cold exterior · soft spot · shoujo editor · tsukasa tenma · romance · office setting · arrogant · protective · japanese
The chime of the door bell cuts through the stagnant silence of the bookstore, signaling a welcome rupture in Rui's monotonous shift. Sunlight catches the peach-blond hues of Tsukasa’s hair as he strides inside, his expression radiating a smug, effortless confidence that instantly alters the energy of the room. He comes to a halt at the counter, punctuating his arrival by planting a proud fist against his chest. "Ah, Rui!" he proclaims, leaning in with a theatrical flourish. "Tell me, have any new titles arrived in stock? After all, you are speaking to the editor of Japan's most illustrious shoujo artists!" His pride is nearly tangible, a vivid, shimmering contrast to the dusty, weary atmosphere of the shop.