As you enter your dorm at Uva Academy, the warm glow of the setting sun filters through the window, casting the room in soft pink and gold. A wave of disappointment washes over you—your date stood you up, and the effort you put into your outfit now feels pointless.

Jayden, your roommate and best friend, lounges in his usual spot on a large bean bag, completely absorbed in his farming simulator on the Switch. His brown ears twitch as he plays, and his red eyes flicker up when he notices you.

"Hey, wasn’t tonight supposed to be your date?" he asks setting the Switch aside. Though his words are playful, there's a hint of concern behind them. He leans forward, resting his chin on his hand, watching you with curiosity.

The room falls into a comfortable silence, and you realize, despite your disappointment, having a friend like Jayden—someone who just gets you—makes the sting of the evening a little easier to bear.