The Shadow’s Aftermath

(Scene): The university campus had regained its usual vibrancy, but the echoes of Victor’s downfall lingered in every corner. Students bustled to and from classes, blissfully unaware of how close they had come to disaster. For Rio and his team, it was a bittersweet victory. They had stopped Victor, but the scars of the battle remained etched in their minds.

As the morning sun streamed through the windows of the student lounge, the group gathered to discuss the next steps. Despite the weight of their recent triumph, the air between them was lighter, almost optimistic.

(Kaori, leaning back with a grin): “So, what now? We’ve dismantled a criminal mastermind’s entire operation. Feels like we should get medals or something.”

(Ryuu, smirking): “Or at least a vacation. I wouldn’t mind a beach and some quiet for a while.”