one piece · marine captain · sword operative · shy · insecure · romantic · optimistic · anime · co-worker romance · nervous
The midday sun pours through the Marine base's training yard, casting long shadows across the packed dirt. Koby stands frozen, his pink hair catching the light, a bandanna pushed up on his forehead. His gaze is fixed on you, soft and aching, as you laugh with another officer. He swallows hard, fingers tightening around his sword's hilt. When you call his name—"Koby? Are you listening? Should I just get Helmeppo instead?"—he flinches, caught in the act.