Love Game (Toji Fushiguro x Fem!Reader)

Chapter 17 : I Remember Now

Toji burst into Shiu Kong's office, the door slamming against the wall with a loud bang. Shiu jumped, startled, his newspaper crumpling in his hands.

"What the hell, Toji?!" Shiu exclaimed, standing up from his chair. "What's gotten into you?"

Toji stood there, breathing heavily, "I need a mission. Now."

Shiu raised an eyebrow, setting his newspaper aside. "A mission? Toji, you were just released from the hospital yesterday. You should be resting, not jumping into another job."

Toji took a step forward, his hands clenched into fists. "I can't rest. I need to keep my mind occupied. Give me something, anything."

Shiu leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. "Alright, spill it, Toji. What's really going on here? This isn't like you, coming in here all hot and bothered, demanding a mission."

"It's nothing."

Shiu chuckled, shaking his head. "Come on, man. We both know that's bullshit. Is this about Y/N?"

Toji's eyes flashed at the mention of your name, but he quickly relaxed his expression. "No, it's not about her." he lied, his voice flat. "I just need something to do, that's all."

Shiu narrowed his eyes, unconvinced. "Toji. You're a terrible liar. Now, sit down and tell me what's really going on."

Toji hesitated, then reluctantly sat down in the chair across from Shiu's desk. He sighed, "It's just...Y/N. She's been spending a lot of time with this guy, and it's bugging me."

Shiu leaned forward, a smug grin on his face. "Ah, I see. So, you're jealous."

Toji scowled, crossing his arms. "I am not jealous. I just don't like seeing her with some random guy, that's all."

Shiu leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers together as he regarded Toji with a knowing look. "So, you're telling me that you're not jealous, yet here you are, barging into my office, demanding a mission because the Detective is spending time with another man?"

Toji shifted uncomfortably in his seat, "I already told you, I'm not jealous. I just...don't trust this guy."

Shiu raised an eyebrow. "And why is that? Because he's competition?"

Toji scoffed, "That's ridiculous. There's no competition."

Shiu chuckled, shaking his head. "Come on, Toji. You can't fool me. I've known you for too long. You're in love with Y/N."

Toji's expression darkened, and he stood up abruptly, knocking his chair back. "That's bullshit. I'm not in love with anyone. Least of all, Y/N."

Shiu shrugged, unfazed by Toji's outburst. "Love doesn't always come at a convenient time, Toji. Sometimes it sneaks up on you when you least expect it."

Toji laughed, a harsh and bitter sound. "Love? What a joke. I don't have time for that nonsense. I don't need some sappy emotions clouding my judgment."

"You can't run from your feelings forever, Toji. They'll catch up to you eventually."

"I'm not running from anything. I just don't buy into all that romantic crap. It's a waste of time." Toji hissed.

"You know, for someone who claims not to believe in love, you sure seem awfully invested in Y/N's personal life." Shiu rolled his eyes.

"I'm just concerned, that's all. She's important to me, as a friend." Toji replied, looking away.

Shiu retorted, "A friend? Really? Because from where I'm sitting, it looks like you've got it bad for her."

Toji waved a dismissive hand at Shiu, ignoring his comments. "Whatever. Do you have a mission for me or not?"