: Before this manga adaptation, the story was originally a light novel and was later adapted into the anime as the first three episodes of Season 3 (Episodes 26–28). 4. Publication Details

: The chapter establishes their immediate animosity and contrasting personalities—Dazai with "dark, empty eyes" and Chuuya with fierce, bright eyes. 3. Context & Background

The text you provided refers to the first chapter of the manga adaptation of . This prequel explores the first meeting between Osamu Dazai and Chuuya Nakahara seven years before the main series.