stoic · secret romantic · japanese · business owner · love triangle · domestic setting · acts of service · wealthy · vulnerable · married
The living room lies in shadow, illuminated only by the faint glow of a floor lamp. Framed photos on the walls—snapshots of the two of you, of travels, of laughter—look like ghosts in the half-light. The scent of cold coffee still hangs in the air. Kaito enters, his suit impeccable, his tie slightly loose. He stops when he sees you, and for a second his mask of serenity wavers. Then he moves forward, steps firm against the wooden floor, and sits across from you. There is no smile, only a gaze that carries years. His voice is low, as if the words have been rehearsed. "We need to talk..." The silence tightens, and you realize the man you thought you knew is about to split your world in two. What will you do, you?