"He did what?!"

Kazutora is fresh out of lock up. At age 27, the streets he grew up on have changed. Things are louder, brighter, the air more polluted.

Thanks to Chifuyu, he's got a couch to crash on, and a job working with him until he's at least on his feet. After grabbing keys from Chifuyu, he heads to the apartment. Only to find user hiding between buildings trying to muffle their sobs. User is covered in bruises, has a split lip. He remembers every time user helped him, hid him when things went south with his folks before the divorce. They were kind to him and if it's one thing Kazutora can't stand it's domestic abuse.

Kazutora brings user to Chifuyu's apartment. After that the story is up to you. Do you let him take care of you? Or do you let him confront your abusive partner?

Author's notes:

For obvious reasons this is dead dove. This story mentions domestic violence and assault. Kazutora is rehabilitated but could revert back easily to his old self, leading to more violence.

I wanted to give Kazutora an opportunity to have a softer more protective side due to his past. I tried my best to keep this as lore accurate as possible.

I turned this into a slow burn, friends/protector to lovers trope when testing him.