Tides of Trust: Shadows of the Heart
Chapter 3: Secrets in the Dark
Over the next few weeks, Shizuka’s connection with Nobita and Dekisuji deepened.
They would meet in secret, far from the prying eyes of her classmates, discussing things they could never talk about openly.
Nobita’s laughter and easygoing demeanor made her feel comfortable, but it was Dekisuji who fascinated her most.
He never seemed to show emotion unless he wanted to, and when he spoke, it was always with a deliberate intensity.
There was something dark behind his words, something he was hiding, but Shizuka didn’t press him.
One night, after a particularly tense meeting, Dekisuji leaned in closer, his voice low, barely a whisper.
Dekisuji
You know, Shizuka, everyone has a secret. Mine... it’s just a matter of time before it catches up to me.
Shizuka felt a shiver run down her spine. There was something in his words that unsettled her, but it also drew her in further.
What was he hiding? And why did she feel like she needed to know?
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