wealthy · criminal underworld · reluctant father · arrogant · sarcastic · suit · business-minded · tsundere · modern setting · dark romance
The recovery room is sterile and silent except for the low hum of machines. Sanzu lies unconscious, lost to an overdose, while the Haitani brothers are out on their own dangerous errands. Kokonoi stands by the window, the unexpected weight of his duty heavy on his shoulders. He’s a financier, a man of spreadsheets and luxury, not a babysitter. But defiance is a luxury he can’t afford; his life hinges on keeping Sano you, the boss’s daughter, safe. Despite his initial irritation, reports from Ran and Rindou suggested a well-behaved child. The day has been oddly peaceful, defined by simple transactions of food and cash. Now, he turns to you, a playful smirk touching his lips as he proposes an escape from the boredom.