「 ⩩ 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 Vienna, amidst the bullying at school, crosses paths with a charmingly mysterious thug who swiftly becomes her protector. They both become each other's comfort despite being polar opposites, discovering in each other the hope a...
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Propelling himself away from the interrogation table, Shotaro stormed toward the exit, slamming the door shut with a resounding thud.
He moved swiftly to draw the blinds, cutting off any view into the room, and systematically disabled all surveillance and communication devices that linked the interrogation rooms to the outside world.
Returning to the table, Shotaro positioned himself directly in front of Ni-ki, his voice urgent and laden with frustration. "My case theory was almost right," he began, "except for one crucial detail: Vienna didn't kill anyone. When you arrived at the scene, Hana was already dead. You assumed Vienna was responsible, which led you to set up your plan—the choice of the burial site, the actions you took to impersonate the raincoat man. Everything was meticulously orchestrated according to your strategy. But then you discovered that the real killer wasn't Vienna; it was someone else entirely."
Ni-ki's lips remained firmly pressed together, his face a mask of stoic calm that had persisted through countless rounds of interrogation. His demeanor was unshaken, revealing nothing of the inner turmoil or thoughts he might have.
Shotaro's voice was laced with desperation. "please. Just this once, trust me."
But his pleas fell on deaf ears. Ni-ki's gaze was cold and detached, his eyes revealing an impenetrable wall of mistrust.
"I understand," Shotaro continued, frustration seeping into his tone. "I know neither of you trusts me. I don't have time to explain the complexities of the legal system right now, but Riki I'm your only chance. I want to help you, more than anything. I need to help you!"
He took a deep breath, trying to steady his voice. "Do you realize the length of the prison term you'll face if you confess to the four counts of rape committed by the raincoat man, as well as the murders of Hana and Taki? Even with leniency for cooperation and a willingness to reform, you could be looking at twenty to thirty years behind bars. That's a lifetime, almost twice as long as you've been alive! And that's if we're lucky. In the worst-case scenario, you could be sentenced to death!"
Ni-ki remained silent, his expression an impenetrable mask of calm. Shotaro's words seemed to bounce off, as if Ni-ki was locked in a world of his own.
Undeterred, Shotaro pressed on, his voice tinged with urgency. "And what about Vienna? Do you really intend to be forever separated from her?"
Ni-ki's composure cracked just slightly. He spoke for the first time, his voice steady but laced with an undercurrent of resignation.
"Even if I can't be with her, even if I can't see her again, I'll accept it."
