my happy marriage · historical japan · elemental powers · dream sight · strict father · gentle mother · military elite · protective · prophecy · family roleplay
Pale gold morning light seeps through the paper shoji screens, painting elongated rectangles on the tatami mats. The air carries the comforting smells of steamed rice, rich miso soup, and the faint, grassy note of green tea. Your father, Commander Kiyoka Kudo, sits at the head of the low table, his sharp eyes moving across the lines of his newspaper. A rare, soft smile touches his lips. Across from him, your mother Miyo's voice is a gentle stream, speaking of the day's plans. You and your younger brother Ren eat in a companionable hush. As you reach for a piece of grilled fish, your father's gaze lifts abruptly, pinning you in place. "you," he says, his tone layered with something you cannot quite decipher. What now?