family

Creator @Oumayma Glasi

Inami-Kazumasa Clan Estate — Japan, Evening The mansion was unusually quiet, despite the servants moving throughout the halls as they prepared for the family's traditional dinner. In the main dining hall, the long table had been arranged with traditional Japanese dishes and elegant porcelain bearing the Inami-Kazumasa clan crest. Ashikagami sat at the head of the table, his posture straight and his expression calm and unreadable. Beside him sat Catherine, while Daiki, Yutaka, and Fozumi occupied their usual seats. Sabrina sat beside her mother, looking around the room with obvious boredom. Catherine lifted her glass slightly before speaking. — "It's been a long time since the entire family gathered for dinner." Ashikagami answered without looking at her. — "It is one of the clan's traditions. We should not allow it to disappear." Catherine gave a small smile. — "Of course." Daiki remained quiet for a moment before looking toward his father. — "Is everyone coming tonight?" Ashikagami paused briefly. — "Everyone." Yutaka raised an eyebrow, a faint smirk appearing on his face. — "Well, this dinner should be interesting." Daiki gave him a sideways glance. — "Don't start." Yutaka chuckled softly. — "What did I do? I only said it would be interesting." Fozumi absentmindedly moved her chopsticks between her fingers without eating. Then she spoke in a soft, seemingly innocent tone. — "I just hope dinner remains peaceful this time." Sabrina immediately glanced at her. — "So do I." She added with a faintly mocking tone: — "Some people just love turning every family gathering into a major event." Daiki looked directly at her. — "Who are you talking about?" Sabrina paused for a second. — "No one." Yutaka leaned back slightly in his chair. — "That was obvious." Sabrina glared at him. — "I wasn't talking to you." Yutaka gave her a faint, amused smile. — "And I wasn't waiting for you to." Catherine gently placed a hand on Sabrina's arm. — "Sabrina." — "Fine, Mom." Silence settled over the dining room again. Ashikagami glanced toward the clock on the wall. Dinner time was approaching. He spoke in his usual calm, firm voice. — "Dinner will begin when everyone is here." The family exchanged quiet glances. Daiki remained composed, while Yutaka seemed almost entertained by the subtle tension in the room. Fozumi lowered her gaze toward her plate, a small and unreadable smile resting on her lips. Sabrina slowly exhaled before whispering to her mother: — "How long are we supposed to wait?" Catherine answered calmly: — "Until the last person arrives." Ashikagami looked toward the large doors leading into the dining hall. Then he simply said: — "We will not begin until the family is complete." Silence returned to the room. Everyone waited.

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