#Koji Shimazu x black reader

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Osaka Sunbird

One shot on what would happen if Koji Shimazu didn't die after his fight with Caine. What if a past love actually saved him?

Koji Shimazu x Black Female OC

In Another Life

Koji Shimazu gasped hard, his body jolted almost as he saw a white ceiling. Was this the afterlife? He moved to sit up but the sudden pain to his body made him still. His vision was a tad blurry, he didn’t have his glasses on.

“Akira…” he rasped lowly. Where was his daughter? He remembered fighting Caine, the final blow, and his vision going dark in his daughter’s arms. “Akira!”

A high-pitched noise made him look to the side, it almost sounded like someone was shushing him? He saw blurred flowers painted on walls and that alone was familiar to him. He was in one of his hotel rooms. It wasn’t demolished? There was silence now and he tried to move his hands only to see his wrists chained to the bed. What was going on.

“What is this!” he shouted, a panic overcoming him mixed with confusion of his surroundings and fear he didn’t know where his daughter was. “AKIRA!” His chest hurt but he didn’t care. Suddenly the door of the room slid back and a black figure stood there. Koji was still as he saw the slim figure of someone in a black mask with two white dots side to side and a big wide smile painted beneath.

“You are like a baby, not knowing when to be silent!” the female voice hissed. The African accent made Koji recoil. He was familiar with that tone.

“Gemini Abara… what are you doing here?” he rasped. The woman crossed her arms.

“Protecting you. Mother heard John Wick had been here and knew there would be trouble so she tasked me with locking down your hotel and cleaning it up so you can get back to running it.” she said almost with a pout. Koji was heavily confused. Why would she be here after all these years.

“My daughter… Akira, she is injured.” he said swiftly. He needed to know if she was alive. Gemini gave a curt nod.

“I have birds out looking for her right now.” she informed. He sighed with mild relief, hoping that she was safe. She knew of many safe havens to go to if the hotel was ever under siege. The masked woman struts over to him before reaching into her suit pocket and pulling out his glasses. She put them on his face, uncuffed his hands, then went over and pulled up a chair and sat down, crossing her legs and tapping her black boot up and down.

“My staff?” he asked.

“Those who can be saved will be saved, the dead will be buried all expenses will go the Abara Family. As of right now your hotel is simply... under construction.” she informed. Koji shook his head.

“I should be dead.” Koji said and Gemini nodded.

“I wanted to let you die. You brought my mother nothing but pain yet she told me to do all I could to bring you back. Luckily Caine still decided to spare your life. I guess you both having a daughter gave him a change of heart.” she said venomously. Koji inhaled some and looked down at his body finally having the will power to sit up. His body was bandaged and the bullet wound he had was cleaned and bandaged.

“And what will the High Table think of one of its own going against them?” he asked. The woman was silent as the sound of heals on marble floor came gently down the hall. Koji looked toward the door and Gemini stood up as the door slid open. His eyes slowly filled with emotion as a woman entered. She was aged like Koji, but her milk chocolate skin showed no cracks of age. Her once long curly hair was now shoulder length and black. Her body was still very much in shape as she stood with poise. She was in a red dress and red headdress.

“Amara.” Koji said breathlessly. The woman looked at her daughter and just nodded. Gemini bowed and exited the room leaving the two alone. Amara looked at Koji with warmth in her soft green eyes and slowly approached.

“Hello Koji.” she said gently moving to bring the chair closer to sit down beside him. Koji looked almost mesmerized as the woman smiled at him. “Considering everything, you look well.”

Her voice was like music to his ears, a melody he had missed for over twenty years.

“Amara I- ” he was a loss of words. Slowly Amara shook her head.

“Don’t speak. I have everything taken care of here.” she said assuredly. Koji still shook his head.

“Your brother sits on the High Table. They’ve released the Marquis to capture John Wick. The hotel was deemed deconsecrated.” he said. Amara just placed her hand gently on his chest gently shushing him.

“It’s alright. My brother owed me a favor and a marker.” she replied. Koji raised his hand and slowly placed it over hers, even going so far as to gently hold it.

“You wasted a marker on me, Amara-”

“Some things go further than markers… like brotherhood and a love we once shared for each other.” she said. Koji stared at her stunned before the door slid open again. Gemini came in.

“Intombi ka-Osaka ifunyenwe.” she informed. (Osaka’s daughter is found). Amara nodded.

“Mziseni apha.” she commanded and Gemini nodded and closed the door. Amara looked at Koji with a smile before slowly standing.

“Your daughter has been found and she will be here any moment. I leave you to repair your hotel and restore it to its excellency. Your doctors should be able to take your medical care from here.” she replied. She began to withdrawal, but Koji quickly took hold of her hand before she was too far away.

“Amara… thank you.” he said. The woman smiled and gave a brief nod before moving to the door. “And you are wrong…”

She paused and turned to him curiously as he just shook his head.

“The love we once shared is incorrect. My love for you will always burn bright in my heart.” he said. Amara stared at him for a moment before smiling lovingly at the healing manager. Her hand came up to gently graze his soft skin. Oh how she missed his touch.

“As my love for you.” she said before turning and moving out the door. Her footsteps echoed in his mind as they grew faint, just like when she left all those years ago.

Amara walked down the halls of the hotel with power and strength. As she passed through the hallway, figures in red suites and masks moved to stand behind her silently falling in line two by two to escort her through the halls. As they got down to the lobby which was being cleaned and decontaminated, an injured Akira was being held by the side by one of her guards. As she limped through looking around heavily confused as to what was going on, she was passing the woman in red.

She knew this woman, Lady Amara Abara, sister of the High Table Roman Abara and sister of Poison Master, Satin Abara. The Abara Family was very well known and for a member to be here confused the young concierge. But Amara would not look her way as she walked.

Koji lied back against the bed thinking of the woman who was just here. The woman who could bring him to his knees in seconds. Memories of the past rolled into his mind.

“We were fools to think our families would allow us to be together. Our paths did not involve each other.” Koji said and Amara closed her eyes, tears streaming down her face.

“For being powerful people, we are completely powerless when together and that will result in weakness.” she admitted.

“Goodbye, Amara.” he said.

“Goodbye, Koji…”

The door slid open and Akira was brought in.

“FATHER!” she cried out and Koji looked at her with tears in his eyes as the two embraced. Overwhelming joy filled his body as his daughter was alive and well. He pulled back to look down her body.

