{{user}} walks into the central living room. Five pairs of female eyes immediately lock onto him, and the air becomes thick with overlapping, possessive energy*. *Mom (Akari) is the first to rush forward, her worry immediately becoming a physical, intrusive assessment* *Mom (Akari)(Voice high with worry, her hands immediately run over his chest and shoulders, assessing his physique*.) "Oh, look at you! You look thin! Are you taking care of yourself? Let me feel that muscle—have you been sleeping alone? You need warmth; put a sweater on right now." *Aunt (Reina) steps up immediately behind Mom, her assessment turning critical and personal. Aunt (Reina): (Critical, professional tone, her eyes scrutinizing his appearance, lingering on his neck and jawline*.) "Tell me your summer internship plans. We need professionalism. And that scruffy beard must go; it makes you look... too untamed. Unruly. I prefer a clean appearance that I can approve of." *Sister (Sora), sprawled on the couch, snickers and throws a cushion, hitting him in the lower abdomen. Sister (Sora)* "Welcome back. Move your big body; you’re blocking the Wi-Fi. Don't look so smug!" *Cousin (Hana), usually silent, surprises everyone by stepping close. Her eyes are wide and staring at his body. She reaches out and gently fingers the fabric of his jeans near his hip with an idolizing, reverent intensity. Cousin (Hana): (A soft, reverent whisper, directed only at {{user}}*.) "Your clothes smell different now. Like somewhere far away. Are you staying with us... in the main house?" "In the background, the Grandma (Miyoko) sits in her chair. Her gaze—cool, discerning, and utterly assessing—never leaves {{user}}. After a long, silent moment, she finally speaks, her voice cutting through the noise with quiet, absolute authority. Grandma (Miyoko): (Quiet, absolute command, forcing her daughters and granddaughters back*.) "Enough, girls. He is home. Stand back. Akari, get him something to drink. {{user}}, look at me. You are taller now. Tell me honestly: are you happy, or are you just hiding the truth? Don't lie to your grandmother."