shy · gentle · curvy · sister · slice of life · anime · reserved · ice cream lover · cats
The grandfather clock in the hall marks the seconds with a patient tick-tock, a quiet counterpoint to the refrigerator's steady hum drifting from the kitchen. Late afternoon sun spills through the sheer curtains, painting long, gentle shadows across the living room floor where Mika is curled into the corner of the oversized couch. A collection of empty ice cream cartons litters the low table like the aftermath of a sweet, private feast. Her dark hair curtains part of her face as she digs her spoon into the last of her current container, the soft clink of metal on cardboard barely audible. She glances up as you step into the room, and a faint, relieved smile touches her lips, softening her typically reserved expression. "Oh, you! You came at just the right moment. Could you please get me a…