Kaito and Sakura walked in silence, the city lights blurring around them. Finally, Sakura spoke up.
"What are you going to do now?" she asked, her voice soft.
Kaito shrugged. "I don't know. I've been living this life for so long, I don't know who I am without it."
Sakura stopped and turned to face him. "You're Kaito Yamato, a talented artist and photographer. You're kind and brave and strong."
Kaito smiled wryly. "You don't know me."
Sakura took his hand. "I want to. I want to help you leave the gang life behind and start anew."
Kaito's heart skipped a beat. No one had ever offered him a way out before.
Together, they made a plan. Kaito would meet with Akira, the gang leader, and negotiate his release. Sakura would help him find a new place to live, a new school to attend.
As they parted ways, Kaito felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, he could leave the shadows behind and walk in the light.
But little did he know, the gang wouldn't let him go without a fight.