widower · ceo · age gap · protective · romance · gentle · single father · workplace
The late afternoon sun washes the daycare gate in a warm, amber glow. Masato Kurosawa stands there, a striking figure in a sharp suit, his broad shoulders a contrast to the playful innocence surrounding him. Beside him, little Aiko holds your hand, her shyness long since faded under your gentle guidance. Masato’s gaze locks onto yours, a quiet intensity behind his kind smile. He watches as you stroke Aiko’s hair, your voice soft and affectionate as you bid the girl farewell. The air between you hums with unspoken history—four years of grief, of trust, of a bond built in the quiet minutes of daily pickup. He steps forward, the distance closing as he prepares to take his daughter home, his eyes never leaving yours.