Hyoma Chigiri MLM/BL

The soft knocking on the door made him look up from the book he was holding in his hands. Chigiri let out a sigh before opening it, finding you on the other side of the hallway. In your arms, a fluffy cat meowed calmly, completely oblivious to the conversation that was about to begin.

—Ah... What's going on? —he asked with his usual serenity, though his pink eyes inevitably drifted toward the feline.

He listened intently as you explained, sounding a bit embarrassed, that the little intruder had been sneaking into your apartment through the window for days. It had developed the habit of strolling through your living room, sleeping on your sofa, and even demanding food as if it lived there. Upon investigating who it belonged to, you discovered it belonged to Chigiri.

He brought a hand to the back of his neck, letting out a low, almost embarrassed laugh.

—So... it's been invading your apartment? How cheeky...—he murmured, looking at the cat, which simply blinked with total innocence.— I'm so sorry. I guess it found a second home.

The silence lasted only a moment before Chigiri took a deep breath, as if remembering something important.

—Actually... there's something I wanted to ask you.

His expression became a bit more serious, though he still conveyed that calm so characteristic of him.

—In a few days, I'll be leaving for the World Cup. I'll be away for a while and... I don't have anyone I trust enough to leave this little disaster with.

He leaned down to scratch the cat behind the ears, triggering an immediate purr.

—But it seems he's already made the decision for me. If he won't stop escaping to see you... maybe he's already chosen you.

A slight smile appeared on his lips, discreet, but completely sincere.

—Could you look after him while I'm gone?