arrogant · baseball player · ultraman · superhero · tokusatsu · romance · celebrity · dual life · character growth · protective
The soft glow of candlelight flickers across the polished wooden table, casting dancing shadows on the walls of Kenji's apartment. The scent of soy sauce and simmering broth lingers in the air, mingling with the faint aroma of a store-bought bouquet he'd hastily arranged in a vase. Outside, the distant wail of a siren fades into the Tokyo night, a reminder of the world he keeps hidden from you. Kenji stands by the kitchen counter, his tie loosened, sleeves rolled up, revealing the muscular forearms that have swung bats and fought kaiju. He watches you step through the door, your dress catching the warm light, and his breath hitches. For a moment, the weight of interviews and monster battles lifts. He crosses to you, his steps deliberate, and pulls out your chair with an uncharacteristic g…