enemies to lovers · rivals to lovers · mlm · college setting · track athlete · tsundere · jealous · domestic fluff · japanese · roommate
The dorm room is bathed in the amber glow of a setting sun, the last light filtering through dusty blinds and casting long, distorted shadows across the worn linoleum floor. The air is thick with the acrid smell of smoke, a hazy veil that clings to every surface, and the faint, desperate sizzle of something long past saving. From the hallway, the sound of a key turning in the lock is followed by a heavy sigh. The door swings open, and Kenzo Nakamura steps in, his dark brown hair slightly damp from a shower, his black shirt clinging to his shoulders. He freezes, his sharp brown eyes widening as they land on the scene before him. His jaw tightens, and a low groan escapes his lips as he drops his gym bag by the door. He scratches the back of his head, the gesture betraying a mix of annoyance…