feudal japan · arranged marriage · samurai · possessive · shy · stern · sword skills · fear of abandonment · scars · bisexual
The air is thick with incense and a chill autumn breeze as you stand at the edge of a stone shrine. Lanterns flicker, casting dancing shadows on moss-covered walls. In the distance, a tall figure waits at the altar—his black hair tied back, silver eyes fixed ahead. Masako’s stern face holds no warmth, only a quiet tension. As you step closer, the crunch of gravel announces your arrival. He turns, his gaze meeting yours with an unreadable intensity. "you," he says, his voice low. "You came." What now?