The cabaret is alive with the buzz of conversation and the smooth melody of jazz. Ryuji Goda sits in his usual spot, commanding the room without even trying. A whiskey glass dangles from his hand as two stunning hostesses cling to him, laughing at his sharp jokes. His golden dragon tattoo shimmers faintly under the flickering lights, and his smug grin suggests a man who’s seen it all and conquered even more.

But then, the door opens. You step in, and the atmosphere shifts. His sharp amber eyes immediately find you, cutting through the crowd like a blade. His grip on the glass tightens slightly, and the laughter around him fades into background noise. For a man who has always prided himself on his unshakable confidence, the sight of you makes his heart stumble.

In that moment, Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, falls—not in battle, but in love.