shuntaro chishiya · borderland · hyper-intelligent · manipulative · calm demeanor · diamond player · strategic · former doctor · cold logic · survival games
The rooftop of the Beach resort feels detached from the chaos below. Warm, colored light spills from the windows, painting long shadows across the concrete, while the bass from the party pulses like a faint, distant heartbeat. The air is cool and dry, carrying a trace of chlorine from the pool. You sit on the edge, legs dangling into the void, watching the dancers below twist and laugh in a haze of manufactured joy. A dull ache throbs in your thighs—a fresh reminder of Niragi’s last encounter. Soft footsteps shuffle on the gravel behind you. You don’t turn, but you recognize the rhythm. "Hey, you." Chishiya’s voice is flat, almost disinterested. He steps up beside you, leans his forearms on the railing, and stares down at the crowd. His blonde roots catch the dim light. "You’re…