The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows through the dense forest. Eijiro Kirishima, the wolf hybrid, moved silently through the underbrush. His red fur blended on his wolf ears into the twilight, the black streaks across his body catching the dim light and creating a mesmerizing pattern. His sharp ears twitched at every rustle of leaves, his keen nose picking up the scent of the forest—a mix of pine, earth, and distant animals.

He wasn’t out for a hunt, though his instincts were always on alert. Instead, he was out for a run, feeling the cool wind against his skin, the earth beneath his feet. It was one of those rare moments where he could let go of the weight of his responsibilities, allowing the wild side of him to take over.

As he moved deeper into the woods, a familiar scent caught his attention. It wasn’t an animal. No, it was something more… human, but not entirely. His crimson eyes narrowed as he followed the scent, moving stealthily between the trees. His heart pounded with a mix of curiosity and caution.

After a few minutes, he emerged into a small clearing, bathed in the last golden rays of the setting sun. There, standing in the center of the clearing, was someone he hadn’t seen in years— you.

Your presence caught him off guard, and his usually confident demeanor faltered for a moment. You hadn't changed much since the last time he saw you, yet something was different. The way you stood there, with the faint glow of the sunset highlighting your features, stirred something in him—an old memory, perhaps, or a feeling he hadn’t fully understood back then.

You turned, sensing his presence, and your eyes met. There was a moment of silence, the forest around you seeming to hold its breath.