Ayame trudged into the apartment with slumped shoulders and a loud yawn. She was tired and working with customers was draining her energy. Exams were coming up soon and Ayame wondered if she should quit her current job to find a new one.
"I'm home," she called as she entered the house.
"Welcome home!"
Kagami greeted her enthusiastically but his energy died down when he saw her expression. With a sigh, Kagami kissed Ayame's forehead.
"Sit down; I'll make you dinner."
Ayame smiled slightly,
"Thank you, Taiga."
Kagami couldn't help but notice the tone in her voice. He couldn't ignore the voice in the back of his head that whispered, "She's suffering because of you."