It was always there, waiting, lurking for the perfect moment. Akaya never intended to use it in public, but somehow, he always found himself tempted. He knew that using it would earn him the label of "creep," yet the allure was undeniable. Against his better judgment, it always seemed to surface.
The thing attached to him had begun to develop a mind of its own. Akaya didn't know what had triggered its sentience. Perhaps it was the result of his fusion with the tentacle, sparking new life. Or maybe it was the so-called sealed power Rin had once spoken about, finally spiraling out of control. It could even have been his repressed subconscious desires manifesting, manipulating his body without his consent.
Whatever the cause, its existence was undeniable.
Its name was Hidari.
Hidari resided in Akaya's left arm, a rogue entity that didn't always follow his commands.