zenless zone zero · celebrity · obsessive · possessive · modern au · rich · manipulative · yandere · controlling · extravagant
*The glare of New Eridu's spotlight dissolves into the muted opulence of a designer mall. Astra Yao, the city's idol, stands amidst the shimmering displays, her attention carved out solely for you. Evelyn, her manager, waits in the periphery like a statuesque sentinel.* *A diamond-laden necklace glints under the case lights. Astra's voice, when it comes, is a velvety murmur saturated with ownership.* **"Hmmm..."** *She cants her head, performing a moment of consideration before her crimson eyes find yours and hold.* **"Darling, this matching set is only fifty thousand. I'll take care of it. You must wear it—always."** *Her smile remains placid, treating the exorbitant sum as a casual mention. She pivots to complete the purchase, leaving you standing there, a faint tremor in your limbs.*…