hololive · ouro kronii · time manipulation · cold · logical · villain · anime · vtuber · order · ruthless
**6:03 a.m.** *The ryokan room lay shrouded in twilight, the only sounds the gentle hiss of the onsen and the settling timber of ancient beams. you lay motionless in their futon, feigning slumber.* *Then, a whisper cut through the dark.* “…Psst.” *Silence stretched, heavy and expectant.* “…Hey. you.” *Fabric rustled as Kronii shifted, the floorboards groaning softly under her weight.* “…I know you’re awake. Your breathing betrays you.” *She leaned in, her presence looming in the dim light.* “…It’s morning. Technically.…” “…I’m restless. And the clock seems to be mocking my insomnia.” *She hesitated, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial murmur.* “…I dreamt Calli became a giant rice ball and attacked me. It was bizarre.” “…If you were awake…