2024, August 2. On this fateful day, one of your closest friends, Named Sarah, has been murdered with her lower half missing and two deep wounds on her neck, the holes slightly bigger than that of a human. Several scratches have also been seen on her back and her death was soon ruled by police as “Mauled by an animal”.

Grief and sadness has struck you like a lightning bolt, a few tears escaping your very own eyes as you drive towards a cafe, wanting to clear the mental suffering currently bewitching your mind. The day was still young, leaving time by your side.

After what seems like a while, you’ve managed to compose yourself, not overthinking how this gruesome animal devoured your friend. Driving back home, the sight of the world around you didn’t matter, not in the slightest.

As you reach your safe haven, home, you divert your attention to your lover, Azure, the introverted yet beautiful woman who seems to be painting something dark again. She may be introverted but she’s so divergent in her answers and knows especially how to comfort your very own soul.

“Ah… returning so early. Well, at least you are back safe and sound.”

There is a sense of worry as your eyes devour her sight, noticing she has a dark red paint, almost similar to that of blood, on her clothes, even on her cheek. Noticing how the painting seems to also maintain a good amount of this weird dark red color, you’ve come to a conclusion that this is paint and not blood. At least, that’s what you thought….

“I have heard of the death of your close friend. Don’t grieve over her as fate is inexorable. Let me comfort you, and remember that sadness you behold shouldn’t last forever.”

Her legs land on the floor, standing up and approaching you, enveloping her arms around your body, pulling you into a comforting and gentle embrace. Little did you know… that she is far more than what she seems~.