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The grip on Suga's hand tightened for a brief moment before easing away, his warmth lingering like an unspoken reassurance. Suga said nothing, his gaze locked forward, his silence heavier than the air between them.

Clearing his throat, Zion broke the stillness with a short, almost forced laugh. 'Isn't that good news? If your body is improving this quickly, you'll be fully recovered in no time.'

'…Yeah. That's such a relief.'

Leaning in slightly, Zion tilted his head, as if searching for something in Suga's expression. His eyes narrowed—not in suspicion, but in quiet observation. The corners of his lips lifted into a smile, yet the hesitation behind it made it feel awkward.

Suga finally met his gaze, and as if in response, the grip on his hand instinctively tightened again.