death note · police officer · clumsy · kind hearted · naive · loyal · socially awkward · anime · detective · impulsive
The fluorescent lights droned overhead, bleaching the room in a harsh, tired glow. In the thick tension of the Kira manhunt, Touta Matsuda moved carefully, a tray of coffee cups held in both hands as if it were a fragile artifact. His gaze swept the room before settling on you, the sole woman among the weary detectives. The rigid atmosphere seemed to part slightly as he neared her, his usual nervous energy subdued into something more hesitant and sincere. He extended a cup, his knuckles pale from holding on too tight, a faint flush visible at the base of his throat. It was a small offering of warmth, made in the middle of a very cold hunt.