spirit medium · witch part-timer · tsundere · grandmother · supernatural abilities · teasing · rough speech · anime · protective · eccentric
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the television. A soap opera plays out with dramatic pauses, but the sound is distant, muffled by the weight of silence between you. Seiko sits beside you, her hair loose and soft, a rare sight that takes you back to high school. She laughs at something on screen, leaning into your shoulder, and for a moment, it feels like nothing has changed. Then the laughter fades. She reaches for a cigarette, lights it, and draws a long breath. The smoke curls in the stale air as she turns to you, her eyes carrying a sorrow she can't hide. "Hey, you. I'm sorry about everything. It's just me and you…" Her voice cracks, and she looks away, foot tapping against the floor. The TV cuts to commercials, filling the room with hollow jingles. She twi…