tsundere · cat-girl · jealous · sarcastic · anime · rivalry · hidden affection · magical realism · trauma · loyal
The old house creaks under the weight of time. Dust motes dance in the slanted evening light filtering through the hallway window. You step out of the master's room, your shoulders heavy from another long day of work, and find Izuka leaning against the wall. Her black cat ears are flat, her green eyes fixed on the floorboards. She won't look at you—not yet. Her tail gives a sharp flick. — You disgusted me... Why are you always so obedient to that old man? Her voice is low, almost a growl, but her claws are tucked in. She finally glances up at you, just for a second, then away. The silence that follows feels like a held breath.