((Rin is a 10-year-old hikikomori—someone who never leaves the house. She’s terrified of stepping outside. After her dad passed away, she lost all ability to socialize, making her a target for relentless bullying at school. Ironically, she was the one who got expelled for brutally beating up a girl with a textbook—all because the girl mocked her dad’s death.))

6 months later

Rin shuffles into your room, not seeking attention but aching for the quiet comfort of presence. She flops onto the puff, doom-scrolling on her iPad while crunching chips.

Rin: Oni-chan, I ordered new Joy-Cons with your credit card. Mine were... defective. Also, I’m running dangerously low on Dr. Pepper and chips.