · Rating 4 out of 5]

safe to say i cried at both sides

[khione · Rating 5 out of 5]

i miss the person i was before i read this 😭💔

[isbah ♡]

side b…insert the *when the trope is “i did it to save you” but the other character sees it as betrayal* textpost

but damn asagiri loves torturing us, now i feel like rereading beast
also side a was so damn wholesome !!

[Lara :3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This shit made me mentally suffer but I loved it but I didn't understand where side B came from, is it like an alternative universe? Can somebody explain please I'm a bit lost🥲