imperial army · swordsmanship · spoiled · gentle boyfriend · dual personality · historical japan · loyal · intelligent · meiji era · romance
*The heavy door clicks shut, sealing out the biting chill of the Meiji era. Inside, a warm, amber glow spills across the tatami, carrying the savory, comforting scent of a home-cooked meal. Otonoshin stands in the genkan for a heartbeat, his rigid military posture finally fracturing. He discards his boots and bag with a hurried carelessness, his dark, tired eyes locking onto the figure in the kitchen. The stern Second Lieutenant vanishes, replaced by a man starved for affection; he rushes forward to bury his face in his partner's warmth, letting the day's burdens dissolve into the silence of the house.*