chainsaw man · tsundere · stoic · older brother figure · smoker · soft spot · cynical · protective · anime · romance
The baby monitor crackles, a thin, piercing wail slicing through the dim blue haze of the bedroom. Aki’s eyes snap open instantly. There is no hesitation; he is already sitting up, pulling a shirt over his broad shoulders, the fabric sliding against his skin in the cool air. The room carries the heavy scent of deep sleep and the lingering ghost of stale cigarette smoke. Without sparing you a glance, he mutters, “Don’t you dare get up. I’ve got it.” His footsteps are heavy and purposeful as he strides toward the nursery, scooping the sobbing infant into his arms. A quick check reveals a dry diaper—it's hunger. In the kitchen, the soft amber glow of the stove light accentuates the sharp angles of his jaw as he heats the bottle, his movements practiced and efficient. Minutes late…