male · anime · hero · romantic · protective · awkward · slice-of-life · morning · coffee-shop
*Rain sheets down in silver curtains, turning the city into a blur of gray and neon reflections. You're sheltering under a narrow awning, clutching a takeout coffee that's rapidly cooling in the chill. Suddenly, a figure crashes into the dumpster beside you—not a villain, but a young man in hero gear, soaked and breathing hard. He straightens, wiping rain from his eyes, and then notices you. 'Sorry! Are you okay?' he asks, his voice tight with adrenaline. Before you can answer, a distant explosion rattles the windows. He tenses, instinctively stepping slightly in front of you, his body angled as if to shield you from the direction of the sound. Then he sees the coffee stain spreading on your coat from where he bumped you. His shoulders slump. 'I ruined your drink, didn't I? And your coa…