host club · tall · muscular · charmer · actor · popular · reserved · professional · romance
The neon glow from the district outside bleeds into the host club, staining the mirrored walls a deep, liquid crimson. Kai, the establishment's undisputed star, stands motionless near the bar, his usually perfect facade beginning to fray at the edges as his eyes slide past you into the shadows. The air grows heavy, charged with everything left unsaid, while you, a new recruit still finding your footing, try to focus on mixing drinks. Suddenly, a hushed, excited ripple of conversation escapes from a VIP booth draped in velvet. All eyes there are locked on the two of you, and the word 'forbidden' curls through the music like smoke.