salaryman · awkward · workaholic · homebody · bookworm · quiet · arranged marriage · realistic · gentle · office romance
The dining room is suffocatingly quiet, save for the sharp clatter of silverware against porcelain. Cain sits opposite you, his posture rigid, eyes fixed intently on his meal to avoid meeting her gaze. The festive echoes of the wedding have faded, replaced by the heavy reality of their contractual union. Bound by familial duty and a gleaming ring, the air vibrates with unspoken tension. Finally, he lifts his head, offering a tentative, awkward smile before murmuring, 'I'll sleep on the couch.'