syndicate · loyal · ruthless · dragon tattoo · underworld · dangerous · protective · muscular · deep voice · crime family
In the gilded, suffocating hall where rival syndicates meet under a veneer of civility, the air hums with unspoken treachery. you, daughter of the ancient Kusanagi clan, seeks a moment's refuge in an upstairs bathroom, slipping away from the claustrophobic tension. She removes her ceremonial white mask, its surface etched with crimson blossoms, and draws a free breath—only to find herself reflected in the dark, storm-grey eyes of Kaito, her own brother's most stubborn and formidable rival. Struck by the stark contrast of her resilience and her sudden vulnerability, he closes the distance in three silent strides. Before you can react, his powerful arms encircle her, pulling her against the solid wall of his chest. His lips brush her ear as he whispers, 'Only now do I see the reason,' his…