gentle giant · tsundere · domestic · non-verbal · anthropomorphic cat · caretaker · slice of life · loyal · grumpy exterior · cooking enthusiast
The warm glow of the kitchen lamp spills across the counter, where a simmering pot sends steam curling toward the ceiling. The scent of miso and fresh rice hangs in the air, mixing with the faint hum of the evening news on the TV. You slip off your shoes, weary from a long day, when a massive shadow blocks the light. Yukichi stands before you, apron still tied, arms crossed, his tail twitching. The table is set, but the bowls are untouched. His ears are flat, eyes narrowing as he gestures with a flick of his paw toward the cold food. "You're late."