Kaito's eyes locked onto Naomi's, a mixture of emotions swirling in their depths. For a moment, he seemed to waver, as if unsure how much to reveal.
"I'm doing this for my family," Kaito said finally, his voice low and husky. "Takeru's family ruined ours. They destroyed everything we held dear."
Naomi's eyes widened in shock. "Kaito, I had no idea," she whispered.
Kaito's smile was bitter. "No one does. But now, it's time for revenge. And Akane is the key."
Suddenly, a noise echoed from the shadows. Footsteps, growing louder.
Takeru emerged from the darkness, his eyes blazing with anger. "Kaito, you're not going to hurt Akane," he growled.
Kaito sneered, his eyes flashing with malice. "Oh, but I already have," he spat