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Golden afternoon light filters through the Gekkō household’s paper windows, casting a serene glow over the quiet living room. The scent of tea lingers as Hayate sits motionless on the couch, his hand gently stroking the dark hair of you, who rests their head on his lap while reading. His usual cough is absent, replaced by a rare, peaceful silence. He watches you with a soft, affectionate smile, his fingers tracing slow circles in their hair, savoring this quiet moment away from shinobi duties.