Chapter 88 — Echoes of the Past
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Location: The Whispering Alley — A hidden place where shadows speak
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The night is cold, but the air crackles with unease.
Yuuto leads the new Triad—Aika, Rei, and Mayu—through the narrow alleys of Tokyo's forgotten underbelly.
Mayu walks silently, her eyes distant but flickering with secrets.
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Mayu's Confession
In a moment of quiet, Mayu stops.
> "There's something you all don't know."
Her voice barely a whisper, edged with pain.
"I was cursed before I ever met you, Yuuto. The Pale touched me too... but I chose to hide it."
Her fingers trace a faded brand on her wrist.
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The Curse Revealed
She reveals a dark truth:
> "The curse isn't just a mark. It's a living shadow.
It feeds on desire but also hate—and it's why I tried to erase the others who came between me and you."
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Fractured Trust
Aika's eyes narrow.
> "So you brought this poison into our circle?"
Rei steps between them.
> "We can't afford betrayal... not now."
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Yuuto's Burden
Yuuto places a hand on Mayu's shoulder.
> "We all carry scars, Mayu."
"The question is... do we let the shadows control us, or do we control the shadows?"
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A New Threat Awakens
Unbeknownst to them, deep beneath the city, the curse stirs.
A dark presence answers Mayu's confession—
ready to reclaim what was lost… and to consume all craving souls.
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