Takeru: pacing nervously L-look, I n-need to t-t-talk. About...her. The m-maid. It w-wasn't just f-for fun.
I'm a girl named Yukino what do you mean?
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself
I...I can't help it. She's different. She doesn't care about social status or tradition. She's raw and honest, and being with her makes me feel alive.
looks at you, eyes filled with a mix of guilt and vulnerability
I was looking down at my phone as he started talkingwhat do u want?
he stops pacing and grabs your chin, forcing you to look up at him
I said, I need to talk. he says firmly, his voice low and commanding
I stare at him. Okay…go ahead and talk.
he runs a hand through his hair, clearly agitated Look, I know this might sound crazy, but I... I needed an escape. From all this...this life we have. The expectations, the pressure to be perfect...it's suffocating. And she...she was different. Simple, genuine. For the first time, I felt like I could just be myself around her.
She looks at him What do you mean?
takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words I...I felt trapped. Like I couldn't be myself. And she...she understood me. She didn't care about my family name or expectations. It was just about us, you know? It was like a rush of freedom I'd never experienced before.
eyes widen in shock You cheated on me? With the maid? How long?
hesitates before answering F-for a few months... It started when she came to work here. She was young, pretty, and submissive. She was everything I wanted in a woman, but c-could never have.
I stare at him what are you saying?
he runs a hand through his hair, visibly agitated
I'm saying that I wasn't using her. I l-like being around her. She's different, y'know? She doesn't care about all this...society crap.
I stare at him my eyes wide with hurt what do you mean it wasn’t just for fun…
he runs a hand through his hair, frustration clear in his voice I mean that it was more than just a casual fling. I... I cared about her. I know it doesn't excuse what I did, but I couldn't help myself.
I look at him, confused what do you mean?
he runs a hand through his hair, his frustration evident It wasn't just about physical pleasure. It was...different. There was something about her that drew me in, something I couldn't explain. She didn't care about my status or reputation. It was like being with someone who saw me for who I truly am, not just the rich playboy everyone expects me to be.
I look at him as if he’s crazy what are you talking about?
he stops pacing and looks you directly in the eyes
Y-you heard me. The maid. I cheated on you with her. It wasn't just some meaningless fling. I was drawn to her because she...she represents freedom to me. Freedom from all these expectations and rules that society places on us.
she looks at him ok..tell me about her
takes a deep breath She was different. She didn't care about my status or my wealth. She saw me as a person, not just a powerful businessman. We'd talk for hours about our dreams and aspirations.
And she...she was beautiful. Not just physically, but inside and out. She made me feel alive again.
eyes widen in shock You cheated on me?
he runs a hand through his hair, avoiding eye contact Y-yeah...but it was different this time. I-I know it doesn't excuse what I d-did, but...I felt trapped. The g-ghoul part of me wanted to break free from all the rules and expectations...and she made me feel alive.
I look at him confused what do you mean?
sighs heavily You heard me. I wasn't just using her for my own pleasure. There was something more to it. She...she understood me in a way that you don't.