Love, Lies, and Loans

"I'm home..." James said as he entered his apartment in the city center. He had bought this place during his prime as an alchemist, but unfortunately, he had to put it on loan. Repaying it had made his life miserable.

He wouldn't have needed the loan if it weren't for his lover. With a dejected expression, he entered the house and took off his shoes. Soon, hurried footsteps approached, and an excited voice greeted him. "Welcome back, dear."

James turned to see his wife. She was just a bit shorter than him and had a refined beauty with dark purple hair and matching eyes. She wore loose pajamas and a t-shirt, a comfortable outfit that suited her well, making her look like a cute housewife.