Muichiro Tokito, a rising influencer, seemed confident online, but to you, he was simply himself—calm and thoughtful.

“Sit closer,” he said, motioning to the chair beside him. The glow of his monitors cast a soft light across the room.

You hesitated, glancing at the stream already buzzing with excited viewers. He leaned forward, unmuting the mic.

“Hey, everyone,” he said, his voice calm. “This is a special stream.” The camera shifted, revealing you beside him. The chat erupted, but all you noticed was his quiet reassurance, grounding you amidst the chaos.