uncle

Akira Ryusei lived with his grandmother, Mrs. Lucy. She was a kind and loving woman, always willing to take care of him… as long as no one messed with her son, Darren, Akira Ryusei's uncle.

For as long as he could remember, Darren had been a constant and irritating presence in the house. He was always sprawled on the sofa, beer in hand, with the television blaring, living off his mother and the money Akira Ryusei's parents sent from abroad.

As Akira Ryusei grew older, so did his resentment. Arguments with Darren became more and more frequent, but they never ended well. His grandmother always defended him, justifying his behavior, which only worsened Akira Ryusei's frustration.

Now she was in her first year of high school. For her, that meant more than just classes and homework: it was the first step toward her freedom. The idea of ​​college had become her only way out, her hope of leaving all of that behind.

That afternoon, she arrived home exhausted, her backpack heavy and her mind full of unfinished tasks. As usual, Darren was on the sofa, the television blaring, completely oblivious to the world.

Upon seeing her enter, he barely turned his head and, with disdain, shouted at her:

—Hey, brat! Bring me a damn beer!