“Your wound.” he said. Akira shook her head.

“There are medical staff here… Father I thought you were… How?” she asked. Koji slowly looked toward the door.

“It seems we owe a large gratitude to Lady Amara Abara and her Sunbirds.” he said. Akira looked at her father’s face seeing that look of longing. She has noticed that look many times when discussion of The Abara Family came up around him. She wasn’t a fool, she had known for a very long time her father was not truly in love with her mother, even if he treated her with love and respect. She remembered her mother telling her there are two kinds of love: loving someone and being in love with them. Her father loved her mother, but he was in love with another. She finally looked back at the door remembering the look of strength on Lady Amara’s face as she led her assassins from the building. It was her. She looked down slowly before looking up at her father.

“Maybe you will see her again.” she said. Koji looked down at his daughter giving a gentle smile.

“Maybe… in another life.”

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Author’s notes

So if you’ve read my Pink Blossom, I feel this is just another life of where Grace and Ujio found each other. Now I do have a chapter started about the youth of Koji Shimazu and Amara Abara, but I’m still deciding if I want to work on it. But we will see hehe

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💔The Sudden Goodbye 🫂

Koji Shimazu x blackfemreader

In which you do not give Koji a choice...

warnings: cursing, a bit angsty maybe, brief mention of infertility, breaking up, waaay before Tanoshī Yoru

"You're here."

"I can't stay."

You both spoke at the same time, then went quiet. Koji looked good in his suit with his hair perfectly cut and coiffed. He wasn't wearing his glasses, you wondered if he finally got contacts.

You knew how you looked. Dark and tactile, you were only fit to hang in the shadows unless you would be spotted.

Caine and John did all they could to give you this chance, this final chance to see Koji.

Koji stepped forward to close the distance between you. You flinched away as you worried about getting him dirty--Koji only followed until you were cornered against the wall of rose heads.

"Wait..." You mumbled before you were even sure of what he was doing. Koji's arms went around you and your heart ached.

Your arms coiled around his waist and you held on, this was already going to far. You could only imagine the shit show if you spotted.

"I tried to find you." Koji said pulling your hood down to press his cheek to your braids, "I looked all over but-this--what's happening..."

"I know, listen, you don't have to explain anything to me. Your... father came to me."

Koji pulled away and before he could speak, you shook your head.

"He didn't hurt me or anything, he was cool. For the most part. He explained things."

"That wasn't his place--"

"But mine isn't here with you," You cut in, "He told me everything. Your family needs this to work. 'the Shimazu clan cannot have another upset'. "

Koji twitched at the repeat of his father's words. Probably said to him as he was raised from a boy to a man, the same words said to turn you towards reason.

Kotaru Shimarzu was mean but he did not mince words. At least two generations went into righting an embarrassing involvement of a failed coup.

The bride's family name was heavy-- they had a spare daughter, the Shimazu's had an upstanding son. It was set in ink just as Koji was sent to the States.

"Simple maths that has no room for anomalies such as yourself."

Kotaru had met your glare with of his own, "I know my son. Do not be selfish and ruin him."

Koji's head dropped onto your shoulder, defeated.

"You only hid from me because you knew. You know, even now."

You arms went around Koji as you put up no protest or excuse.

Koji would have given it all up for you had he known. If Koji got to you before his father did?

His potential, his family's status, the favor. All of it would have been forsaken for a stray who couldn't even give him a family in return. Kotaru got you there, the asshole, you would have been selfish.

"You're a man of your word. It was safe enough once the vows were made."

Koji's jaw clenched and as you weren't surprised by the anger you seen. You both knew you were right, though.

You forced a smile and briefly touched his face, "I've only come to say goodbye, anyway. At least, for a little while."

Until we stop loving each other like this...

Koji's wet eyes trained on a spot somewhere over your shoulder, "I don't want this. Any of it."

"I know...but it's all we can do, right?"

Koji kissed you and whimpered. Koji would be a good husband because he was a good man.

You knew he would honor his wife, respect their union, you couldn't be there to tempt him. To sway or influence would lead to the undoing of years of sacrafice.

You couldn't let him choose you.

"You have to go back," you breathed and Koji made a low pained noise as your foreheads met, "I've been here too long."

"Not yet, I need something. I'm not letting you go when you've just come back..."

Time was running out. How long could the fucking groom be missing anyway? What else could there be you could give him?

"I'll tell you where I am, I'll keep that promise." You made him look you in the eye, "You must never come, though. No matter what you hear--never come."

"You would ask that of me?"

"To make all of this worth it? Yes. Yes, Koji."

A burst of conversation drifted past the cracked doors to the balcony and the two of you stilled as it passed. The reception was in full swing now with the sounds of music and laughter drifting in and out of your bubble.

Caine must have had a time with getting Koji a moment alone. Still holding his gaze, you spoke quickly.

"We'll part as we met. One promise, one debt. I'll promise to tell you where I am when you promise not too seek me out."

"And the debt?"

"Since I'm giving you this," you inclined your head towards the door, "You owe me a good life with it. So you must live long, eat well. Protect that family of yours. That is what I am owed."

Koji shook his head sadly but chuckled wetly. He nodded. It was small but you swiped a thumb over his hot cheek as he asked,

"And what's owed to me? When can I have what I want?"

Helplessly shrugging, you had no answer. What he said was the truth. It was all horribly wrong to Koji and that was the worst thing of it all.

Koji loosened, shoulders rounding as a harsh exhale left him.

"In forgiving you... I am owed your happiness," his voice cracked, "You must live. You must be loved and you must remain free."

Your lips trembled as you searched for anything to say in the face of the heart breaking before you.

"I --

"Pretty sure ol' Koji is sneaking in a cigarette somewhere--don't tell him I said anything..."

Caine's voice faded away and your weakness with with it. To make it all worth it, to make everything right--you could not be seen. Caine was your final warning, it was time to go to meet John parked a few blocks down.

Koji understood the desperate look on your face. He grabbed your hands, and kissed them hard. He closed his eyes and spoke to your knuckles,

"If you are ever in need..."

"...I'll let you know where to find me."

The tears won. You took your hands away, pausing adjust his lapel and to fix his hair into a more relaxed style. This moment of seeing him beneath the bright moon, you would carry in your heart.

With his eyes closed, you kissed Koji.

