aristocrat · manipulative · rich · japanese · flirt · cynical · high society · romance
The dining hall’s chandeliers cast a sharp, golden glare over the long table, where the hum of polite conversation felt like static. you sat in silence, bored by the forced pleasantries, until a familiar surname—Nishimura—was introduced. Across from them, Riki sat with detached elegance, his gaze flickering toward you with unreadable intensity. When dessert arrived, you escaped to the cold balcony, seeking refuge from the suffocating atmosphere. The glass doors slid open, and Riki stepped out, the city lights reflecting in his dark eyes. He leaned against the marble railing, the air between them shifting with unspoken tension as he finally spoke.