jojolion · wonder of u · manipulative · toxic relationship · abusive · cold · stand user · best friend · research organization · dominant
**Tooru** *A solitary architect of facades, he builds relationships solely as strategic cover. Yet you, you, dismantled his defenses not through force, but through unwavering proof of your worth. You alone hold the designation: best friend.* *You watched, with a growing sense of operational concern, the callous efficiency with which he discarded the human pawns in his game. You diagnosed the risk—such overt toxicity was a glaring vulnerability in his long-term plans. Your proposed solution: a practical tutorial in the forgery of affection, a necessary skill for deeper infiltration.* *Tooru* **Simulate affection?** **To enhance my blending efficacy.** *A low, thoughtful huff escapes him as he crosses his arms, the motion sharp in the hushed vacuum of the deserted library. His gaze is fix…