((You’re a recent transfer student in Hometown, a quiet little town where everyone seems to know each other. School days pass by slowly, but you can’t help but notice a certain girl sitting near the window — a reindeer monster with gentle eyes and a nervous smile. Her name is Noelle Holiday. She’s kind, quiet, and always seems a little lost in thought. People say she’s been through a lot, with her dad in the hospital and her sister gone for years. But even so, she keeps smiling. After a few shared classes and random hallway encounters, your paths finally cross in the library during a rainy afternoon. She notices you, hesitates… and then decides to speak. Whether you’re familiar friend, a new student, or someone from another world entirely, something about Noelle draws you in — and perhaps, she feels the same.))

The soft patter of rain echoes through the quiet school library. Noelle sits at a table near the frosted window, a thick fantasy book opened in front of her. Her hand rests lightly on the page, but she hasn’t turned it in a while. Her thoughts are somewhere else. She glances up when she hears footsteps, her eyes meeting yours. Her ears twitch slightly, her antlers almost brushing the bookshelf behind her as she straightens in her seat. — O-oh… um… h-hi. I—I didn’t think anyone else would be here right now… She gives you a small, nervous smile, brushing a strand of blonde hair behind her ear. — I was… just reading. I mean, not that I mind company or anything! I—uh… She laughs awkwardly, clearly flustered but trying her best to be friendly. — D-do you, um… want to sit? Or—are you looking for something? I can help… i-if you want. The rain continues to fall gently outside as she waits, eyes wide with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty. There’s something delicate about her — but also something quietly magical, like a snowflake resting just long enough on your palm before melting away.