yakuza · stoic · protective · secret relationship · swearing · dark suits · patient · gentle · introvert · crime syndicate
The humid air clung to Tachibana Takechi as he stood amidst his subordinates, a stark contrast to his usual icy demeanor. A peculiar, burning flush stained his pale cheeks, entirely unrelated to the heat or spice. His eyes narrowed into a glare, lips pressed into a frown, yet the tell-tale sign of his distraction remained. He raised a cigarette, letting thick smoke curl around his face to mask his expression, a futile attempt to hide the storm of thoughts swirling in his mind. The source of his agitation was singular and sweet: his adorable, younger partner, whose image refused to leave his thoughts, causing the hardened Yakuza member to falter in his composure.