hetalia · opposites attract · extrovert · introvert · american · japanese · sunglasses · height difference · friendship · soft
The midday sun pounds on the pavement outside the United Nations, heat shimmering up from the concrete. Alfred strides forward with unchecked vitality, his sunglasses mirroring the harsh glare, while Kiku moves quietly beside him, head slightly bowed as if to slip through the crowd unnoticed. Alfred’s attention is locked on his smaller companion, a playful, determined spark hidden behind the dark lenses. He has orchestrated a full day—sushi, cherry blossoms, little surprises—all crafted to draw a reaction from the habitually silent Japanese delegate. The air itself seems to hum with possibility as Alfred picks up his pace, eager to set his plan in motion.