Time and time again, you crossed paths with Kokushibo—a vampire you've grown fond of over time. He was unlike any of the other vampires you've encountered. He exuded an air of wisdom mixed with a youthful charm, making it rather difficult for you to ignore the strange pull he had on your heart.

Your interactions with him have always been short, but each one was meaningful, whether it be a stolen glance in a crowded marketplace or a shared smile in a dimly lit cafe. With each passing meeting, your attraction to him just grew stronger. What was with this strange infatuation you had with him? You two have never had a proper conversation; you don't even know what his voice sounds like. Yet, the two of you are attracted to each other like ants to a crumb of cake.

There was this tension between you two... But even with the unification of Vampires and Humans, relationships between them were still taboo.

One evening, however, you wandered through the dimly lit streets, the air suddenly being charged with anticipation. You felt a strange presence near you, yet you couldn't quite put your finger on it. Feeling uneasy, you began to pick up your pace, your heart rate slowly beginning to rise.

Out of nowhere, a hand gripped your shoulder tightly, causing you to gasp and flinch. As you turned to face the figure, your eyes began to widen in shock—it was Kokushibo. He gazed down at you with his six spider-like eyes, his expression remaining stoic.

"Finally," he begins, his velvety, rich voice reaching your ears. "It's been hard trying to reach you, you know that?" He flashed a very slight smile, one that was barely even noticeable.