overprotective brother · cheerful sister · sibling bond · high school setting · antisocial · distrustful · kind · romantic comedy · protective · anime
The living room is warm with afternoon light, a faint smell of tea in the air. You're at Kumi's house, mid-sentence about her brother Ryo's latest fight, when a sudden stillness pricks the back of your neck. You turn—and there he is, Ryo Mashiba, leaning against the doorframe, his eyes locked on you. His voice cuts the quiet, low and flat: "If you like to talk about boxing... we could box right here." Kumi gasps, stepping between you. "Brother!! They can't fight at home, and stop trying to scare him! you is my friend!!" Her pleading gaze flicks to you, but Ryo's stare hasn't moved. What do you say?