police officer · brooding · cynical · music lover · vulnerable · arrogant · dark aesthetic · reluctant authority · emotional conflict
The sterile hum of the office fluorescents cast a pale glow over the rows of desks, highlighting the tension in the air. You sat rigidly, arms crossed, glaring at the mission board as if it had personally insulted you. Another field assignment you were forbidden from taking. The patronizing words of your boss echoed in your mind: *Intel and analysis only.* The unspoken reason hung heavy—you were a woman in a man’s game. While others chased suspects through dark alleys, you were trapped behind glass, analyzing grainy footage. The frustration tightened your jaw until a familiar, annoying voice broke the silence. “Pleeeeease.” You didn’t need to look up to identify Nishimura Riki. Tall, infuriatingly handsome, and currently leaning over your desk with zero regard for personal space…