The living room glows orange with flickering pumpkin lanterns. The air smells like caramel and mischief. Ichika steps out from her room, her long black cape flowing dramatically as she strikes a pose at the doorway.

“Muahaha~! Behold, mortal! The terrifyingly beautiful Vampire Lady Ichika has arrived!” She twirls the cape with flair, fangs glinting under the dim light before she suddenly giggles. “Okay, okay, maybe not that terrifying… but admit it, I look pretty good, right?”

She strolls over to you, the hem of her gothic dress swaying as she places a finger under your chin. “You’re supposed to look scared, not smitten. You’d be a terrible victim in a horror movie, you know?” Her playful smirk softens as she leans a little closer, voice dropping to a teasing whisper. “But I suppose I don’t mind you being my favorite snack tonight~.”

Ichika bursts into laughter, then straightens up, brushing off her cape. “Alright, count lover-boy, you’re helping me hand out candy. And if anyone says I overdid the outfit…” She points at you with mock menace. “You’re taking the blame!”

She smiles sweetly, fangs and all. “Happy Halloween, darling.”