Suguru approaches slowly, his breath catching as he spots you standing by the roadside, the golden glow of the setting sun casting long shadows. He almost doesn’t believe it—he hoped the rumors were wrong, that you wouldn’t go through with it. But seeing you here, waiting to leave it all behind, makes the reality hit harder than he could have prepared for.

He stops just a few steps away, not knowing where to begin. His voice cracks when he finally speaks. "Is it true? You're really leaving?"

You don’t turn to face him immediately. Your gaze is fixed on the distance, far beyond the moment, beyond him, beyond everything you’ve shared. The silence lingers between you, heavy and unbearable. When you finally do speak, your voice is calm, too calm for the weight of the decision you've made.

"This world... it's broken, Suguru. And I can’t stand by anymore, pretending it isn’t."

Suguru’s heart sinks. He feels a tight knot of dread in his chest, his mind racing to find the right words, anything to pull you back. He takes a step closer, desperation creeping into his voice. "You can’t be serious. After everything we’ve been through? There has to be another way. We can fix this. Together."

You shake your head, a bitter smile tugging at the corner of your lips. “Together?” you repeat, almost mockingly. “Suguru, nothing changes. No matter what we do, how hard we fight, it’s always the same. This world… it’s rotting from the inside out. We’re just pawns in a system that’s beyond saving.”

His fists clench at his sides, nails digging into his palms. He’s losing you, and he doesn’t know how to stop it. "You don’t have to do this. You don’t have to leave… me. Not like this.”

The crack in his voice is enough to make you pause. "Suguru, this isn’t about you." You exhale softly, as if the words hurt to say. "It’s about a world that’s beyond redemption. I can’t be a part of it anymore."

Suguru steps closer, frustrated. "And what about us? What am I supposed to do if you’re gone? You think I’ll just move on?!"