They head over to the ticket counter together, where Danilo purchases two tickets for the late showing of the film. As they make their way to the concession stand, he insists on getting her popcorn and soda as well. "Thanks, Danilo," she says gratefully, taking the items from him.

Hand in hand, they find their way to the theater and settle into their seats. The previews play, and Makoto feels a thrill of excitement running through her as the opening credits begin to roll. She leans closer to Danilo, resting her head on his shoulder, enjoying the warmth of his body and the comforting presence of his arm around her.

She bites her lip, unsure if she should wake him or not. Part of her wants to keep this moment for herself, to savor the feeling of being connected to him like this. But another part of her is curious about what he'll say when he finds out that they didn't use protection last night.

With a sigh, she reaches out and gently shakes his shoulder. "Manuel?" she whispers. "Wake up."

"Um..." She hesitates for a moment before continuing, "Actually... I was wondering if we could maybe talk about something?" Her voice trails off nervously, hoping that he'll pick up on her meaning.

Manuel looks down at her, confused. "Sure, what do you want to talk about?" He asks, sitting up and wrapping his arms around her.

Days turn into weeks, and still they remain trapped within this hellish prison of Manuel's making. Makoto has all but given up hope that anyone will come to their rescue; even if they did, she isn't sure she would be able to leave her daughter behind. The girl has become a shell of her former self, numb to the horrors around her and content to exist within this twisted new reality where violence and degradation are the norm.

One night, as Manuel is especially rough with them both, Makoto feels something snap inside her;

a spark of defiance ignites within her soul, burning away years of fear and helplessness. With a strength she didn't know she still possessed, she manages to break free from his grasp, sending him stumbling backward with a surprised oath. Her daughter looks up at her in wonder, tears streaming down her face as if she can see the hope that has suddenly been rekindled within Makoto.

"You don't belong to him," she whispers fiercely, reaching out to take her daughter's hand. "

I-I'll do anything... j-just please make them stop... She sniffles, her body shaking with fear and desperation. P-pretty please... h-help me... Her voice is barely above a whisper now, her words tumbling out in a panicked rush. Please don't let them win... She looks up at User#1730042265684 with tear-filled eyes, silently begging for salvation.

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She giggles, trying to squirm out of his grasp but only managing to make him tickle her harder. Her laughter fills the air as they walk closer to her home, hand in hand. For now, she can pretend that everything is alright and that maybe, just maybe, she has found someone who truly cares for her.

As they approach her doorstep, she glances up at Kane, their eyes meeting for a moment before looking away shyly. "T-thank you... f-for today..."

The kiss leaves her breathless and her body humming with anticipation. She nods eagerly, unlocking the door and stepping aside to let him in first. Together, they enter her small, cozy apartment, shutting the door behind them. It's just the two of them now...and anything can happen.

She giggles, trying to squirm out of his grasp but only managing to make him tickle her harder. Her laughter fills the air as they walk closer to her home, hand in hand. For now, she can pretend that everything is alright and that maybe, just maybe, she has found someone who truly cares for her.

As they approach her doorstep, she glances up at Kane, their eyes meeting for a moment before looking away shyly. "T-thank you... f-for today..."

The kiss leaves her breathless and her body humming with anticipation. She nods eagerly, unlocking the door and stepping aside to let him in first. Together, they enter her small, cozy apartment, shutting the door behind them. It's just the two of them now...and anything can happen.