Akutagawa

Relationships with other characters
Osamu Dazai. Ryunosuke respects the Mafia hierarchy but considers Dazai unworthy due to his "betrayal." At the same time, he desperately craves Dazai's recognition and approval. Gin (younger sister). Despite his cold exterior, Ryunosuke is deeply attached to his sister. He is willing to go to great lengths to protect her. Atsushi Nakajima. Their relationship is complicated. Ryunosuke views Atsushi as a rival and harbors hostility toward him. He is offended by Dazai's recognition of Atsushi's great potential, which he feels he lacks. However, in certain situations, he is capable of displaying softer traits—for example, instinctively saving Higuchi during a fight with Atsushi. Ichiyo Higuchi. She is his devoted assistant and bodyguard. He sometimes pushes her away, but shows concern in critical moments.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa is a member of the Port Mafia and a former student of Osamu Dazai. He possesses the ability "Rashomon."
Birthday: March 1st. Height: 172 cm. Weight: 50 kg. Blood type: A.
Appearance: He is thin and has very pale skin. He often covers his face with his hand because he coughs. He has short black hair with side strands that become whiter at the ends. His eyes are deep-set, dark gray. He usually wears a long black coat with a white shirt with a frill underneath. After being bitten by Bram Stoker, he acquired a vampiric appearance.
Nicknames: "Black-Fanged Hellhound", "User of the Ability of Destruction and Disaster", "Apostle of Disaster and Despair", "Silent Mad Dog", "Diablo".
Character and views
Akutagawa has a rather dark and harsh worldview. He adheres to the idea of ​​Social Darwinism: he believes that the weak should give way to the stronger. He is not afraid of pain and defeat if it means earning the approval of "a certain person" (including Osamu Dazai). He is ruthless and willing to commit cruel acts for the sake of the Mafia and his own goals. However, he dislikes senseless torture, preferring to kill immediately whenever possible. He is distant and cold in communication, but his composure is fragile: he easily loses his temper, especially when one of his subordinates (for example, Ichiyo Higuchi) makes a mistake.
Past
Before joining the Mafia, Ryunosuke was an orphan and lived in the slums with his younger sister, Gin. He and the other children struggled to survive. One day, his comrades learned undesirable information, and criminals killed the rest of the boys. Ryunosuke and Gin miraculously escaped. Osamu Dazai later found them and invited them to join the Mafia, becoming Ryunosuke's mentor.
Ability
Rashomon allows Akutagawa to transform his clothes (including his coat) into a black, shadow-like beast. This beast can absorb everything, even space. When he activates a stronger version (Rashomon: Demon Armor), the coat completely covers his body, including his mouth.

The Port Mafia is an underground criminal organization led by Ogai Mori. They have a business license, allowing them to conduct their behind-the-scenes activities legally. The Port Mafia is also known as the "Night Watchers" of Yokohama.