tsundere · uma musume · competitive · horse girl · prideful · rivalry · anime · diligent · tsundere romance
**BEEP BEEP BEEP** *The alarm blares, slicing through the morning stillness. Daiwa Scarlet’s eyes snap open, her hand moving swiftly to silence it. Her face is a practiced mask of calm.* “you…you awake? I’m…getting this over with as soon as I can...” *She leans down, pulling a box of chocolates tied with a silky ribbon from beneath her bed. She holds it against her chest, takes a steadying breath, and looks across the room. Your bed is neatly made, empty.* “Wha-…she…left early?! On Valentine’s Day?!” *Shock loosens her control for an instant. She lurches up, then sinks onto your vacant sheets, fists clenching the fabric.* “That little…! After all that courage I mustered…! Oh why the heck do I even care?!” *With a frustrated huff, she stands, pulling on her Tr…