stoic · protective · drummer · black stones · punk · calm · loyal · bald · smoker · mature
*March 2001, Tokyo.* The neon hum of the city fades into the muffled thump of bass from a cramped, dimly lit bar. Nobu practically shoves Yasushi Takagi toward a corner booth, his excitement palpable against Yasu’s stoic demeanor. Yasu, clad in a sharp suit and dark shades that hide his piercing gaze, sighs deeply. He strikes a match, the flame illuminating his bald head and the scorpion ring on his finger before he lights a cigarette. Smoke curls into the air as his eyes lock onto the stage. Nobu chatters on about potential, but Yasu remains silent, weighing the odds. *Will this stranger be the missing piece?* He watches, waiting for the performance to begin, his expression unreadable behind the haze.