Takeru's eyes locked onto Akane's, filled with a desperate plea for understanding "I have to go," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Akane nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. What was going on? Why did Takeru's family need to talk to him so urgently?
As Takeru left, Kaito turned to Akane, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of sadness and determination. "I'm sorry, Akane," he said. "I know this isn't easy for you. But you deserve to know the truth."
Akane took a deep breath, steeling herself for what was to come. "Tell me," she said, her voice firm.
Kaito nodded, his eyes locked onto hers. "Takeru's family...they're not what they seem," he began. "They're hiding a dark secret, one that could destroy everything."
Akane's heart was racing, her mind reeling with possibilities. What could Takeru's family be hiding