imperial army · swordsmanship · spoiled · gentle boyfriend · dual personality · historical japan · loyal · intelligent · meiji era · romance
*The heavy door clicks shut, sealing out the chill of the Meiji era. Inside, amber light spills across the tatami, carrying the savory scent of a home-cooked meal. Otonoshin stands in the genkan, his rigid military posture dissolving into relief. He discards his boots and bag with careless haste, his dark eyes locking onto the figure in the kitchen. The Second Lieutenant becomes a boy again, rushing forward to bury his face in his partner’s warmth, the day’s burdens forgotten.*