Paper Romance(Nijimura Shuzo x reader)

(Chapter 6) Money is the Motive

NOTE: (y/ln) = your last name

(y/fn) = your first name

(y/hc)= your hair color

(y/hl)= your hair length

(y/ec)= your eye color

(y/fc)=your favorite color

(y/dc)=your dress color

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Nijimura was now sitting in a bath tub full of soap suds. He was still cold but no longer drenched. The water was thawing his bones and the suds relaxed him. He leaned his head back and thought about the events leading up to his bath.

--- flash back ---

Nijimura and you had arrived to the mansion. Shuzo was shaking as he walked up the steps. His hair flattened on his head and his clothes drenched his skin. Yet you held onto him anyways. (y/fn) clung to his arm giving Shuzo enough of her warmth to keep him moving forward.

The two stepped in the mansion.

"Please get him fresh clothes, a warm baths, and a towel."

The maids moved to preform the request. The Hijikatas and Mr.(y/ln) came upon the two of you.

"Where's Haruaki?"

"I left him. I have no interest in dating your son," the girl standing besides Nijimura spoke surely and confidently.

"Who are you going to date," asked Mr.(y/ln).

"Shuzo."

Nijimura looked up. The man was smiling at him with a cigar caught in his teeth while the Hijikatas were greatly offended.

Nijimura smiled victoriously. It had appeared to everyone that Nijimura was glad to have the girl he wanted. In reality Nijimura was glad to have the money he needed.

--- end of flash back ---

Now Nijimura was relaxing in a beautiful warm tub. Candles were lit in the corners of the bathroom. Sticks of fragrance burned on the counter top. His suit was being cleaned by a couple of maids. Plush towels awaited to dry his body and a pair of sweatpants and a white t-shirt was ready to clothe him.

Eventually he got out of the bath and came out with the towel on his head.

"Nijimura sir, this way."

Nijimura was lead to a study. A fireplace was in the room heating it and giving it a yellow glow. Shelves of books lined the walls. An elephant head mounted to the wall above the fire place mantel stared at Nijimura. A cherry wood desk with Mr.(y/ln) seated at it was towards the end of the room.

"Nijimura, do you wish to be engaged to my daughter?"

The man asked before Nijimura had taken a seat.

He stood up straight and spoke. His toes sinking into the plush carpet of the study.

"(y/fn) doesn't wish to be engaged, and as someone who... Someone who... loves her...," Nijimura spoke as though he was a passionate suitor determined to woo the (y/ln) girl but in reality he wasn't crazy about it. He only knew it was a requirement of his plans, "As someone who loves her I intend to protect her wishes, but to save her for myself and from the engagement she fears I stand before you asking permission to date your daughter."

Mr.(y/ln) smirked and blew a cloud of smoke off his cigar. He slowly clapped his large rough hands.

"Wonderful show Nijimura," the Raven widened his eyes, had the man seen through his show?

"You may date my daughter. As a sign of good wishes I will give you an indulgence."

Nijimura's heart raced at the sound of indulgence. It was just what he needed.

The man laid a stack of a million dollars on the table.

"Also with your permission I extend my business ties to you. I will graciously send out financial advisors to assist you in maintaining your father's legacy."

Nijimura bowed his eyes sparkled with greed.

"I would appreciate it very much sir."

The man nodded and extended a hand out to Shuzo. He shook the man's hand firmly and excitedly.

"The cash will leave with you when you are ready."

With that Shuzo was allowed to exit the study. He was given his own room for the night, for the storm was still raging.

Laying in his bed Nijimura was overwhelmed with satisfaction.

"Thud. Thud. Thud."

A knock came at the door. Nijimura opened it and saw (y/fn) standing before him.

Her hair was down and in a beautiful natural state. She was wearing a laced crop top and sweat pants with a kimono inspired shaw sliding on her shoulders.

"Did he accept?"

"You're safe now," Nijimura smiled at the girl.

She tackled him. Engulfed in happiness. No longer did you have to fear an arranged marriage. Nijimura was here for you. He was helping you. With him you were free to live your life excluding the events the two of you would have to attend as a "couple."

"Thank you so much!"

Nijimura nodded his head and watched as you raced out.

"No, thank you (y/fn)...."

--- to be continued ---

Authors note: trying to make Nijimura out as a bad person is super hard.

But I hope it makes for a good story . Thanks for reading