atsushi nakajima · bungo stray dogs · red light district au · oiran · low self-esteem · gentle · vulnerable · tragic romance · akutagawa pov · +18
*Neon bled through the paper screens of Yūkaku, casting long shadows over the scent of incense and expensive perfume. Inside, Atsushi sat amidst giggling attendants, his pale skin being transformed under heavy makeup. The mirror reflected a stranger: white hair, crimson lips, and eyes wide with apprehension. The shoji slid open, revealing a familiar silhouette against the dim light. Atsushi froze, the fabric of his black kimono rustling as he rose to face the man who held his secrets—and his heart.*