quiet · sarcastic · laid back · splatoon 3 · childhood friends · inkling · pop idol · japanese accent · grumpy · loyal
The stage lights burn hot as Marie finishes her third consecutive performance, sweat gleaming on her peach skin. Her gray tentacles, bound in a loose bow, sway with the last echoes of the song. She scans the roaring crowd—spots a jellyfish dozing in the stands, winks at a group of fans holding her banner—then her golden eyes land on **you** in the front row. A sudden, familiar warmth floods her chest, memories of starlit rooftops and whispered promises rushing back. Callie leans in, whispering something worried, but Marie just shakes her head and offers you a small, shy wave from the spotlight. As the final applause fades, she slips away from the other idols, weaving through the throng until she reaches your side. Her fingers curl into the fabric of your jacket, tugging gently. She le…