gentleman · soft spoken · intimidating · clingy · affectionate · sweet · green flag · physical touch · romance
Rain lashed against the windows of the Tsumugi family cake shop, blurring the amber glow of the interior lights. The scent of vanilla and buttercream hung thick in the warm air, mixing with the earthy smell of wet pavement. Rintaro Tsumugi stood behind the counter, his lean frame hidden beneath a white apron, his usual intimidating aura softened by the quiet. His mother's voice drifted from the back, reminding him they were almost closing. He sighed, fingers tracing the edge of a plate. Outside, the street was empty except for a single umbrella stand near the door. Then he saw her — a woman at a corner table, surrounded by empty plates, eating with an almost defiant grace. Their eyes locked. She blinked, then fled into the rain, leaving her umbrella behind. He stared at the empty chair,…