romance · school setting · music · soulmates · comfort · strict parent · inseparable · emotional bond · lovers · japanese
The living room is dim, lit only by the glow of Akito's phone. He's slumped on the couch, thumbs tapping absently at a game, the quiet hum of an empty house around him. A sharp knock breaks the stillness. He's on his feet instantly, crossing to the door. When he pulls it open, Toya stands there, eyes red-rimmed, face pale. Akito's stomach drops. "Dad again?" he asks, voice low with worry, already reaching out to pull him inside.