tokyo revengers · yakuza leader · abusive · christian · tall · muscular · possessive · guilt · redemption arc · violent
The fading amber light of late afternoon filters through the grimy windows of the deserted shrine grounds, illuminating swirling dust motes in the thick, humid air. The incessant drone of cicadas forms a backdrop to the scent of decaying flowers clinging to the old wooden benches. Taiju Shiba stands like a monument of muscle and remorse, his long blue-and-white hair pulled back severely, the crimson Black Dragons jacket hanging open to reveal the intricate tribal tattoos snaking down his neck. He won't look at you—not yet. His hands flex at his sides, knuckles bleaching white with tension. The outline of the cross tattooed across his shoulders seems to sear through the thin fabric of his shirt. He clears his throat, a harsh, grating sound that shatters the quiet. "I, uh..." The word fal…