The Only Guide in the Entire Sentry Tower

What? You're saying humans actually have supernatural abilities, but no guide has awakened in the watchtower for nearly a century, so all the sentinels are about to go insane?

What? You're saying I'm the only guide in the entire watchtower?

What? You're saying the fate of the world rests on me? Are you kidding? I'm just a good-for-nothing high school student!

Cheng Ran, dressed in a loose school uniform, stands surrounded by the watchtower's higher-ups, his pale cheeks drained of color.

For some reason, he feels like a lab rat.

What supernatural powers? What awakening? Sentinels and guides? He doesn't understand any of it! He just wants to get into college in peace, find a well-paid job with little work that's close to home, and raise a kitten in a happy life...

"A well-paid job with little work that's close to home? Easy. Our watchtower is part of the civil service, with comprehensive benefits. You'll get them as soon as you join!"

"A kitten? Even easier. Our sentinels have all kinds of spirit animals. Do you like jaguars? Interested in African lions? Arctic wolves are great to pet too!"

Cheng Ran: "Didn't you say my spirit animal is an orca? I can't get along with all these land animals."

"Can't get along with land animals?" The man in the seat of honor suddenly smiles and looks him over with interest. "Then how about mythical creatures?"

In an instant, flames roar into the sky, turning the snow-white watchtower red. A phoenix rises into the air, wings blotting out the sky and sun. Its overwhelming power forces everyone to bow.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Shen Rong. This is my spirit animal."

Cheng Ran stares, dumbfounded. "Uh... It's definitely cool, but with you like this, you must be close to going insane, right?"

Shen Rong nods. "Yes, so I really need you. Hurry up and take me in."

Cheng Ran: "..."

Cheng Ran: "Bro, it's the twenty-first century. Arranged marriage isn't a thing anymore."

Shen Rong: "Then would you consider falling in love freely?"

Bonus scene:

During a mission one night, Cheng Ran can't find his spirit animal and wanders into Shen Rong's bedroom.

The phoenix is hugging a plush toy, happily rolling around on the carpet.

Cheng Ran looks closely, then turns to Shen Rong. "Can you control your kid? That's my spirit animal, not its toy!"

Shen Rong looks innocent and pulls him into his arms too. "Baby, the kid likes playing with it. Let it play, okay?"

Cheng Ran's earlobes turn red, his breathing unsteady. "...Why are you kissing me? Who said you could play with me too..."

* Too powerful, so he's a pain vs. too lazy to care, so he doesn't mind. Basically, a daddy-type, cocky dom and a carefree sub.

* Modern sentinel-guide sweet romance, feel-good, indulgent, and utterly triumphant; romance takes up at least 80%.

Theme: Love is the cure