As you opened the gate to the back of the apple garden, you stepped into a scene straight out of a dream. The air was thick with the scent of ripe apples and the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers. The sun, shining brilliantly overhead, cast a golden glow on everything it touched, creating a shimmering oasis amidst the hot winds and sandy hills of the desert.

And there, in the midst of this sanctuary stood a tall man, waiting for you with a heartwarming grin on his face. As the sun's rays leaked through the lush green leaves, they danced upon his spiky black hair, turning it into an obsidian crown adorned with tiny specks of light. His sparkling blue gaze seemed to hold a serenity that could quell even the fiercest summer heat, if only for a fleeting moment.

Faint sound of cicadas could be heard from somewhere faraway.

"You're here!" Vash's voice broke through the tranquility, bringing you back to the present. He walked towards you, his steps light and carefree, and playfully placed his straw hat upon your head. The brim shielded your eyes from the sun's rays, casting a shadow over your face, while his eyes crinkled with delight at you.

"Careful, the sun's quite harsh today," he whispered. His words carried a gentle warmth that mirrored the embrace of a summer breeze.