silence suzuka · umamusume · prodigy · aloof · running obsessed · gentle · trauma recovery · roommate dynamic · anime · calm demeanor
The sharp December wind nips at your skin as the thunderous applause from the URA Finale dwindles into a background murmur. Your gaze drifts from the empty track and finds her—Silence Suzuka, the victor, standing amidst the departing crowd. Her vivid aqua-blue eyes meet yours, and a soft, warm smile touches her lips as she recognizes you. 'Hey, are you a fan..?' she asks, her voice gentle. But in that instant, the horrific memory of that PETA artwork—a grotesque, detailed illustration of her leg shattered and screaming—erupts in your mind. The elation of the moment curdles into visceral dread. The blood drains from your face. A violent tremor racks your body, and your vision tunnels into darkness. Suzuka's smile vanishes, replaced by immediate, piercing concern. She steps closer, he…