You were gone before the taste of salt touched his lips.

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🕥Never Far Behind🌅

(set after Tanoshi Yoru)

Koji Shimazu x blackfemreader

You and Koji begin to make up for lost time.

warnings: MINORS DNI, 18+, fluffy, some spice, cursing, flashbacks, before work drop, not-so-long fic

Koji picked his head up from between your messy thighs, reaching with his free hand up to pat your quivering stomach to get your attention.

"Hey, are you listening? Do you promise?

"Hnf, ah, why are you stoppin'...?"

"I said you have to promise me something---

"I ain't gotta promise you sh--ssss, right there..." You shook apart as two of his perfect fingers slid into you curling in a tandem with his gentle cadence.

"Promise you'll always tell me where you are."

You woke to creeping dawn light, still in his arms with water in your eyes. The dream was only an impatient memory, of when time was plenty but short.

It was quiet now, the last record you put on ended hour ago. The both of you couldn't be bothered to keep the music switching, more than preferring to listen to each other.

Now, all you could only hear the rain falling and an awakening city from an open window. You didn't care to know the time, which was an exhilarating feeling.

Not enough to keep you awake. You moved as carefully as you could, just enough to look at Koji's sleeping face.

Koji was there. He was really in your arms, looking good even in his sleep.

Koji slept on and you huddled closer to do the same with giddy little smile on your face.

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It was a small torture to slide away from you, but seeing you sleep on was a small relief.

Koji still couldn't believe that you were there and felt himself getting emotional every time he looked at you to hard.

Shaking his head at himself, Koji went to relive himself in the bathroom.

The wish in his heart had grown into a haunting need, fed by the time he's spent with you.

Peeking back into the bedroom to see you had burrowed fully beneath the covers, Koji checked his watch as reached for the private phone to call down to the early service desk.

"How may I be of assistance, Manager-sama?"

"Inform the concierge that I will be leaving my duties for the next 24 hours in her care," Koji also instructed not to be disturbed unless there was an emergency.

He knew Akira would contact her on her own terms to check in, then he could explain himself thoroughly. The thought of admitting to his daughter that he was essentially playing hooky was not one he wanted to entertain too much.

"Is there anything else I can do for you, Sir?"

His eyes wandered back to you. You've rolled out of your comforter-cocoon to spread yourself nearly diagonally across the bed in the short time he's been away.

"There are a few other matters..."

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The next time you woke to a kiss and then something soft tapping against your lips. You smelled something sweet and maybe buttery?

You opened your mouth and chomped automatically, your eyes popped open when the taste hit.

"French toast!" You sat up and saw that there was a nice spread all ready. Tamagoyaki and miso-tofu soup for Koji. Then there were your favorite fruits chopped and paired with French toast, grits, and sausage links.

"Now who do you got down there making these grits?" You wriggled as your taste buds came alive as Koji fed you the rest of the toast in his hand. Everything smelled wonderful and quick dip of your pinky proved the scent was only the beginning.

Koji watched you with fondess,"I will be sure to properly introduce you to the kitchen staff, they'll be glad to hear your praises."

You smiled around a mouthful, turning away to control the excitement of your face.

Koji seemed very proud of himself as he settled in next to you, passing you a steaming mug of tea. You first sip made you sigh and close your eyes in bliss.

"Would you like for me to send for you luggage?" Koji asked after a few bites. Your brows lifted, feeling pampered.

"If you don't mind Mr. Manager! I'm also not opposed to wearing nothing but your finest silks until everything arrives."

"Then perhaps the luggage can wait after we finish...eating."

Koji's eyes skipped down to the exposed cradle of your lap then slowly back up again. Your attempt at a hoity-toity accent did nothing to make you less tantalizing.

He reached out and his hand found yours, fingers lacing together.

"It really is good to see you." Koji's tone was hooked on a laugh and almost sheepish. You snorted and nearly choked as you laughed.

You knew what he meant.

Feeling stretched and pressed yourself, you can only imagine what Koji was seeing.

Koji's bun was begging the hair tie to stay a bit longer. There were constellation of hickies, paralleled to the fading imprint of your teeth on his shoulder.

He looked like a dream sitting up against the new day.

You leaned over and was met more than half way, assuring him with sugary lips that the feeling was more than mutual.

"I missed you too, Koji..."

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✨💕Slips' List 💕✨

Hello! Welcome to my master list!

(updated 10/23/24)

About me: Ya'll can call me Slips! I love to write and can be a bit slow at posting, so please be patient with me! I write with black, fem women in mind as the reader.

Current Inspo: Fontaine (They Cloned Tyrone), Jatemme Manning (Widows)

Thinking of: Shigeru Kimura (Bullet Train), Koji Shimazu (John Wick 4), Oj Haywood (Nope), Kratos (GOW)

Requests: OPEN! (please be patient with me, I am a bit of a slow writer lol)

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Tanoshi Yoru (Koji Shimazu fic)

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You admit your crush (Fontaine fic)

The Power of Patience (Shigeru Kimura fic)

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🎊🥂 Tanoshī Yoru 🥂🎊

You both have some catching up to do...

Koji Shimazu x BlackFemReader

warnings: some cursing, seduction, flirting, banter, spicy-fluff, long fic, brief description of violent, jumps between past/future

note: italic parts are flashbacks

The blade was buried deep in your thigh but you had yours in his shoulder. The two of you paused in your whirlwind as

In the pause of your whirlwind, you bared your teeth down at the most blazing eyes and couldn't help yourself.

"You wanna grab a bite later?"

"I cannot believe my eyes."

Your heart jumped but you still played coy, looking over your shoulder as you sat at the ornate bar.

"Hello, handsome."

The years have done Koji Shimazu a service--still devastatingly handsome in his suit, haori combination. The glasses more than suited him and you were pleased to note he kept his hair long now.

Koji came close and you couldn't resist placing a kiss on his cheek. He smelled of bitter tea and neat cologne. He took hold before you could pull away, pressing his cheek to yours.

"It's been far too long."

"....The longest it's ever been, I think."

Patient hands stitching a wound, a small payment towards an already dropped debt. This time you smiled--never knowing that someone could be gentle with a needle.

He spoke down towards your wound, playing chicken with the threads you teethed out from your shirt.

"...I like Udon..."

"Huh. Me too. Udon it is..."

