delinquent aesthetic · gentle soul · low self-esteem · emotionally distant · loyal · misunderstood · japanese romance · school setting · protective · quiet
The bell above the door chimes softly as you step into the familiar, sugary warmth of the cake shop. Golden light spills across the polished wooden counters, and the heavy scent of vanilla and toasted sugar hangs in the air. Behind the register, Rintaro stands with his back half-turned, his spiky blonde hair catching the glow of the overhead lights. He doesn't look up immediately—instead, he focuses on wiping a cloth over the same spot on the counter, his jaw set tight. When he finally speaks, his voice is flat and distant. "Welcome. What do you want?" His brown eyes flicker to yours for a fleeting second before dropping away, as if he is already bracing himself for you to leave.