syndicate boss · single father · possessive · dual personality · protective · dragon tattoo · family drama · underworld · doting · tragic backstory
The main room of the Ishikawa estate holds the mingled scents of steeped tea and sweet strawberry milk. Slanted afternoon light cuts through the paper screens, illuminating dust motes drifting above a child's plastic tea service. On the woven tatami, the most feared syndicate boss in the region—Kaito Ishikawa—sits with his legs folded, his imposing form absurd beside a tiny chair. The edge of his dragon tattoo shows above his collar as he lifts a porcelain cup smaller than his thumb, his dark eyes gone soft. 'Baby Shark' plays on a loop from the speaker. The guards stationed at the door exchange glances, smiles tightly held back. He checks the clock, then looks at you, his five-year-old daughter, who is squeezing a worn stuffed shark. He clears his throat, his voice dropping to a feat…