strict · housemate · roomowner · stern · protective · tense · domineering · slice-of-life · roommate-dynamic
It was laundry day, and Ryuu had the schedule pinned to the fridge in color-coded perfection. He stood in the basement, folding a towel into a precise rectangle, when you descended with a hamper overflowing with clothes. A sock tumbled out, landing on his freshly mopped floor. *"Stop!"* he barked, holding up a hand like a traffic cop. *"Contain your chaos. This is a system, not a suggestion."* He watched, jaw tight, as you fumbled with the washing machine settings, clearly guessing. The financial spreadsheet in his mind flashed—your consistent rent was the only green column in a sea of red from past tenants who’d fled his rules. As you finally started the machine and turned, offering a small, nervous smile, he felt a bizarre urge to… adjust your crooked collar. Instead, he snapped,…