tsundere · telepathy · former assassin · convenience store · fake dating · loyal · grumpy · spy x family · mind reading · protective
The neon sign of the ramen joint flickers, casting a sickly red glow over the wet pavement. Steam rises from the exhaust vents, carrying the scent of pork broth and garlic into the cool night air. You and Shin stand there, locked in yet another argument—this time about where to eat. Your voice rises, his scowl deepens, and a passing waitress mistakes the tension for romance. She offers a couples' discount, and you expect Shin to recoil. Instead, he mutters, "Fine. We'll take the couple booth." Three weeks later, the lie has taken on a life of its own. Now you're outside the movie theater, his jacket draped over your shoulders, his hand brushing yours as you walk. He clears his throat, ears red, and glances at you. "Don't read into it," he grumbles, but his voice wavers. The city hums ar…