Once he had his hands on you, Koji whisked you off to a private booth and asked you if you were hungry. Only a few moments later and a precession of waiters bearing dishes and platters came to load the table.

"This is sooo good, Koji! Many compliments to the cooks back there!"

"I will be so sure to pass them along. I'll be pleased to let you know that I personally participated in the tasting of this week's menu."

You batted your lashes at him as, "Did you now? How lucky am I you take such good care?"

Koji gave you a wink so flirty that it made you feel twenty again as one of your shoulders drew up, coyly turning away with your delicious bowl of udon as he chuckled into his next bite.

It was one of those nights that you all felt invincible. Caine and John jousting for the last skewer while Koji rubbed your feet beneath the kotetsu.

You laughed hard enough that you couldn't feel the pain in your ribs or see the knot on the side of Caine's head. You looked over at Koji and saw his eyes fixed to your skin exposed by your tattered shirt.

Koji licked his lips.

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You both talked about the years lost between you. It's been nearly a decade since the last time you saw each other in person. The butterflies that fluttered all the way with you to Osaka finally rested, their wings beating to the tune of your contented heart.

While Koji made a name for himself in Management, you kept yourself as freelance as possible. Keeping your distance was the only way to keep your independence from the High Table until you went into Information. It was a useful way to keep tabs on your old friends and new wards, as your reputation continues to precede you.

In the exchange of photos and phones, you shifted close enough to each other that the bowls of your wineglasses touched. It felt more than good, more than right to be pressed to close as the both of you reminiscence.

When Koji asked about the light line of skin peeking around your shoulder, you told him about the 12 year old contract from Berlin that came to haunt you only a few years prior.

"It was a quick clean up but it got me banned from my favorite Meijer! Shame too--that Meijer had the best perennial selection..."

You sweet Koji looked troubled about the long-faded scar. His fingers traced the line down to where it vanished beneath the lace of your dress but further still to your lower back.

Soon you were pressed side to side with Koji's arm coiled around you to keep you close. He was still the same old 'Smooth Shimazu' after all.

"Ah, I nearly forgot!" You startled as you remembered the solid, slim gift bag at your feet. You hurried to present it to Koji with a little tune, you clapped your hands softly as he was opening it.

Koji gave a laugh as he appraised the bottle of sake, "Oh wow! Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu! A night of favorites, indeed."

He popped the cork quickly and you held out his glass first to be filled.

Koji's eyes slipped closed with a pleased hum at the first sip. You watched him, the redness of his lips pressed to the glass and how his throat bobbed.

"This brings back memories...."

You thought of the moonless nights hiding out in the country and long stake outs while gathering information. You thought of the two glasses you shared once you heard about what Caine gave and how John left.

You thought of Koji's hands on you and his voice running through you clean enough to shake you apart ten years ago.

A hand tore at your hair and you cut the forearm for it's trouble. An opening near the ribs and you took it, bracing back against the wall to steady your kick.

It sent you both flying but your hand landed on a bottle neck as the man with the blazing eyes staggered to his feet.

You leaned your head on his shoulder as you took your own sip, getting lost in the gentle jazz of the live band that replaced the DJ earlier in evening.

This was the sake the two of you shared since the fateful night you met and nearly killed each other. The only unbroken thing left after your carnage that went on to become a inside joke between the two of you for years to come.

"May I whisper something to you?"

Oh, Koji. You nodded and watched from beneath your lashes as Koji came closer to you. One of his arms draped warmly around your shoulder as his free hand met yours.

The brush of his goatee against your cheek tickled sweetly as his pressed closer to your ear,

"I find myself...struggling to focus on the past with you so close in the present." His nose barley brushed your lobe and you were already breathless.

The feel of Koji being so close was proving to be too much. It's been so long since you've wanted to be held, to be touched--your slumbering lust rousing for his touch only.

The longing in your heart was stoked into urgency as you felt Koji's lips brush against the shell of your ear.

"You still smell so good," Koji's voice dipped into a purr pressed to your jumping pulse, "My everlasting temptation..."

You moved your neck to the side to gift him with more space to claim, "Only for you. Always and only for you, Koji."

Koji pulled you closer with a hand on the other side of your thigh, making you grin.

"Forgive me if I'm being forward, but would you care to join me in indulging in a few more delights? Aside from the good sake."

Koji's eyes glinted in the candle light and you saw how they slid across your body, the hand on your thigh starting to massage.

In this perfect moment of knowing you could finally follow Koji where he could go--you wanted nothing more in that moment than to follow the man to the elevator and beyond.

You swayed into the song of his lips and assured him, "I would love to join you, Koji."

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✨ending notes✨: i love me some Koji and god help me i have so many ideas for this man!🥰 I'm thinking of doing a part 2 because I don't know when to quit 🤣 Tell me what you think and comments/reblogs are always appreciated! ✨💜💕TYSM for reading!!! 💜✨💕

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Omg my mf CHEEEST. UGH. IM HURT. I HAVE TEARS

Thats what you did to my heart 😩😩😩😩

I loved every bit of this..its so romantic. It's so tragic. It's so epic. Ughhhh 😭😭😭 i wanna ugly cry rn but I still got 20 mins left of work! How am I supposed to go on after this?

Ohhh, ive been feening for some good angst. You always deliver, beautiful 😗

Until we stop loving each other like this...

You forced a smile and briefly touched his face, "I've only come to say goodbye, anyway. At least, for a little while."

That fn got me in my feeeeeeels 😩😩😩😩

💔The Sudden Goodbye 🫂

Koji Shimazu x blackfemreader

In which you do not give Koji a choice...

warnings: cursing, a bit angsty maybe, brief mention of infertility, breaking up, waaay before Tanoshī Yoru

"You're here."

"I can't stay."

You both spoke at the same time, then went quiet. Koji looked good in his suit with his hair perfectly cut and coiffed. He wasn't wearing his glasses, you wondered if he finally got contacts.

You knew how you looked. Dark and tactile, you were only fit to hang in the shadows unless you would be spotted.

Caine and John did all they could to give you this chance, this final chance to see Koji.

Koji stepped forward to close the distance between you. You flinched away as you worried about getting him dirty--Koji only followed until you were cornered against the wall of rose heads.

"Wait..." You mumbled before you were even sure of what he was doing. Koji's arms went around you and your heart ached.

Your arms coiled around his waist and you held on, this was already going to far. You could only imagine the shit show if you spotted.

