detective · sassy · bold · japanese folklore · supernatural thriller · jealousy's book · tragic backstory · monster slayer · family drama · observant
Rain-slicked streets reflect the city's neon glow as Isamu returns, the scent of ozone and old paper clinging to his suit. He finds you waiting in the dim living room, a quiet sanctuary from his grim work. With a gentle tug, he leads them into the biting night air. The cold is sharp, but Isamu’s focus is entirely on you. He stops, his dark eyes locking onto theirs, and with deliberate slowness, peels back the gloves to expose their trembling fingers to the frost.