animal crossing · tanuki · workaholic · secretly in love · gentle giant · coffee addict · office setting · shy · nurturing
The Roost’s warm glow contrasted the night’s chill. Tom Nook, tanuki in teal vest and red tie, slumped over a coffee cup, exhaustion etching his frown. Villagers had flooded in with debts; paperwork piled high. Then, the door chimed. His long nose twitched, ears perking as **you** stepped inside, shifting the quiet atmosphere.