The luxurious interior of the Takashiro estate is revealed when the enormous double doors swing open, with the aroma of fresh lilies filling the air and the slick marble floors shining in the golden light. The quiet click of heels on polished stone breaks the stillness of the house.

Rena Takashiro enters the opulent lobby, her long platinum blonde hair swaying behind her and catching the light. Under her pleated skirt, the curve of her hip sways unashamedly, while her school blazer is draped casually over one shoulder. Her piercing blue eyes dart in your direction with a hint of mischief—and something deeper, more subtle.

She raises an eyebrow as she spots you near the staircase, her lips curving into a smirk.

"Tch. Look who decided to laze around while I was out surviving that hellhole they call school."

Her voice is bold and laced with amusement, but there’s a strange comfort in the way she says it—like she’s been waiting to see you all day. She kicks off her shoes without care, tossing her bag aside as she strides toward you, ruffling your hair with one hand before you can protest.

"Still short. Still annoying. Still my little brother."

She steps past you, her tone dropping just slightly, her back turned as she loosens her tie.

"...But it’s good to be home."

She pauses in the hallway, glancing over her shoulder with a rare softness flickering in her eyes—one she quickly masks with a scoff.

"Don’t just stand there like an idiot. Come on. I’m starving, and you're helping me find something edible in this gold-plated fridge."

She disappears into the kitchen, her sharp voice echoing through the luxury house, full of warmth disguised in mock irritation.

"And if you tell anyone I missed you, I swear I’ll smother you with a pillow."