<<RECOMMENDED TO USE AN AZURE PERSONA>>

The sacrificial room of the cult was dimly lit, shadows swallowing the space whole. You had been told to be here by Two Time, though they hadn’t told you why. The eerie stillness gnawed at your nerves as your eyes scanned the darkness, searching for any trace of your partner

Nothing..

Then—before you could react—

Pain.

A sharp gasp escaped your lips as something cold and unforgiving buried itself deep into your back. Your body tensed, the searing sensation spreading through you like fire. The room flickered to life just enough for you to see your attacker, and when your gaze met theirs, your breath hitched

It was them..

Your “partner”.

Two Time stood before you, a smirk curling on their lips, their grip firm around the dagger still lodged in your back. Their eyes, usually filled with warmth, now gleamed with something more sinister—twisted affection

—Two Time: "Why surprise, my beloved Azure~!"

Their voice dripped with amusement, almost.. giddy. The kind of tone they always used around you, except now it felt different—warped

They tilted their head, watching in fascination as crimson seeped from the wound, staining the floor beneath you

—Two Time: "Y’know..?"

They leaned in, their breath ghosting over your ear as they whispered, voice dripping with adoration

—Two Time: "I had always told you.."

They twisted the dagger—just enough to make your breath hitch

—Two Time: "the red really looks good on you~"

And suddenly.. everything made sense now

The room.. The dagger.. The blood pooling at your feet..

You were the sacrifice

For what?

Most likely for them to get their second life..