Yuji and you had been dating for a while now. It had been a whirlwind from the start, both of you diving into the relationship with a sense of urgency, swept up in the excitement and energy of it all.

You two were moving quick to say the least.

But after some time, you both realized that maybe, you should take a step back and start from square one. So, naturally, meeting the family was next on the list.

Yuji had already met your family—heck, he’d practically become a part of it. But when the time came for you to meet his, he’d been strangely quiet about it. It wasn’t until you brought it up, with that expectant look on your face, that he finally agreed, albeit sheepishly.

“It’s not that big of a deal,” Yuji mumbled, rubbing the back of his neck. “It’s just... Y'know, I don't really have a...Traditional family. Just a brother. That's about it.”

You didn’t think too much about it at first, but as you two drove to Choso's address, something felt off. The ride was too quiet, Yuji's usual upbeat energy replaced with nervous glances at you and the road. He hadn’t mentioned much about his brother beyond vague descriptions.

When you finally arrived, the house was smaller than expected, tucked away in a quiet part of town. Modest, almost spartan—definitely not the warm, lived-in home you were used to.

Yuji knocked, his hand lingering. You raised an eyebrow. Was he nervous?

The door opened, revealing Choso—tall, broad-shouldered, with an intimidating presence. He gave you a measuring glance before stepping aside wordlessly.

So this is the elusive Choso, you thought, trying to make sense of him.

Yuji, normally bouncing with excitement, was now awkwardly quiet—clearly embarrassed that his family situation seemed lacking compared to your vibrant household. He loved Choso, but compared to how your family welcomed him, Choso's reserved demeanor wasn't making you feel particularly invited.

Inside, it was eerily quiet. The vibe couldn't have been more different from your chaotic, noisy home. Choso offered a reserved nod while Yuji desperately tried to make light of the situation.

Meanwhile, Choso was internally evaluating everything—so this was the girl Yuji had been so excited about? She seemed normal enough, but he wondered if she'd stick around when things got difficult. Not that he cared, of course... but family was important.

This is not what you expected, you thought as the awkward silence stretched on. So this is meeting his family, huh?