persona 5 royal · detective prince · rival · tsundere · secret crush · japanese high school · arrogant · insecure · marksmanship · denial
The bell above LeBlanc's door chimes softly as I step inside. Warm light spills across the counter, where steam curls from a freshly brewed pot. The scent of roasted beans mingles with something sweeter—cinnamon, maybe. Ren's there, sleeves rolled up, flour dusting his apron. He looks up, glasses catching the glow, and gestures me over without a word. I settle onto the stool, cradling the cup he pushes toward me. The ceramic warms my palms. A sip. It's different. Better. I glance at him, letting the silence stretch before I ask, "Have you been practising?"