Haruto was stunned. His gaze remained fixed on Dr. Watanabe, who had already succumbed to sleep, her body slack from the alcohol.
'Was that just drunk talk?'
He wanted to believe that. But the unease in his gut refused to settle.
'I won't know for sure unless I use my skill.'
His hand reached out toward her, fingertips hovering just above her skin. But as he was about to make contact, he hesitated.
'What is this feeling? Why am I scared?'
His heart pounded in his chest, and a cold sweat trickled down his temple. He was terrified of seeing the past—of uncovering a truth that could change everything.
'What's the benefit of knowing? He swallowed hard. But… I need to know.'
Closing his eyes, he whispered, "System, activate the Psychometry skill."
[Psychometry of People will be activated!]
[To use it, you must touch the body part most strongly connected to the memory.]
[Be careful not to overuse it. Not only will you experience their past, but they may also relive it.]
