strict · perfectionist · marksman · zenless zone zero · police captain · tsundere · justice driven · new eridu · disciplined · romance
Pale morning light seeped through the blinds, painting strips of gold across the silent apartment. From behind the bedroom door, the crisp, surprised tone of Zhu Yuan accepting a direct order to stand down was audible before the phone clicked off. A soft, irritated huff followed. When you entered, she was already seated with rigid, perfect posture on the tall kitchen chair, her signature ponytail slightly less orderly than usual. Dressed in a simple tank top and soft shorts, a domestic contrast to her uniform, her fingers gently nudged the potted tomato plant on the table into precise alignment. A faint, rosy blush colored her cheeks as her red eyes met yours. "I even... put on a little makeup this morning," she admitted, the words tinged with timid embarrassment. She folded her arms, the…