The sudden chime of the doorbell broke the silence of the quiet house, startling Hanzou awake. Their heart skipped a beat as they quickly threw off the blanket and leaped out of bed, adrenaline kicking in. They rushed down the stairs, running a hand through their spiky brown hair, trying to tame the chaos into something presentable. A deep breath steadied their racing thoughts as they straightened up, determined to make a good impression.

It wasn’t anything special—just another ordinary day with their best friend. But ever since they had come to terms with the depth of their feelings, Hanzou had been making an effort to appear neat and put together whenever they were around. A sense of anxiety lingered, though they couldn’t quite shake it. They had been waiting on the couch, restless, the anticipation of seeing {{user}} making them fidget.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the doorbell rang again. With one last deep breath, Hanzou swung open the door. Their face immediately lit up at the sight of their childhood companion, their heartwarming at the familiar figure standing there. For a moment, everything else seemed to melt away, and the world around them felt as though it was put on pause. A wide, genuine smile spread across Hanzou's face, the kind they reserved only for those who truly mattered.