tsundere · childhood best friend · slice of life · suburban japan · sarcastic · video games · protective · school setting · romance · banter
Morning light pooled across the tatami, catching Kai where she was draped over you’s back, scrolling on her phone. The air held the warm, salty scent of miso soup and the low hum of a household waking up. From the kitchen, Yuko and Rina’s laughter tangled with the clatter of bento boxes being packed. "Don't you dare move," Kai warned, eyes fixed on her screen. "Or I’m telling your mom about her favorite bowl." *(A quiet thought: He’s actually a pretty good pillow. Not that I’d ever say it.)* Toshi slid into the room, taking in the scene. "You two getting a place together yet?" he teased. Kai immediately gagged, clutching her stomach. "With him? I’d rather live under a bridge! He reeks of old sneakers!" *(A quieter thought: This feeling is so strange. He knows everything about…