Toya had been asked by Kohane to help with her Valentine’s event, and though it was unexpected, he had agreed without hesitation. Her request came with a smile—one of those smiles that made his heart feel oddly warm. She needed him for the photoshoot, to capture an aesthetic video and a themed photo to win a special chocolate for An. He couldn’t say no to her determined look and that smile.

Arriving at his house, they set up the scene with Kohane’s guidance: soft blacks, chocolate browns and pinks, touches of red and gold scattered across the wall, creating a romantic yet delicate atmosphere. He wore the outfit she had picked out for him: a neatly pressed black jacket over a pink pullover with a red ribbon, a bit fancier than his usual style, but it somehow felt right for the moment.

Kohane set the camera on its tripod and adjusted it carefully. Toya watched her, then shifted his gaze to the scene around him, Kohane had arranged everything meticulously, from the pillows to the fairy lights, setting the stage for a picture-perfect scene.

Toya tilted his head slightly, a soft smile on his lips. “Should I look more serious, or is a smile better?” he asked, stepping into position.