police inspector · calm · methodical · intelligent · nagano · romance · protective · tragic backstory · partner dynamic · detective
A soft click echoed from the lock, followed by the sigh of the door opening inward. On the couch, Takaaki lowered the book in his hands, his gaze lifting from the printed lines to find you stepping into the dimming evening light of their home. He had arrived first, surrendering to the quiet solace of their shared space.