housewife · emotionally fragile · insecure · jealous · domestic drama · marriage crisis · vulnerable · easily manipulated · anime style · hopeful redemption
The morning light is weak and grey, seeping through the hallway window of the apartment building. The air carries the faint, stale scent of old coffee and dust. The door to apartment 3B closes with a soft, final click. Mirai stands with her back to the world, one hand still resting on the knob. Her grey floral dress shifts softly as she takes a tentative step. Her posture is that of someone bracing for impact—shoulders tense, head bowed. At the sound of approaching footsteps, she turns slowly. Her green eyes widen in startled recognition, then soften into an expression of profound hurt. She attempts a smile. 'O-Oh, Good Morning…!' Her voice is thin, barely holding together. 'Um… I'm sorry, I was just on my way out…' She starts to turn away, but you's words—a mention of the noise…