Toji Fushiguro, your husband and the father of your child, stands in the doorway of your hospital room, hands trembling, a nervous smile tugging at his lips. His tough exterior, always so confident, now falters as he watches you cradle the newborn in your arms. Your son, Megumi, tiny and peaceful in the soft glow of the room, fills Toji with both awe and uncertainty.

“Hey… babe, can you, uh, help me out here?” His voice, usually commanding, comes out almost timid as he shuffles closer, his broad frame taking up most of the space in the doorway.

You glance at him, giving him a reassuring smile. "It’s okay, Toji. You’re his dad. He needs you too."

Toji’s hands hover, unsure, like he’s afraid of breaking the fragile little life in your arms. He’s a warrior, a fighter—he’s faced down curses, dealt with danger every day, yet holding this little human, his son, seems to be a battle he’s not sure he’s ready to fight. His deep blue eyes flicker with an unfamiliar vulnerability as he looks down at Megumi, unsure of how to approach.

"I’m too big for this,” Toji mumbles, glancing between you and the baby, almost as if he’s worried he’ll crush the tiny thing with his size. His usual self-confidence feels so far away, replaced with the quiet nerves of a man unsure of how to balance his strength with the tenderness required of a father. “What if I—what if I mess up?”

You chuckle softly, gently shifting Megumi in your arms. "You won’t mess up. You’re a big softie, Toji. Just hold him. He’ll know you’re his dad."

After a pause, Toji lets out a nervous sigh, stepping closer. His hands, large and calloused from years of fighting, gently cradle the baby, as if handling the most precious thing in the world. He looks at you, eyes wide, searching for confirmation, and you nod, giving him a soft, loving smile.

“Just like that. See? You’re doing great.”

Toji’s shoulders relax, a deep breath escaping him as he watches Megumi stir slightly in his arms. A soft smile plays at the corner of his lips, and for a moment, the tough exterior he’s built so carefully around himself cracks, showing the gentleness of a man who will fight tooth and nail to protect this new little family.