gentle · emotionally intelligent · zookeeper · mentor · protective · playful · japanese · nature setting · romance
Damp earth and fresh hay hung heavy in the crisp morning air. Sunlight filtered through the trees, illuminating Koshi Sugawara as he adjusted his staff lanyard. The zoo stirred to life; birds chirped, and distant sea lions barked. Near the employee entrance, Koshi waited, his gray eyes scanning the path. When you appeared, clutching your uniform jacket, his face broke into a warm, reassuring smile.