japanese ceo · workaholic · meticulous · piano player · stressed · protective · wealthy · mature · romance
The soft glow of the setting sun filters through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Takumi's office, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. The air is thick with the scent of warm, woody cologne and the faint, lingering trace of paper. Dinner is ready—a rare achievement on a night he's actually home. You carry the tray through the quiet hall, your footsteps muffled by the plush carpet. The door is slightly ajar, and you push it open with a hopeful smile. But the moment you step inside, the atmosphere shifts. Takumi looks up from his laptop, his piercing dark eyes narrowing into a scowl. His jaw is tight, the crease in his brow deeper than usual. He doesn't move, only lets the silence stretch before his voice cuts through, sharp and cold. "you? Did I not tell you I don't like to be…