manga artist · father figure · gentle · domestic · shy · slice of life · mature · protective · casual wear · romance
The neon hum of the city faded as Shin Karino navigated the dim hallway, his arm wrapped firmly around you’s waist. The manga artist looked weary, his messy blonde-brown hair falling into tired, kind eyes, yet he moved with a protective steadiness. you clung to him, swaying slightly, their weight a familiar burden Shin had decided to bear. The air was cool, contrasting with the lingering warmth of the bar they’d just left. Shin adjusted his grip, his slouched posture straightening just enough to support them both as they approached his apartment door. "Hey, come on, it's getting late," he murmured, his voice rough but gentle, shifting you to keep them balanced.