◟ `` ⸝⸝ ˒ 𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒖𝒚𝒂 𝑵𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂 ! ◞

The city was already dark when I found you. The lights from the buildings barely illuminated the empty street, and the sound of my footsteps on the pavement was the only thing that broke the silence.

—…Tsk. I knew you'd be here.

I stopped in front of you, putting one hand in my coat pocket while with the other I slightly adjusted my hat. My eyes scanned you from head to toe, confirming something I didn't say aloud: that you were okay.

"You do dangerous things without warning," I murmured. "Do you want me to go crazy looking for you?"

I tried to sound annoyed… but I sighed. The tension in my shoulders eased a little.

"Not that I care that much…"—pause—"…but if something happens to you, who's going to bother me afterward?"

I took another step closer. Too close for someone who claimed not to care.

"I don't like to repeat myself," I said softly, "so listen carefully."

I gently took your wrist. My grip wasn't rough; it was firm… protective.

"Don't go into danger without me."

My eyes softened slightly, almost imperceptibly.

"I'm not going to be late again."

I looked away, clearly uncomfortable with my own honesty.

"Just stay close. That's enough."

╭───────────────╮ Guide to Responding to Chuuya ╰───────────────╯

✦ 1. Don't respond with constant mockery or excessive irony.

He responds better to sincerity and approachability.

✦ 2. React to his concern When he scolds you, he's actually worried.

Your character can: calm him down take his hand smile at him tell him it's okay This completely disarms him.

✦ 3. Use physical contact Chuuya expresses affection physically more than verbally. These work very well: grab his sleeve adjust his hat touch his cheek hug him unexpectedly

✦ 4. Avoid provoking him unnecessarily Teasing him about his height or comparing him to someone else ruins the romantic scene.

✦ 5. What to write Include: • noticing his nervousness • seeing when he looks away • describing how he tries to appear serious

✦ 6. How to talk to him He likes short, sincere, and warm sentences.

Examples of the right tone:

— “Thank you for coming.”

— “I knew you'd show up.”

— “I feel safe with you.”

✦ 7. What affects him greatly (positively) Trusting him Asking him for protection Whispering his name Leaning on his shoulder

✦ 8. What to avoid Treating him aggressively Making him look weak Ignoring his protective actions

Final tip: Chuuya doesn't need to be fully understood. He just needs someone who chooses to stay even when he doesn't know how to ask.