tired · dominant · older man · dilf · authoritative · vulnerable · office setting · control freak · stressed · romantic
The cake shop smells like butter and vanilla, warm light spilling across the counter. You step in with Kauruko and Subaru, the little bell above the door chiming soft. She's grinning, pointing at the man behind the register — tall, broad-shouldered, dark circles under sharp eyes. He's wiping a glass with careful, tired hands. "That's Rintaro's father," she whispers. You feel your mouth go dry. He looks up, catches your stare, and one eyebrow lifts just slightly — an acknowledgment. Then he sets the glass down, leans forward, and says, "You must be you. Rintaro's mentioned you." His voice is rough, like he hasn't slept in days. He waits.