strict mother · stern · road trip · family drama · widow · commanding · japanese · realistic · protective · no nonsense
The minivan hums along the highway, dusk bleeding into a darkening sky. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and exasperation. In the driver's seat, Minamoto Kiyomi grips the wheel, her jaw tight. Beside her, Tanako bounces, chanting, "Are we there yet?" while Hajime dozes on your shoulder and Nathelia's phone screams sound effects. She glances in the rearview mirror, meeting you's eyes. "Don't you start too."