"I tried to find you." Koji said pulling your hood down to press his cheek to your braids, "I looked all over but-this--what's happening..."

"I know, listen, you don't have to explain anything to me. Your... father came to me."

Koji pulled away and before he could speak, you shook your head.

"He didn't hurt me or anything, he was cool. For the most part. He explained things."

"That wasn't his place--"

"But mine isn't here with you," You cut in, "He told me everything. Your family needs this to work. 'the Shimazu clan cannot have another upset'. "

Koji twitched at the repeat of his father's words. Probably said to him as he was raised from a boy to a man, the same words said to turn you towards reason.

Kotaru Shimarzu was mean but he did not mince words. At least two generations went into righting an embarrassing involvement of a failed coup.

The bride's family name was heavy-- they had a spare daughter, the Shimazu's had an upstanding son. It was set in ink just as Koji was sent to the States.

"Simple maths that has no room for anomalies such as yourself."

Kotaru had met your glare with of his own, "I know my son. Do not be selfish and ruin him."

Koji's head dropped onto your shoulder, defeated.

"You only hid from me because you knew. You know, even now."

You arms went around Koji as you put up no protest or excuse.

Koji would have given it all up for you had he known. If Koji got to you before his father did?

His potential, his family's status, the favor. All of it would have been forsaken for a stray who couldn't even give him a family in return. Kotaru got you there, the asshole, you would have been selfish.

"You're a man of your word. It was safe enough once the vows were made."

Koji's jaw clenched and as you weren't surprised by the anger you seen. You both knew you were right, though.

You forced a smile and briefly touched his face, "I've only come to say goodbye, anyway. At least, for a little while."

Until we stop loving each other like this...

Koji's wet eyes trained on a spot somewhere over your shoulder, "I don't want this. Any of it."

"I know...but it's all we can do, right?"

Koji kissed you and whimpered. Koji would be a good husband because he was a good man.

You knew he would honor his wife, respect their union, you couldn't be there to tempt him. To sway or influence would lead to the undoing of years of sacrafice.

You couldn't let him choose you.

"You have to go back," you breathed and Koji made a low pained noise as your foreheads met, "I've been here too long."

"Not yet, I need something. I'm not letting you go when you've just come back..."

Time was running out. How long could the fucking groom be missing anyway? What else could there be you could give him?

"I'll tell you where I am, I'll keep that promise." You made him look you in the eye, "You must never come, though. No matter what you hear--never come."

"You would ask that of me?"

"To make all of this worth it? Yes. Yes, Koji."

A burst of conversation drifted past the cracked doors to the balcony and the two of you stilled as it passed. The reception was in full swing now with the sounds of music and laughter drifting in and out of your bubble.

Caine must have had a time with getting Koji a moment alone. Still holding his gaze, you spoke quickly.

"We'll part as we met. One promise, one debt. I'll promise to tell you where I am when you promise not too seek me out."

"And the debt?"

"Since I'm giving you this," you inclined your head towards the door, "You owe me a good life with it. So you must live long, eat well. Protect that family of yours. That is what I am owed."

Koji shook his head sadly but chuckled wetly. He nodded. It was small but you swiped a thumb over his hot cheek as he asked,

"And what's owed to me? When can I have what I want?"

Helplessly shrugging, you had no answer. What he said was the truth. It was all horribly wrong to Koji and that was the worst thing of it all.

Koji loosened, shoulders rounding as a harsh exhale left him.

"In forgiving you... I am owed your happiness," his voice cracked, "You must live. You must be loved and you must remain free."

Your lips trembled as you searched for anything to say in the face of the heart breaking before you.

"I --

"Pretty sure ol' Koji is sneaking in a cigarette somewhere--don't tell him I said anything..."

Caine's voice faded away and your weakness with with it. To make it all worth it, to make everything right--you could not be seen. Caine was your final warning, it was time to go to meet John parked a few blocks down.

Koji understood the desperate look on your face. He grabbed your hands, and kissed them hard. He closed his eyes and spoke to your knuckles,

"If you are ever in need..."

"...I'll let you know where to find me."

The tears won. You took your hands away, pausing adjust his lapel and to fix his hair into a more relaxed style. This moment of seeing him beneath the bright moon, you would carry in your heart.

With his eyes closed, you kissed Koji.

You were gone before the taste of salt touched his lips.

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✨ending notes:✨ When I tell you this entire long-lost / reunited lovers vibe has me in my feelings lol! 🤣This was good to get out! Thank you so much for reading and consider leaving a comment!💕✨💜💕💕 Tell me what ya think!

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I love this so much 💞💕💞💕💞💞💕 I snapped my finger so hard when Amara's connections and status was explained, I KNOW THATS RIGHT QUEEN GO 👏🏾GET👏🏾 YOUR👏🏾 MAN 👏🏾

Also, Koji getting a chance to touch her once more before she left 🥹 to tell her he will always love her😭

I am excited what you have planned, just know my plate is here when you're ready to serve 😌

Osaka Sunbird

One shot on what would happen if Koji Shimazu didn't die after his fight with Caine. What if a past love actually saved him?

Koji Shimazu x Black Female OC

In Another Life

Koji Shimazu gasped hard, his body jolted almost as he saw a white ceiling. Was this the afterlife? He moved to sit up but the sudden pain to his body made him still. His vision was a tad blurry, he didn’t have his glasses on.

“Akira…” he rasped lowly. Where was his daughter? He remembered fighting Caine, the final blow, and his vision going dark in his daughter’s arms. “Akira!”

A high-pitched noise made him look to the side, it almost sounded like someone was shushing him? He saw blurred flowers painted on walls and that alone was familiar to him. He was in one of his hotel rooms. It wasn’t demolished? There was silence now and he tried to move his hands only to see his wrists chained to the bed. What was going on.

“What is this!” he shouted, a panic overcoming him mixed with confusion of his surroundings and fear he didn’t know where his daughter was. “AKIRA!” His chest hurt but he didn’t care. Suddenly the door of the room slid back and a black figure stood there. Koji was still as he saw the slim figure of someone in a black mask with two white dots side to side and a big wide smile painted beneath.

“You are like a baby, not knowing when to be silent!” the female voice hissed. The African accent made Koji recoil. He was familiar with that tone.

“Gemini Abara… what are you doing here?” he rasped. The woman crossed her arms.

