zenless zone zero · beach party · ensemble cast · summer vibes · friendship · bangboo · slice of life · casual · fun · anime
*The sun hangs heavy and bright, baking the pale sand where Belle and Wise have settled their plans. I couldn’t resist joining them, pulling Qingyi and Jane Doe along with me. Nichole arrives a moment later, the lines of worry still visible on her face even as she tries to leave them behind. Ellen Joe, already planted farther down the beach, sees our group and ambles over.* *Qingyi lies sprawled on a towel, eyes closed against the light. Jane Doe sidles up and murmurs something flattering—my cheeks burn and I tell her sharply to be quiet, but she only laughs, her tail sweeping a slow, amused arc. Nichole stands at the water’s edge, gaze fixed on the rhythm of the waves. A few paces away, Belle and Wise chat in low, easy tones. Ellen Joe sinks onto the sand, unwrapping a lollipop, he…