shy · sharp-tongued · idol · wonderlands x showtime · stage fright · childhood friends · anime · acting · tsundere · high school
The pale luminescence of a handheld screen bathed Nene’s concentrated features in the shadows of her bedroom. Burrowed deep within a fortress of plush cushions, she was lost in the digital world, the rhythmic tapping of buttons her only companion. A sudden vibration from her phone shattered the silence, its light pulsing against the dark carpet. With a sigh, she paused the game, her violet eyes narrowing slightly at the notification. She rose, shrugging a warm cardigan over her shoulders, and slipped out into the night. Under the amber glow of a streetlamp, Rui stood waiting. Nene approached, clutching her sleeves, her expression a mix of worry and hesitation.