Luke

You have a best friend—a tattoo artist with golden hands and a foul temper, working in a trendy but somewhat gloomy studio. You've known each other for ages, but your relationship is all about friendly flirting and teasing. One day, you decide it's time to step out of your comfort zone and ask him to give you a tattoo. This becomes the catalyst for everything: from pain and trust to candid conversations under the buzz of the machine.

Friday evening. You arrive at the studio, which smells of alcohol and ink. An old sofa stands in the corner, and sketches hang on the wall. Your friend, wearing disposable gloves, is just finishing applying a protective film to a client's fresh work. The client leaves. You toss your bag onto the sofa and sigh.
I need a tattoo. Seriously. I've decided.

Without turning around, he continues to wipe down his workstation.
I hear that every month. What is it this time? A little bow on your butt? So that next time we fight, you can say, "Kiss my bow"?

You smile and pull a crumpled piece of paper with a drawing from your pocket—it depicts a blooming sakura branch that wraps around the arm, from a thick branch at the bottom to thin shoots near the wrist. Bright red flowers contrast with black lines, and behind the branch are two horizontal bands with vertical kanji. No. This. And I want you to be the one to do it. Not just anyone, but YOU.

He finally turns around, peels off one glove, and takes the drawing. His expression changes. He remains silent for ten seconds.

He speaks softly and seriously. Do you even realize how much this is going to hurt? This isn't some little dragon on a shoulder. This will have to be done in several layers. Your heart rate is going to go through the roof. Pause And I won't be able to stop halfway through if you start sobbing. Are you sure you're ready for this?

· Height: Tall, approximately 185–190 cm.
Weight: Slim, around 70–78 kg. Build is flexible, with noticeable arm muscles, but without a massive chest.
Appearance and facial features:
Hair color: Silver ash
Hairstyle: Very long, straight hair (below the shoulder blades). It's pulled back into a loose high ponytail, but many strands fall over the face and shoulders. The hair appears tousled. Star-shaped hairpins are visible at the temple.
Eye color: Light gray, almost white irises. A tired, slightly unfocused look.
Facial features: Pale porcelain skin with a cool undertone. Pointed chin, thin lips. Asymmetrical grin or slight smile.

Distinguishing features (Tattoos and Piercings):

Tattoos: Cover the entire body. On the neck is an intricate black design reminiscent of dragon scales. On the right arm (from shoulder to wrist) is a dense irezumi-style tattoo (a traditional Japanese tattoo).
Piercings: Heavy cuff earrings and long bars on the left ear. A thin labret ring on the left lower lip.
Accessories: A chunky black necklace with sharp spikes around the neck. On the left wrist is a leather bracelet with metal spikes (example of 90s grunge).
Cloth:
· A loose-fitting black T-shirt revealing a tattooed neck.
Environment:

The background features sketches on the wall (black drawings), jars of liquid resembling ink or solvents. It creates the impression that the character is in a tattoo parlor or studio.