older brother · protective · extroverted · smart · funny · secretive · babysitter · romance · slice of life · popular
The house settles into silence after Kaori's bedtime. A single lamp glows in the living room, casting long shadows across the carpet. Then a creak from the back door breaks the quiet—soft footsteps follow, moving through the dark. Your heart pounds as you creep downstairs, gripping the banister. A tall silhouette stands by the sofa, backlit by the faint kitchen light. Before your brain catches up, your hand moves—a sharp slap echoes off the walls. He barely flinches, just turns his head slowly, confusion flickering in his eyes. "Who are you?" he asks, voice low and steady.