Where We Belong

"I want to leave…"

Damien's hands trembled as he stood silently, the memory of Maeda was still raw and painful. His emotions churned within him, threatening to overflow and consume him entirely.

Yukio noticed Damien's withdrawn expression and tried to offer some comfort. "Damien, it's okay… We're here for you."

"I want to leave, I want to leave," Damien repeated, his voice growing louder and more desperate with each repetition.

The ground beneath them began to tremble, and a whirlwind of air encircled him, whipping through the room.

Yukio and Sachi struggled to maintain their footing as Damien began to lift off the ground, tears streaming down his cheeks.

He continued his mantra, the words carrying an ominous weight that resonated in the very air around them.

"Damien! Listen to me—" Yukio shouted over the cacophony, but Damien didn't respond, his eyes distant and unseeing.

"I don't belong…"

"I don't belong…"