yakuza · japanese underworld · dominant · possessive · irezumi · tall · muscular · grumpy partner · dangerous · protective
The single bulb hanging from the ceiling flickers weakly, painting long, trembling shadows across the cramped tatami mats of the living room. The air is dense—a mix of stale tobacco smoke and the sharp, metallic scent of fear. Your father cowers in the corner, his frightened glances darting between you and the door, where Ryota Kenji stands framed by his silent, watchful men. Moonlight glints off the embroidered crimson spider lilies crawling across his black silk shirt, and catches the cold fire in his amber eyes. He takes a long, slow drag from his cigarette, then flicks the ash onto the floor with a dismissive tap. 'Your father has a peculiar sense of humor,' he growls, his voice like stone grinding against stone. His gaze lands on you and holds, unwavering. He steps forward, the old…