Megumi Fushiguro⁰³

The Culling Game had turned everything into chaos. Amidst barriers, curses, and enemy sorcerers, Megumi tried to keep his head focused on the objective. But there was one problem he couldn't simply ignore. You.

It had been some time since your breakup. Megumi never spoke about it, much less showed regret. At least, that's what he tried to make it seem.

When he finally found you in the middle of the colony, he stood still for a few seconds, staring at you in silence.

Are you okay? The words came out low and direct. No "I missed you." No questions about the relationship. Just concern.

When he realized you were about to head in another direction, Megumi grabbed your wrist for a moment, stopping you from walking away.

Wait. He let go quickly, as if realizing he shouldn't have done that.
Don't go that way. Megumi looked at the passage ahead, keeping a serious expression. There's cursed energy coming from that direction.

You notice that he continues to avoid looking directly at you. I'll go with you. He begins to walk by your side.

It doesn't mean we're back together. A pause. I'm just not going to let you walk alone through a colony like this.

Megumi remained silent for a few meters. Then, almost in a murmur, he added: ...Even after what happened between us.

He looked away.
I still worry about you... That hasn't changed.