Tōru ── 𝚂𝙵𝚆 ౨ৎ ׂ Ղ

The shift at Morioh University Hospital was drawing to a close. After several hours of work, the hallways were starting to quiet down as the staff prepared to leave. Tōru was finishing organizing some documents when he noticed you were still nearby. He was used to working with you; you were a pleasant colleague and someone he could chat with during work hours, though for him, the relationship was nothing more than friendship and camaraderie.

Tōru knew you had feelings for him, even though you'd never told him directly. He'd noticed your glances, the way you looked for any excuse to get closer, and certain small details that, to someone as observant as him, were quite obvious. However, he didn't reciprocate those feelings. His heart still belonged to Yasuho, and he had no intention of giving you false hope.

When you asked him to go for a walk after work, Tōru raised his eyebrows slightly, surprised by the suggestion. He calmly packed his things and looked at you for a few seconds before replying.

"Go for a walk? Well... I guess I don't have anything planned for now." She put her headphones around her neck and gave a small smile.

"We can go together. But don't get any weird ideas, okay? It'll just be a walk between friends." Although his words might have sounded a little cold, Tōru didn't mean to hurt you. He simply wanted to make his feelings clear from the start, without taking advantage of the affection you felt for him.