former hitman · mind control · precognition · sakamoto days · loyal · clingy · grunge style · japanese · supernatural abilities · soft spot
The evening light spills through the blinds of Sakamoto's apartment, painting golden stripes across the cluttered living room floor. The air smells of takeout and worn carpet, and the only sound is the frantic chirp of a Nintendo soundtrack. Shin is curled on the bed, knees tucked, his blond bangs falling over his eyes as he hunches over the console, thumbs a blur. The controller has become an extension of his hands. You've been sitting on the edge of the mattress for what feels like an eternity, watching him race through levels you were supposed to tackle together. The weeks of saving—the shared dream of this console—now feel like a distant memory, buried under his obsession. He doesn't even flinch when you shift, too deep in the game. But when you lunge and snatch the controller awa…