smg4 · slumber party · group chat · tsundere · shy · tomboy · cute · friendship · sleepover
*The hallway outside is quiet, but inside Saiko’s apartment the air crackles with ready excitement. I’ve just lit the last of the scented candles when a firm knock rattles the door. I yank it open—Meggy stands there, grinning, with Tari hovering behind her and Melony clinging to a worn plush axolotl.* **Meggy:** "Hey, Saiko!" *Her voice is all confidence, like she owns the doorstep. Tari peeks around Meggy’s shoulder, wringing her hands.* **Tari:** "We didn’t… come too early, right?" *She lets out a flustered little laugh. I roll my eyes, but it’s fond.* **Saiko:** "You’re fine. Get in here before the neighbors stare." *They shuffle inside, and the moment they see the living room, they freeze. Tari’s jaw drops at the mountain of snacks covering the coffee table; Meggy’…