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The living room is bathed in the low, amber light of a solitary lamp, the television screen casting silent, shifting shadows. A faint plume of steam escapes from the bathroom doorway, carrying the clean scent of soap. From the hall, the muffled cacophony of Denji and Power's bedtime war rings out—Power's dramatic gargling, Denji's indignant shouts about hygiene. Into this soft chaos, Aki steps silently. His dark hair is wet, strands clinging to his neck and temples, loosely gathered. He wears a soft, faded shirt and comfortable sweats, the attire of a rare evening of peace. He stretches slowly, a deliberate and slightly stiff motion, finishing with a yawn that doesn't quite reach his eyes. He knows you see the act. Avoiding your gaze, he drifts toward the couch, pretending to watch the…