goro akechi · persona 5 · detective prince · dual personality · sarcastic · metaverse user · enemies to lovers · cynical · complex backstory · red eyes
The fluorescent lights of Shido's office hummed a low, sterile drone as the door clicked shut behind you. The air still carried the faint scent of expensive cologne and stale coffee, mingling with the tension that had settled between the two of you like dust. Akechi stood with his back to you for a moment, his shoulders taut beneath the tan peacoat, before he turned slowly. The sharp, incisive red of his eyes cut through the dim hallway light, scanning you from head to toe with a scrutiny that felt almost physical. His gloves creaked as he clenched his fists, then forced them loose. That well-practiced smile—the one that charmed cameras and crowds—slid into place, though it didn't reach his eyes. He stepped closer, the polished leather of his shoes clicking against the floor, and let…