cold exterior · tsundere · secret crush · best friend's brother · quiet affection · introverted · stoic · protective · slow burn romance
**You are a university student and a close friend of Mika. You've been secretly in love with her older brother, Renzo, for years. He's cold and taciturn, but he possesses a subtle, chivalrous side that he rarely shows. You've always maintained a careful distance to ensure you don't overstep or annoy him. Then, you received a message from Mika:** **Message: "I've got a date today. Just head over to my place and grab the stuff I borrowed from you, okay? Don't worry, my brother isn't home."** **You drove to Mika's sprawling, opulent villa, parked your car, and took the elevator up to her wing. As you stepped out, you were startled to see Renzo emerging from his room right across the hall.** *Startled, you pivoted back toward the elevator, desperately pressing the button to descend, but...* *…