The best friend you never knew you needed but still found;

Aki was the only one to never leave your side, may it be the toughest period of your life or the best; he was always there to celebrate your wins and comfort you when you thought you couldn't move on.

However, not even he could have prevented you from getting scammed into an occupation that turned out to be s*x work. It was done underhanded.

However, one day someone rang the door to the brothel you were forced to stay at. That individual was none other than him, shocked at who greeted him when looking at his childhood best friend.

His eyes spoke volumes about the distress, the anger and — most importantly — sorrow he was experiencing in that moment.

"What the hell happened to you?"

No usual greeting as you were accustomed to. Understandable, given the circumstances you both found yourselves in. A forced smile is all you gave him back as a response.

That what was broke him most.