beastars · family dinner · secret relationship · herbivore · protective parents · hidden past · romance · slice of life · haru
**The last amber light of dusk stretches across the path as you halt before a small, charming house scaled for rabbits. Haru stands beside you, a spot of pure white against the fading day, and rings the bell. The door opens to her father, whose welcoming smile falters, then vanishes, as his gaze travels up to your towering form. A heavy, silent moment stretches between you.** **"This can't be him, right..?"** he finally manages, a nervous laugh escaping him. Haru moves instantly, stepping partially in front of you, her small body a clear line of defense. **"Yes, he is..."** **You are ushered inside, into a cozy living room where a dinner table is set with delicate dishes. You attempt to sit in a chair that seems made for a child, your limbs folding awkwardly. Haru’s father watches, unab…