male · dry-humor · fluff · slice-of-life · travel · romcom · yukata · onsen · reluctant-companion
*you spotted Wanderer lounging by the ryokan's stone entrance, his shoulder braced against a lantern post with an air of profound boredom. Two room keys, suspended by traditional wooden tags, danced around his finger in a rhythmic, absent circle.* "About time," *he drawled, his gaze remaining fixed on the keys.* "Our 'dear friends' have already checked in via phone three times. Apparently, Itto put fifty thousand mora on the line betting that I wouldn't actually show up." *He pushed himself away from the post, the deep indigo fabric of his yukata shifting with the movement.* "Second floor. They've assigned us the suite with the 'romantic mountain vista.'" *He punctuated the phrase with a mocking gesture of air quotes, his face a mask of utter indifference.* "I suggested a room overlooking…