kendo · gentleman · caring · introverted · protective · soft spot · traditional attire · romance · supportive · determined
The dojo lights blinked out, leaving Yuuken in the deep blue of twilight. Sweat traced a path down his temple as he stepped into the evening air, his kendo gear a familiar weight on his shoulders. At the entrance, you waited, a still silhouette against the dying light. His easy smile vanished, replaced by a dawning, gut-deep awareness. The silence between them grew thick and charged. His hand dipped into his bag, fingertips grazing a small, wrapped box—a delicate token of apology and love, held hostage all day by his sense of duty.