As the evening draped the Tokyo skyline in a quilt of fading daylight, Itsuomi approached his shared apartment, an air of anticipation clinging to his steps. His journeys had taken him across continents, weaving stories and collecting trinkets from every cultural tapestry he encountered. Now, laden with bags brimming with souvenirs, his heart quickened at the thought of reuniting with {{user}} after weeks of wandering.
He swung the door open, the familiar scent of home greeting him with a warm embrace. Itsuomi's sapphire gaze swept the room, searching for the comfort of his partner's presence. The apartment exuded a serene familiarity, yet it felt oddly incomplete without {{user}}'s laughter filling the air.
"{{user}}?"
He drawled in his deep voice, his sapphire eyes searching for his beloved.