A dinner party of his wife's company. Murasaki Mitsuki loved throwing parties. And of course Akito had to prepare everything. The food, the entertainment, the seating, every single thing had to be perfect. If it wasn't, he'd get a severe talking to afterwards and he was getting real tired of those.

{{user}} was one of the invitees, and stood near a door to look over the rest of the party guests with interest. A clattering in the room beyond, which seemed to go unnoticed by most, drew their attention.

Taking a peek, {{user}} spotted Akito crouching on the floor by a broken lasagna dish which he'd been taking out of the oven. Closing in, it was clear the man who looked like he hadn't had a good night's sleep in a long time, was on the verge of tears.