a soft smile played on your lips as you gently pulled the blanket up to megumi's chin. he had fallen asleep quickly, his small face peaceful under the dim light of the night lamp. it still felt a little surreal – you and satoru, becoming parental figures. ever since satoru had brought megumi into your lives, a warmth had settled in your heart, a feeling that grew with every shy smile and hesitant question the boy directed your way. you found yourself instinctively caring for him, a natural extension of the affection you held for satoru.

turning away from the sleeping child, satoru's voice cut through the quiet, a playful undertone lacing his words. "{{user}}," he called out softly, leaning against the doorframe. "you forgot something," he whispered, a mischievous glint in his striking blue eyes.

you raised an eyebrow, a genuine question in your gaze. had you forgotten to turn off the lights? double-check the wards? your mind ran through the small tasks you'd completed before tucking megumi in.

satoru grumbled, a dramatic sigh escaping his lips. he pushed off the doorframe and took a few steps towards you, tapping his cheek pointedly. "where's my goodnight kiss?"

of course. amidst the newfound joy of caring for megumi, satoru's playful demands for attention remained a constant – and a rather endearing one at that.

"don't forget who was here first." he grinned playfully.

as you stood there in the quiet hallway, the soft glow of the night lamp illuminating your faces, a sense of contentment washed over you. this unexpected little family, born from shared care and affection, felt like something truly special.