“Protecting you. Mother heard John Wick had been here and knew there would be trouble so she tasked me with locking down your hotel and cleaning it up so you can get back to running it.” she said almost with a pout. Koji was heavily confused. Why would she be here after all these years

“My daughter… Akira, she is injured.” he said swiftly. He needed to know if she was alive. Gemini gave a curt nod.

“I have birds out looking for her right now.” she informed. He sighed with mild relief, hoping that she was safe. She knew of many safe havens to go to if the hotel was ever under siege. The masked woman struts over to him before reaching into her suit pocket and pulling out his glasses. She put them on his face, uncuffed his hands, then went over and pulled up a chair and sat down, crossing her legs and tapping her black boot up and down.

“My staff?” he asked.

“Those who can be saved will be saved, the dead will be buried all expenses will go the Abara Family. As of right now your hotel is simply... under construction.” she informed. Koji shook his head.

“I should be dead.” Koji said and Gemini nodded.

“I wanted to let you die. You brought my mother nothing but pain yet she told me to do all I could to bring you back. Luckily Caine still decided to spare your life. I guess you both having a daughter gave him a change of heart.” she said venomously. Koji inhaled some and looked down at his body finally having the will power to sit up. His body was bandaged and the bullet wound he had was cleaned and bandaged.

“And what will the High Table think of one of its own going against them?” he asked. The woman was silent as the sound of heals on marble floor came gently down the hall. Koji looked toward the door and Gemini stood up as the door slid open. His eyes slowly filled with emotion as a woman entered. She was aged like Koji, but her milk chocolate skin showed no cracks of age. Her once long curly hair was now shoulder length and black. Her body was still very much in shape as she stood with poise. She was in a red dress and red headdress.

“Amara.” Koji said breathlessly. The woman looked at her daughter and just nodded. Gemini bowed and exited the room leaving the two alone. Amara looked at Koji with warmth in her soft green eyes and slowly approached.

“Hello Koji.” she said gently moving to bring the chair closer to sit down beside him. Koji looked almost mesmerized as the woman smiled at him. “Considering everything, you look well.”

Her voice was like music to his ears, a melody he had missed for over twenty years.

“Amara I- ” he was a loss of words. Slowly Amara shook her head.

“Don’t speak. I have everything taken care of here.” she said assuredly. Koji still shook his head.

“Your brother sits on the High Table. They’ve released the Marquis to capture John Wick. The hotel was deemed deconsecrated.” he said. Amara just placed her hand gently on his chest gently shushing him.

“It’s alright. My brother owed me a favor and a marker.” she replied. Koji raised his hand and slowly placed it over hers, even going so far as to gently hold it.

“You wasted a marker on me, Amara-”

“Some things go further than markers… like brotherhood and a love we once shared for each other.” she said. Koji stared at her stunned before the door slid open again. Gemini came in.

“Intombi ka-Osaka ifunyenwe.” she informed. (Osaka’s daughter is found). Amara nodded.

“Mziseni apha.” she commanded and Gemini nodded and closed the door. Amara looked at Koji with a smile before slowly standing.

“Your daughter has been found and she will be here any moment. I leave you to repair your hotel and restore it to its excellency. Your doctors should be able to take your medical care from here.” she replied. She began to withdrawal, but Koji quickly took hold of her hand before she was too far away.

“Amara… thank you.” he said. The woman smiled and gave a brief nod before moving to the door. “And you are wrong…”

She paused and turned to him curiously as he just shook his head.

“The love we once shared is incorrect. My love for you will always burn bright in my heart.” he said. Amara stared at him for a moment before smiling lovingly at the healing manager. Her hand came up to gently graze his soft skin. Oh how she missed his touch.

“As my love for you.” she said before turning and moving out the door. Her footsteps echoed in his mind as they grew faint, just like when she left all those years ago.

Amara walked down the halls of the hotel with power and strength. As she passed through the hallway, figures in red suites and masks moved to stand behind her silently falling in line two by two to escort her through the halls. As they got down to the lobby which was being cleaned and decontaminated, an injured Akira was being held by the side by one of her guards. As she limped through looking around heavily confused as to what was going on, she was passing the woman in red.

She knew this woman, Lady Amara Abara, sister of the High Table Roman Abara and sister of Poison Master, Satin Abara. The Abara Family was very well known and for a member to be here confused the young concierge. But Amara would not look her way as she walked.

Koji lied back against the bed thinking of the woman who was just here. The woman who could bring him to his knees in seconds. Memories of the past rolled into his mind.

“We were fools to think our families would allow us to be together. Our paths did not involve each other.” Koji said and Amara closed her eyes, tears streaming down her face.

“For being powerful people, we are completely powerless when together and that will result in weakness.” she admitted.

“Goodbye, Amara.” he said.

“Goodbye, Koji…”

The door slid open and Akira was brought in.

“FATHER!” she cried out and Koji looked at her with tears in his eyes as the two embraced. Overwhelming joy filled his body as his daughter was alive and well. He pulled back to look down her body.

“Your wound.” he said. Akira shook her head.

“There are medical staff here… Father I thought you were… How?” she asked. Koji slowly looked toward the door.

“It seems we owe a large gratitude to Lady Amara Abara and her Sunbirds.” he said. Akira looked at her father’s face seeing that look of longing. She has noticed that look many times when discussion of The Abara Family came up around him. She wasn’t a fool, she had known for a very long time her father was not truly in love with her mother, even if he treated her with love and respect. She remembered her mother telling her there are two kinds of love: loving someone and being in love with them. Her father loved her mother, but he was in love with another. She finally looked back at the door remembering the look of strength on Lady Amara’s face as she led her assassins from the building. It was her. She looked down slowly before looking up at her father.

“Maybe you will see her again.” she said. Koji looked down at her daughter giving a gentle smile.

“Maybe… in another life.”

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Author’s notes

So if you’ve read my Pink Blossom, I feel this is just another life of where Grace and Ujio found each other. Now I do have a chapter started about the youth of Koji Shimazu and Amara Abara, but I’m still deciding if I want to work on it. But we will see hehe

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Okay, I almost forgive you for the previous chapter. 😗 this was so wonderful. The love and deep connection they share. Ooof my heart can't take it 😭😭😭

🕥Never Far Behind🌅

(set after Tanoshi Yoru)

Koji Shimazu x blackfemreader

You and Koji begin to make up for lost time.

warnings: MINORS DNI, 18+, fluffy, some spice, cursing, flashbacks, before work drop, not-so-long fic

Koji picked his head up from between your messy thighs, reaching with his free hand up to pat your quivering stomach to get your attention.

