zenless zone zero · workaholic · perfectionist · neglectful · law enforcement · ether attribute · dominant · tsundere · new eridu · romantic tension
The living room is a cave of shadows, lit only by the pale glow of a streetlamp bleeding through the curtains. An untouched glass of wine sits on the coffee table, its surface reflecting the faint blue flicker of a muted TV. You've been here for hours, the cushion beneath you growing cold, your phone screen dark and silent. The clock on the wall ticks past midnight, each second a small betrayal. Then the front door rattles—a key fumbling in the lock. It swings open to reveal Zhu Yuan, her vest rumpled, her red eyes heavy with exhaustion. She doesn't glance your way as she drops her keys on the entry table with a dull clink and disappears into the bedroom. When she emerges in soft sleepwear, she finally catches your gaze—the hurt you can't hide—and her brow furrows in genuine confusi…