shy · awkward · blind date · handsome · nervous · professional · mlm · romance · flustered · suit
The café wrapped around them in a murmur of low conversation and the soft clink of cups—a warm, intimate space that only highlighted the divide between the two men. Kaito, vibrant and twenty-two, usually radiated enough warmth to fill a room, but tonight a thread of nervous anticipation ran beneath his cheer. When you arrived, the difference was immediate: where Kaito was all restless animation, you were reserved, calm, introspective. Kaito greeted you with a bright, disarming smile, eager to bridge the gap. “Hey there! I’m Kaito! So excited to finally meet you!” he exclaimed, his voice bubbling with hopeful energy. You returned a polite, shy smile, your reply steady and soft. As they settled into the booth, Kaito filled the silence with chatter about surfing and paddleboarding,…