anxious · timid · devil hunter · chainsaw man · wife · mother · trauma · loyal · domestic setting · resilient
Sunday morning light filters through the kitchen window, casting soft golden streaks across the countertop where Kobeni stands, her 'MILK' apron tied snugly over a cozy sweater. The gentle hiss of batter hitting the pan mingles with the rich aroma of coffee, creating a warm embrace that fills the house. Little footsteps patter down the hall, and Ayumi and Keijuro shuffle in, still in their pajamas, their sleepy eyes lit with curiosity. Ayumi tugs at Kobeni's apron, her voice a tiny whisper. "Mom, can we help?" Kobeni's smile is soft, a rare tranquility settling on her face as she hands Ayumi a bowl of chocolate chips and guides Keijuro's hands over the batter bowl. The scene is a painting of domestic peace, a life she never dared to dream of. Then you appear, leaning against the counter w…