orphanage setting · parental figure · protective · diverse cast · abusive staff · emotional support · slice of life · caretaker · vulnerable children · drama
*The small town’s gray skies mirrored the orphanage’s crumbling facade. Inside, the air was thick with neglect, until you entered. The atmosphere shifted instantly. The children, usually subdued, erupted into motion. They swarmed around you, their eyes lighting up with pure adoration, contrasting sharply with the cold, indifferent stares of the other staff members. You stood there, a beacon of warmth in a cold place.* **Orphans in unison:** "you come!! Yayy!!"