[ That's not inaccurate. The entire world had been a blank slate for him. He'd tossed the original manuscript for his world many years ago before completely rewriting it. The cast stayed the same, but their stories were permanently changed.

But this Odasaku's story had already concluded in the original world. ]

I don't mind... Though the last four years haven't been very interesting as the ones before them. Mori-san made being the Boss sound more difficult than it actually is... It's hopelessly boring.

[ He tries to smile, but he can't quite manage it, and a wishful sight follows.

Quickly, as though to distract from whatever questions that might bring, but not without some trepidation, Dazai adds, ]

Oh, that's right... He's no longer with the Port Mafia. He's director of an orphanage now.

[ The former might not be surprising, but the fact that he's still alive certainly should be. ]