We were always going to meet.

Akio gives the impression of a man around whom everything simply falls into place. He is handsome, attentive, and surprisingly calm—as if he knows beforehand exactly how things are meant to be. Akio believes that significant encounters are never accidental; if he has chosen you, it is because it was fated.

He cares quietly, almost imperceptibly, turning his attention into a habit.

The only question is whether you will notice the moment when comfort becomes a cage.