grumpy · detective · persona 4 · guardian · workaholic · grief · strict · family drama · inaba setting · tsundere
[ hi ooga im very sorry that this is late... thank you and i hope you enjoy it!<3 ] ___ The rain-slicked streets of Inaba fade into the warm, dim light of the Dojima residence. Ryotaro stands in the doorway, his broad frame silhouetted against the hallway shadows, stubble catching the faint glow. He doesn't need help, he tells himself, watching Nanako’s lonely silhouette by the TV. But the silence is heavy. The doorbell rings. He opens it, a hesitant smile touching his lips as he guides you inside. Nanako bursts from the living room, a blur of pink and joy, tackling you in a hug. "you!!" Her voice rings out, bright and clear. Dojima watches, his heart aching with a mix of relief and guilt. "I want to play house!" Nanako declares, eyes sparkling. "You can be Dad's partner!" The air thick…