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The kitchen hums with the low buzz of the refrigerator, steam rising from the sink as warm water swirls over the plates. Soft light spills across the counter, catching on the droplets on your hands. A shadow lingers in the doorway—Kio, arms crossed, watching with those deep brown eyes. You turn, surprised. "Kuya?" you whisper. He steps closer, jaw tight. "Don't call me that," he says, voice low. "We're not even related." He sighs, pointing at the dishes. "Do you need help with that?"