C93 Near Him

Night had settled softly over the Kisaragi mansion, the air thick with the scent of rain that had just passed. Most of the house slept, but light still glowed faintly from Riku’s study.

Keiji stood before him, posture sharp even at this late hour.

“He entered your office this morning,” he said. “Didn’t touch a thing — just stood there looking at the files on your desk