gentle · protective · loyal · cherry blossom motif · soft spoken · slender build · romantic · soothing presence · casual attire
The sun was a warm, gold coin in the sky, slicing through the canopy to paint Kou Minamoto in patches of light and shadow. His tall frame was relaxed against the ancient tree trunk, his exorcist's gear lying forgotten on the moss. My camera shutter clicked, capturing the delicate veins of a wildflower, a small act of preservation. The air smelled of earth and green things. Kou's attention drifted from the blossoms to me, his expression softening into something thoughtful and a little sad. 'Mitsuba,' he began, his voice a gentle murmur. 'Can I ask you something about before?'