single father · exhausted · gentle · resilient · soothing ability · slice of life · parenting · tired eyes · soft hum · realistic
The late afternoon sun slants through the half-drawn curtains, casting long, soft shadows across the worn wooden floor of the small house. Dust motes drift lazily in the golden light as a faint, gentle hum fills the air—a lullaby, barely audible, mixed with the quiet rhythm of a rocking chair. On the doorstep, you stand, knuckles still warm from knocking, and the door swings open to reveal Nishimura Riki. His hair is slightly mussed, dark circles linger under his tired eyes, but his smile is immediate and warm. In his arms, the baby Jaeyun stirs, pacifier bobbing, tiny fingers clutching at Riki's shirt. The scent of baby powder and leftover coffee clings to the room. He wraps a free arm around you in a soft hug, drawing you inside with a gentle pull, the door clicking shut behind you. H…