"Hey, are you listening? Do you promise?

"Hnf, ah, why are you stoppin'...?"

"I said you have to promise me something---

"I ain't gotta promise you sh--ssss, right there..." You shook apart as two of his perfect fingers slid into you curling in a tandem with his gentle cadence.

"Promise you'll always tell me where you are."

You woke to creeping dawn light, still in his arms with water in your eyes. The dream was only an impatient memory, of when time was plenty but short.

It was quiet now, the last record you put on ended hour ago. The both of you couldn't be bothered to keep the music switching, more than preferring to listen to each other.

Now, all you could only hear the rain falling and an awakening city from an open window. You didn't care to know the time, which was an exhilarating feeling.

Not enough to keep you awake. You moved as carefully as you could, just enough to look at Koji's sleeping face.

Koji was there. He was really in your arms, looking good even in his sleep.

Koji slept on and you huddled closer to do the same with giddy little smile on your face.

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It was a small torture to slide away from you, but seeing you sleep on was a small relief.

Koji still couldn't believe that you were there and felt himself getting emotional every time he looked at you to hard.

Shaking his head at himself, Koji went to relive himself in the bathroom.

The wish in his heart had grown into a haunting need, fed by the time he's spent with you.

Peeking back into the bedroom to see you had burrowed fully beneath the covers, Koji checked his watch as reached for the private phone to call down to the early service desk.

"How may I be of assistance, Manager-sama?"

"Inform the concierge that I will be leaving my duties for the next 24 hours in her care," Koji also instructed not to be disturbed unless there was an emergency.

He knew Akira would contact her on her own terms to check in, then he could explain himself thoroughly. The thought of admitting to his daughter that he was essentially playing hooky was not one he wanted to entertain too much.

"Is there anything else I can do for you, Sir?"

His eyes wandered back to you. You've rolled out of your comforter-cocoon to spread yourself nearly diagonally across the bed in the short time he's been away.

"There are a few other matters..."

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The next time you woke to a kiss and then something soft tapping against your lips. You smelled something sweet and maybe buttery?

You opened your mouth and chomped automatically, your eyes popped open when the taste hit.

"French toast!" You sat up and saw that there was a nice spread all ready. Tamagoyaki and miso-tofu soup for Koji. Then there were your favorite fruits chopped and paired with French toast, grits, and sausage links.

"Now who do you got down there making these grits?" You wriggled as your taste buds came alive as Koji fed you the rest of the toast in his hand. Everything smelled wonderful and quick dip of your pinky proved the scent was only the beginning.

Koji watched you with fondess,"I will be sure to properly introduce you to the kitchen staff, they'll be glad to hear your praises."

You smiled around a mouthful, turning away to control the excitement of your face.

Koji seemed very proud of himself as he settled in next to you, passing you a steaming mug of tea. You first sip made you sigh and close your eyes in bliss.

"Would you like for me to send for you luggage?" Koji asked after a few bites. Your brows lifted, feeling pampered.

"If you don't mind Mr. Manager! I'm also not opposed to wearing nothing but your finest silks until everything arrives."

"Then perhaps the luggage can wait after we finish...eating."

Koji's eyes skipped down to the exposed cradle of your lap then slowly back up again. Your attempt at a hoity-toity accent did nothing to make you less tantalizing.

He reached out and his hand found yours, fingers lacing together.

"It really is good to see you." Koji's tone was hooked on a laugh and almost sheepish. You snorted and nearly choked as you laughed.

You knew what he meant.

Feeling stretched and pressed yourself, you can only imagine what Koji was seeing.

Koji's bun was begging the hair tie to stay a bit longer. There were constellation of hickies, paralleled to the fading imprint of your teeth on his shoulder.

He looked like a dream sitting up against the new day.

You leaned over and was met more than half way, assuring him with sugary lips that the feeling was more than mutual.

"I missed you too, Koji..."

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✨Ending notes✨: i'm having a lot of fun with this man lmao! i think i'm just reeeally filled with fluff right now! tell me what you think, tysm for taking the time to read!

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✨💕Slips' List 💕✨

Hello! Welcome to my master list!

(updated 09/14/24)

About me: Ya'll can call me Slips! I love to write and can be a bit slow at posting, so please be patient with me! I write with black, fem women in mind as the reader.

Current Inspo: Fontaine (They Cloned Tyrone), Jatemme Manning (Widows)

Thinking of: Shigeru Kimura (Bullet Train), Lloyd Hansen (The Grey Man)

Requests: OPEN! (please be patient with me, I am a bit of a slow writer lol)

Things to keep in mind: MINORS DNI, Be Nice, and Be Responsible For Your Own Consumption. I do not give permission for my work to be reposted here or onto any other platform. Also, please feel free to reblog and comment--I would love to know what you think!

Works / Blurbs

Fontaine, Seduced

Fontaine Fluff

Mwuah

The Bad Day

Fontaine Likes Pretty Things

You (Learned To) Like Pretty Things, Too

Pillow Time

Sleepy Snap Shots

Fontaine Likes to Wrestle

A Lil'Bit Special

Fontaine The Handy Man

Winter with Fontaine

Riding With Fontaine

Supportive 'Taine

'Taine loves Love

Fontaine x Rainy Day

Fontaine Unleashes His Inner Ramsey

Bear Hug (chester fic)

Fontaine, Sunned

Fontaine Thinks You're Beautiful

Fontaine vs Usher

Now & Later

A Different Perspective

Kiss Me Through The Phone

Private Dancer

Sweet Tooth

Special Directives (Lloyd Hansen fic)

Cruisin'

Pendulum

Fussy

Red Handed (Jatemme Manning fic)

Skimming(Jatemme Manning fic)

Just A Lil' Fun Home Makin' (Jatemme Manning fic) Tanoshi Yoru (Koji Shimazu fic)

Asks

Taquiner

"how would Fontaine react to his girl’s’ pregnancy glow?"

how Fontaine would be while in love

Jealous Fontaine

Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone

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Omgeeee yassss. Im sorry I missed this when it first dropped, but WHEW. I'm so in love with thisssss 😭

You paint with words i swear. I could picture and vibe with everything. The clash between the brutal way they met plus the softness with how they're reminiscing, ouee I juss can't stand it 😭😭😭

🎊🥂 Tanoshī Yoru 🥂🎊

You both have some catching up to do...

