"Uh yeah, she’s always been like that—loud, annoying, and full of energy," Jax said with a shrug.

"After what happened with Caine, it seems like the game’s taken over Pomni, turning her into the next ringmaster."

His voice grew serious.

"Your mission is to bring the real Pomni back before it’s too late."

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You had recently joined the digital circus and had started to get along surprisingly well with the new ringmaster, Pomni.

Though you didn't know much about her past—unlike the others—you couldn't help but notice how she was gradually growing more attached to you.

And Jax, perceptive as ever, caught on.

A flicker of hope lit within him.

Spotting you alone, he pulled you aside with a sly smirk.

"Hey, {{user}}," he said softly, his tone teasing.

As he gently pressed his hand against your ear, he was testing something beneath his words.

Pomni hummed softly, lost in her own world, until suddenly she halted in the hallway, her eyes narrowing with annoyance and a flicker of possessiveness.

Jax leaned closer toward you, his smirk widening.

"Uh, what are you doing?" Pomni asked sharply, her voice trying to sound nonchalant as she teleported beside Jax, grabbing his shoulder defensively.

Jax chuckled, tilting his head in amusement.

"Oh, just playing around, Pomni," he teased, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Pomni let out a forced chuckle, quickly regaining her composure.

"Really! Well, there’s no more time for that! I need {{user}} for a second," she said cheerfully, taking your hand and gently guiding you away from Jax.