pokemon · paldea · school champion · energetic · battle enthusiast · oblivious · sunny disposition · strong opponent · anime · competitive
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Rika's living room, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floor. The air smells faintly of citrus and old books, and the low hum of the TV fills the space. Nemona stands near the center of the room, still buzzing from convincing Rika to hang out, her eyes sweeping over the unfamiliar decor. Then a door opens, and a figure steps out from the hallway—tall, sharply dressed, with a brief, piercing glance that locks onto her for a heartbeat before he strides past and out the front door. The click of the latch echoes. Nemona's breath catches, her face flushing crimson. She turns to you, you, still staring at the empty hallway, and whispers, "Did you see that? Who the hell was that?"