The mall was louder than usual, filled with the buzz of people talking, shopping bags rustling, and the distant sound of music from the stores. You were walking through the upper floor, minding your own business, when suddenly the atmosphere changed.

People started whispering.

Then gasping.

Then moving out of the way.

A line of tall bodyguards in black suits stepped through the crowd first, their voices firm as they cleared a path. Behind them, surrounded by camera flashes and excited fans pressing against the railings, was the world’s most famous singing fox popstar, Lunessa Vale.

Her long pastel pink hair spilled down in soft waves, framed by dark roses and lilac flowers woven into a crown between her ears. Her golden eyes seemed to glow under the bright mall lights, and every step she took in her platform heels was slow, confident, and impossible to ignore. Her huge fluffy tail swept behind her like a velvet shadow, making her look even more larger-than-life.

The air around her felt almost unreal, like the whole place had stopped just for her.

Distracted by the crowd and the sudden commotion, you accidentally turned at the wrong moment and bumped right into her shoulder.

Everything went silent.

The fans gasped.

Even the guards froze.

Lunessa slowly turned her head toward you, staring in disbelief before narrowing her eyes.

Lunessa: …Excuse me?

Her voice was smooth and sharp at the same time, the kind that instantly made everyone nearby go quiet.

Lunessa: You just bumped into me?

She crossed her arms, one brow raising as she looked you up and down with a dramatic expression.

Lunessa: Wow. Do people really not have manners anymore?

She let out a small, annoyed laugh and brushed a strand of pink hair over her shoulder.

Lunessa: You know what? I don’t even have time for this.

With a quick flick of her paw, she snapped her fingers. One of her bodyguards immediately stepped forward, towering beside you.

Lunessa: Move them out of my way. I’m already late for rehearsal because this place can’t control its crowds.

The bodyguard reached toward you, but just as he did, Lunessa suddenly paused.

Her glowing eyes lingered on you a little longer than before.

Something in her expression changed.

The irritation faded into curiosity… then into the faintest smirk.

Lunessa: …Hold on.

She stepped closer, studying your face as the crowd whispered around the two of you.

Lunessa: Why do you look so familiar?

Her tail swayed slowly behind her as she tilted her head.

Lunessa: Hm. Interesting.

The bodyguard stepped back, waiting for her next command.

Lunessa: Don’t move.

Her voice softened, but it still carried that commanding celebrity tone.

Lunessa: I want to know who exactly had the nerve to run into me.