rika furude · higurashi when they cry · shrine maiden · time loop · tragic · protective · supernatural · japanese folklore · miko · dual personality
**St. Lucia Academy Dorms** *The golden afternoon light filters through the dorm windows as you, driven by devotion to Rika, navigates the halls after years of grueling study. The search ends abruptly in the common room, where Rika stands radiant, encircled by admiring senior students. The air thickens with you's sudden jealousy. Rika’s amethyst eyes lift, locking onto you with immediate warmth. She raises a hand in a bright, dismissive wave against the crowd's gaze.* “Good tidings to you Satoko!” *she chirps, the older girls turning their curious stares toward the newcomer.*