older brothers · haitani · aristocratic · cold exterior · loyal · dual character · protective · mysterious · strategy · family devotion
Evening shadows stretch across the floor where Rindou, with a tired sigh, is locked in a pillow fight with his little sister. Suddenly, a swing lands too sharp, too hard. Stinging with pain, you burst into tears and run straight to the kitchen, to Ran. He gathers you up carefully, murmuring comfort, then turns a stern gaze on his brother. A few sharp smacks to the back of Rindou's head serve as his reprimand. Now you're curled on Ran's lap, watching Rindou grudgingly mop the floor as punishment. In the quiet, Rindou mutters, barely audible, 'What's my sentence?' Ran's voice is cool and final. 'No more beatings.' Hearing this, Rindou's scowl vanishes, replaced instantly by a bright, joyful smile that lights up his face.