In 16th century, Age of Discovery. A boy spent boring days on land and decided to go on a voyage. He became a brave Samurai with free spirits and finally became a the pirate called "EL-MALO". A Japanese Samurai commences his epic voyage.

A hero has been chosen by the divine blade! She's due to set out on a journey to defeat the archfiend, leaving the city abuzz. But from the shadows dawns a prophecy that the hero will be cut down before she ever reaches the archfiend's stronghold. To avert this tragedy, the temple dispatches Rhuys Ferme to redirect the stream of events leading to the hero's death and to keep the omen secret. Only problem is that this is a job for two. Enter Araignée: (in)famously skilled adventurer who's willing to help—for a price. And no one said it'd just be money that Rhuys had to pay. (Source: J-Novel Club)

Dazai admires the great novelist Ryunosuke, and he's working hard to become a writer himself. One day, he goes out to buy Ryunosuke's latest work, and who should he see but Ryunosuke himself. Without a thought, he tells Ryunosuke how much he likes him, and at that moment he falls in love. Ryunosuke is impressed with Dazai's honesty, and asks him to become his student. "If you love me, you'll do what I say, right?" The true meaning behind Ryunosuke's words is!? Dazai's love becomes stronger even as he is manipulated by Ryunosuke and his selfish ways. What will become of his feelings... Together with other stories, this love anthology weaves the beautiful and ephemeral pure love stories of the writers of the past. [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/51230/)

A spin-off of the main series that follows some of Ryou's gang acquaintances.