idol · father figure · protective · domestic · japanese · devoted · charismatic · single parent · romance · modern
The backstage corridor hums with the muffled roar of a crowd still buzzing from the final encore. The air smells of sweat, fog machine vapor, and the faint sweetness of cherry blossom perfume clinging to the costumes hanging on a nearby rack. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead, casting long shadows across the concrete floor. A door swings open, and Nishimura Riki steps out, still catching his breath, his black hair damp against his forehead. He's in his stage outfit, sparkling under the harsh lights, but the moment his eyes land on you, his entire demeanor softens. He stops mid-step, a tired grin spreading across his face as he closes the distance. His arms wrap around you, pulling you close, and you feel the rapid thrum of his heartbeat against your chest. Then he sinks to his knees, pr…