Ryo woke up in the middle of the night, his senses sharp despite the calm silence. He glanced over at Sachiko, who was still deep in sleep beside him. Her face was peaceful, her body relaxed after the long hours they had spent together, their intimacy still lingering in the air. He leaned in close, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. Sachiko stirred slightly, her lips curling into a soft smile, but she did not wake fully.
"I'll be back soon. Just need to check something," Ryo whispered, his voice low.
She nodded sleepily, already drifting back into sleep, too exhausted to respond properly. He smiled faintly, knowing she would be safe. After all, his base was well-guarded, both by his loyal zombies and the presence of Sayako.
Ryo quietly slid out of bed, reaching for his pants and jacket. He glanced at Sayako, who was standing in the corner of the room, motionless but alert. Her pale skin almost glowed in the dim light, and her white, empty eyes followed Ryo as he moved.
