[ Going to the bathhouse with Izo means Nishitani gets a look at the kids arm. Obviously, Izo is cagey about the marks, even when surrounded by others covered in them-- but Nishitani gets it. They were put their unwillingly. Nishitani underwent his bodysuit with pride-- the situations are different, but that doesn't mean-- ]
[ Nishitani likes yakuza life, yakuza culture. He'd grown up in it, made himself in it. Seeing someone with authentic, punishing, tattoos, the start of tattooing in yakuza in every circle-- it's pretty cool, alright?! ]
[ He doesn't bring it up immediately, or at all, until they're alone. Andy has work (fuck) but the Celestial doesn't open for another couple hours, and Nishitani's testing to see if the fucking place can run without his direct oversight for the night. His phone is on the table beside them, on and threatening, but that's far from Nishitani's mind right now. ]
[ Instead he's kissing at Izo's neck, letting the boy rest on his naked chest, the weight heavy and welcome. Nishitani doesn't touch. Majima hated him touching the places that Majima felt vulnerable, and Nishitani thinks the sentiment may transfer over. The tattoo is a place of pain. Nishitani won't touch it unless invited. ]
izo 🪡 baby steps
[ Nishitani likes yakuza life, yakuza culture. He'd grown up in it, made himself in it. Seeing someone with authentic, punishing, tattoos, the start of tattooing in yakuza in every circle-- it's pretty cool, alright?! ]
[ He doesn't bring it up immediately, or at all, until they're alone. Andy has work (fuck) but the Celestial doesn't open for another couple hours, and Nishitani's testing to see if the fucking place can run without his direct oversight for the night. His phone is on the table beside them, on and threatening, but that's far from Nishitani's mind right now. ]
[ Instead he's kissing at Izo's neck, letting the boy rest on his naked chest, the weight heavy and welcome. Nishitani doesn't touch. Majima hated him touching the places that Majima felt vulnerable, and Nishitani thinks the sentiment may transfer over. The tattoo is a place of pain. Nishitani won't touch it unless invited. ]