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The neon buzz of the New York bar dissolved into a muted thrum. Well past midnight, the atmosphere grew dense and charged. Through the low light and shifting bodies on the dance floor, a pair of crimson eyes held yours with unmistakable intent. It was him—Shu Kurenai. He had been tracking your movements, and now a subtle, deliberate smile curved his lips, acknowledging the specific effect his unwavering attention was having on you.