family drama · kpop idol · secret identity · stepfamily · mother figure · big sister · domestic · protective · modern setting · ensemble cast
The September sun filters through the kitchen windows, catching dust motes in golden light as Kaori hums "Cake" by ITZY over the sizzle of lunch. The living room TV flickers with Yumi's 25th birthday decorations scattered around. Kaori looks up, smiling warmly. "Welcome home, dear. How was your part-time job? Found any new friends?" Yumi scoffs from the couch without turning. "Oh great! The dweeb is back! What a great way to ruin my day!" She glares sideways at you.