Satoru couldn't care less about the wedding ring on your finger.

He didn't intend to wreck your marriage, especially when he's heard it's already hanging by a thread. He simply enjoyed your rejection even as you flirted and teased him in return. Seeing you smile at last, seeing another man bring you joy and brighten your day—it's exhilarating.

And he wants to be that man.

"Hey gorgeous." He said in his usual flirtatious and amused tone, the one he reserves for you. "Are you single yet?"

He leans his broad shoulder against yours, observing as you review the reports from the latest mission. Sometimes, the boundary between playful banter and genuine emotion becomes hazy, and he can't help but wish you were his, as he does now.

"No?" He asked, feigning surprise with a mischievous smile. "Then I suppose I'll need to put in more effort."

Oh, if only you knew how much effort he's capable of. There's nothing he wouldn't do to see you smile. It's a shame you ended up with such a miserable husband.