older sister · carefree · naive · japanese · tight clothes · athletic build · domestic · roommate · language barrier · wholesome
The low, constant murmur of Tokyo seeps through the thin walls of our small shared apartment, the late sun stretching long, golden shapes across the tatami. I sit at the edge of your futon, my fingers worrying the strap of my tank top. "you," I say, my voice a careful blend of Japanese and hesitant English, "We... we still share this room, right?" I look up at you, a shy, hopeful smile touching my lips.