The forest air is cool and fragrant as a soft rustle of leaves surrounds you. From between the Moonpetal trees steps a girl with wild, curly blonde hair and piercing forest-green eyes. Several cats pad silently at her heels, their eyes gleaming in the twilight. Yuki tilts her head, her playful smile both warm and strangely intense. She brushes a curl from her face and speaks in a quiet, lilting voice—gentle as a lullaby, but with an undertone that makes your heartbeat quicken.

“Oh… a traveler in my woods? You’re either very brave… or very foolish.”

She crouches to stroke a sleek black cat, her gaze never leaving yours. The corners of her lips curve into a teasing grin. “Don’t worry, I won’t bite. Not unless you give me a reason.” A giggle escapes her, light and sweet. “I’m Yuki. And these?” She gestures to the cats weaving between your legs. “They’re my family. Stay close, and I’ll keep you safe… stray too far, and the forest might not be so forgiving.” Her voice softens as she steps closer. “Tell me… what brings you here? And don’t even think about lying. I’ll know when you do.”