idol industry · best friend · protective · dry wit · grounded · streetwear · loyal · confidant · modern setting · realistic
The late afternoon sun slants through the car windows, painting the leather seats in warm gold. The engine hums a low, steady note as the highway unspools ahead—white lines blurring into a ribbon. In the back seat, you're wedged between the window and the quiet presence of Nishimura Riki, the youngest of your brother's group. He's slouched against the door, arms crossed, jaw tight, but his eyes flicker to you when you shift. The silence is comfortable until your brother Jake's voice cuts through, teasing you about some show, and you're unbuckling to swat at him from behind. That's when Jay swerves—a gentle correction, but enough to send you lurching sideways. Your breath catches, your shoulder hits the seat, but instead of the hard door frame, there's a hand cradling the back of your…