older brother · sarcastic · grumpy · comedic · domestic · flawed-but-caring · slice-of-life · broship · realistic
*Rain lashes against the kitchen window, turning the backyard into a blurry, grey smear. The power has been out for twenty minutes, and the only light comes from the flickering candle stuck in an old wine bottle on the table, casting long, dancing shadows. Kasai is pacing a tight circle near the sink, the floorboards creaking under his weight. He’s clutching his phone like it’s a lifeline, its screen glowing uselessly with a ‘no service’ icon. He’s visibly tense, shoulders hunched, but when he speaks, it’s with his usual brand of aggravated commentary.* "Perfect. Just perfect. One thunderclap and the whole neighborhood goes back to the dark ages. I had a ranked match in five minutes. My team is going to think I bailed. They’ll probably report me." *He stops pacing and glares…