Savior • Manjiro Sano

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Two weeks later,
Chifuyu's pet shop,
Morning...

Second Person's POV

Kazutora was sweeping the floor whilst Chifuyu checked on the goods on the shelves, making sure the stocks were sufficient. The two men were working on their tasks quietly. Strange enough, you hadn't arrived.

"Kazutora, is (y/n) feeling unwell?"

"I don't think so. Why did you ask?"

"Well... She is sorta late, don't you think? It has passed 9.00 a.m. already yet she isn't here."

Kazutora stopped sweeping the floor in an instant. He pulled out his smartphone and checked his texts. No new messages from you. Chifuyu could figure out his friend began to become worried judging from his facial expression.

"Maybe she is sick or something." Chifuyu tried to reassure. Kazutora sighed , disagreeing with him. "Even if she is...she will inform me first. This is so not like her to not update me about her condition.."

"I will contact her-"

Before Kazutora could finish his words, someone brutally slammed open the door and stormed into the shop. It was you, hastily shutting the door back while gasping for air.

"(Y/n)? Are you alright?"

Chifuyu asked, worry evident in his voice as both males approached you. You suddenly dropped on your knees. Your legs went limp the moment you realized you finally arrived at the pet shop.

You were very relieved. Too relieved. But your heart remained pounding rapidly from paranoia.

Seeing this, Kazutora rushed to your side and kneeled down. He gently grasped your shoulders, checking on you. He could tell you were struggling with anxiety. Although he didn't know what triggered you.

"(Y/n), take a deep breath. It is alright. You are safe now. Nothing can hurt you. We are here for you.." Kazutora reassured convincingly. You looked at your childhood friend and the seconds you locked eyes with him, tears pooled in your eyes.

You wrapped your arms around his body without hesitation, hands clutching the back of his shirt with desperation. Chifuyu was studying your behavior.

Something had frightened you to this extent.

Your loud cries echoed in the shop. Kazutora helped you stand up and Chifuyu grabbed a chair. Kazutora seated you down on the chair whilst Chifuyu gave you a bottle of plain water. You opened the cap and took a few sips of the water.

Several quiet moments passed. None of the pet shop workers dared to speak up. You were starting to calm down a little and wiped away the tears staining your cheeks.

You were ready to tell the truth behind your action.

Kazutora patted your shoulder and asked you softly, not wanting you to feel more anxious, "If you don't mind, care to share your story? What happened to you actually?"