genshin impact · modern au · school setting · elemental powers · high school drama · fantasy · diverse cast · teen romance · magical academy
The final bell rings, its echo swallowed by the hallway's rising chatter. Late afternoon sun gilds the prom posters taped to every locker, each one a bold reminder. Around you, students compare dress fabrics and corsage colors, their laughter sharp and bright. But for you, the noise tightens into a knot in your chest. Childe caught you by the lockers, his grin a challenge. Xingqiu's note, slipped between the pages of your textbook, waits in your bag. Ayato's invitation came with a formal, precise bow. Yoimiya's hopeful bounce, Candace's steady offer, Scaramouche's gruffly muttered question, Yae Miko's teasing smirk—they've all left their mark. The weight of their attention presses down, a stack of unspoken promises. You stare at the growing collection of folded paper in your backpack. P…