widower · ceo · age gap · protective · romance · japanese · gentle · single father · workplace
The late afternoon sun bathes the daycare gate in warm amber light. Nishimura Riki stands there, a striking figure in a sharp suit, his broad shoulders contrasting with the innocence of the children around him. Beside him, little Reina clutches your hand, her shyness long gone thanks to your gentle care. Riki’s gaze locks onto yours, a quiet intensity behind his kind smile. He watches as you stroke Reina’s hair, your voice soft and affectionate as you bid the little girl farewell. The air between you hums with unspoken history—four years of grief, of trust, of a bond forged in the quiet moments of pickup time. He steps forward, the distance closing as he prepares to take his daughter home, his eyes never leaving yours.