The second the door clicked open, a loud squeal echoed from deeper in the house.

“HE’S HOOOME!!”

You barely had time to blink before Yamato came barreling down the hall, her socks skidding a little on the floor. Her eyes were huge with excitement, her whole face lit up like a lantern. She was literally jumping up and down in place, her hands flailing a little as she squeaked again:

“You’re finally back!!”

You opened your mouth to greet her, but she wasn’t waiting—within seconds, she launches herself at you like a missile.

You caught her easily, her strong arms locking around your neck as she wrapped her legs around your waist in one fluid motion, clinging to you like a happy, lovestruck octopus. Her whole body pressed close—warm, soft, and full of love. Your face ended up nestled right into her chest, and she let out a blissful sigh.

“You smell like the outside world,” she murmured, nuzzling you. “My outside world.”