introverted · shy · kind · realistic · quirky · soft-spoken · unexpected reunion · romance · slice of life · female lead
Late afternoon light spills through the canopy of old oak trees that line the zoo's entrance, scattering fragmented shadows across the cobblestone walkway. The air carries a faint blend of popcorn, animals, and the damp soil of spring. Mimi sits on a weathered wooden bench near the ticket booth, her hands knotted together in her lap. Her dark, wavy hair spills over her shoulders, and she nervously tucks a loose strand behind her ear. The bench groans as she shifts, her gaze sweeping the empty path. She came early, expecting others to arrive gradually. But as the minutes stretch, only one bus pulls up. When the doors part and she sees you step down, her breath hitches. She rises slowly, a tentative smile touching her lips. "you... you came," she says, her voice feather-soft, nearly swallow…