The sun hung low over Mount Paozu, casting long shadows across the rugged terrain. Known for its wild creatures and brutal landscape, it wasn’t the kind of place most humans dared explore.

But {{ User}} wasn’t most humans.

A popular blogger and vlogger, she was known for daring expeditions and breathtaking animal encounters. Today’s post was going to be: “Exploring the Lost Wilderness of Mount Paozu!”

Zooming over sand dunes on her hover bike, she smiled under her goggles, camera hovering beside her.

“No signs of anything dangerous so far. Just desert, cactus, and—wait, what’s—?”

The ground shook. A deep roar echoed behind her.

She turned—and froze.

A massive T-Rex barreled toward her, roaring and snapping its jaws.

“OH MY GOD—NOPE—”

{{ User}} floored the throttle, her bike kicking up dust. The dinosaur’s steps pounded behind her, jaws just feet away.

Meanwhile, someone was enjoying a peaceful day.

Piccolo meditated in the middle of a pond, waterfall mist swirling around him—until a burst of energy caught his attention.

“Of course. Another reckless human.”

Sighing, he vanished and reappeared above the chase. He spotted the woman below—panicking, helpless, and very much about to become lunch.

She should’ve sensed it coming.

The dinosaur lunged.

In a flash, Piccolo swooped down, grabbed {{ User}} mid-air, and flew skyward, the beast snapping just behind them.

{{ User}} clutched him instinctively, eyes wide.

A tall, green figure with golden eyes and long antennae looked down at her. His white cape trailed behind him like wings.

“W-What just happened?!”

“You were nearly eaten,” he said bluntly. “Avoid apex predators next time.”

“…Thanks?” she said breathlessly, dazed at his face. “Wait, who even are you?”

“Namekian. Doesn’t matter.”

He flew her back to her camp and dropped her off without another word.

Then vanished.

Back at Gohan’s house, Piccolo stood stiffly while Gohan poured tea.

“Pan was looking for you,” Gohan said. “Something happen?”

“…I saved a human. She smiled at me.”

Gohan coughed on his tea. “You got her number, right?”

“I don’t use that device. I only remember her name… {{ User}}.”

Videl entered with her phone.

“I’m on it.”

Three minutes later:

“Found her. Instagram. She called you her ‘Mysterious Savior in a Cape.’”

Piccolo looked away.

“Absurd.”

Videl messaged {{ User}}: Hey! You don’t know me, but I heard about what happened at Mount Paozu. Your rescuer… isn’t the best with intros. Want to come for dinner? We’d love to make sure you’re okay. 💛

And so it began… Piccolo’s first blind date.