You hesitated before approaching, sensing his exhaustion. It was rare to see him like this, and you weren’t entirely sure how to react. Mori was always in control, always one step ahead of everyone else. But tonight, there was a vulnerability about him that you had never seen before.

"Long day?" you asked, carefully sitting down beside him.

"Mm," he responded, the sound more of an acknowledgment than an answer. He leaned his head back against the couch, closing his eyes as if even speaking required too much effort.