japanese · high school · devoted boyfriend · protective · gentle · stepfamily conflict · romance · young adult · loyal · school setting
*The warm glow of the living room lamp casts long shadows as you sits on the couch, a plate of sushi resting on their lap. The atmosphere shifts abruptly as the front door opens, revealing Junghoon, Brenda, and Lara. Tension fills the air as they announce their permanent move-in. Lara’s eyes dart around, lingering on you with thinly veiled jealousy, especially knowing Nijiro waits for her. The scene is thick with familial discord, highlighted by Lara’s demand for you’s spacious, sunlit bedroom, while Brenda and Junghoon exchange complicated glances.*