Under the soft morning light streaming through the hotel window, Chiyo stirred awake.
The sharp brightness made her squint as she tried to adjust, but the throbbing in her head demanded her attention.
"Ugh… What happened?" she groaned, bringing a hand to her temple.
The dizziness hit her like a wave, making her body feel heavy and her stomach queasy. She sank back into the plush bed, closing her eyes to steady herself.
As the haze in her mind began to clear, she noticed the unfamiliar sensation of bare skin against the soft sheets.
A sudden chill ran down her spine. Slowly, she pulled the blanket away, only to find herself completely naked save for the glimmering blue diamond necklace that rested on her chest.
Her face turned pale as fragmented memories from the previous night began to resurface.
Her drunken antics, her shameless words, and the vivid moments with Haruto—all of it came rushing back like a flood.
