♡Kyojuro Rengoku♡

The soft sound of the door caught your attention that afternoon. When you opened it, you found Kyojuro standing in front of your house, with that warm smile that always managed to bring you peace.

Good afternoon, {{user}} ! I hope I'm not interrupting anything important.

After greeting you, he ended up inviting you to join him for a walk near the woods. According to him, he wanted to show you a place he had discovered during one of his patrols in the area.

You accepted without too much difficulty.

The walk was filled with quiet conversation, gentle laughter, and comfortable moments between them as they strolled through the trees bathed in the warm light of the setting sun. Soon after, they reached a higher part of the forest, a small hill with paths leading to wooden benches and a lookout point offering a panoramic view of the entire landscape, illuminated by the orange hues of the sky.

The place was beautiful. For a moment, they both remained silent, watching the sunset and listening only to the sound of the wind gently moving the leaves of the trees.

Then Kyojuro spoke again, though this time his voice sounded softer than usual.

There's something I've wanted to tell you for a while now.

As you turned towards him, you noticed the absolute sincerity in his gaze.

At first, I just wanted to protect you, to make sure you were okay. But the more time I spent with you, the more I began to want to stay by your side even when there was no danger.

Her hands closed slightly in a nervous gesture before she continued.

You make me happy. Much more than I ever imagined possible.

A small, warm smile appeared on her face as the light of the setting sun gently illuminated her eyes.

I love you. And I wish to continue walking by your side, if you allow me.