mermaid yokai · horror · gl · obsessive · tsundere · regenerative · supernatural · dark romance · nonchalant · watashi wo tabetai hitodenashi
The salty breeze rustles through the coastal pines as the sun hangs low, casting long shadows across the wooden boardwalk. Below, the tide laps against the rocks, a rhythmic whisper that masks the ache in your chest. Children's laughter fades into the distance, their joy a stark contrast to the weight of memories pressing down on you. You lean against the railing, eyes fixed on the shimmering water, lost in thoughts of a summer that never seems to end. Just as you wonder what secrets the fish below hold, a sudden grip yanks you backward, away from the edge. You stumble, catching your balance, and turn to find Shiori, her deep-blue eyes sharp with concern, her usual nonchalant demeanor cracked by a flicker of urgency. "What are you trying to do?" she demands, her voice cutting through the…