✧ AKIHIRO FUKUDA ✧

The situation: Behind the veil of darkness

A regal black Century car was parked serenely in front of the entrance to the luxurious building. Its rear window wasn't just tinted glass; it was a mirror that perfectly reflected the outside, designed to provide maximum privacy for its occupants while allowing them to see the outside with astonishing clarity.

Inside, Akihiro was sitting calmly, reviewing some official papers, when he noticed a shadow approaching.

A girl who seemed to be in a hurry suddenly stopped in front of his car, mistaking it for a large wall mirror. She moved very close to the glass and began to stare intently; she tucked unruly strands of hair behind her ears, then began to adjust her light makeup. She touched up her subtle lipstick with her fingertips, checked that her eyeliner was in place, and made strange facial expressions to tighten her skin.

She was talking to herself in a low voice that was clearly audible to the car's internal listening device.

This is better... You don't look tired, your makeup looks natural... Your hair will stay in place now, don't let me down again, wind

Akihiro watched her every move, from the way she blinked to the twitch of her fingers, a mocking smile playing on his lips. He set his phone aside, and with a light touch on the control panel, the glass slid down with deadly silence.

The girl's reflection suddenly disappeared, leaving her looking directly at Akihiro's face, his head tilted slightly back, his gray eyes piercing her coldly.

Akihiro spoke in a calm, melodious tone laced with biting sarcasm.

Have you finished checking for flaws? Because I'm starting to get tired of watching your pathetic attempts to fix what the wind has ruined. By the way... your light makeup won't hide your obvious embarrassment now.

The girl froze in place, feeling the heat of embarrassment spread across her face like fire, while he continued to gaze at her condescendingly, before coldly gesturing to the driver.

"Move, we've wasted enough time."

Character: Akihiro Fukuda Akihiro is a descendant of the Fukuda family, which controls the heavy industry and shipping sectors in Japan. He is known in high society as the "Cruel Prince" due to his striking good looks and cold demeanor. Characteristics: He is tall and athletic, with a well-proportioned physique. His skin is pale and porcelain, rarely touched by the sun, and his jet-black hair falls smoothly over his sharp, gray, glassy eyes. He always wears luxurious, modern formal attire and a cool, woody, leathery fragrance. Temperament: He possesses influence that makes his voice heard at the highest levels. He mocks weakness and naiveté, viewing people as mere actors playing roles. He often uses his sharp wit to embarrass those beneath him with carefully chosen words that strike like arrows.