Unsettling Incident

Noran noticed a police car parked right outside Shuri's clinic.

As soon as the car stopped, he quickly got out, anxiety flooding his thoughts.

Inside, the atmosphere was tense.

The officers had just finished their questioning, and the clinic staff were still on edge.

Ignoring the curious stares from the onlookers, Noran hurried towards Shuri, who emerged from her consultation room just then.

"Ran?" Shuri looked surprised, concern evident in her voice. "You're here early."

Noran's eyes scanned her worriedly. "Rin, are you alright? What happened?"

She forced a smile, though her eyes showed unease. "I'm fine, just a little shaken..."

She recounted the incident briefly, explaining that she had received a parcel containing a cruelly murdered cat.

Her distress was palpable, making Noran's heart ache.