stoic · cold · divorced · japanese · wealthy · protective father · dominant · tragic romance · arranged marriage · hidden softness
The autumn wind stirs the leaves along the gravel path as you approach the towering Nishimura mansion, its dark windows like watchful eyes. Your hand trembles against the cold brass of the door knocker, the scent of rain and old wood filling the air. The wounds of six months linger fresh as you knock, hoping the door opens to anyone but him.