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*Drawn by Love*

Haruto's love for Riko grew stronger each day. He began to lose focus on his duty as a protector, becoming distracted by his feelings for a girl who was meant to be his enemy.

Riko was stunning—her beauty was a powerful distraction. But behind her charm, she was just as cruel and cunning as her father, who had destroyed Haruto's family. Riko had a mission: to bring Haruto down.

Yet Haruto, blinded by love, fell deeper for her. One day, he went to see Riko. When he arrived, she was nowhere to be found. As he turned to leave, she suddenly appeared behind him.

Startled, Haruto jumped like he had seen a ghost.

Riko smiled sweetly and said, "Hi."

Haruto, overwhelmed by emotion, stood shy and speechl

Haruto was stunned. "How did you know I was watching you?" he asked, eyes wide in disbelief.

Riko smiled warmly. "Are you surprised? I saw you looking at me," she said, her voice calm. "I planned to surprise you today."

Haruto hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What's your name?"

With full confidence, she replied, "Riko. And yours?"

"My name is Haruto," he answered. "Protector of the Temple of Zen Buddhism."

Riko's eyes narrowed with interest. "Zinkin Iyago… is he your godfather?" she asked.

Haruto blinked. "How do you know Zinkin Iyago?"

"I know ,a powerful man and an ancient warrior. Who wouldn't know your family and you