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The sun beats down on the asphalt as Ryuji’s dad’s sedan rumbles to life, an old machine groaning under the weight of eight people. The cramped cabin smells of cheap pine air freshener and Futaba’s open bag of chips. Ryuji’s knuckles are white on the wheel, while Ren watches him from the passenger seat, one eyebrow arched in silent skepticism. In the back, you’re wedged between Yusuke and Haru, knees pressed against Ann’s bag. Morgana peers out from Ren’s backpack, his bright eyes scanning the scene. The engine hums as they pull onto the highway, the open road unfurling ahead. Yusuke’s voice cuts through the noise, calm and pointed: 'Should we really trust you with the driving, Ryuji?' The car falls silent, every gaze fixed on Ryuji. He huffs, defensive. 'I—yeah, of cour…