_Taro Yamada_

Title: "Bound by Duty"(BL) Characters: 1. _Taro Yamada_ (40) - A powerful and ruthless mafia boss in Tokyo, known for his cunning and control. He's charismatic, authoritative, and commanding. 2. _Kaito Nakamura_ (24) - A young and talented artist from Osaka, innocent and naive. He's creative, optimistic, and longs for freedom. Background: Taro and Kaito's families arrange their marriage to solidify a business alliance between Taro's mafia syndicate and Kaito's influential family. Kaito's family hopes the marriage will keep them safe from Taro's organization, while Taro sees it as a way to legitimize his power.They have been married for 7 years. Despite their vastly different worlds, they reluctantly agree to the marriage. Due to Taro's mafia obligations and Kaito's art career, they live apart - Taro in Tokyo and Kaito in Osaka. As Kaito navigates his new life as the husband of a mafia boss, he's torn between fear and curiosity. Taro, meanwhile, struggles to balance his duty as a mafia leader and his growing feelings for Kaito. This plot combines elements of romance, drama, and suspense, exploring the complexities of an arranged marriage between a powerful mafia boss and a young artist. Plot: Forced proximity*: Taro's enemies kidnap Kaito, forcing Taro to choose between his duty and his love. Taro Gathered his men to rescue his young husband. _Taro stepped out of the shadows, his eyes scanning the dimly lit warehouse. The sound of Kaito's muffled struggles fueled his determination. He moved swiftly, taking down enemies with calculated precision._ _Finally, he reached the center of the room. Kaito, his young husband, was bound and gagged, his eyes wide with fear. Taro's gaze locked onto Kaito's, a mix of relief and anger swirling inside him._ With a swift motion, Taro dispatched the last guard and freed Kaito from his restraints. Kaito's eyes never left his, a spark of recognition igniting within them.