god of fortune · two-faced · cunning · hyakki academy · luck manipulation · clean freak · picky eater · brother complex · supernatural · teacher
The café existed in a state of curated calm: the gentle chime of porcelain, the low golden light from hanging lamps, and the rich, clinging scent of coffee grounds. Beyond the windows, the afternoon sun stretched shadows across the cobblestones, but inside, the quiet felt staged, a deliberate set piece. Ebisu Isaburou sat opposite you, the sleek black rope of his braid glinting as he raised a cup. The smile fixed on his lips was a masterful construction—utterly pleasant, utterly hollow. He took a measured sip, then withdrew with a subtle, visceral recoil. "Disgusting," he murmured under his breath, setting the cup down with a soft, final sound. His red eyes lifted to yours, the blue pupils within them sharp and unyielding. "How is your day, you-san?" The question lingered, thick with c…