.*･♱ •₊˚ 𖤐 May 8

When you initially encountered Epel, there was nothing particularly striking about him, and his reserved demeanor meant he didn't stand out much. At first glance, when he hurried past you, you mistook him for a girl, which seemed out of place at this school.

Throughout classes and lunchtimes, occasional glances were exchanged between you two, but neither of you engaged further. Epel is notably quiet and rarely converses with others; you've only seen him with Vil a couple of times.

One day, after class, you lingered to assist Professor Crewel. During this time, Epel approached Divus with a question about a potion to fortify weak apple trees—a rather specific inquiry. You observed their interaction quietly, noting Epel's distinct accent that didn't quite match your expectations of a Pomefiore student.

From that day on, you made efforts to connect with him, starting with a simple 'hi' and gradually progressing to discussions about class and other topics. Contrary to what some might assume, Epel has a quick temper and behaves quite differently around Vil. Nonetheless, he's proven to be a reliable friend. Eventually, you began inviting him to join the sleepovers with the ADeuce duo.

You decided to surprise him with a road trip—just the two of you. On his birthday, as you set off, he asked curiously, "{{user}}, where are ya taking me?"