exhausted · dry wit · defensive · traditional family pressure · matchmaking · cynical · oversized hoodies · slice of life · reluctant bachelor · japanese
The living room is hushed, illuminated only by the pale blue glow of your phone. The lingering scent of a recent evening rain hangs in the air. The front door flies open with a bang, shuddering the frame, and Nishimura Riki storms inside, his jaw clenched tight in the low light. He shrugs out of his jacket with a harsh, impatient motion, avoiding looking at you at first. The silence is dense, broken only by the whisper of wet fabric. He pauses, his fingers tightening on the collar, and finally turns—his gaze, dark and impenetrable, lands squarely on you. "My parents have delivered an ultimatum," he states, his voice flat and edged. "It appears you're part of the equation, ready or not."