Chapter 11: Tears and Accusations
Scene 1 – The Dark Room
Ryo sat across from Kanji, his eyes shimmering with shock.
The silence was suffocating until Kanji finally spoke.
"Ryo… it's time you knew the truth. Your parents didn't abandon you… they died."
Ryo froze, his breath caught in his throat.
"… They… died?!"
Kanji's voice was calm, almost too calm.
"After the incident, they accused me of kidnapping you and murdering your parents. I ran, because I couldn't defend myself. But only a week ago… I was finally declared innocent."
Ryo bit his lip so hard it hurt. His eyes filled with tears, one slipping down his cheek.
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Scene 2 – Outside
Not far away, Iris, Ueno, Hyana, and Ron were watching from the shadows.
Ueno clenched her fists.
"He's lying… he's just using Ryo!"
Hyana trembled, her voice filled with panic.
"We have to stop him!"
The four of them ran forward, their hearts burning with anger and fear.
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Scene 3 – The Confrontation
The moment they reached Kanji, they lashed out.
Ron grabbed him by the collar, shaking him.
Iris slapped his face, her hand trembling.
Ueno kicked him weakly, her anger spilling out.
Hyana shoved him back with all her strength.
But their attacks were clumsy, driven more by emotion than power.
Kanji… only laughed. A low, chilling chuckle. He didn't even raise a hand to defend himself.
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Scene 4 – Ryo Appears
Suddenly, Ryo entered the scene. His eyes widened at the sight before him.
For a moment, he stood frozen. Then rage flickered in his eyes, burning alongside tears.
"Stop it. Right now!" His voice cut through the air like a blade.
The four froze, staring at him in disbelief.
Ryo stepped forward, fists clenched, his voice shaking with both fury and sorrow.
"Don't you dare lay a hand on him… ever again."
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Scene 5 – The Broken End
Everyone was stunned.
Ryo… defending Kanji?
Iris's voice cracked, her heart breaking.
"Ryo… why?! That man is dangerous!"
Ryo turned his face away, his fists trembling violently.
"You wouldn't understand…"
The last shot lingered on Kanji, his lips curling into a cold, sinister smile.
Ryo stood in front of him—like a shield.
The screen faded to black.
To be continued…