Koji Shimazu x BlackFemReader

warnings: some cursing, seduction, flirting, banter, spicy-fluff, long fic, brief description of violent, jumps between past/future

note: italic parts are flashbacks

The blade was buried deep in your thigh but you had yours in his shoulder. The two of you paused in your whirlwind as

In the pause of your whirlwind, you bared your teeth down at the most blazing eyes and couldn't help yourself.

"You wanna grab a bite later?"

"I cannot believe my eyes."

Your heart jumped but you still played coy, looking over your shoulder as you sat at the ornate bar.

"Hello, handsome."

The years have done Koji Shimazu a service--still devastatingly handsome in his suit, haori combination. The glasses more than suited him and you were pleased to note he kept his hair long now.

Koji came close and you couldn't resist placing a kiss on his cheek. He smelled of bitter tea and neat cologne. He took hold before you could pull away, pressing his cheek to yours.

"It's been far too long."

"....The longest it's ever been, I think."

Patient hands stitching a wound, a small payment towards an already dropped debt. This time you smiled--never knowing that someone could be gentle with a needle.

He spoke down towards your wound, playing chicken with the threads you teethed out from your shirt.

"...I like Udon..."

"Huh. Me too. Udon it is..."

Once he had his hands on you, Koji whisked you off to a private booth and asked you if you were hungry. Only a few moments later and a precession of waiters bearing dishes and platters came to load the table.

"This is sooo good, Koji! Many compliments to the cooks back there!"

"I will be so sure to pass them along. I'll be pleased to let you know that I personally participated in the tasting of this week's menu."

You batted your lashes at him as, "Did you now? How lucky am I you take such good care?"

Koji gave you a wink so flirty that it made you feel twenty again as one of your shoulders drew up, coyly turning away with your delicious bowl of udon as he chuckled into his next bite.

It was one of those nights that you all felt invincible. Caine and John jousting for the last skewer while Koji rubbed your feet beneath the kotetsu.

You laughed hard enough that you couldn't feel the pain in your ribs or see the knot on the side of Caine's head. You looked over at Koji and saw his eyes fixed to your skin exposed by your tattered shirt.

Koji licked his lips.

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You both talked about the years lost between you. It's been nearly a decade since the last time you saw each other in person. The butterflies that fluttered all the way with you to Osaka finally rested, their wings beating to the tune of your contented heart.

While Koji made a name for himself in Management, you kept yourself as freelance as possible. Keeping your distance was the only way to keep your independence from the High Table until you went into Information. It was a useful way to keep tabs on your old friends and new wards, as your reputation continues to precede you.

In the exchange of photos and phones, you shifted close enough to each other that the bowls of your wineglasses touched. It felt more than good, more than right to be pressed to close as the both of you reminiscence.

When Koji asked about the light line of skin peeking around your shoulder, you told him about the 12 year old contract from Berlin that came to haunt you only a few years prior.

"It was a quick clean up but it got me banned from my favorite Meijer! Shame too--that Meijer had the best perennial selection..."

You sweet Koji looked troubled about the long-faded scar. His fingers traced the line down to where it vanished beneath the lace of your dress but further still to your lower back.

Soon you were pressed side to side with Koji's arm coiled around you to keep you close. He was still the same old 'Smooth Shimazu' after all.

"Ah, I nearly forgot!" You startled as you remembered the solid, slim gift bag at your feet. You hurried to present it to Koji with a little tune, you clapped your hands softly as he was opening it.

Koji gave a laugh as he appraised the bottle of sake, "Oh wow! Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu! A night of favorites, indeed."

He popped the cork quickly and you held out his glass first to be filled.

Koji's eyes slipped closed with a pleased hum at the first sip. You watched him, the redness of his lips pressed to the glass and how his throat bobbed.

"This brings back memories...."

You thought of the moonless nights hiding out in the country and long stake outs while gathering information. You thought of the two glasses you shared once you heard about what Caine gave and how John left.

You thought of Koji's hands on you and his voice running through you clean enough to shake you apart ten years ago.

A hand tore at your hair and you cut the forearm for it's trouble. An opening near the ribs and you took it, bracing back against the wall to steady your kick.

It sent you both flying but your hand landed on a bottle neck as the man with the blazing eyes staggered to his feet.

You leaned your head on his shoulder as you took your own sip, getting lost in the gentle jazz of the live band that replaced the DJ earlier in evening.

This was the sake the two of you shared since the fateful night you met and nearly killed each other. The only unbroken thing left after your carnage that went on to become a inside joke between the two of you for years to come.

"May I whisper something to you?"

Oh, Koji. You nodded and watched from beneath your lashes as Koji came closer to you. One of his arms draped warmly around your shoulder as his free hand met yours.

The brush of his goatee against your cheek tickled sweetly as his pressed closer to your ear,

"I find myself...struggling to focus on the past with you so close in the present." His nose barley brushed your lobe and you were already breathless.

The feel of Koji being so close was proving to be too much. It's been so long since you've wanted to be held, to be touched--your slumbering lust rousing for his touch only.

The longing in your heart was stoked into urgency as you felt Koji's lips brush against the shell of your ear.

"You still smell so good," Koji's voice dipped into a purr pressed to your jumping pulse, "My everlasting temptation..."

You moved your neck to the side to gift him with more space to claim, "Only for you. Always and only for you, Koji."

Koji pulled you closer with a hand on the other side of your thigh, making you grin.

"Forgive me if I'm being forward, but would you care to join me in indulging in a few more delights? Aside from the good sake."

Koji's eyes glinted in the candle light and you saw how they slid across your body, the hand on your thigh starting to massage.

In this perfect moment of knowing you could finally follow Koji where he could go--you wanted nothing more in that moment than to follow the man to the elevator and beyond.

You swayed into the song of his lips and assured him, "I would love to join you, Koji."

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✨ending notes✨: i love me some Koji and god help me i have so many ideas for this man!🥰 I'm thinking of doing a part 2 because I don't know when to quit 🤣 Tell me what you think and comments/reblogs are always appreciated! ✨💜💕TYSM for reading!!! 💜✨💕

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