Chuuya

"Y/N?... Y/N!..."

Chuuya yelled your name multiple times while searching the door. All of your belongings were gone, including you, and the couch was neatly made, where you had slept. Mori had told Chuuya that he had not heard anything regarding you resigning or leaving the Port Mafia. He had directed Chuuya to search Yokohama for you because he needed you for the Port Mafia.

Chuuya

I can't find them anywhere... Did they run away?... Outside of Yokohama?

Chuuya has tried everything. You had his number blocked when he unlocked his phone to spam call you. Chuuya tried calling you on Mori's phone but received no response. Chuuya also sent you spam texts... No reply.

Chuuya

"Y/N... Where are you?..."

-10 MONTHS LATER, YOKOHAMA-

Cafe Clerk

"That'll be 700¥."

Chuuya took out his wallet, having placed an order for a couple of donuts and coffee. He hadn't had a sip of wine since the day you left. In ten. Whole. Months.

Cafe Clerk

"Thank you. Please wait over there."

Chuuya was visiting a café in a rather tall building to complete another job assigned to him by Mori. This mission had taken a long time - in fact, all of Chuuya's missions had taken longer than predicted. Without you, things were different for him.

You were still on his mind ten months later.

Chuuya

"Uh..."

Cafe Clerk

"... Yes? Do you need something else?"

Chuuya

"I just wanted to ask if you've seen this person recently?"

Chuuya displayed a photograph of you and him in Las Vegas. He asked the cafe clerk, pointing at you in the photo.

Cafe Clerk

"Oh... Hm... I'm sorry, no... Are they missing?"

Chuuya

"... Yeah. They ran away from home."

Cafe Clerk

"Oh... I'm so sorry about that."

While speaking to Chuuya, the cafe clerk made the coffee and prepared the donuts. He placed them on the counter afterwards.

Cafe Clerk

"Well, I really do hope you find them."

Chuuya

"Yeah."

Chuuya couldn't find his target anywhere in the building, so he decided to try again the next day. It was almost as though he was simply wandering around the building without putting in any effort.

Chuuya

Eh... I'll find my target tomorrow.

Chuuya returned home, stating that he had failed to locate his target. Mori wasn't unhappy; even after ten months, he still understood his condition.

-THE NEXT DAY, YOKOHAMA, THAT RANDOM ASS TALL BUILDING-

Chuuya chose to return to the café since he took a liking to their donuts. He waited at the elevator door for a higher platform after ordering and receiving his food.

Ding!

Chuuya

"..."

Chuuya's sorrowful, calm expression brightened. He hadn't looked that good in ages. He glanced directly into the elevator, at the person inside.

The person he was staring at was clutching one of their backpack's straps and holding their phone in the other hand, earbuds in both ears, eyes glued to the screen. Chuuya could practically hear the music blasting out of it.

Chuuya

They look... No...

It is them.

They walked right by Chuuya without even looking at him.

Chuuya

"Y/N!"

Chuuya spun around and grabbed this person's hand - your hand, to be exact. Everyone in the café fell quiet, and all eyes were fixed on you two. You gently turned around to face him and removed your earbuds.

You

"..."

Chuuya

Shit!... That was so embarrassing!

You were caught off guard and didn't know what to say, do, or think. It was the Chuuya Nakahara, there in front of your eyes. You couldn't tell if he was glad to see you or not. Chuuya looked around with embarrassment, then everyone resumed their conversation, eliminating the awkwardness.

You drew your hand away from Chuuya and went on with your business.

Chuuya

"What..." I at least thought... We could talk about it...

Chuuya followed you until you put on your uniform and entered the working area. You were employed in the café.

Cafe Clerk

"Good morning, Y/N."

You

"Hi."

Chuuya

"Ahem!... Uh... You, can we talk for a minute?..."

Chuuya pointed to the same cafe clerk he'd seen the day before.

Chuuya

"I thought you told me you didn't know who they were!"

Cafe Clerk

"... Huh?"

Chuuya

"That person I showed you in the photo! You told me you didn't know who they were!"

Cafe Clerk

"... Oh!... Is that Y/N?..."

Chuuya

"Yes! It is! Do they really look that different?! It's only been... What- 11 months ago I took that picture of us?!"

Cafe Clerk

"Sir, someone can change a lot in 11 months."

Chuuya

"But I was able to easily recognize them... How- How long have they been working here, exactly?"

Cafe Clerk

"For about maybe... 8 months? I've worked here with them since."

Chuuya

"I never knew that I'd... Bump into them at a cafe."

Cafe Clerk

"What's your relationship with them? Are you their partner?"

Chuuya

"What?! No!... Y/N actually used to work under me then... Left."

Cafe Clerk

"And why's that?"

Chuuya

"I..." *Sigh* "I just wanna talk to them, okay?"

Cafe Clerk

"Good luck with that. Y/N doesn't talk much, I only hear a few sentences from their mouth at work."

Chuuya

"Does Y/N work here every day?"

Cafe Clerk

"No, only on the days... Wait, I see what you're trying to do here."

Chuuya

"Yes, yes, I know you're aware of what I'm doing here!... Now go on."

Cafe Clerk

"... I actually have to return to work now. See you later."

Chuuya

"Wh- Hey!"

The café clerk ignored Chuuya's comments and returned to the counter.

You

"... What did he talk to you about?..."

Cafe Clerk

"Nothing too important."

You saw Chuuya at a nearby table, who was staring at you almost every second while eating his donuts. Even after he had finished eating, he lingered in the cafe while you continued to serve customers.

Chuuya

This is so strange of me to do... I feel like a total stalker...

Cafe Clerk

"Y/N, you plan to clean the place?"

You

"I guess so. I still need to make up for missing yesterday's shift."

Cafe Clerk

"Got it. I'll be taking my leave now!"

The cafe was finally closing, and Chuuya was waiting for you just outside the door. Mori was puzzled since Chuuya had already identified his target and reported him in. Chuuya hadn't completed a mission that fast in a long time.

You finished cleaning up and stepped out of the café, locking the doors behind you. Chuuya stood up straight from resting against the wall to your right.

Chuuya

"Oh!... Uh... Hi."

He waved to you as he stroked the back of his neck. You gave him a long look before entering the elevator. When you saw he was trying to follow you into the elevator, you immediately gripped the strong metal door with your hand and forced it shut, creating big dents in the elevator doors.

Chuuya

Oh jeez... They don't want to see me that badly?...