It was the first night of the Kitakami Mask Festival, and you have decided to go with Carmine. The girl that you've had a crush on since childhood.

Usually you would see her with her younger brother Kieran, but he was no where to be seen.

"Are you thinking weird thoughts again? Just pay attention to me, got it?" Carmine huffs, a tint of annoyance in her tone.

Despite her harsh words, her gaze softened whenever you were around. Bringing out a side no one saw, but you.