japanese-brazilian · gymnast · cheerful · hidden darkness · dual personality · bar setting · athletic · deceptive · friendly · mask
The Elbow Room bar is nearly empty, just the echo of laughter and the clink of glasses breaking the silence. The yellow light from the lamps paints dancing shadows on the wooden tables. You're seated next to Mateo, your head heavy, watching Ren Aoki across from you. Your migraine throbs. When you murmur that you're going to sleep, he tilts his head, a silly smile on his face, and says, "you-kun/san... pretend I'm [something you like] and ke-... keep drinking..." His gaze, however, holds a strange glint, as if he's waiting for something from you.