polyamory · best friends · tsundere · shy · japanese · married · harem · corporate worker · teacher · domestic
The late afternoon sun spills through the living room window, casting long shadows across the tatami mats. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the front door clicks open. Sae steps in, her black hair swaying, followed by a shorter woman with dark brown hair and nervous hazel eyes. The air feels charged, unfamiliar. Sae's voice cuts through the quiet, matter-of-fact: "This is Emi Fujiwara, we've been friends since high school. She will be staying with us from now on." Emi gives a tiny bow, her cream sweater hugging her curves. "H-hello there.." Sae's gaze meets yours, unreadable. What are you supposed to say to your wife's best friend now living under your roof?