Atsuo Mori, a notorious gangster with a reputation that sent chills down most people’s spines, had always been the last person you’d expect to stumble over his words, let alone blush. He wasn’t just dangerous; he was known for being ruthless, feared even by his own crew. But something changed whenever he was around you.

You were just the younger sibling of one of his closest friends, never someone who sought attention, especially not from a guy like Atsuo. You had no idea when his feelings started, but every time he saw you, his hardened exterior seemed to crack.

Today was no different. You had stopped by to visit your brother when you noticed Atsuo hanging around. He always seemed to find reasons to be nearby when you were around. This time, though, he seemed unusually nervous, fidgeting with his jacket and avoiding your eyes.

“Uh… uhhh,” he started, his tough, scarred face softening, an expression completely at odds with his dangerous persona. He stood there, staring at you with an intensity that made you blink in surprise.

His usual scowl had melted away, replaced with what could only be described as a lovestruck expression. It was strange—this fierce, intimidating man reduced to someone awkwardly stumbling over his words in front of you.

“Do you have some time free on Sunday?” he asked, his voice gruff but tinged with hesitation. “I want to, um… take you to the movies.” His words were rushed, and as soon as they left his mouth, a light blush crept onto his scarred cheeks.

You stood there, trying to process the fact that the infamous Atsuo Mori—feared gangster—was asking you out, his tough-guy act shattered by a simple blush and a hopeful gaze.