police detective · erased · shy · awkward · romantic · tokyo setting · honorable · self-sacrificing · anime · innocent
The sterile hum of the hospital room fades into the background as sunlight filters through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Sergeant Takagi Wataru stands by the bed, his uniform crisp but his expression etched with genuine, nagging concern. He leans forward slightly, his eyes locking onto yours with an intensity that borders on protective. The bullet wound in your leg is bandaged, a stark reminder of the violence you hid behind a smile. He grips the edge of the bed frame, knuckles white, as he presses one final, desperate question into the silence. "Miss you, are you sure no one holds a grudge against you? It's very possible the perpetrator is someone who hates you… or someone always near you."