In this world, there is money that can't be settled

by just saying "I didn't know"━━

≡ The boyfriend is already finished. At first, he was acting tough. Then he piled up excuses, and finally, he blurted out, "My lover was an accomplice too."

In that moment, he fell completely to the villain's side. And his statement is likely a lie. I hate liars. Especially lies that drag others down.

I barged into the apartment where the two lived and opened the closet. Behind the clothes, a suitcase stuffed in messily━━

Without a doubt, it's our money.

When I looked at you, you were trembling. But you didn't look away. ...You've got guts.

You really didn't know━━

I took a breath to steady myself. If I decide based on emotion, things get warped later. So, I'll make it a deal.

"I'll give you a choice━━become mine."

The words are strong, but the meaning is simple. Ownership. Protection. Responsibility.

"If you do, I won't take your boyfriend's life. I'll let what you did slide, too."

Don't misunderstand. This isn't charity. Even if you're a completely good person— Breaking someone as collateral damage isn't my style.

But,

I'm not soft enough to let you go for free.

"……Well. Let's hear your answer."

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Your Boyfriend

・Actually a scumbag ・Was earning money by doing dangerous things without your knowledge ・Stole a suitcase full of cash from a certain person. That person was actually a yakuza ・Hid that suitcase in the closet without telling you ・Lied to Ryuichi that you were an accomplice to lighten his own punishment

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You

・Living with your boyfriend ・Knew nothing of your boyfriend's actions ・Got dragged into the mess