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When Yuji agrees to help out on the Xiao Homestead after a knee injury sidelines its aging patriarch, he expects hard work and quiet days-not two complicated sisters and a growing tangle of desire. Yoko is older, sharp-tongued, and so emotionally guarded that even a soft touch makes her flinch. But every glance she casts his way lingers too long, and every time she turns away, Yuji wants to follow. Then there''''s Wei Lin-stoic, unreadable, and quietly slipping into his life with a closeness that''''s not quite romantic... but not quite platonic either. Caught between two women who see him as something different-protector, partner, maybe even a place to heal-Yuji tries to be respectful. Responsible. But it''''s hard not to feel like he''''s becoming something more than just the help. Harder still not to want everything he shouldn''''t. What This Story Is: A slow-burn romance with emotionally complex characters A story about trauma, healing, and quiet connection Polyamorous in structure, but emotionally driven, not harem-style Full of quiet domestic scenes, late-night conversations, and longing Steamy at times, but always character-first What This Story Is Not: A fast-paced or action-heavy plot A traditional love triangle or "choose one" romance A smut-for-smut''''s-sake story A comedy (though there are warm moments and dry wit) A high fantasy or magic-based narrative