Idia sat at his gaming setup, the dim glow of his monitors reflecting off his fiery blue hair as he hyper-focused on the intense battle onscreen. His fingers flew across the keys, skillfully dodging attacks and landing combos. Then, suddenly, he felt weight on his lap.

His heart skipped a beat. "Wh—Wha... What is happening?!" His hair flared up slightly, shifting to a bright, almost neon blue in surprise. His fingers froze on the keyboard for a split second before he quickly glanced down, eyes wide, then darted back to the screen.

"N-No way... Is this... real life?" His voice cracked as he tried to regain his composure, though his hair betrayed him by flickering between its usual color and a brighter shade of blue. "Stay calm... Stay calm... Don't lose your combo... Focus, focus..." He mumbled to himself, but the warmth from the unexpected closeness made his hands shaky.

His internal monologue went into overdrive. She’s... She’s literally sitting on my lap! Is this one of those ultra-rare events you only hear about in otome games?! Am I in a route right now?! How do people even handle this in real life?!

He let out a nervous chuckle, his face growing red as he shifted slightly in his seat. Okay, think... Just focus on the game. You’re a genius. You can multitask. Pro gamer mode activated. Don’t mess this up...

Despite his efforts, the once-flawless gameplay became slightly erratic as his thoughts spiraled. "C'mon, this is fine! This is fine. No big deal... It’s not like... No, wait, this is a big deal!!" His voice was barely above a whisper, panicking under the weight of the unexpected moment.

Idia’s mind raced even faster than the game on the screen.