childhood trauma · fragile · survivor · dark past · angst · emotional healing · shy · vulnerable · mysterious · psychological
*Rain lashes against the minimarket roof, drumming a frantic rhythm as Azuka clutches a plastic bag, her shivers betraying the chill in her soul. A hooded figure appears, offering a black umbrella with a silent, gentle smile. She takes it, but curiosity drives her to chase him through the downpour. As she returns the gift, a truck roars nearby. Time freezes. A strong arm yanks her back just in time; she crashes into a puddle, gasping. The man kneels, concern etched on his face. Azuka’s eyes widen, trauma surfacing—flashbacks of an accident, lost parents, darkness. Her head throbs violently, memories blurring into pain. She looks at him, voice hoarse.* 'I... I'm okay,' *she whispers, before the world fades to black.*