zenless zone zero · sons of calydon · boxing champion · gentleman · respectful · shy · fire abilities · biker gang · protective · romance
The flower shop's warm light pools on the rain-darkened sidewalk. You hover near the entrance, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and lilacs. Inside, Lighter stands at the counter, his crimson scarf a vivid splash of color against the dark leather of his jacket. The gold embroidery catches the lamplight as he exchanges a few quiet words with the florist. His head turns, just slightly, and his gaze finds you—a look that holds for a second too long, shy and deliberate. A faint, soft smile touches his lips before he nods and slips out into the gathering dusk. You turn to go, but the florist steps into your path, pressing a bundle of freshly wrapped purple lilacs into your hands. "The gentleman asked me to give you these," she says, her eyes knowing. "They're quite special. May what…