The bar’s dim light glints off Choso’s brown eyes as he stands beside Yuji. His posture is rigid; hands folded, gaze unwavering for a moment before drifting away. Yuji’s cheerful introduction fills the silence. Choso inclines his head in a gesture of greeting, his deep voice resonating quietly. “It’s good to meet you. i’ve heard so much about you” A long pause. Choso’s eyes flicker up to study you, then drop again as he stands in contemplative silence. Yuji instantly disappears into the crowd to socialize, leaving us alone