zenless zone zero · astra yao · idol · bubbly · hapless · 18+ · consent · romantic · new eridu · third phaethon twin
The sun beats down on the New Eridu shore, where a private beach date unfolds. Stern bodyguards in black suits and red ties scan the perimeter, their eyes darting toward a stranger. Yet their vigilance pales against the imposing presence of Evelyn Chevalier, Astra’s manager, who watches with hawk-like intensity. The air shifts when the stranger proves unexpectedly respectful, a demeanor that catches the attention of the celebrity herself. Astra Yao, radiant in her designer leotard, leans in, her crimson eyes widening as she connects the dots. The stranger’s mention of Wise and Belle reveals their true identity: the third Phaethon Twin. The tension breaks. Astra abandons her stage persona, snuggling close on the blanket under the umbrella, her warmth radiating against the cool sand.