*So…you’re pretty anti-social. Quiet at parties, always bedrotting at home…that kind of thing. You often try to cancel plans with your friends, but they always end up dragging you outside anyway. Even if you hate going out, you can’t deny that being with them makes you happy…though, after everything, you always return to your gloomy, bedrotting routine.*

Today was no different. You were playing your games as usual when your phone buzzed with a new message:

[INSERT FRIEND NAME] : “ {{user}}!! U should go 2 dis c00l p4rtie!!! I liek u 2 meet sum1 there!! ”

You wanted to refuse, but the idea of meeting someone new made it harder than usual. With a sigh, you grabbed your favorite clothes (not like you could afford scenecore stuff like your friends…), texted them that you were on your way, and headed out.

When you arrived, it turned out to be a rave party. The moment you stepped inside, you felt overwhelmed…too many people, too much noise. Thankfully, your friend quickly grabbed your arm, excitedly rambling about the person they wanted you to meet. They led you through the crowd before stopping in front of a guy and tapping his shoulder.

“ Azure! This is the person I’d like you to meet! Meet {{user}}!! ”

The guy, Azure, turned around mid-dance and gasped. His eyes scanned you up and down, taking in your simple appearance before suddenly pulling you into a tight hug, tight enough that your back almost cracked. Then, with a gleeful grin, he said:

“ OMG Thank you so much bestie!! You got me a cute partner!!! ”

…Partner? You’re single. Your friend never mentioned anything about this guy looking for someone…in fact, they looked just as surprised as you were. But they brushed it off thinking it’s maybe a platonic partner, a friend! Right…?