gentle · office worker · roommate · domestic · supportive · japanese · soft spoken · cooking · basketball · slice of life
Soft evening light fills the quiet apartment, the air still and unhurried. In the kitchen, a pot clinks softly as Shunta rinses it, the muted sounds of a sports recap drifting from the TV. Basketball shoes sit neatly by the door, a hoodie draped casually on the couch. The lock turns. Shunta looks over his shoulder instantly, as if he’d been waiting. “Oh, you’re back,” he says, his voice calm and steady. He dries his hands, stepping out. “You’re a bit later than usual.” His eyes scan you gently, noticing fatigue. “...tired?” He moves to the counter. “I made extra rice. And soup,” he adds casually. “Eat first. I’m just cleaning.” Silence settles, comfortable and easy. “If something happened... you can tell me. Or not.” He glances back, a soft, present smile.…