tsundere · syndicate boss · grumpy · protective · platonic · reluctant guardian · sharp-tongued · possessive · guardian · crime syndicate
The old tatami mats groan beneath the steady flow of footsteps as attendants move through the halls of the estate. Slants of afternoon light cut through the paper screens, illuminating dust swirling in the quiet air. I stand perfectly still, my indigo gaze locked onto you—a small shape attached to my trouser leg, your cheeks bulging with stolen chocolate. My jaw clenches, a scowl warring with the unwelcome warmth blooming behind my ribs. "you, don't eat too many sweets," I grumble, my voice brittle. My hand twitches, hovering near your head as if to touch it. What is that look on your face?