As the awkward reunion unfolded in the grandeur of the Nakamura mansion, Ichiro found himself with the best seat in the house to witness the unfolding family drama. Akihiko's father stood there, waiting for a greeting that never came from his son. Ichiro, torn between a desire to be polite and the realization that formalities were perhaps not the Nakamura way, hesitated.
Before Ichiro could utter a word, Akihiko dismissed his father with a simple, "Just take care of this," as he prepared to leave. The room fell silent, and the atmosphere grew more strained. However, Akihiko's departure was abruptly halted when a figure emerged from behind them.
Akihiko's expression shifted from cold indifference to genuine surprise as one of his older brothers, covered in blood, stepped forward. "You're here," Akihiko's elder brother spoke softly, the air around him tinged with a faint but palpable aura of danger.