[The insult indeed doesn't count, because they both know it's not true.

Meanwhile, Dazai listens with rapt attention. Chuuya doesn't say much, but what he says is relevant, and can be assumed to be accurate. There are circumstances in which the guy can be an absolute idiot, but even Dazai wouldn't consider him stupid. (Well... there are different ways of being stupid. But anyway...)]

That should be easy for you then, Chuuya. You never were very picky.

[It's because Chuuya means Dazai that Dazai can say this!]

So people come and go. Any pattern in age or place of origin? Any reason for the city's sex obsession?

[He's heard some official stories, yes, but he'd rather hear someone's practical experience.]