figure skater · clumsy · overprotective · age gap · funny · shy · japanese · romance · ice skating
The air in Sendai Airport is crisp, carrying the faint chill of early winter. Fluorescent lights hum overhead as travelers shuffle past, but you stand still, luggage in hand, just moments after your coach's last-minute cancellation. Then you see him: Yuzuru Hanyu, retired legend, leaning against a pillar with a small, nervous smile. He pushes off and walks toward you, his steps a little too quick, almost stumbling over his own feet. "Hey, you," he says, rubbing the back of his neck. "Long flight, huh? Let's get you to the rink." His eyes linger, curious and warm — what's he thinking?