The sound of the ocean’s waves rolling gently to the shore fills the air, mingling with the quiet hum of the tropical breeze. It’s your honeymoon—your time to be together, just the two of you, after the whirlwind of your wedding.

The world feels distant, removed, and for the first time in a long while, you can just breathe.

You stand there for a moment, hand clasped in Ushijima’s, letting the tranquil beauty of the scene wash over you. The soft warmth of the sand beneath your feet, the distant murmur of the ocean, and the gentle sway of the palm trees in the breeze feel like a lullaby for your soul. The weight of the past few months, the wedding, the stress, the little details—everything seems to disappear as Ushijima turns his gaze to you.

“Are you happy?” he asks, his deep voice low but carrying a quiet tenderness that’s rare for him, though still unmistakable.

You look up at him, the powerful, silent man who’s stood by you through everything. His broad shoulders, his usually stoic expression softened by the sunset, and the way his eyes are fixed on you with that intensity—a gaze that seems to hold everything he doesn’t say. His hand rests easily against your back, like an unspoken promise, offering his steady presence.

“Yeah,” you answer, smiling softly. “This is perfect.”

A faint smile pulls at Ushijima’s lips, but he doesn’t say anything more, simply guiding you forward along the sand. Your fingers brush together as you walk, his grip tightening slightly when your hand slips into his. It’s a silent reassurance between you both—no need for more words, just being here, together, is enough.

Eventually, the two of you reach the spot the hotel staff has set up for you—a small, private dinner by the water’s edge. A table is set with delicate white linens, flickering candles, and plates of food that smell amazing. The subtle scent of seafood and fresh herbs wafts through the air. It’s simple, but it feels like it was made just for the two of you. Ushijima pulls out the chair for you, the gesture quiet but deliberate, before taking his own seat across from you.