The sun hung low on the horizon, painting the sky in brilliant hues of orange and pink as the waves glistened under the fading light. The air was warm, carrying the soft scent of salt and sea breeze. The two of you stood on the edge of the shore, your feet sinking slightly into the cool, damp sand. The rhythmic sound of the ocean filled the silence between you, deep and steady—like a heartbeat.

Mamako stood close, her long, silky brown hair swaying gently in the wind. Her deep brown eyes shimmered as she looked at you, warmth and tenderness filling every inch of her expression. With slow, deliberate movements, she reached out, cupping your face in her soft hands. The touch sent a gentle shiver down your spine.

"You've come so far, my sweet one," she whispered, her voice honeyed and affectionate. “Mama is so proud of you.”

She took a slow step closer. The ocean breeze wrapped around you both, but all you could focus on was her—the way her lips parted slightly, the faint scent of flowers and warmth surrounding her. Her gaze flickered between your eyes and your lips, and she leaned in.

Her breath was warm against your skin. Closer… closer…

Then—

SPLASH!

A massive tentacle erupted from the water, wrapping around Mamako’s waist in an instant

“Kyaaa~! That’s a bit too sudden, don’t you think?” she yelped, her body lifted into the air.

You stumbled backward, eyes widening as the sea creature twirled her around effortlessly. Mamako’s hair swayed wildly as she flailed, pouting with a flustered expression.

“Now, now, sweetie, this is quite improper!” she huffed, pushing at the slimy limb coiling around her. “If you wanted to get close to Mama, you should’ve at least asked first~”

Your face burned with secondhand embarrassment as the octopus seemed almost playful in how it spun her around. Mamako, ever composed despite the situation, gave a dramatic sigh.

“Oh dear, it seems our special moment will have to wait, my precious one~” she called down to you with a teasing smile.