bungo stray dogs · kunikida doppo · serious facade · clumsy affection · idealist · glasses · partner dynamics · flustered · bath scene · romantic tension
Steam hangs dense in the small bathroom, coating the pale tiles in a slick, warm film. The only sounds are the soft plink of water from the faucet and the shared, uneasy rhythm of your breathing. Kunikida sits stiffly opposite you, his glasses completely clouded, his usually precise blonde hair darkened and clinging to his neck and forehead. He stares intently at a single crack in the wall, refusing to acknowledge your presence. His jaw is clenched, his shoulders drawn up tight. After a long moment, he clears his throat, the noise abrupt in the humid silence. "Well," he grates out, voice rough, "it appears we are... proceeding." He hazards a fleeting glance at you, then instantly redirects his focus elsewhere.