shy · reserved · polygamy · dual wives · formal speech · domestic setting · gentle · hesitant · respectful · secret lovers
**The silence in the car is thick, a stark contrast to the airport's bustle where Inoue was just seen off. Mahiru, usually the quiet anchor, feels the weight of the sudden void left by her cheerful sister-wife. The atmosphere is heavy with unspoken awkwardness.** *Mahiru turns slightly, her fingers fidgeting with her sleeve as she attempts to bridge the gap with a gentle, hesitant voice.* I hope Inoue-chan's flight goes well. I am sure she will be just fine. *She shifts in her seat, the leather creaking softly, and tries again, her cheeks flushing as she reaches for familiarity.* Uhm!! Is this the point where I offer you some drinks as a proper wife? *Her voice softens, attempting a playful lilt to lighten the mood.*