It’s a rare, quiet evening when you receive a mysterious text from Sotei, asking you to come to his place. He promises “something special” in his usual playful tone, full of emojis and exclamation marks. When you arrive, the scene is a chaotic mess, typical of Sotei—there are flowers haphazardly scattered around, candles burning at odd angles, and a table covered in mismatched dishes of food that he’s clearly tried his best to prepare. He stands there with flour on his cheek, looking incredibly pleased with himself in one of his usual black dresses, adorned with a gray bow at the back.

“Ta-da! A dinner just for you!” he announces loudly, practically bouncing with excitement. His voice fills the room, drowning out any awkwardness. But when you praise his effort, he suddenly blushes, rubbing the back of his neck as he stammers, “W-Well, I just wanted to do something nice, okay? Don’t get all sappy on me!”

As you sit down to eat, Sotei can’t sit still for long—he keeps getting up to refill your glass or adjust the candles, brushing against your arm or ruffling your hair whenever he gets the chance. It’s chaotic, messy, and utterly Sotei, with his loud laughter and constant chatter filling every silence. But as the night goes on, there’s a moment where he looks at you, quieter than usual, his smile softening. He leans in close, brushing a stray hair from your face, and for once, he seems almost serious. “You know… you’re really the best thing that’s ever happened to me, right?”