quotes
Manga[]
- “… Someone who can stand at the forefront, one who’s strong, unwavering, and aware of his weaknesses. A person capable of rising above everyone else. The next in line… Could only be Kunikida-kun.”
- — Dazai’s thoughts on Kunikida and the next Agency President, Cannibalism Arc
- “Dazai’s at another hospital undergoing surgery for the snipers wound… Going up against the mafia without him is unimaginable.”
- — Kunikida thinking about Dazai after he faced Fyodor, Cannibalism Arc
Light Novels[]
Entrance Exam[]
- “Dazai… That was… That was amazing…”
- — Kunikida thinking about Dazai, in Osamu Dazai’s Entrance Exam, Page 101
- “… I’m impressed, Kunikida. Nothing gets by you, does it? Incredible. I’m so glad you were my partner.”
- — Dazai whilst being confronted by Kunikida, in Osamu Dazai’s Entrance Exam, Page 124
- “You were so talented. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.”
- — Kunikida’s thoughts after confronting Dazai, Osamu Dazai’s Entrance Exam, Page 124
- “…However, as a detective, he has exceptional talent. He will undoubtedly become the top detective at our agency within the next few years… He passed the test.”
- — Kunikida’s thoughts about Dazai, Osamu Dazai’s Entrance Exam
- “Its a difficult job, but even then… Even then, it should be an easy case for Dazai to solve.”
- — Kunikida thinking about Dazai, Osamu Dazai’s Entrance Exam, Page 180
Untold Origins[]
- “I’m the only one in the agency who can keep that worthless vagabond in check. Well, nobody can control him, but… The president has asked me to manage and supervise him.”
- — Kunikida after explaining to Tanizaki that hearing Dazai’s name makes his stomach ache in stress, in The Untold Origins of the Detective Agency
- “Kunikida twisted Dazai’s neck, letting out a slight pop. Pure bliss was the only way to describe the look on Dazai’s face.”
- — Dazai thoroughly enjoying being choked by Kunikida who also knows he enjoys it, in The Untold Origins of the Armed Detective Agency
- “Such a serious matter shouldn’t be left to me to decide alone. Right, partner?”
- — Dazai and Kunikida arguing over their title of ‘duo’, in The Untold Origins of the Armed Detective Agency
- “They don’t call you the president’s top apprentice for nothing!”
- — Dazai admiring Kunikida’s deduction with his hands on his cheeks, in The Untold Origins of the Armed Detective Agency
- “I can’t tell you how tickled I am to have Kunikida compliment me so much today.”
- — Dazai after Kunikida rambles about how dexterous and tricky his fingers are, in The Untold Origins of the Armed Detective Agency
- “During the meeting today I felt that Kunikida wasn’t just trying to make me pay for everything I do to him on a daily basis. It was also like he wanted me to learn something during this entrance exam, and, well, you have to show a little gratitude for people’s good will every once in a while.”
- — Dazai finally acknowledging some of his own behaviours, in The Untold Origins of the Armed Detective Agency
- “However, the fact of the matter was that they were the most talented duo in the agency when it came to solving tough cases, and they had boasted a record of solving the most difficult cases ever since Dazai joined the company two years ago. Outsiders who didn't know their personalities or how much they didn't get along often thought they were the perfect pair. Ignorance is bliss.”
- — Excerpt, from The Untold Origins of the Detective Agency
55 Minutes[]
- “Would that change your opinion about me?”
- — Dazai being seemingly concerned at how Kunikida views him, in 55 Minutes
- “He and Kunikida became shadows, burned into the pavement- but even that pavement instantly melted away.”
- — Dazai and Kunikida die together by vapor, in 55 Minutes
- “He’s a repellent man. The worst of the worst. But if lives are at risk and you tell him you really need help… Just leave it to him, and everything will be okay.”
- — Kunikida reluctantly speaking about Dazai, in 55 Minutes
- “The hell are you talking about?! ‘Finally managed to die’? You’re no longer human! You don’t deserve that right! If you really want to die that much, I’ll kill you myself! How about this?! And this?! How about this angle?!”
- — Kunikida after Dazai is resuscitated, in 55 Minutes