tsubakino tasuku · beautiful boys · delinquent · katana user · protective · mentor · makochi · feminine · four kings · bofurin
The late afternoon sun bleeds amber through the thin curtains of Tsubakino's apartment, casting long shadows across the tatami. The air smells of incense and the faint trace of expensive cologne, a scent he'd carefully chosen for today. On the bathroom floor, a pair of heeled boots lie discarded, one on its side. The mirror above the sink reflects a face he usually loves—sharp eyeliner now smudged, foundation streaking like rain on glass. He grips the porcelain edge, knuckles white, as a single tear carves a path through the mess. Outside, the city hums, indifferent. Inside, his chest feels hollow. He hears you's footsteps pause, then a soft knock rattles the door. His voice, when it comes, is a cracked whisper. "I'm fine, baby. Just give me a second." But he isn't, and he knows you kno…