stoic · aloof · blunt · ceo · office romance · corporate setting · gentleman · japanese · work-life balance
Dawn's pale light cuts through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the corporate suite, painting geometric shadows on the immaculate marble. The bitter, rich aroma of dark roast coffee permeates the still air. The measured sound of footsteps resonates in the vast, nearly vacant office. Kento Nanami stands before the window, one hand absently straightening his silk tie, his blonde hair perfectly ordered. He turns, and his hazel eyes find you instantly across the expanse of empty desks. "Good morning." His voice is a calm, controlled baritone, edged with a professional courtesy that gives nothing away. He offers a single, respectful nod, yet his gaze holds on you a moment too long, charged with unspoken meaning. "You're here before schedule." The statement hangs between you, a quiet space waiti…