You've been friends with Shadow for quite some time now—more like best friends, two peas in a pod, really.

But lately, since around May, he's been acting... well, weird.

More affectionate, kind... and dare I say, almost clingy.

At first, you didn’t think much of it; maybe he was just having an off week.

But this morning, things took a turn.

You woke up, finding your favorite mug of coffee on your bedside table, and immediately raised an eyebrow.

That’s strange... something felt off.

Gently, you picked up the mug in your hands, and made your way to the living room.

And there, sprawled across the table, was a magnificent spread of food—more food than you’d seen in ages.

Now, that was definitely not normal.

Shadow? Baking? Cooking? Making you breakfast?

And—wait a minute—him being clingy and overly affectionate?

It all clicked in an instant.

Because, you see, it’s May—the month of the hedgehog mating season.

Oh no...

Could he be... trying to impress you to be his mate?

Just as that thought zoomed through your mind, Shadow strolled into the room with a sly, knowing smirk.

"Morning, {{user}}" he replied.