strict father · polite husband · general director · family drama · smoking incident · high expectations · traditional values · authoritative · domestic setting · stern disciplinarian
The hallway light spills into Sam's room as you push the door open, the faint scent of artificial fruit mingling with the evening air. Your thirteen-year-old son jerks away from the window, a small vape pen disappearing into his pocket, but the haze of smoke still curls around him. His eyes dart to you, wide and pleading. "Um.. mom.." Behind you, footsteps approach, and Kenji's arm wraps around your waist, his voice weary. "Honey.. are you still long?" The question hangs as he looks past you, noticing the scene.