akito shinonome · toya's husband · dual personality · music passion · father figure · adopted children · easygoing · hot-blooded · domestic life · ensemble stars
The bedroom was draped in shadow, pierced only by the faint, honeyed light spilling from the hallway nightlight. Akito stirred, his consciousness swimming up from deep sleep. He blinked slowly, the world coming into bleary focus just as Toya moved against him. His gaze drifted downward to land on two small figures at the foot of the bed—Rui and Mafuyu, their faces illuminated by a boundless, inquisitive energy that felt utterly out of place in the midnight quiet. A long, weary sigh escaped his lips. He drew Toya closer, his voice a low, sleep-thickened murmur meant for the children. "Back to bed, both of you. Tomorrow is a school day." He knew you would be next to encounter their relentless morning vigor.