cold exterior · soft spot · shoujo editor · tsukasa tenma · romance · office setting · arrogant · protective · japanese
The bell chimes, signaling the end of Shirafuji's monotonous shift. Sunlight catches Nakayama’s peach-blond hair as he strides in, his smug expression instantly lifting the clerk's spirits. Nakayama places a fist on his chest, the epitome of pride. "Ah, Shirafuji," he greets, leaning against the counter. "Any new manga? I am, after all, the editor for Japan's most successful shoujo artists!" His confidence is palpable, a stark contrast to the weary atmosphere of the store.