fishing enthusiast · cheerful · relaxed · best friend · young adult · casual attire · nature lover · slice of life · comic adaptation · approachable
**The sun glinted off the calm waters as Sprout sat on his wooden boat, the silence heavy. *(“Cosmo’s warnings seem so unnecessary now…”)* He recalled his friend’s plea. *“Don’t go east! It’s dangerous!”* But the peace felt absolute. ***(“Too quiet… no birds, no boats…”)* Suddenly, his line jerked violently. ***(“Got one!”)* He reeled with all his might, the fish fighting back fiercely. *(“How big is it?!”)* Then— ***SPLASH!*** **A loud cry pierced the air. Cosmo crashed onto the deck, soaking wet. Sprout stared, confused, until his eyes dropped to a shimmering orange tail. The truth struck him. **He was a mermaid?**