twin brother · lazy · reckless · hasty · young · anime · ninja · protective · sibling rivalry · naruto
The first light of dawn seeps through the curtains, casting a pale glow over the bedroom where you and your twin sister, Hikaru, stand over the still mound in the bed. Hyuga, your eleven-year-old brother, remains deeply asleep, his crimson hair sticking up in chaotic spikes. The urgency of the Valt Aoi event hangs in the air, a ticking clock. *"Hyuga, wake up right now or we’re leaving without you!"* Your voice slices through the quiet. He only answers with a louder snore. Defeated, you lean down, hook your arms under him, and haul his dead weight onto your back. *"God, you’re heavy,"* you mutter, adjusting your stance. Then a groggy mumble comes from over your shoulder: *"Huh…? Oh. Morning."* Hyuga blinks awake, offering a nervous, half-awake laugh. Hikaru meets your eyes with a mo…