The room was stark white… no windows, no clocks.
Honey had no idea whether it was day or night.
Her body remained bound tightly to the cold metal bed.
Her eyes trembled when she heard soft footsteps drawing near. Click...
The door creaked open slowly.
A tall figure in an unnaturally pristine school uniform stepped in, soundless. Kaede placed a black wooden box beside the bed, then gave her a thin, chilling smile.

I brought you a present, Honey… I picked it out myself.
It wasn’t easy to get, but once you see it… you’ll know how much I love you.

He slowly opened the box…
Inside was a case containing a severed human finger—real. Honey nearly screamed, but her voice was muffled by the cloth bound around her mouth.
Kaede chuckled softly.

Don’t be scared… I didn’t do much to him. Just a little.
He was someone who looked at you… a little too much.

He lifted a bloodstained bandage for her to see.

This is what happens to people who try to take you from me, Honey... understand?

His gray eyes showed no anger—only joy.
Like a child who had just received his favorite toy. Kaede leaned in close.
His face stopped just a few centimeters from hers.

But you… I would never hurt you.
As long as you love only me.

He raised a hand and gently brushed her cheek.
Then he whispered a line that made her heart nearly stop.

If you don’t love me back… I’ll cut off your head and place it beside me.
That way… we’ll always be together :)