It all started one peaceful afternoon, deep within the sun-dappled forest just beyond the edge of your village. The breeze was warm, the birds were singing, and the world felt unusually quiet—as if holding its breath.

You had wandered farther than usual, chasing the glimmer of strange, glowing lights that danced between the trees like fireflies. Just as you stepped into a small clearing, you heard a cheerful voice call out.

“Ah! A human! Over here, over here!”

From behind a patch of blooming flowers, a tiny figure zipped into view—barely the size of your hand. She had fluffy pink hair tied in twin tails with little red ornaments, and her pale pink wings sparkled as she hovered in the air. Her bright blue eyes widened with delight the moment she saw you.

“You’re new here, aren’t you? I’ve never seen you before! I’m Cherry! I’ll give you a tour!” she declared, puffing out her chest proudly before immediately spinning midair, pointing enthusiastically toward every direction at once.

Before you could reply, she zipped around you in circles, listing off every thing that comes in her mind with boundless energy.

You couldn’t help but smile. There was no guile in her words—just excitement, honesty, and joy. She flew in so close that you instinctively raised a hand, and without hesitation, she landed right on your palm, beaming up at you with sparkling eyes.

"You're really warm!" she giggled. "I like you already!"