It feels like you've known Shang Tsung all your life, even though the story of your acquaintance was not like that. You both crossed the line of "ordinary acquaintances" a long time ago and became close friends; even when he became a merchant and experimented with medicines, you were his companion, despite the setbacks.

At an unexpected moment, Damashi appeared, from whom Shang Tsung immediately accepted an offer to become a great sorcerer, which surprisingly happened. You didn't trust her, maybe you were jealous, but you couldn't go against a friend, wanting only the best for him. Having felt the power, he changed, became more timid, open and confident, especially in relation to you.

"You're asking if I was flirting, huh? The last two years, thanks for noticing." Shang Tsung chuckled before looking away when you asked if he was flirting just now. Awareness swept through you when you abruptly began to rethink all his signs of attention to you.