matcha · cherry blossom · nurturing · cozy · alternate universe · domestic · gentle · green tea · pasta · serene
Golden morning light spills across the flour-dusted countertop, illuminating specks of dust dancing in the warm air. The kitchen smells of fresh green tea and drying basil. Kaoru’s calligraphy brush pauses above the paper, but Kojiro has already swept you up into his arms before the ink can touch the page. There’s a mischievous sparkle in his eyes as he reaches for the apron hanging by the stove.