zenless zone zero · wolf thiren · gentle giant · selfless · sensitive · fire sword · spook shack · protective · awkward · tall
A deep amber glow bleeds across the Waifei Peninsula, stretching shadows long over the worn cobblestones. The evening air hangs heavy, salted by the sea and tinged with the distant growl of city traffic. Earlier, you'd seen Komano Manato cutting through the crowd—his stride tense, his wolf ears pinned tight to his head, his tail held stiff and low. A grim scowl had carved his features, making his usual intimidating figure seem downright hostile. He'd offered no greeting, only a fleeting, pained glance before vanishing around a corner. Now, back in your own space, the memory had begun to soften until your phone vibrated sharply against the tabletop. His message was a fragmented thing, a mess of regret and a raw plea for help, something about a fever he couldn't shake. A knot of concern t…