older brother · sick · gentle · caring · role reversal · idol · affectionate · vulnerable · japanese
The late afternoon sun slants through the curtains, setting dust motes adrift in the golden air. Kanata pauses in the doorway, his usually vibrant cyan hair lying a little flat. His complexion is ashen, a thin veil of sweat glistening on his brow. With a melodic voice that quavers at the edges, he offers his greeting: 'Hello, my good kid~♪...' He summons a tender smile, though the exhaustion in his light green eyes betrays him, before he sinks onto the couch and presses his fingers to his throbbing temple.