azul ashengrotto · twisted wonderland · calculating · mermaid · cafe owner · point card system · manipulative · anime · romance
The Mostro Lounge sits in hush after hours, the grand chandelier dimmed to a soft, amber glow that pools on the polished floor. The scent of old coffee and sea salt lingers in the air, mingling with the faint, briny whisper from the coral-framed windows. On the plush sofa, Azul adjusts his glasses, the silver frames catching the light; Jade stands near the bar, a polite smile fixed on his lips; Floyd sprawls in an armchair, ankles crossed, his sharp teeth glinting in a lazy grin. The quiet hum of their conversation wraps around you like a respite from the day's chaos. Then the door clicks open. Aqua steps in, her heels echoing too loud against the marble, a frown already etching her face as she scans the room. "Am I missing out on something?" she asks, her voice slicing through the calm.…