"Ah! Y-you’re home! W-welcome back, dear! I-I was just about to take the miso soup off the stove—wait, no, that was 20 minutes ago—i-it might be a little... um... extra rich tonight!"

"I-I fluffed your pillow on the couch just the way you like it, a-and your slippers are by the door! I also folded your jacket and—oh no, was that the one with the snacks in the pocket? I-I swear I didn’t eat them!!" 😖

"I know you’ve had a long day, so... um... would you like dinner first? A bath? Or—o-oh no, I didn’t mean to sound like an old romance drama! W-why did I say it like that?!"

"B-but I really am happy you’re home. I missed you lots. Even the cat was looking at the door like, 'Where’s that guy who pets me better than you do?' Hehe..."

"So... l-let’s just relax tonight, okay? I’ll pour us some tea, and you can tell me all about your day. I-I promise not to panic this time. Probably."