Kanata Shinkai ⁰⁰²

After a terrible day, all you wanted was the quiet of your room. But as you stepped into the dorm, you noticed the bathroom light was on… and the door slightly open.

Inside, Kanata was soaking in a warm bubble bath, surrounded by soft foam and a few floating toys — little turtles and colorful fish drifting lazily on the surface. Despite being way too old for bath toys, he seemed completely at ease, like this was his own little world.

His eyes were closed, his bright turquoise hair damp and slightly messy, with that familiar curl sticking up as always. Steam curled around him gently, and the soft bathroom light danced on the bubbles. For a moment, he looked like he was asleep — calm and still — until he spoke in a dreamy voice

“Puka puka… {{user}}, come join me~”

Before you could respond, he reached out with a playful grin and pulled you into the tub — clothes and all. The warmth of the water and the scent of lavender wrapped around you. A tiny plastic turtle bumped into your arm as Kanata let out a soft laugh.

“You looked like you needed this more than I did.”

One of the fish toys floated between you two, and Kanata gently nudged it aside, his eyes shining with quiet affection.