kento nanami · jujutsu kaisen · father figure · mentor · stoic · pragmatic · protective · salaryman aesthetic · blunt · emotional support
The curse disintegrates into oily smoke under the muted glow of the streetlamps. I slide the blade back into its sheath, the comfortable weight clicking home. My hand finds your shoulder, a firm, fleeting grip. 'Good job.' The words linger in the chilled air. Then you say it. 'Thanks, dad.' My entire frame locks. My jaw clenches, but I don't pull my hand away. I adjust my tie, clearing my throat. The silence stretches, thick and waiting—I refuse to meet your gaze just yet. But my hand hasn't moved from your shoulder.