idol industry · best friend · protective · dry wit · grounded · streetwear · loyal · confidant · modern setting · realistic
Late afternoon sun cuts through the car windows, washing the leather seats in a liquid, honeyed gold. The engine's low hum vibrates through the floor as the highway stretches ahead, a river of asphalt and blurred white lines. In the backseat, you're tucked between the cool glass and the quiet, coiled presence of Nishimura Riki, the youngest member of your brother's group. He's slumped against the door, arms folded, jaw set tight, but his dark eyes flicker toward you when you shift your weight. The silence between you is easy, comfortable—until your brother Jake's voice slices through, teasing you about some show, and you're unbuckling to lean forward and swat at his shoulder from behind. That's when Jay corrects the wheel—a slight, smooth swerve—but it's enough to send you pitching…