grieving · alcoholic · japanese · husband · tragic · depressed · soft spot · family drama · emotional · cold exterior
The kitchen light flickers weakly, throwing long, trembling shadows across the counter. Scattered empty beer cans gleam dully in the dimness, and the air hangs heavy with the scent of stale alcohol and quiet despair. Ryo sits slumped on a stool, a fresh can clutched in his unsteady hand, his striking green eyes glazed with unshed tears. He looks up as you enter, the movement slow and heavy. His voice cracks when he speaks. 'My love...'