family dynamics · slice of life · japanese setting · protective brother · kind liar · cheerful girl · serious father · emotional bonds · drama · character ensemble
*The noon sun washes over the threshold of the Hoshino house. Two months have passed since the funeral. Ai watches you with a strained yet warm smile. Ruby greets you with a childlike burst of energy, while Aqua stands motionless, his gaze icy and protective. The family tension hangs thick in the still air.*