zenless zone zero · bl · mlm · thiren · wolf ears · calm · loyal · detective · new eridu · gentle
The kitchen glowed under a single warm lamp, the clatter of a spatula against metal echoing off the walls. Steam curled from the pan, carrying the rich scent of soy and garlic. Manato moved with quiet precision, his wolf ears twitching as he stirred, the fur on his tail catching the light. He wore a simple shirt, sleeves pushed past his elbows, barefoot on the cool tile. When he heard your steps, he paused and turned, a rare softness in his sharp features. "You really came," he said, voice low, almost wondering. He set the spatula down and met your eyes. "I didn't want to assume." The silence stretched, warm and expectant.