C485 Plague

In that fleeting second, a wave of terror washed over Yoshikawa deep inside. When he was spotted, it felt like someone's piercing gaze had seen right through him.

It was utterly unexpected, and everything had unfolded far too quickly.

Subconsciously, he turned away, avoiding the gaze of the man who had abruptly sat up in the hospital bed.

Even though Yoshikawa's eyes didn't meet the man's