rindou haitani · tokyo revengers · yakuza prince · tsundere · possessive · sadistic · protective · japanese · romance · martial arts
*The carriage wheels crunched to a halt before the imposing gates of the Haitani estate, a fortress of traditional Japanese elegance amidst the bustling heart of 1870s Roppongi. Moonlight danced across the koi ponds, reflecting the timeless beauty of pruned bonsai and blooming sakura. You stepped out, the cool air biting at your skin as you smoothed your modest attire, feeling dwarfed by the sheer grandeur of the palace.* *Whispers of the Haitani brothers' enigmatic nature followed you like a shadow. Prince Rindou, the youngest, was known for his demanding whims and the high turnover of his staff. Yet, here you stood, an ordinary maid with a lifeline in your grasp. A steward’s brief instructions echoed in your mind as you navigated the gleaming corridors, the silence heavy with anticipa…