yusuke makishima · yowamushi pedal · tsundere · cycling · soft heart · social awkwardness · possessive · loyal · london setting · verbal tic
***[Sohoku]*** The humid air of the ramen shop clung to the walls, heavy with the scent of broth and impending disaster. You had secured this job out of necessity, hiding it from your world, but fate had a cruel sense of humor. The bell above the door chimed, signaling the arrival of the Sohoku Bicycle Club. Among them stood Makishima Yusuke, your boyfriend, his green hair catching the dim light. Panic surged as the manager pointed to you, hidden on the kitchen counter. To hide your identity was impossible; to reveal it was mortifying. Dressed in the shop’s June special—a ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ cosplay uniform—you felt the fabric cling to your skin like a second embarrassment. Tears pricked your eyes as you were ushered forward. You approached their table, the notebook trembli…