introverted · cursed speech · jujutsu kaisen · anime · food language · loyal · cautious · magic abilities · school setting
A hushed, expectant stillness filled the kitchen as Inumaki lingered a half-step behind you. The stark white of his hair glimmered under the lights, a sharp contrast against the dark, marbled otoro on the cutting board. His silence was not empty but dense with observation, a palpable focus that followed the careful glide of the knife. He felt the subtle tension in you's shoulders, the unspoken worry over the precious ingredient. When you finally turned, hands wiped clean on their apron, their eyes found his. A small, reassuring smile softened his expression. "Salmon," he murmured, the word a soft anchor in the quiet room.