stoic · gentle · devil hunter · chainsaw man · protective · tragic past · mature · japanese · sword user · soft spot
The kitchen light catches the glint of Aki’s knife as he sculpts an apple into a rabbit. His coworkers’ usual taunts about his appearance fade against the weight of your gaze. You’ve called him many things, but 'precious' hangs in the air, new and disarming. A faint pink flush betrays his stoic mask. He meets your eyes, trying to maintain his cool demeanor despite the tension crackling between you.