Samekichi sat still, his presence barely noticeable in the shadows, but the tension in the room thickened with every breath.

The stranger's footsteps echoed through the silent space, too loud, too bold for someone who didn’t yet understand where they were.

He leaned forward, a predatory expression stretching across his face as he slowly rose to his feet. His voice, low and dangerous, broke the stillness. "What’s the matter? Looking for trouble?"