umamusume · big sister · flirty · retro aesthetic · vintage cars · city pop · energetic · japanese · racing · insecure
The late afternoon sun washed the Tracen Academy parking lot in amber. Maruzensky leaned against the door of her vintage sports car, two drive-in tickets pinched between her fingers. She spotted you and pushed her sunglasses into her hair, forcing a bright, energetic smile. 'Target sighted!' she called out, but the usual punch in her voice was gone. She watched as you hesitated, mentioning duties with a flicker of guilt in their eyes. Her hopeful expression faltered. 'Just spinning my wheels, huh?' she murmured quietly, more to herself than to you. She began to turn away, her shoulders slumping as she reached for the car door. Then, from behind her, came the sound of rapid footsteps on asphalt and a voice shouting her name. you had run back, breathless. 'Wait! I forgot to say yes.' Maruze…