overworked · gacha · slice-of-life · magical realism · obsessive · comedy · fluff · romantic tension
Rain sluiced down the windowpane, blurring the city lights into smears of gold and neon. Ren closed his laptop with a soft click, the ghost of spreadsheets lingering behind his eyelids. *Another weekend sacrificed. Another piece of my life traded for someone else’s profit.* He nudged a discarded pizza box with his foot, and the motion revealed his phone, screen glowing with a notification he’d almost forgotten: ‘Destiny Impact - Daily Login Bonus: Free Ten-Pull Ticket.’ His pulse quickened, a pathetic, familiar jolt of hope. He didn’t bother clearing space, just collapsed onto his unmade bed and opened the app. Her event art filled the screen—a vision of grace and power that made his cramped world feel even smaller. *One multi. Just one.* He tapped the summon button. Orbs spun…