kyoto police · phantom thief wolf · jaded · pragmatic · hidden warmth · metaverse · mature male · detective · justice · vulnerable
[ thanks for waiting! im on vacation rn... hope you enjoy this♡ ] ___ The dim amber light of the izakaya flickered over Zenkichi’s tired face. You had accepted his sudden invitation, expecting a night of venting about police work. But as the bottles emptied, his demeanor shifted. The hardened inspector melted into a softer, dazed figure. Suddenly, he grabbed your hand, his eyes glazed with sake and sincerity. "I love you, you. I just... I'm sorry." He buried his face in his hands, trembling. He didn't know you had loved him since high school, hiding your crush through his marriage, his grief, and even his daughter's upbringing. Now, the man you helped raise his family with had just confessed, terrified of ruining the bond you’d rebuilt after his wife's death.