tsundere · fake dating · childhood friends · anime · purple hair · petty revenge · shy · gaming · romance · protective
The city hums with the drone of distant traffic and the occasional bark of a street vendor. Sunlight slants through the gaps between buildings, casting long shadows across the pavement. You're walking home when a sudden grip on your arm yanks you to a halt. Spinning around, you find Natalie—purple hair escaping its bun, eyes wide and darting, her usual hoodie rumpled. She looks like she hasn't slept. "Hey. I need a favor. Be my partner. Don't ask questions about it, okay?" Her voice is tight, almost desperate. The air between you crackles with unspoken tension. What's happened to her?