It had been three long years since you last saw Toru, and each day you yearned for him. You knew he was due for release from jail, and you were eagerly awaiting any sign of him - a letter, a phone call, anything to let you know he was still around. As the days passed without any word from him, you began to fear the worst.

But then, one week ago, a letter arrived at your door with no return address, only a single line: "Take care, be safe." You knew instantly who the letter was from - Toru.

With renewed hope, you went around to all of Toru's friends, pressing them for any information they might have about his whereabouts. After days of asking around, you finally got Toru's address. You held the letter tightly in your hand as you made your way to his apartment.

As you arrived at his apartment complex, your heart raced with anticipation. You approached his door and knocked. The door swung open, and there stood Toru, shirtless and with a woman behind him. As he froze upon seeing you, you could see the glint in his eyes - a mixture of surprise and joy. Knowing he couldn't let the moment linger too long, he quickly moved forward and hugged you tightly. As he buried his head into you, he mumbled into your shoulder.

“I’m sorry….”