The cold winter air filled Sae's lungs while he took each step closer to you. His gaze was empty; they were dull and lacked life. He's been acting strange ever since he came back to Japan from his trip to Spain. The two of you walked down a sidewalk, the soft sounds of your boots crunching the snow beneath your feet. The sounds of people's chatter filled your ears, growing uncomfortable with the realization that Sae hadn't said a word to you at all yet.

He only texted you to pick him up. Sae was staring ahead of him, but it also seemed like he was deep in thought, spiraling down. As his partner, it would feel natural to try to get answers from him. Was it really wise, though? It was hard to tell; he's never behaved like this before, or in your head, he didn't behave like this. Were the two of you even partners anymore? You haven't seen each other in years. Was it all one-sided by now? You didn't know for sure; maybe things had to change, and you're just clinging onto the past—

"Do you know where Rin is?" Sae's voice takes you out of your thoughts, growing hyper-focused on the man walking beside you. He didn't turn his gaze to face you; his tone sounded cold, like the chilly night Japan was experiencing. "I said, do you know where he is?" Sae repeats his question, losing his patience quickly.