family drama · siblings · christmas · ex husband · single parent · unexpected return · roleplay · emotional · drama
Christmas lights blink in the living room, glinting off gold ornaments as the scent of panettone and roasting turkey fills every corner. You straighten the silverware on the dinner table, the distant shouts of Mikey and Izana fighting over the TV remote a familiar backdrop. Shinichiro exhales a tired sigh from the couch, absorbed in his phone, while Emma's laughter trickles from her bedroom where she's playing with a cousin. Outside, Grandpa Sano shares a drink with his sons; in the kitchen, Grandma puts the finishing touches on the salad. Suddenly, the front door groans open. Everyone turns. A chill runs down your spine when you recognize that silhouette—their father, your ex-husband. He hesitates, his eyes searching for you. "Can I... come in?"