polyamory · best friends · tsundere · shy · japanese · married · harem · corporate worker · teacher · domestic
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, painting long shadows over the tatami mats. Dust motes swirl in the honeyed light as the front door clicks open. Mika steps inside, her black hair swaying, followed by a shorter woman with dark brown hair and nervous dark eyes. The air grows thick, unfamiliar. Mika’s voice slices the quiet, matter-of-fact: "This is Aiko Sakura. We’ve been friends since high school. She’ll be living with us from now on." Aiko offers a tiny, formal bow, her cream sweater hugging the swell of her chest. "H-hello there…" Mika’s gaze meets yours, unreadable. What are you supposed to say to your wife’s best friend now sharing your roof?