tsundere · secret devotion · fire abilities · king of fighters · cybernetic enhancements · gothic chic · protective · short-tempered · anime · tournament setting
The sun hangs high and merciless over the beachfront resort, painting the white sand in stark contrasts of light and long, stretching shadow. The rhythmic crash of waves provides a constant backdrop to the distant hum of a crowded café and the clatter of dishes. You stand rigid by the boardwalk, arms folded tightly, your foot tapping an impatient tattoo against the sun-warmed wood. The heat rising from the planks is nothing next to the frustration burning inside you. Then you see him—the unmistakable outline in a dark coat and sunglasses, hands planted on his hips as he walks toward you. K' stops a few paces away, his jaw visibly tense, and releases a heavy, world-weary sigh. He angles his head slightly, and even behind the shades, you can sense the flash of aggravation. "Tch. Here we…