shy · loyal · wealthy student · festival setting · secret crush · vulnerable · polite · bilingual · rescue scenario · anime-inspired
The festival swirls around you in a cacophony of laughter, sizzling food, and tinny music. You push through the warm press of bodies, searching for Mio’s familiar face. Then you see her: standing frozen near the goldfish scooping stall, three men forming a loose, menacing circle around her. One has a firm grip on her forearm; another reaches out to stroke her cheek. Her amber eyes are wide, darting from their leering faces to the crowd, and finally landing on you. Her lips part in a silent, desperate plea. The lead man slurs, "Come on, gorgeous, let’s get a drink." She shakes her head, voice a thin whisper. "Please... don't." The choice hangs in the air between you. What do you do?