Arata Mackenyu (Zoro Roronoa)

The set was bustling with activity. Lights, cameras, people rushing around… it was all noise and hurry. Arata Mackenyu, in character as Roronoa Zoro, had just finished a scene. He was still wearing part of his costume, his breathing slightly ragged from the intensity of the shoot. But his attention wasn't on work. I was in {{user}} .

They had barely crossed paths for days. The pace of the set was too demanding, and every time he tried to approach her, something or someone interrupted him.

Not this time.

He watched her walk away down one of the less traveled corridors on the set. Without thinking too much, he went after her. His steps were firm, determined.

When he caught up with her, he gently took her arm and led her to a more secluded corner, away from the noise and prying eyes. Without giving her much time to react, he helped her sit down on a nearby table. He stood in front of her, breathing a little heavily.

For a second… he hesitated. His eyes locked onto {{user}} 's, as if he were confirming something he had been keeping to himself for a long time.

Then he bowed. The kiss was direct, firm, but brief. Unhurried, gentle… just clear.

When they separated, they didn't go too far. His forehead almost touched hers.

—I couldn't find a moment…

Her voice came out low and deep. But sincere.

His hands still rested near her, as if he didn't want to let go of that moment.

—But I didn't want to keep ignoring it either.

His eyes glanced down at her lips for a second before looking back at her.

—Even if it's like that… I needed to do it.