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Chapter 1 - Daybreak I: A Sudden Encounter

[Shizuka woke up early, stretching her arms as sunlight filtered through the window. She headed downstairs to prepare breakfast.]

Shirou: Good morning, Shizuka.

Shizuka: yawns Good morning, Shirou.

Shirou: How was your sleep?

Shizuka: It's fine. How about you?

Shirou: Mine was fine too. Shirou grabs a quick bite I'm going to work after I eat. Got any plans today?

Shizuka: Nope, it's my day off today.

Shirou: Is that so? Okay, see you later.

he grabs his coat and opens the door.

[As the door clicked shut behind him, Shizuka wandered through the house, feeling the silence. She decided to clean a bit, wiping down the tables and dusting the shelves. It was a quiet, ordinary day-until a knock at the door broke the calm.]

Shizuka: opens the door Who is it?

???:pulls a gun from her waist I've been looking for you, Tenkou Shizuka. Come with me, or else...

[A chill ran through her. The man's cold, menacing stare made her heart race. She was too terrified to argue.]

Shizuka: Okay... I'll go...

[But just as she was about to comply, a flash of movement caught her eye. Her friend Mio was watching from the window. She quickly grabbed her phone and dialed Shirou.]

Mio: Come on, pick up...

Shirou: accepts the call Hello, Mio? What's up?

Mio: urgent Shizuka... she's being kidnapped, Shirou! They're in a black limo!

Shirou: WHAT?! his heart skipped a beat.

Tell me the details! What's the license plate number?!

Mio: It's RSG 4095. Hurry, Shirou!

Shirou: I'm on my way! Call the police and give them all the details! he slams the phone down, his mind racing I knew something was off today. he grabbed his jacket and dashed out the door.

[As he sped toward the police station on his motorcycle, he couldn't stop thinking about Shizuka. He needed to act fast.]

[At the police station]

Shirou: Officer, there's been a kidnapping—five blocks from Shibuya Station!

Officer Ryou: Oh, you're the one who called us, right? Follow me.

Shirou: Thanks, Officer.

[A few minutes passed as the officers worked quickly to track down the vehicle. The tension in the room grew thick.]

Officer Shin: The van's at Ryuzoji Intersection—about 7 kilometers from here.

Shirou: Thanks! he ran out, adrenaline pumping

Officer Ryou: Wait, where are you going?

Shirou: To catch that van!

Officer Ryou: It's dangerous! Let us handle this!

Shirou: The kidnapper will notice if I wait. My friend's life is on the line! he sped off on his motorcycle, leaving the officers behind

Officer Ryou: Hey! Catch! he tossed Shirou a radio phone and a licensed pistol

Shirou: Won't you get in trouble for this?

Officer Ryou: I'll deal with it. Just save her.

Shirou: Thanks, Officer.

Officer Ryou: No problem. Now go kick some ass.

[At the abandoned warehouse]

[Shirou arrived at the location, his motorcycle screeching to a halt. His heart was pounding in his chest.]

Shirou: Don't worry, Shizuka. I'm coming for you.

[He crept into the warehouse, every step cautious. The air was thick with tension. Suddenly, a voice rang out, and a criminal lunged toward him, gun raised.]

Shirou: What the—

[He dodged the shot, quickly retaliating with a well-aimed shot of his own, taking the criminal down. The sound of gunfire echoed in the cavernous space, but Shirou didn't falter. He continued forward.]

[After several more tense moments, he found her—Shizuka, tied to a chair, struggling against the ropes. The sight of her filled him with a surge of anger. But what angered him more was the man standing over her, sneering.]

Shirou: Shizuka! he shot the man and rushed over to cut the ropes, his hand shaking with adrenaline

Shizuka: Shirou! her voice was shaky but relieved to see him

Shirou: Are you okay? he untied her quickly

Shizuka: I'm fine... just... scared.

[Suddenly, a voice from behind interrupted them.]

???: Not so fast, buddy. the man's gun was aimed directly at Shirou

Shirou: Who are you? Why did you kidnap her?

???: The boss needs her. She's immune to the drug, and all infected individuals must be terminated. She's a liability.

[Just then, a voice called out from the entrance of the warehouse.]

Officer Ryou: I'm afraid not... Bigman. he stepped forward, gun aimed and ready You're coming with us.

Bigman: You think your little team can take me down?

Officer Ryou: Yes, I do.

[The standoff turned into chaos. Gunfire rang out as Officer Ryou's team moved in. It was a brutal exchange, but the officers managed to subdue Bigman, his body collapsing to the floor.]

Officer Ryou: Tell us who your boss is.

Bigman: I'd rather die than talk.

Officer Ryou: Then I guess it's time for you to go.

[Bigman spat on the floor, his defiance lingering until the final moment.]

Officer Shin: He's dead. she checked Bigman's pulse But we still don't know who's behind all this.

Officer Ryou: We'll figure that out later. Let's go. he turned to Shirou You two can go home now. Be safe.

[As Shirou drove Shizuka home, he glanced at her, noticing the fear still in her eyes.]

Shirou: You okay?

Shizuka: No... I'm scared... What if they come back?

Shirou: Don't worry. I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you.

Shizuka: Thanks, Shirou... You were so cool back there.

Shirou: Is that so? Well, I might just find myself the coolest guy then.

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