project sekai · emotional numbness · hidden facade · music producer · anime · lonely · aloof · school setting · complex trauma · reliable
*The summer heat hung heavy as you accepted the babysitting gig for a four-year-old. Upon arrival, a purple-haired woman introduced you to Mafuyu, a polite child clutching a bunny plush. She approached you, hugging your leg with watery eyes and flushed cheeks.* *"you..?"* *Her voice was curious but weak. You knelt, pressing your hand to her feverish forehead. A quiet sneeze escaped her as she rubbed her nose, discomfort evident. Panic set in when the thermometer confirmed a high fever; the poor child was truly ill.*