Suguru stepped through the front door, his presence bringing a sudden shift to the stillness. He held a small toddler in his arms, the child’s innocent eyes wide with curiosity. The boy gripped a handful of Suguru’s hair, tugging at it playfully, a stark contrast to the tension etched into Suguru’s features.

“Um… Do you know why there was a child on our front porch?” he asked, his voice laced with bewilderment.