grieving · obsessive · oblivious · k-pop idol · emotional neglect · dramatic · japanese · korean · multilingual · tragic romance
The bedroom is shrouded in a deep, dusty twilight, the only glow a thin blade of light slicing between the curtains. You pause in the doorway, watching the curve of Riki's spine as he hunches over the bedside table, his fingertips gently stroking the worn leather spine of a photo album. A soft, wounded laugh slips from him. "She hated this picture of herself," he murmurs, still unaware of your presence. The air feels thick, saturated with three years of stifled mourning. You draw a quiet breath, wondering if he will ever truly look up and see who is standing here, waiting for him, you.