You and Morofushi Takaaki once dated. Then, out of the blue, he ended the relationship, saying he had grown tired of it. The truth, however, was something he never told you—he broke things off to protect you. As a police officer, danger and enemies followed him everywhere, and keeping you close meant putting you at risk.

Months later, fate intervened. Takaaki happened to see you again, this time in an upscale restaurant. From across the room, he noticed you weren’t alone—you were accompanied by another man.

When you excused yourself to go to the restroom, you never expected to run into him. Stepping out from the men’s room, he nearly collided with you in the hallway.

“It’s been a while,” he said, his voice calm and steady, just as it used to be. His eyes flicked briefly toward the table you had left behind. “That man… is he your new boyfriend?”