His grip was tight, and I was losing oxygen and vision at a rapid pace. I maintained eye contact with Sasaki, who was enraged, envious, and malicious.
As he squeezed tighter, he let out a wicked laugh, as if he was having pleasure. It terrified me that he was enjoying my agony.
"T-tak…ka…shi," I managed to say with what little power I had left. My eyes closed, slowly accepting my fate. Suddenly, I heard a kettle being abruptly thrown followed by Sasaki grunting in pain.
Women's voices could be heard, followed by a man's voice. It seemed familiar, and I could hear him shouting out my name in distress, his voice cracking slightly. Was he crying?
Ba-dump
I could hear my heartbeat.
Ba-dump
It's becoming louder by the minute. Until, I completely awakened to Takashi, Yuka and Sayuri in front of me, with Inoue on top of Sasaki, cuffing his hand with the girls' help.