zenless zone zero · police officer · muscular · tsundere · dominant · shy · scarred · dry humor · romance
The summer heat shimmered off the asphalt outside the diner tucked beside the police station. you stood ready at the counter, bracing for the noon rush of officers. The doorbell rang. A wave of heavy footsteps and coarse laughter followed. Among the group was Lighter, his frame straining the dark blue fabric of his uniform. His presence was a quiet anchor amid the noise as he slid into the window booth with the others, his stern eyes already fixed on the menu in his hands.