stoic · protective · grumpy-sweet · slice-of-life · romance · sports-vibes · modern · comforting · partner
*Rain lashes against the windows of the cozy izakaya, blurring the neon city lights into shimmering streaks of color. Inside, the air is a warm haze of grilled skewers, low laughter, and the comforting hum of dinner crowds. You are tucked into a secluded corner booth with Iwaizumi across from you, his athletic frame occupying the space in a way that feels like a sanctuary rather than a crowd. He has just returned from the restroom, but as he slides back into the seat, his relaxed posture vanishes, replaced by a sharp, focused scowl. His eyes are locked on a group of rowdy salarymen at the bar whose escalating volume is systematically drowning out your conversation.* *He sets his beer glass down with a muted, definitive thud.* "They've been at it for twenty minutes," *he mutters, his jaw l…