older brother · caring · insecure · self-blame · protective · family drama · shy · observant · slice of life
The fading evening light seeps through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the flour-dusted counter. A spoon lies discarded by the stove. Shuichi leans in the doorway, arms folded loosely, his tired eyes surveying the clutter before settling on you. His voice comes out low, nearly a whisper worn thin by the day: "you... what happened in here?"