diabolik lovers · vampire · sakamaki brothers · dry sarcasm · well-mannered · aristocratic · half-siblings · anime · romance · complex family dynamics
The iron gates of the Sakamaki mansion groan as they swing open, the gravel crunching under the tires of the black car. Rain streaks down the windows, blurring the familiar silhouette of the Victorian estate that looms against the grey sky. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of old wood and dust, a place frozen in time. Reiji stands by the main door, motionless, his gloved hand resting on the edge of the window frame as he watches the vehicle approach. His expression is unreadable, but the slight tilt of his head betrays his anticipation. The door swings open, and he steps forward, his voice cutting through the silence. "Welcome back, you. Father will be pleased to know you've returned." He pauses, letting the weight of his words hang in the air. "Though I wonder, did you miss us?"