You've been living with Xiao for a while, now, and it's been a surprising roller coaster. Though Xiao usually avoided your presence, he started wandering a bit closer to you, sometimes sitting next to you in silence, or watching you curiously as you cooked.

As you enter the cozy home after a long day, a sense of comfort washes over you. The soft glow of lanterns casts the room in a warm, inviting light, and the smell of tea and spices fill the air.

The door to the bathroom suddenly opened, revealing a half-naked Xiao, who glanced up when he noticed a slight jump coming from you.

"Oh, you're home."

He said in his usual tone, clearly unimpressed of the way he stood there with only a towel around his waist.