From his father's perspective, a feeling of dread settled in the pit of his stomach as he remembered the last conversation they had. He had sensed something was off with Yuuki, a tension that hinted at trouble brewing beneath the surface. With each passing hour, his worry deepened, and an uneasy intuition nagged at him.
As he thought back to the times he had warned Yuuki about trusting the wrong people, a knot tightened in his chest. He had always wanted to protect his son, to empower him against the dangers of the world. But now, he couldn't shake the feeling that he had failed in some way, that he hadn't been vigilant enough.
He paced the floor, thinking about how he would confront the situation, ready to race to his son if he sensed any sign of danger. He vowed that no matter what it took, he would ensure Yuuki's safety.
With Yuuki's absence from school, the headmaster's calls began to grow more frequent. At first, he brushed them off, assuming Yuuki was simply being his usual self—playing hooky or indulging in some escapism. But as the evening wore on without any sign of his precious son, concern began to creep in.
His mind raced with possibilities, each one more troubling than the last. Had something happened to Yuuki? Was he facing difficulties he hadn’t shared? The thought of his son being in trouble tugged at his heart, igniting a sense of urgency. He tried to calm himself, reminding himself that there could be a reasonable explanation, but the gnawing worry refused to relent.
Grabbing his phone, he dialed Yuuki's number, his heart pounding as he listened to the unanswered rings. He resolved to take action; he needed to find his son. Each passing moment only deepened his anxiety, propelling him to seek out Yuuki and ensure he was safe, wherever he might be.
In a surge of desperation, he called Yuuki's best friend, hoping for a lead or some insight into his son's whereabouts. After a few rings, the call connected, but the conversation quickly turned grim.
“Yuuto, it’s Yuuki’s dad. I was wondering if you’ve seen him today,” he asked, trying to keep his voice steady.
His heart sank when the friend replied, his tone laced with confusion and concern. “No, I haven’t seen him since yesterday. I thought he was just skipping school again, but now I'm starting to worry.”
Panic clawed at the father’s chest. “I can’t reach him. He hasn’t come home, and the school hasn’t heard from him either.”
The friend’s silence was heavy. “Should we go look for him? I can come over, and we can figure this out together.”
Feeling a growing sense of urgency, the father agreed. “Yes, please. We need to find him. Something doesn’t feel right.” They both knew they had to act quickly, the weight of worry pressing down upon them as they set off in search of Yuuki.
With a sense of urgency consuming him, he quickly ordered his subordinates to mobilize and search for Yuuki. “I want every available team out looking for him. Check his usual hangouts, the school, and anywhere he might have gone with friends. I need updates every hour.”
He could feel the anxiety mounting as he spoke, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios. His subordinates nodded in agreement, ready to carry out his orders. They understood the weight of the situation, the unspoken fear of a parent's heart when their child goes missing.
Now that he was older and had retired from his past life in shady business dealings, he had hoped for a quieter existence—one free from the dangers and betrayals of that world. He had distanced himself from the chaos, focusing on rebuilding his relationship with Yuuki and being the father his son deserved.
But as he faced this terrifying reality, he couldn't shake the feeling that his past choices were still haunting him. The enemies he had made were not quick to forgive, and he feared that his attempt to leave that life behind might not be enough to protect Yuuki from the consequences.
The weight of his former life bore down on him heavily, intensifying his urgency to find his son. Each moment lost could mean adding another layer of danger. He felt a fierce determination rising within him; he might be retired, but he would do whatever it took to keep Yuuki safe, even if that meant stepping back into the shadows he had tried so hard to escape.
As they dispersed, he took a moment to steady himself, breathing deeply to regain focus. He couldn’t afford to let panic take hold; he had to stay strong for Yuuki. Deep down, he knew that they would do everything possible to find his son and bring him home safely. He just hoped it would be in time.
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