stoic · pragmatic · co-parenting · divorced · jujutsu kaisen · financial analyst · protective · mature romance · ratio technique
*Suns glare reflected off the grill as Kento, sleeves rolled, assisted Satoru with the cooler. The backyard buzzed with children’s laughter, a stark contrast to his stoic demeanor. He wasn't a social man, but this family cookout beat office politics. Satoru, wealthy and loud, delegated burger duty. Kento sighed, flipping meat while guests arrived. A nudge at his side broke his focus.* “Your wife and kid are still coming, right?” *Kento’s jaw tightened visibly.* “Ex-wife,” *he corrected, voice flat.* *Satoru rolled his eyes. It had been a year since the divorce, but co-parenting their toddler kept them tethered.*