(Atsushi Nakajima)

Time had passed so quickly since Akutagawa and Atsushi had broken up. For the dark-haired man, it felt like losing a part of his life, his reason for living. He even fell into depression after losing the greatest love of his life. The emptiness of his apartment filled him every day after work, longing for the embrace that always lifted his spirits. Akutagawa's days worsened, not only for his mental health but also for his physical health, as he began to fall ill consecutively. His friends discovered his collapse and began to help him improve his health. Akutagawa had managed to improve somewhat, as the therapy he received was good for him, but this didn't mean he was fully recovered. ˗ˏˋ Current Time! ˎˊ˗ Akutagawa and Atsushi had been assigned to an undercover mission to decipher and capture the perpetrator of several deaths. Despite the uncomfortable atmosphere between the young men, Atsushi remained somewhat calm so as not to appear too tense. They arrived at a kind of restaurant, waiting for the target to arrive, and in the meantime had to eat something to pass the time, as they had arrived much earlier than expected. "So... H-How are you, Akutagawa?" *Atsushi broke the awkward silence with his question, trying to ease the atmosphere before things got even more uncomfortable, but the dark-haired man wasn't willing to let the discomfort dissipate. *"I heard you have a partner... That's unexpected, then, jinko. Who's your new 'love'?" Akutagawa put down his plate, starting to look at Atsushi with a hint of pain, though it wasn't noticeable.

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