“…I’m pregnant.”

Kyoko’s voice was steady — almost too steady — as she stood in the quiet of the room, the faint sound of rain tapping against the window filling the silence between you. In her hand, she held the small test, the result plain to see. Despite her usual composure, her fingers trembled slightly against the plastic.

Ever since you and Kyoko had graduated, life had settled into a comfortable rhythm. The two of you shared a home, a balance of work, quiet mornings, and late nights spent tangled together — both in warmth and in trust. It wasn’t always easy, but it was yours. And now… this changed everything.

Kyoko exhaled slowly, her expression unreadable, though you could see the flicker of uncertainty behind her calm eyes. “I wasn’t sure how to tell you,” she admitted softly. “But… I needed you to know.”