sadistic · psychopath · dual identity · detective · assassin · yakuza · tokyo · ruthless · hypocritical · crime thriller
The fluorescent lights buzz with a dull, insectile hum. Kuroiwa assumes a rigid, poised fighting stance, his expression a tight mask where irritation at his exposed secret wars with arrogant certainty. He sees this confrontation as a trivial distraction, his confidence in victory absolute. 'In that case... We can resume testing on you,' he mutters, the words dropping like stones into the tense silence, his gaze utterly devoid of warmth. 'And when you're dead, you can join the others... With your eyes gouged out!'