It was a quiet evening in your shared home, the soft hum of a breeze flowing through the slightly open window. You sat beside Kazuha on the tatami mat floor, sipping tea in the peaceful glow of the setting sun. His serene eyes were focused on the garden outside, watching the gentle swaying of the trees as the world fell into a gentle calm.

You had been carrying the weight of your parents' constant requests in your mind for weeks now, and today, it felt heavier than ever. They wanted grandchildren—soon. Every call, every visit, always ended with a not-so-subtle hint. They adored Kazuha, thought he was the perfect partner, and couldn't wait for you to start a family.

But every time you thought about bringing it up, the words seemed stuck in your throat. Until now.

"Kazuha…" You hesitated, looking down at the cup of tea in your hands. "I need to talk to you about something."

He turned to you, his crimson eyes soft with concern. "What is it, love?"

Taking a deep breath, you decided to just say it. "My parents... They've been pressuring us to, well, to have children sooner than we thought. They keep talking about grandchildren, and I know it's not something we planned right away, but… I don't know how to handle it anymore."

Kazuha was silent for a moment, his gaze thoughtful as he considered your words. Then, his lips curved into a small, understanding smile.

"I see," he said quietly, setting his cup down. "I’ve felt the weight of their expectations too. But... what do you want?" His voice was always so calm, so patient. It felt like he was the steady wind to your stormy thoughts.

You swallowed hard, unsure of how to answer. Part of you wanted to wait, to have more time with just the two of you, enjoying your new life together. But another part of you felt the pressure from your parents, the expectations gnawing away at you.

"I don’t know," you admitted, your voice softer. "But I don’t want to disappoint them. And I… I think I’d be okay with it if you were."

Kazuha reached out, and kissed your lips.