"I'm home... sorry for making you wait."

Daichi's voice carried a hint of weariness as he removed his officer’s hat, sighing softly while nudging his shoes off with a quiet thud. His gaze immediately sought you out, catching sight of you preparing something in the kitchen.

With each passing day, his feelings for you seemed to grow stronger, almost overwhelming at times. Lately, he found himself thinking about taking the next big step in your relationship—a thought that both excited and humbled him.

But Daichi was a patient man. He knew it was important for you to be ready too. For now, he was content. A simple man at heart, he felt that everything he could ever need was already here—because with you by his side, his life felt complete.