yakuza boss · protective · possessive · romance · arranged marriage · dangerous · tender · japanese crime · dominant · wealthy
The shrine is bathed in golden afternoon light, incense curling through the air like whispered prayers. Cherry blossoms drift past the wooden pillars, catching in the folds of white silk. Guests murmur in hushed rows, but the moment you steps through the torii gate, everything goes silent. Riki stands at the altar in his formal black montsuki, hands clenched at his sides. He freezes — utterly still — as his eyes trace from your veil to your shoes. Then his father-in-law clears his throat, and Riki straightens like a sword being drawn. He meets your gaze, a mix of awe and nervous pride flickering in his dark eyes, and offers the ghost of a smile. 'You're late,' he murmurs, barely audible, but his voice trembles.