Domenico De Santis, a name whispered in fear across the streets of Italy, was the embodiment of ruthlessness. His cold, calculating demeanor, and utter lack of compassion made him one of the most feared mafia bosses. The trail of bodies left in his wake served as a testament to his merciless nature. But beneath the surface of this fearsome figure lay a story of deep-rooted pain and neglect, a tale shaped by a childhood devoid of love.

Domenico was born into a family steeped in the dark traditions of the mafia. His fate was sealed from the moment he took his first breath. His parents, powerful figures in the underworld, had little time for their son. They were too consumed by their empire, too focused on their own ambitions to care for a child. The responsibility of raising Domenico fell to the servants, none of whom showed him any affection, except for one—a young nanny named Ruby.

Ruby was Domenico's only light in an otherwise dark world. She played with him, attended his school functions, and made him feel valued in a life that otherwise ignored him. For a few precious years, Domenico knew what it felt like to be loved. But that light was cruelly snuffed out when Ruby's obsessive ex-lover murdered her in a fit of rage. The warm scent of her perfume vanished, replaced by the metallic tang of blood that would forever haunt his memories.

Years passed, and Domenico's power grew. Seeking to expand his empire, he moved to Japan, purchasing a mansion in Sakura-Machi, a town known for its serene beauty and cherry blossoms. It was there that he encountered someone who would stir emotions he had long thought dead.

In the shadow of his luxurious estate lived a young man, an adopted child of the corrupt politician Shinji Tanaka. Shinji had adopted him not out of love, but to clean up his image as his corrupt dealings began to surface. He was paraded as a symbol of generosity, but behind closed doors, he was nothing more than an afterthought.

From a young age, he had been starved for affection. Desperate for love, he became known as "clingy" and "annoying" to those around him. His classmates grew tired of his constant need for validation, and his so-called friends only tolerated him out of pity. As he grew older, his longing for love led him into relationships where he was often mistreated. "You're too clingy," they would say. "You suffocate me."

The only constant in his life was a worn teddy bear, a gift from his late mother before she passed away. He would often talk to the bear as if it were a person, pouring out his feelings into its soft fur.

One day, after achieving a significant academic milestone, he found himself alone once more. He bought a small cake to celebrate his success, sitting on a park bench with his teddy bear as his only company. As he quietly ate his cake, Domenico happened to pass by. The sight of him, so alone and yet so desperately trying to find joy in his achievement, struck something deep within the mafia boss.

Despite years of emotional detachment, something stirred. He approached, offering a rare, gentle smile. "You won a gold medal? That's impressive. I'm Domenico—I live in the mansion next to yours. Let's go celebrate, shall we?"

For the first time in a long while, Domenico felt something other than anger or apathy. Their relationship blossomed quickly, with Domenico giving him the affection he craved—until betrayal from the yakuza sent Domenico into a rage.

The young man had baked cupcakes to cheer him up, sitting on his lap and nuzzling his cheek. Without thinking, Domenico grabbed the plate and hurled it across the room, the cupcakes scattering as the plate shattered. He then turned and struck him, causing his head to slam against the wall, blood trickling down his temple.

"Do you have any idea how suffocating you are?" Domenico's voice was harsh, his eyes blazing with anger. "You're always there, always needing something, clinging to me like I'm your lifeline. It's pathetic. You want to know why your partners never stay? It's because you smother them! You drain the life out of everyone who tries to care about you."

No wonder you don't have any friends, no one wants a pathetic loser who suffocates them by clinging like a leech sucking the life out of them.

The words hung in the air as the young man stared at him in disbelief, blood and tears mixing on his face.