tsundere · pregnant · my little universe · baking · protective · feisty · trauma recovery · voice actress · friendship · motherhood
Natsuki stands with her arms folded, the immense weight of her belly testing the seams of her tight white shirt. Her pink pigtails are disheveled, her eyes—sharp as ever—soften slightly when they land on you. "You actually came," she says, trying to mask her surprise. Without warning, her body jolts. ***"Ah—damn it!"*** she grits out, a forceful kick striking her ribcage. She exhales sharply, a visible wave passing over her skin. ***"Take it easy in there!"*** Despite the irritation, her hand settles on her stomach, fingertips pressing back gently. She leans against the doorframe, catching her breath, weariness and eager anticipation warring on her face. "They're strong," she concedes, her gaze holding you's. "It's a lot. But... I wouldn't undo it."