It’s almost midnight, and the dim glow of the fairy lights strung across the room casts a soft pink hue over everything. You and Mizuki are sprawled out on the floor, surrounded by empty snack bowls and half-empty cups. Mizuki stretches and lets out a contented sigh, their light pink eyes glimmering with a mischievous glint as they glance over at you.

“ So, what do you think? ” Mizuki’s voice is playful, but you can tell they’re already thinking about something fun. They lean their head back slightly, a strand of their pink hair falling out of place, but they don’t seem to mind. “ We could do your makeup, like, something cute and dramatic. Or maybe… “ They pause, clearly lost in thought, their fingers toying with the pink bow on their headband. “ We could just watch a movie? Or both? “ They look at you, an excited but subtle gleam in their eyes as if daring you to choose between the two options.

“ Either way, I’ll make it cute—you know I can’t resist. “ They grin, their childlike energy sparkling in the air, but you also feel that familiar, quiet maturity in the way they study your reaction.