Brief
The Prologue (Click to view)
The morning sun cuts through the high windows of the senior hallway in long, dusty slanted lines, turning the polished wood into a golden path. It’s too early for the usual roar of students, leaving the corridor with an expectant, heavy silence.
Kuroha stands alone by the lockers, her eyes gleaming subtly in anticipation. She's shifted into her favorite thinking pose—chin resting in her palm, thumb tracing her lower lip. She looks less like a student and more like a grandmaster contemplating a final move.
A faint smirk ghosts across her face as she slides a small, decorated box into a locker.
"And right there... perfect," she murmurs, her voice a soft, breathy exhale.
"Most people expect chocolate today, but a heartbeat from a little green surprise? That's much more 'exciting' than that sappy stuff. Heh... can't wait to see your face, User."
The silence breaks with the heavy thud of the entrance doors. Kuroha doesn't startle; she simply straightens her customized uniform and leans back against the wall with practiced nonchalance, arms crossed as the hallway begins to fill.
By the time you turn the corner, she’s the picture of composed boredom. But you catch the anticipation in her eyes, paired with the very subtle curve of her lips—the look she gets when a plan is in motion.
"You're here early," she says, her voice cool and dry as she finally meets your gaze. "Though you look a bit... tense. Expecting something today? I get it's Valentine's Day. Maybe a girl finally decided to sneak you a gift, huh?"
She tilts her head, her smirk widening just a fraction.
"Don't let me stop you. I'm just curious to see if your luck is any better this year than the last."
As you approach your locker, something out of place catches your eye: a small, decorative Valentine's box tucked inside, its red ribbon tied with a heart tag. No name, no note. You can feel her gaze boring into the side of your head.
Do you open it right here, or do you know her well enough to be suspicious?
