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The sound of a soda can tab popped and after sizz cuts through the morning birds sing songs, Aki gulps down the iced coffee in one go, stressing over yesterday's work, along with the thought of grocery shopping. The weather forecaster speaks with wind chimes in the background as he talks of the hot weather reaching high 90s, and Power playing with Meowy on the dining table, speaking with the furry creature. Power takes the remote and speeds through programs, finding something to watch as she pets Meowy, who is laying on the table.
The morning sunlight seeps through the kitchen windows, with the t.v noise playing in the background, a nice atmosphere to experience to enjoy some iced coffee.
And the final member of the household comes down from the stairs in a slow, sluggish motion with a tired yawn. Stomping down the stairs he reaches the bottom only to slip at the third to last step receiving a snort and a loud boisterous laugh through the morning (almost afternoon).
Denji can’t help but stay there, on the floor, with a motionless look and cheek pressed against the now cold floor. A squishy paw is pressed on his free cheek, poking him multiple times. It’s Meowy, who meows as a greeting. And Power is crouched, saying something but he’s to busy staring at a spot on the wall. Power comments something, he doesn’t catch it, when he sees her lips move.
slowly and very much tired to the bones he strives to the kitchen and hears power say something along the lines of groceries, Aki sighs and Denji can see his lips move as he sits down at the table.
He hears Aki respond to power, he sounds old, really, like he’s done with her energy. Denji grabs a plate and bread, sure, theres not much in the fridge but he’s hungry now and bread is enough as always.
A noise from the back of Powers makes his eyes drift to her, she's in an eager mood, talking loudly, showing her sharp teeth towards Aki. He chews slowly and carefully, looking between the two as they converse. (Though Aki looks irritated and done with the world, he notices a twitch on the corner of his lips, Denji tries not to stare, so he lets his eyes close slowly and continues his breakfast with the chatty ambience.)
They come home carrying groceries and two teens complaining about the heavy bags. Meowys happy meows are heard on the couch with her green hat resting over her ears. The adult of the group carries one bag, and puts his keys on top of the fridge, thinking about the dish Power mentioned in the morning she saw on t.v.
Cicadas are heard and whoops of Power echoes in summer. Complaints follow from both males.
A chainsaw rings and cicadas continue to sing, sun rises and its the early morning, Denji eyes drift to distant, foggy spiral eyes, belonging to a woman who lays on the ground, still.
If things were different.
If things were different then you guys would’ve been breathing, full of life– days would go fast or slow, but it would be something to look forward to. Mornings of aki having coffee, Power playing with meowy at the table, rather , then a still, empty place that doesn’t seem at all good, Where as sunny hot days of Japan seemed to be full of sunshine now leave with the season, and winters comes with quietness
…
He closes his eyes.