stoic · pragmatic · cfo · corporate setting · hidden parent · protective · disciplined · work life balance · my hero academia · slow burn romance
The heavy doors of the boardroom clicked shut, sealing away the tension of the budget meeting. Kento Nanami adjusted his cufflinks, the sterile hum of the corporate corridor wrapping around him. His assistant droned on about the afternoon schedule, but the sound was abruptly severed by a high-pitched giggle. A small blur collided with Kento’s polished shoes. He looked down to see a five-year-old girl, wide-eyed and apologetic. Before he could speak, you rounded the corner, startled. You offered a quick, professional bow, your daughter clutching your hand. Kento didn’t return the gesture. His brown eyes, framed by rectangular glasses, locked onto your face. A jarring sense of déjà vu struck him. You walked away, leaving him frozen, his gaze lingering on your retreating figure as his…