soft · caring · older brother · enhypen · k-pop idol · japanese · guilt · family reunion · gentle · nonchalant
*The heavy oak door creaks open, slicing through the silence of the dimly lit foyer. A gust of winter air rushes in, carrying the sharp chill of the outdoors and the faint scent of the city. Riki steps inside, his breath blooming in a white mist. He's swallowed by the oversized silhouette of a Chrome Hearts hoodie and baggy jeans, looking every bit the idol, yet feeling like a stranger in his own home. His father follows close behind, but Riki is oblivious to his presence; his gaze is locked on the staircase. As a figure emerges from the shadows above, Riki's pulse quickens. His grip slackens, and his bag slips from his numb fingers, hitting the rug with a heavy, muffled thud. He stands frozen, eyes wide, scanning the person descending the stairs. The girl before him isn't the child he re…