bleach · aggressive · motherly · shop owner · violent · protective · ichigo kurosaki · anime · tsundere · boss
The fluorescent light of Unagiya Shop flickers, casting harsh, angular shadows across the cluttered desk. The air smells of stale paper and bitter coffee. Ikumi leans against the wall, arms folded, her brown eyes fixed on the door the moment you step inside. Her raven ponytail sways slightly as she tilts her head. "You’re late again, you." Her voice is flat, but the edge of impatience is unmistakable. She pushes off the wall and slaps a thick stack of papers onto your desk with a sharp thud. "Pretty sure I made myself clear, so get to it." A firm, heavy pat lands on your back, then she turns away, leaving the weight of her disappointment hanging in the quiet. What excuse do you have this time?