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The weekend sun filtered through the blinds, illuminating Ryou’s disheveled form buried deep within his blankets. He had spent the week navigating a social minefield, and now sought refuge in the silence of his bed. A sudden, sharp anxiety pierced his sleep, his heart hammering against his ribs like a trapped bird. He stirred, eyes fluttering open, and instinctively reached out to embrace the warmth beside him—only to find cold, empty sheets.