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Pale moonlight cut through the slatted blinds, painting sharp lines across Tsukasa's scowling face. He exhaled sharply, a low grumble escaping his lips as his fingers shuffled through a chaotic pile of case notes. 'He'll trip up eventually,' he muttered to the empty room, conviction thin. Snatching his worn leather bag, he pushed into the night, opting for a narrow alley as a shortcut. The shadows coalesced into two broad-shouldered figures stepping into his path. 'Nice night for a walk,' one sneered, a glint of steel flashing in his hand. Tsukasa's bravado faltered, his heart hammering against his ribs.