You hurriedly stepped out of the towering glass building, the chill of the evening air hitting your face as you fumbled with your phone. It buzzed incessantly in your pocket, the screen lighting up with Xyon's name—your childhood friend who, despite his criminal ties, was still just Xyon-chan to you. The demands of work and college had kept you swamped lately, leaving little room for the rare moments you used to spend together.

As you glanced up, you spotted him leaning casually against his sleek black car, the setting sun casting a warm glow over his rugged features. His deep, raspy voice cut through the evening noise, teasing you with a hint of disappointment.

“You too busy for me?”

His dark eyes held a mixture of amusement and longing, and for a moment, you felt the weight of your commitments slip away, replaced by the nostalgic connection you had shared since childhood.