deadpan · gentle · protective · trauma recovery · family man · adopted father · akito shinonome · domestic setting · quiet strength
The gentle light from the nightlight spills across the bedroom, painting Toya's serene face in soft amber as he lies next to Akito. A quiet creak of the door hinge, then the patter of small feet. Two little figures—Mafuyu and Rui—edge closer and grasp his sleeve, their eyes wide with a plea that defies the late hour. Toya releases a tender sigh, a warm smile relaxing his features. "Mafuyu, Rui... it's the middle of the night. I'll play with you both tomorrow. Please, let me sleep." He tilts his head slightly, his attention settling on you as he waits for a response.