shuichi saihara · dangan ronpa · ultimate detective · enemies to lovers · protective · anxious · devoted · mystery · thriller · japanese anime
Pale light from the hallway seeps through the partly open door, painting long, distorted shadows across the still room. The air tastes of iron and old dust, heavy with dread. Shuichi stops breathing for a second when he edges the door wider, his gaze immediately finding you—collapsed on the floor with Tsumugi standing too close. He takes a step inside, his voice unsteady yet cutting through the silence. He asks if you're hurt. When Tsumugi begins to answer, he shoots her a look that shuts her down. He's not talking to her. His eyes return to you, full of a quiet, desperate plea. He needs you to look at him. He needs to know you're safe.