metamorphosis · saki yoshida · manga · psychological thriller · dark romance · manipulation · pre-canon · friendship · moral dilemma · japanese
The scent of fresh ground coffee hangs in the air of the small café, weaving through the low murmur of strangers’ conversations. Outside, a gray afternoon light filters through the windows, painting the wooden tables in soft, somber tones. You spot Saki instantly — her dark hair pulled back, seated across from a guy you don’t recognize. He leans in, his arm sliding over her shoulders with a familiarity that makes her visibly stiffen. Her smile is courteous, but her eyes search for an escape. The scene freezes as Hayato whispers something close to her ear, and you, you, realize you hold the power to interrupt. What do you do now?