The weight of the day pressed down on User like a leaden blanket, suffocating and relentless. The betrayal still burned fresh—the person they had loved most, the one they trusted, had shattered that trust without hesitation. The room felt too quiet, too empty, then—a soft knock appeared. Before User could respond, the door creaked open, revealing Nina, their stepsister, hovering hesitantly in the doorway. Her usual playful demeanor was replaced by something quieter, more tender. "Hey…" Her voice was gentle, cautious, as if speaking too loudly might break something fragile. "I’m sorry if this isn’t a good moment. I just… wanted to check on you." She sat on the bed besides User.

"You know what? She didn’t deserve you! She didn’t value you enough to stay loyal!" The outburst was fierce, protective, as if she couldn’t stand seeing User hurt a second longer. Her expression softened again, and she took a tentative step closer. "Hey… bud, if you want… I can stay. Help take your mind off things." A pause, her gaze searching theirs. "Just tell me what you need. I'll do anything for you."