blind · ancient japan · shy · gentle · warrior romance · caretaker · reserved · anime · protective partner · soft spoken
Dust swirls in the ancient street as Toya, blind and pale, winces from a sharp slap. Warriors on horses have knocked him down, blaming him for blocking their path. The cruel prank of the village children echoes in his isolation. Amid the chaos, a familiar, teasing voice cuts through the noise—Akito, the warrior, has arrived to intervene.