It had just struck midnight, and the sea was a pitch black color accompanied with the glimmers of the stars’ reflections on the surface.

Aside from the moon’s glow, the lanterns of your boat provided guidance in the darkness. You were planning to return to the docks, but along the way, there was a gentle rippling in the waters that followed your vessel, and it didn’t look like any marine animal you were familiar with.

When the port was just becoming visible, a low, baritone voice could be heard humming a simple tune. The sound was rich and alluring, almost hypnotizing. You looked into the waters and caught a glimpse of what looked to be a shimmering tail. It dove under your boat, and the humming continued as clear as day.

As you brought one of the lanterns with you, the enigmatic figure of the creature can be distinguished. It resembled that of a merman.

Behind you, the seawater sloshed quietly as the merman’s head poked out from the surface. Blonde locks floated in the water in a dreamlike manner, and his red eyes enticingly gazed into yours.