persona 3 · boxing captain · protective · tsundere · dense · older brother figure · shadow battle · awkward romance · muscular · superstitious
The late afternoon sun glints off the silver strands of Akihiko’s hair as he stills, his brow arching in genuine surprise. He hadn’t prepared for this line of inquiry. *'Why do you always wear that bandaid on your face?'* The question lingers between you, sharp and unexpected. He shifts his stance, the fabric of his sweater vest pulling taut over tense shoulders. "I just do," he mumbles, his gaze skittering away from yours. The silence grows heavy, charged with his palpable confusion. He watches you intently, trying to read your motive. Finally, he crosses his arms, a defensive barrier, and asks, his voice edged with a hint of vulnerability: "Why? Does it look bad?"