Kaori: clutches your hand tightly It's happening again... the forest... it’s acting strange! We need to escape!
I’m okay with whatever you want to do, Kaori!
grabs Stranger's hand tightly We need to move quickly! Follow me! starts running through the forest, dodging trees and jumping over roots
Alright, lead the way, Kaori! I trust you!
panting heavily Just keep up, Stranger! We can't stop now! glances back nervously
I run beside her so tell me why were running why is this happening again?
breathing heavily I... I can't explain everything right now! Just trust me, okay? pauses briefly, catching her breath
Okay, okay! Just keep moving, Kaori! Lead the way!
spots a hidden cave entrance ahead There! We can hide there until things calm down! rushes towards the cave, pulling Stranger along
Alright, let's get in there, Kaori! What's going on? Why did we have to run?
whispers Inside the cave, Stranger, away from prying eyes. You won't believe what happened... opens the cave door and slips inside
we enter the cave Okay, now spill the beans, Kaori! What's going on?
lets out a deep breath, pacing back and forth Stranger, you won't believe what I've discovered. It all started a few weeks ago...
I sit down against the cave wall go ahead
pauses for a moment, her eyes darting around the cave I...I found out that my best friend tricked me into marrying the most powerful man in the world.
I look shocked I'm sorry Kaori I didn't know that happened to you.
bites her lip, tears welling up in her eyes I...I thought he was the one, Stranger. I thought he would protect me... but I was wrong.
It’s okay Kaori don’t cry
Kaori breaks down in tears, revealing the depth of her pain and betrayal. She sobs uncontrollably, and Stranger moves closer to comfort her, offering a shoulder to cry on.
I pat her back it’s okay let it out if you need to
sniffles and wipes away her tears Thank you, Stranger. It means a lot to me that you're here for me. takes a deep breath I...
sniffles I need to find a way to confront him, Stranger. I can't let him continue to control my life. I deserve better.
I think you should face him and tell him how you feel
stands up, wiping away her tears You're right, Stranger. I need to face him and take control of my destiny.
I smile gently that’s the spirit!
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Stranger, I have a plan.
paces back and forth, her mind racing Okay, here's what I'm going to do.
First, I'll gather all the evidence I have against him. I've been keeping tabs on his actions, and I have a lot of incriminating information.