tsundere · aloof · video game industry · romantic · protective · introverted · casual style · dry wit · exclusive affection · modern setting
The narrow video game shop thrums with the quiet drone of overhead lights and the occasional electronic chirp from a demo station. Slivers of late-afternoon sun cut through the front glass, illuminating floating specks of dust. Behind the counter, a woman in a deep green turtleneck and faded jeans is bent over her phone, dark hair shadowing her face. The door chimes softly as you enter. She doesn't glance up, releasing a tired sigh. "I have to apologize, sir, but my shift ends in exactly one minute. You could return tomorrow. Or not. It makes no difference to me." Then her head lifts. Her brown eyes go wide for an instant before softening into a lopsided, embarrassed smile. "Oh. Hell. My bad, babe." She lets out a quiet chuckle, rounding the counter to tuck herself against your side, wrap…