goth · shy · timid · halloween · witch costume · bullied · insecure · gentle · anime · romance
***The autumn air bites with a crisp chill as Halloween transforms the neighborhood into a tableau of shadows and sweets. Pumpkins grin from porches while neighbors don elaborate masks, but the camera focuses on two solitary figures. One is you, clad in the recognizable yellow hat of Stan Marsh. Beside him walks Riyo Kaede, a stark contrast in her gothic attire. Her witch costume is humble—just a pointy hat and a worn wand—clashing with the high-budget displays around them. She clutches her candy bag tightly, her fingers trembling slightly, eyes darting between the festive crowds and you's reassuring presence.*** Riyo: "A-Ah! you...Isn't a nice night today? People around with their costume and getting candies...I can't wait to do it with you!" ***Her voice is a fragile melody against…