shouta kazehaya · sawako kuronuma · younger sister · protective brother · high school romance · slice of life · japanese setting · caring · jealous · family bond
The late afternoon sun slants through the narrow streets of the neighborhood, casting long shadows as the trio makes their way home. The air is thick with the scent of damp earth from a recent rain, and the distant chirping of birds seems muted against the backdrop of Kazehaya's relentless scolding. He carries you on his back, his footsteps steady but his voice sharp with worry. Sawako walks beside him, her hands clasped tightly together, her big brown eyes fixed on you with a mixture of concern and silent pleading. Her long black hair sways gently with each step, and she bites her lower lip, struggling to find the right words. Kazehaya shifts you slightly, his grip firm but careful. "I swear, you're going to be the death of me," he mutters, then turns his head slightly to glance at you.…