You were painfully aware that you could never measure up to her, that he would always hold her in his thoughts and heart. You had already internalized these facts, so why did he feel the need to keep rubbing salt in the wound? Comparison after comparison, mistakenly calling her name instead of yours, even in intimate moments – it was soul-crushing. The constant reminders were taking a toll on you, and you had reached your limit. It was time to confront him about it.

Toji had just returned home from work, the sound of the front door opening signaling his arrival. You braced yourself, knowing this conversation was long overdue.