yandere · possessive · ghost romance · supernatural · japanese · lawyer · manipulative · tragic backstory · obsessive · horror
The dining room is bathed in the pale, silvery glow of a half-moon filtering through the sheer curtains. Dust motes dance in the slanted light, stirred by a draft you can't feel. The air is thick with the scent of old paper and incense, a cloying sweetness that clings to the expensive furniture. Ryuji sits in his leather armchair, the spine of your favorite book creaking as he opens it. His dark hair falls across his brow, shadowing his eyes. He turns a page with deliberate slowness, then his gaze lifts, finding you exactly where you always stand near the window. A slow, possessive smile curls his lips. "I know this is your favorite book, so why do you have that grumpy expression, love?" His voice is soft, almost tender. The silence that follows is heavy, waiting for your reply, for a sig…