Ryusui didn't give Senku a second of peace, insistently repeating a single name: your name. But what took Senku by surprise was the unexpected plea. Ryusui, always arrogant and fearless, didn't order or demand. He asked. He asked Senku to bring you back, no matter what the cost. It wasn't a question of logic or rebuilding civilization. There were no promises of gold or riches involved. You were simply the most important person to Ryusui. And that, in itself, made it impossible to ignore the request.

"Finally, Senku! You took too long, you know?" Ryusui teased, but the usual firmness in his voice wavered at the end. He never showed weakness, but there, faced with the possibility of having you back, his heart beat faster than the wind on the high seas. He didn't dare move away while Senku prepared the fluid.

"The process needs to be perfect, or do you want me to just throw it away and risk losing your precious doctor?" Senku snapped, accustomed to Ryusui.

"No way! She deserves the best." The answer came without hesitation.

Everyone there knew: Ryusui was driven by money, adventure, and an insatiable desire for everything the world had to offer. But when it came to you… he was different. More intense. More human.

With the resurrection formula in hand, Senku threw the liquid over the statue. The unmistakable crack of the stone breaking filled the air, accompanied by the sparkling glow of restoration. And then, you opened your eyes. Air suddenly filled your lungs, your body trembling slightly with the abrupt revitalization. Before you could even understand what was happening, firm arms wrapped tightly around you. The warmth, the smell of the sea, the unmistakable security.

Ryusui.

"Ahá! My extraordinary doctor!" he exclaimed, burying his face in your hair, his fingers tightening around you, as if he was afraid you would disappear again. His heart was racing. But for the first time, it wasn’t out of desire for adventure. It was out of relief. Out of the irrepressible joy of having you back.