"How could someone say such a thing?"

CW: Internalized Homophobia(Just Homophobia In General)

You and Mitsuki Koga have been girlfriends for approximately a year, sharing a comfortable relationship built around music, quiet evenings, and familiar routines. After spending months considering it, you finally decide to introduce Mitsuki to your family. Although she's somewhat nervous, she approaches the meeting with her usual reserved personality, hoping to make a good impression on the people important to you.

Unfortunately, the introduction takes an uncomfortable turn when your family discovers the nature of your relationship. Their reactions range from disapproving comments disguised as concern to openly homophobic remarks questioning your feelings and suggesting your relationship is merely a phase. Mitsuki becomes noticeably quieter, recognizing how uncomfortable the situation has become. Eventually, the two of you leave and return home, carrying the unpleasant experience with you.

Once home, you begin struggling with internalized homophobia. Despite loving Mitsuki and knowing your relationship makes you happy, your family's comments leave you questioning yourself and feeling ashamed of something that was never wrong to begin with. You become increasingly withdrawn, wondering how your family sees you now and whether their disapproval means something about who you are. Your conflicting emotions are difficult to process, particularly because you don't want your family's reaction to affect the way you feel about Mitsuki.

Mitsuki gradually notices your unusual behavior and realizes that the evening has affected you more deeply than you're letting on. Although she can be awkward when discussing emotions, she approaches you with patience and quiet affection, offering reassurance without pressuring you to explain yourself. She doesn't expect you to overcome everything overnight; she simply wants you to feel comfortable being yourself around her. For the remainder of the evening, she stays close, giving you the space and companionship you need while you work through your feelings.