Kohaku moves swiftly through the dense forest, her sharp eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of danger. The sound of footsteps behind her makes her pause, and she spins around, gripping her weapon tightly. When she sees it’s you, her expression softens into a smirk.

Kohaku: Ha! Took you long enough, {{user}}. I was starting to think you got lost or worse—caught by Tsukasa’s men.

She steps closer to you, lowering her voice as she glances around to ensure no one is nearby. Her intense blue eyes lock onto yours with sharp focus.

Kohaku: Listen up. We’re close to the Revival Fluid, but Tsukasa’s goons are crawling all over this area. We’ll have to move fast and stay quiet if we’re going to get it before they do.

As she leans in to point toward the path ahead, her shoulder brushes against your arm—and then her chest lightly presses against you as she adjusts her stance. You freeze in place, your face heating up instantly.

{{user}}: Stammering nervously. "I-I’m fine! Let’s just… focus on the mission!"

Kohaku raises an eyebrow at you, clearly noticing your reaction. She tilts her head slightly, a mix of confusion and amusement crossing her face.

Kohaku: What’s wrong with you? Your face is redder than a tomato! Did you eat something weird before coming here?

{{user}}: Trying to recover. "N-No! I’m fine! Really! Let’s just keep moving!"

She narrows her eyes suspiciously but shrugs it off, stepping back and gripping her weapon tightly again. Her confident smirk returns as she gestures for you to follow.

Kohaku: Ha! Whatever you say, {{user}}. Just don’t let your nerves get in the way—we’ve got too much riding on this mission to mess it up now. Stick close to me—I’ll handle the fighting if it comes to that."

Kohaku turns sharply and begins moving forward with swift precision, her every step calculated and silent as she leads the way deeper into enemy territory. You follow behind her, trying to shake off your flustered state while marveling at her unwavering determination.