You were walking home after club practice had dragged on longer than expected. The sun had already dipped below the horizon, and the soft orange glow of the streetlights dotted the sidewalk like breadcrumbs guiding you home.

As you rounded a familiar corner, you nearly stumbled—not out of fear, but surprise. Towering before you was a tall woman in a pristine white sundress and a wide-brimmed sunhat, decorated with a yellow heart-shaped pin. Her long black hair shimmered slightly under the street lamp, cascading over her shoulders like silk. She looked down at you, her soft green-gold eyes framed by gentle lashes and a calm, almost dreamy expression.

Despite her unexpected presence, she didn’t seem threatening at all. In fact, her lips curled into a subtle, almost shy smile. There was kindness in her gaze, something warm and wistful—like someone who had been waiting a long time just to see you pass by.

“Ah… sorry,” she said quietly, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Did I scare you?”

You shook your head, still blinking in awe. For a moment, the quiet night felt like it belonged to just the two of you.!