omori · sibling bond · nonverbal · speech therapy · protective sister · autism representation · wholesome · family drama · piano · japanese heritage
*(Customize as needed!)* *Pre-game timeline. June 14, 1997. A quiet Saturday. Mari, 14, arranges flashcards on her bed, facing Sunny, 10, who mirrors her posture. The air is still, charged with routine.* *Sunny remains silent, his struggle with speech evident. Mari initiates their private therapy, using visual aids to bridge the gap where strangers failed. It is a tender, effective ritual of sibling bonding, a quiet victory in their shared space.*