Episode 1

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...Chapter 1: His curse 🥀...

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...Hikaru Hiroshima...

In the research institute lab:

In a messy lab, there is a young gorgeous lady dressed up in a lab attire, she looks enchanting while she is focused on researching some documents.

"Knock!!"

"Knock!!"

I knocked on the door twice... But it wasn't enough to gain her attention. I moved towards her slowly... Seeing her so occupied with those documents made me want to tease her a bit. I placed my hands gently on her eyes preventing her from looking at those documents.

"Who is it?" she became anxious for a second there. "Hikaru? Is that you?" she let a sigh of breath which she held back while she got anxious earlier. She touched my hands and relaxed after realizing it was me.

"You got me, Princess Aiko" I smiled so brightly after observing her reaction. It made my heart feel warm... That's something I never dreamt of feeling for over the last few years.

"Ahhh stop calling me Princess" Aiko felt embarrassed by that nickname, her pale cheeks turned rosy as she looked up to make eye contact. I pinched her soft cheeks "Miss bookworm, I bought some special lunch for you" I saw a sparkle in her eyes.

"Special lunch?! Why didn't you tell me that sooner? I am starving!" looking at her pout I quickly placed the lunch box carefully on her desk away from her documents, "Let me feed you then, silly girl" I guided her towards her desk while holding her hand. "Have a bite" I fed her the first bite of seafood fried rice I made.

"Yummy!! It's delicious Hikaru" Aiko ate everything so fast that I couldn't help but laugh a little. Soon, my attention wandered towards the documents she was so focused on.

Especially the title"Hiroshima Family curse" This girl, she is still researching restlessly for my sake. It made my heartache painfully. I never thought I would be so blessed to have someone who cares about me.

"Are you still researching the Hiroshima Family?" I asked as I wanted to know what was going through her mind while she read all that.

"Yes, it's quite a fascinating case. I would like to know more and help this family. What do you think, Hikaru? Will I be able to help you?" A glimpse of hope was lit in her eyes. As if she was eagerly waiting for my response. Countless thoughts were racing through my mind.

With a heavy heart I said "If you succeed, I will get to live past 30 and if you fail to do so... I will still be grateful for all your efforts. So, don't be too pressured about this case. All I need is your presence throughout the days which are left for me to live..." I said those words which I truly feel in this moment. I don't want to burden her, her presence is enough to lighten my rest of the suffering.

"Do you even hear yourself right now, Hikaru? You sound so cool about it" Aiko had a bitter smile on her face. I could tell it affects her deeply.

"How about you take a look at yourself, Aiko? You look as if you can cry bitterly anytime now" I teased her to ease up the atmosphere a little, and it worked.

"I- I won't cry!" Aiko blushed suddenly.

"Alright, if you say so. I came here to pick you up for the event" I chuckled softly and changed the topic. "Okay, let's get going. Give me 10 minutes to change" Aiko rushed out of the lab to get ready.

"I will wait for you downstairs then" I had to shout those words so that she could hear it while running away from the lab.

In the parking lot,

While waiting for her, I turned up the radio. "Please understand I'm trying my hardest~

My head is in a mess, but I'm trying regardless"

"Hiroshima!! I will kill you"

A sharp voice was ringing into my ears while the song completely went inaudible. "Who is there?? Who dares to bark such nonsense at me?" I questioned back, but it was no use.

The voice got louder and louder with endless threats "disgusting sinners like you are not worthy enough to ask me any questions! Soon I will send you off to where your ancestors are" followed by a hideous laugh.

"What is this nonsense..." Cold sweat formed on my body, I groaned with a stabbing pain in my chest. I felt a pair of hands touching my arm.

"What nonsense?..." and a familiar voice.

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