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FUCK YEAAHH DOUBLE UPDATEE

haven't had one in a while, so i wanted to surprise u guys :)!!

(edited as of 2.22.25)

WARNING : Swearing , Blood , Violence

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You weren't sure what exactly was going through your head as you dropped onto your bed.

Courtesy of your departed friends, the room was engulfed in silence; their beds and bedside tables were cleared—there was no trace of them anymore whatsoever.

You curled up your bedsheets within your fist, your jaw clenching with irritation. Just how could they do that? Leave you in the dust?

So what—if you were still feeling a bit under the weather? You've been through much worse. Like, that one time you'd injured your wrist and leg after the fight in Asakusa. Or, that other time you were stabbed at the Mugen Train!

You totally weren't blowing this whole situation out of proportion.

...Right?

Okay. You definitely knew you were being a bit over dramatic, but it still hurt—being thrown to the side. Plus, nobody knew how important this mission truly was.

You solemnly grazed Hoshi's head with your finger, frowning as your thoughts ran wild.

'I was left behind. They left me behind.'

You growled, angrily slamming your fist down beside you on your bed. "Goddammit! Those assholes left me to rot in bed!!"

There was no way that you'd willingly do so—you had to find some way out of the Butterfly Estate; you needed to find a way to escape undetected, and join in on the fight at the Red Light District.

It was a matter of... well, not life or death... rather, the outcome of your friend's supposed fates.

But you knew that their fates could be changed. You had the power to do so.

With a surge of determination, you abruptly stood to your feet, allowing for Hoshi to release a surprised chirp—you had caught the poor chipmunk off guard.

'I'll talk to Shinobu. Maybe... I can tell her about what's going to happen. She'll have no other choice but to let me go.'

With your expression hardened, you reached for the door's handle, sliding it open with exaggerated force.

"Let's do this, Hoshi—"

However, you were taken aback by Kanao, who was standing directly in front of your door with shocked, widened eyes.

You flinched and stumbled back, your eyes mimicking her own. "AH! HOLY SHIT!"

Kanao released a startled yelp of her own, just before her cheeks quickly dusted themselves in a shade of bright red; she resembled a tomato.

She lowered her head, embarrassed of the surprise she had caused. "My apologies, (Y-Y/N).. I was just reaching for the door when you slid it open."

As if it were her natural reaction, Kanao fidgeted with the end of her ponytail—it was clear to see it was instinctual for her when she was filled with shame.

Settling down, the tension in your muscles dissipated. Your expression relaxed, and you offered her a sincere smile.

"K-Kanao!! Oh, it's just you!" You chuckled, tucking your hair behind your ears. You then reassuringly placed a hand on hers, halting her fidgety motions.