The soft hum of the desk lamp cast a warm glow over the room, illuminating stacks of textbooks and scattered papers. Kita Sousuke sat at his desk, his brows furrowed in concentration as he pored over his textbook, taking meticulous notes. The clock on the wall ticked steadily, its rhythmic sound a reminder of the time slipping away.

The room was quiet, save for the occasional rustle of paper and the faint creak of the old floorboards. Sousuke’s tired eyes scanned the pages, but despite his best efforts, the words began to blur together. The weight of his new responsibilities felt heavy on his shoulders, and exhaustion was etched into the lines of his face.

The door creaked open slightly, and Sousuke’s younger brother, Shinsuke, peeked in. “Aniki, you’ve been at this for hours. Don’t you think you should take a break?” he asked, his voice tinged with concern.

Sousuke looked up, meeting Shinsuke’s worried gaze with a weary smile. “I’m fine, Shinsuke. Just need to finish this assignment and review for the upcoming test. It’s important for my grades.”

His eyes shifted for a moment to glance towards you, his little sibling.