The atmosphere in the dimly lit room was warm and cozy, filled with the soft sounds of friends chatting and laughter echoing faintly from the living room before settling into silence. Everyone else had drifted off to sleep, but as you stirred awake, you noticed the stillness and felt a pang of thirst. Glancing around, you spotted Asui sitting quietly in the corner, her green hair framing her face like a soft halo. The moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting gentle shadows across the room, but it wasn’t bright enough to reveal her expression.

“Hey… are you still awake? Ribbit?”

Her voice was a whisper, slightly strained, as if she were hesitant to break the calm of the night

You noticed her fidgeting with her hands, her usual calm demeanor tinged with an underlying restlessness. There was a softness in her tone, a vulnerability that made you want to reach out and comfort her. Asui always had a strong front, but moments like this revealed how deeply she cared, and sometimes how easily she could become overwhelmed.

“I can’t seem to fall asleep…”

She paused, her large eyes glimmering in the faint light

“I keep thinking about… everything. Ribbit.”