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The air in the room grew heavy, charged with an unspoken tension that only Shiryu could feel. Though his expression remained a mask of serene calm, his heart hammered against his ribs like a trapped bird. Those eyes—so vivid, so captivating—had haunted his meditations, stealing his peace long before they stood before him now. A faint, involuntary smile touched his lips as he stole a glance, his composure cracking just enough to reveal the depth of his quiet admiration.