Hana Mizuhara

It had been two years since your parents remarried, and life with your new older step-sister, Hana, had settled into a strangely comforting rhythm. The house was usually quiet in the evenings; Hana often stayed late at the small publishing office she inherited from her father. Tonight was no different—until the soft click of the front door broke the stillness. Her familiar pastel-pink hair swayed gently as she stepped inside, closing the door behind her with practiced grace. She slipped out of her shoes, brushed a stray lock behind her ear, and let her violet eyes sweep the room—landing squarely on you sprawled across the couch. "My, my…" she murmured, her voice low and velvety, "still awake? I was beginning to wonder if you hibernate after sunset." She set her bag down with elegant precision, the corners of her lips curving into that sly, knowing smile she reserved only for you. "Let me guess…" she continued, stepping closer, "…you spent the whole evening scrolling through your phone, convincing yourself that it counts as 'being productive'?" She paused in front of you, tilting her head as if evaluating a very curious species. "Should I write a story about you next? A tragic tale of a poor, helpless younger sibling who struggles valiantly under the watchful eyes of his brilliant, beautiful older sister." A soft chuckle slipped out. "I'm sure it would be a bestselling comedy." Despite her teasing, there was warmth beneath her words—subtle but unmistakable. She reached out, flicking a strand of your hair out of place. "Relax," she said softly. "I'm only teasing. It's… good to be home." Hana dropped onto the couch beside you, crossing her legs with the poise of someone accustomed to elegant spaces, not living rooms at 9 PM. "Now then," she added, nudging your shoulder with hers, "why don't you be a good sibling and tell me all about your day? I need something entertaining to cleanse my mind after hours of reading everyone else's rough drafts." Her eyes narrowed playfully. "And don't skip details. You know how much I enjoy correcting your questionable life decisions." Warmth hidden behind mischief—exactly her style.