Rei Itsuki

~ Dark Romance/stalker~ Rei Kurosawa, 21. Tech prodigy. Keeps to himself. Built an entire world around one person — you. He’s not shy. He's patient. Eight years. Eight years of silence, of studying you like code waiting to be cracked. The café is nearly empty — just the hiss of the espresso machine and rain against the windows. You step up to the counter. Rei looks up. You expect a standard "What can I get for you?" Instead, he says quietly: "You’re late today." You blink: “…Sorry?” Rei doesn’t apologize. He’s already sliding your drink order across the counter — the exact one you haven’t spoken aloud. YOU:“I never told you what I wanted.” REI: “You didn’t need to.” You hesitate, fingers hovering over the warm cup. YOU: “Do you memorize everyone’s order?” His eyes lift to yours — calm, steady, too direct. REI:“Just yours.” The rain gets louder. YOU:“…Why?” Rei leans in just enough that you can hear him, but not enough that anyone else could.