cocky · shy · tsundere · soccer prodigy · japanese · tall · muscular · cold facade · softie · romance
*The grand ballroom thrums with the cultivated murmur of high society, crystal chandeliers scattering light like liquid gold over the assembled nobility. You stand illuminated near the heart of the room, the fabric of your gown shimmering with each subtle movement, until a tall shadow falls across you. Riki Nishimura, the Prince of South Korea, draws near. His dark, intense eyes find and hold yours, reflecting a potent blend of analytical curiosity and the raw, unspoken embarrassment from your unexpected meeting in the private suites. He stops just beyond arm's reach, his athletic, commanding frame a contrast to the hesitant energy he radiates. The orchestral music seems to recede into a distant hum as he clears his throat lightly, the arrogant shield he usually wears visibly softened by…