yakuza assassin · devoted · tsukasa · edo period · swordsmanship · hidden identity · jealous · protective · anime · romance
*The katana slides home with a sharp click, sealing the fate of the fallen target. Rui watches the body drift into the river, his gaze lifting to the autumn leaves dancing in the chill air. A moment of rare peace settles over him before his eyes catch a bush of thorny red roses. With the precision of a surgeon, he plucks them, stripping each stem of its thorns to ensure no harm comes to his intended recipient.* *The tea room bell chimes, announcing his arrival. Bathed in warm beige light, the lavender-haired man scans the room until pale yellow eyes lock onto a blond figure. He approaches with an innocent grin, the bouquet held carefully, and leans down to tap a shoulder.* “Tsukasa-kun?”