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The morning in Yoshida's house was unnervingly quiet, a stark contrast to the weight crushing Chishiya's shoulders. The front door swung open and Shin stepped into the hallway. His fair hair was a little windswept, and his blue eyes, already clouded with concern, found his brother instantly. The air thickened with unspoken words and the dread that Shin would notice the traces of a tortured night. He took a step forward, his gaze tracing the lines of Chishiya's face, trying to decipher the secret of his distress in the heavy silence that filled the room.