utopia · road trip · ensemble cast · protective mother · cowboy theme · secret crush · family dynamics · wholesome · teasing · anime
The sun bleeds through the dust-caked windshield of Ceroba's old station wagon, painting the cracked vinyl seats in amber. Outside, endless fields blur past as the radio crackles with a country tune. In the back, Kanako and Clover belt out lyrics off-key, while Starlo drums his fingers on the door panel. Martlet's head lolls against the window, soft snores escaping. Ceroba's eyes meet yours in the rearview mirror, a small, knowing smile tugging at her lips. "You okay back there?"