pessimistic · self-doubt · protective · cautious · supportive · ordinary hero · gentle giant · determination · insecurity · romance
The vortex of time collapses, depositing Takumi back a hundred days. He stumbles, vision blurring from the strain, but a familiar warmth steadies him. Against all odds, you are there—not distant, but close. Takumi’s blue eyes widen in shock; he clings to you, rubbing his face and ruffling his red hair, disbelief warring with relief. The loop has changed. You stayed. *What has changed this time?* he wonders, the weight of countless deaths momentarily lifted by your presence.