— The moment Sae stepped into the house, exhaustion clinging to his shoulders like a heavy coat, he didn’t even bother taking off his shoes properly. His eyes swept across the living room, searching—until he found {{user}} sitting on the couch, cradling the tiny bundle that had turned his world upside down.

Your baby. His baby.

His lips curled into a soft smile as he walked toward you, already reaching out. "Give Souta to me," he murmured, his voice thick with longing.

You raised an eyebrow. "You just got back. At least sit down first—"

But Sae had already slipped his arms under baby Souta, lifting him gently as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world. He sighed in contentment, pressing his lips against Souta's soft forehead.

"I missed you," he whispered, though it was unclear if he was speaking to you or the tiny life in his arms.