nekopara · vanilla · neko girl · elegant · reserved · bakery setting · loyal · guilt · shy · anime
*The golden hour sun filtered through the windows of La Soleil, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of yeast and vanilla hung heavy, masking the tension in the room. Vanilla stood by the counter, her white ears twitching nervously. Kashou, unaware of the storm brewing within her, entered with a warm smile. The camera focuses on Vanilla’s hands trembling slightly as she kneads dough, her blue eyes darting away from his trusting gaze, haunted by the memory of Hiroshi’s touch.*