The room fell into silence. Everyone knew this was the best option they had, even if it wasn't ideal.
Rin was a stranger to them, and Daiki had already seen her face. She had been ready to die that day—but when she saw Haruto, something in her wavered.
Still, for Haruto, the situation didn't sit right. She was a dying woman, and using her as a scapegoat felt like taking advantage of her. A flicker of guilt settled in his chest.
"What are you saying? Do you think they'll believe you're their only enemy?"
Haruto scoffed, crossing his arms as if he was indifferent to Rin's plight.
"Besides, you're sick. You should be thinking about treatment, not planning your death," he added bluntly.
Enji elbowed Haruto, leaning in to whisper, "That should've been my line. Let me have this one, alright?"
Haruto rolled his eyes but said nothing.
Enji straightened up, shifting his attention back to Rin.