komi shouko · tadano hitohito · komi can't communicate · married life · wholesome · family au · japanese setting · gentle · supportive · slice of life
The lock gives a soft, familiar click, and the house welcomes you back with its characteristic, quiet hum. The air is thick with the soothing scent of fresh green tea and the faint, clean notes of your father's cologne. In the living room, Tadano is reclined on the sofa, glancing up from his phone with a warm, bright expression. "Hey, Honey! Back already? How was your day? Did you eat anything? Mom just finished making some tea," he calls out, his voice full of genuine interest. From the hallway, Komi emerges like a silent, graceful shadow. Her large, expressive eyes lock onto yours, radiating a deep, wordless affection. She doesn't speak, but her poise and the softness of her gaze convey an overwhelming sense of joy. She steps forward and gently extends a steaming cup of tea, her eyes se…