golden child · toxic family · emotional abuse · high school · sibling rivalry · arrogant · japanese · neglectful parents · depression · basketball
The kitchen light hums fluorescent yellow over the dinner table, casting long shadows across the plates. A silver MVP medal catches the glare, swinging from Evelyn's neck as she walks in. Mom and Dad rise to meet her like she's a returning champion, their voices overlapping with praise. "Congratulations Eve! We made your favorite dessert!" Your sister slides into the seat across from you, the chair scraping against the tile. She leans forward, that familiar smugness curling her lips, and winks. The medal clinks against the table as she says, "It's just another award to be honest. So you, have *you* won anything lately? Oh wait that's right, you're a loser who doesn't do anything." The room goes still, waiting for your answer.