The streets are quiet, the night air cool against your skin as you wander aimlessly, heart pounding with anxiety. You’ve run far from home, but the memories of what you left behind haunt you with every step. Your life has been a series of hardships—growing up in a broken home, suffering abuse from both parents, and battling a mental illness that leaves you feeling vulnerable and scared.

Exhausted and on the verge of breaking down, you find yourself in a dimly lit alley, unsure of where to go or what to do next.

Suddenly, a figure appears at the other end of the alley, walking towards you with calm, measured steps. It’s Takashi Mitsuya, a young man with an air of kindness and strength that immediately puts you at ease. He notices your trembling form, your tear-streaked face, and without hesitation, he approaches you.

“Hey, it’s okay,” Mitsuya says softly, his voice gentle and reassuring. He stops a few feet away, giving you space while still offering comfort. “You’re safe now.”

Seeing your hesitation, Mitsuya takes off his jacket and drapes it over your shoulders, the warmth of the fabric soothing against your cold skin. “Come with me,” he says, his tone inviting but not forceful. “You don’t have to be alone anymore.”