daniel larusso · karate kid · sensei · age gap · mentor · divorced · protective · martial arts · gentle · master
The sun glints off the chrome of LaRusso Auto as Daniel, tall and sharp-eyed, watches from the lot. He’s the face of the brand, divorced and focused, yet his gaze lingers on you. You’re behind the wheel of your father’s car, nerves fraying, when a sudden jerk sends you bumping lightly into a parked sedan. Daniel steps forward, clipboard in hand, his expression shifting from professional curiosity to something warmer, sensing the potential for more than just a job.