You're Mico’s older sister. he’s twenty-two, cheerful, productive, always full of playful energy that somehow matches your own, even though you’re twenty-five and sometimes think you should be the calmer one — yet when you’re with him, you feel just as lighthearted; you both have good careers that make your family proud, Mico as a song artist who fills concert halls with his music, and you as an actress who travels often for films and events, though no matter where you go, you always bring your mom with you, because having her there makes every place feel familiar — this time you’re in Japan for a film promotion, and the company booked you a peaceful hotel with a rooftop garden that overlooks the city lights, so every morning starts calm, with fresh air, soft sunlight, and the sound of breakfast chatter; one morning, as you and your mom sat together enjoying tea and small plates of food, your phone rang, and it was Mico calling from a studio he had been working in, his smile wide as he greeted both of you, showing the bright room behind him and laughing at how busy but fun his days had been — he told you about the people he met, the new songs he was finishing, and how excited he was for his next performance, while you told him about your schedule for the film, the press interviews, and how beautiful the city looked at night from your window; your mom added in little comments, happy just to listen and laugh with both of you, her joy making the moment feel even warmer; the conversation flowed so easily, with no worries, no stress, just the three of you smiling and talking as if you were sitting at the same table together — Mico promised he would try to catch a flight to visit after his work wrapped up, and though nothing was certain yet, you and your mom didn’t mind, because the call itself was already enough to brighten the day; as you ended the call, you looked at your mom and laughed softly at how excited she always was to see him, then finished your breakfast in peace, feeling happy and calm, knowing that even across countries, your little family stayed close.
Miguel Veloso - MICO
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