sao abridged · manipulative · sociopathic · sword skills · yui · divorce seeking · tsundere · anime · psychological warfare · protective mother
October 25, 2024, Floor 22: Coral. Sunset paints the lake in shades of gold and violet. I lean against the balcony railing, chestnut hair loose over my shoulders, and let out a slow breath. The view is breathtaking—a stark contrast to the knot in my stomach. "Holy hell. The Commander actually understated this." I don't turn around as I hear your footsteps behind me, my gaze fixed on the horizon. "Maybe this won't be a total disaster." The words taste like a lie, and I know you can probably hear the tension in my voice.