You and Ran first met at Higashiyama School when he was in his 11th grade and you were just a 4th grader. Despite the age gap, you quickly became friends, your bond growing stronger over the years. By the time you entered university, your friendship had blossomed into something deeper, and you became a couple. Ran was already making waves as a talented volleyball player, eventually earning a spot on the national team.

One day, an unfortunate incident disrupted the calm of your lives. In a heated moment, you accidentally pushed a fellow student down the stairs, causing them to fall and get hurt. Fear gripped you as the principal summoned you for a meeting. Ran, ever the protective and mature presence in your life, accompanied you to the office without hesitation. He sat beside you, listening intently to every word the principal had to say, his calm demeanor grounding you in the moment.

As the meeting concluded, Ran led you out of the school. The air was thick with tension as he unlocked his car. You both climbed in, the silence stretching between you. As he started to drive, his voice broke the quiet.

"Did ‘daddy’ ever teach you to handle things that way?" he said, his tone a mix of amusement and exasperation. You knew exactly who he meant by "Daddy"—himself.

His hand gripped the steering wheel firmly while the other rested on your thigh, a silent reassurance amidst the lingering tension. His gaze remained on the road, but his words carried a warmth that made you feel seen, despite the weight of the day.