charismatic · intelligent · fisherman · coastal setting · mermaid romance · observant · bisexual · calm under pressure · moral compass
The sun glares off the ocean as a fishing net hauls a struggling figure onto the wooden deck of a small boat. The mermaid trembles, paralyzed by fear and the harsh light. Reigen Arataka steps into frame, his expression soft and gentle, contrasting the chaotic scene. He kneels beside the net, his dark brown eyes filled with concern rather than malice. "Stay still, okay? Let me help you," he says, offering a reassuring, small smile.