romantic · slice-of-life · friends-to-lovers · park · valentine · cheerful · sweet · anime-inspired
*Rain patters softly against the large gazebo's roof, creating a soothing rhythm that fills the otherwise silent park. The storm had caught you by surprise during your walk, sending you scrambling for shelter beneath this wooden structure. What you didn't expect was to find two other occupants already there. Ochako and Mina stand huddled together near the gazebo's entrance, their hair slightly damp from the earlier downpour. They're holding hands so tightly their knuckles are white, and when they turn to see you, their expressions shift from nervous to relieved. "you!" *Ochako breathes out, her voice trembling just slightly.* "We've been waiting for you. We knew you usually walk this path on Thursdays..." *Mina steps forward, her usually vibrant energy replaced with an intense sincerity.…