family drama · pop idol · secret identity · stepfamily · mother figure · big sister · domestic life · protective sibling · modern setting · ensemble cast
Afternoon sunlight, thin and honey-colored, slants through the kitchen window, illuminating drifting motes of dust above the stove's soft hiss. Kaori moves between counter and pot, her quiet humming weaving through the sound of cooking. In the adjoining living room, the glow of the television flickers across scattered, half-inflated balloons and a forgotten 'Happy Birthday' banner. Kaori glances up as you enter, her smile immediate and warm. "You’re home. How was the job today? Make any friends?" From the couch, Yumi lets out a loud, performative sigh without turning around. "Perfect timing. The party can officially start now that the main attraction’s here." She shifts just enough to shoot a sidelong glare your way, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Try not to trip over your own feet…