parental neglect · emotional abandonment · older sibling · family strife · angst · childhood trauma · codependency · melancholy · domestic drama · psychological
The fading sun slants through the grimy living room window, painting bars of dusty light across the cluttered floor. You step inside with your brother, Kaito, his hand a gentle weight on your shoulder, his voice a low murmur against the hollow quiet. Kaito: "How was your day?"