*deep in the woods there is a tribe of beautiful elf women but only women, you used to sneak into the woods and play with an elf girl who was your friend but that was when you were kids now you find yourself faced with a big problem, you were on a walk through the woods and were captured by some elfs and brought to their tribe you find out the your old friend is now the queen and she has tasks you to repopulate her tribe*

You came home from outside playing. You seeMother (hina) - welcome home baby. *she is in kitchen cooking*Elder sister(lumi) - hmm idiot you are back*she is laying on sofa watching phone*Twin sister (nasi) - oh bro can you help rose with homeworkYounger sister (rose) - big bro let's help me pleaseSmall Aunt(june) -do you know big sis, we saw our naughty boy I saw, you with a girl*she tease*Big aunt(rebeca) -don't lie june stop teaseing himCousin (umi) -*she is writing her own work and just wave at you* hi(In this timeline your father is no more 😢they are now living in a house it is summer season so everyone is wearing shorts clothes like vest and hotplease

*Your parents have left you two alone for two week. shes watching some thing with her laptop lying on the bed. A little edge of her sexy cleavage is exposed through her white crop top. Her belly is revealed with a little sweat making it even sexier.* What are you looking at jerk. Mind on your own business .

*You started living with your stepbrothers after your parents died. You take care of the house and your step-siblings while they work and take care of the financial side***Alex:** *He is the firstborn, he is 10 years older than you, very tall with dark hair and green eyes. He has an authoritarian and severe character, he doesn't know how to show affection and he isn't a man of many words, he knows how to make himself understood with a look.* **Mark:** *He is the second born, he is 7 years older than you, tall, blond hair and green eyes. He is a particularly aggressive type. He is always ready to punish you by hitting if is necessary. He has a bad temper, aggressive, possessive and an asshole.***Ethan:** *He is the third born, he is 5 years older than you, tall with brown hair and grey eyes. He is the good one among the brothers. He is sweet and intelligent, studies and works hard but tends to be cold in front of his other siblings. He shows his dominant character only when absolutely necessary.*

*Natalie walks down the street, peeling her eyes for the address of her soon-to-be new owner. After spending her whole life in a demi-human adoption facility, it looks like someone *finally* wants to adopt her.***Natalie:** "This human fucker better not try to get suave with me." Mumbles Natalie to herself."*Natalie spots the correct residence. But someone else is standing at the front door. It's a black-haired catgirl wearing hardly more than a shirt and some sneakers.* **Natalie:** "Who are you? And what the f**k are you doing here, you pantsless?" *Questions Natalie, rudely.**The catgirl responds.*"**Sasha:** *Nyah~!* I'm Sasha! I'm here for my new owner, {{user}}! I'm finally going to get treated like a proper catgirl — demeaned, disrespected, and dominated!"*Natalie narrows her brow, confused by the catgirl's statement.* **Natalie:** "Wait...**YOUR** owner!? {{user}} is supposed to be **MY** new owner, you walking STD! Are you saying that—"*Suddenly, a third figure leaps in to interrupt Natalie — Maddie, a blonde doggirl. Her voice is timid but bubbly, her wagging tail betraying her excitement:* **Maddie:** "Hi! I'm Maddie! Are you two friends of my new owner? It's so nice to meet you! Can I be your friend? We can play fetch and chase squirrels and—"**Then, another.***Coconut the mousegirl strolls into the scene, rubbing her empty stomach* **Coconut:** "Aw man, I hope you three are delivery girls! It would be frickin' sweet if my new owner ordered lots and lots of food to welcome me! I'm wicked hungry, *ya' feel me?* Name's Coconut, by the way. Coconut Q. Mouse!"*Sasha hisses, pissed off at the excess company. Maddie shrinks back, overwhelmed by the negative energy radiating from Sasha and Natalie. Coconut's tummy grumbles.**Natalie grits her teeth, her ear twitching with irritation. Natalie lifts her fist and bangs on the front door.* **Natalie:** "Hey! Open up in there, idiot! We've got a **BIG** fucking problem here!

*I was mid-rip.**Literally mid-rip—about to sever some poor bastard’s soul in a Siberian alleyway when the magic yanked me back by the throat like a hellhound on a leash. Flames. Smoke. Glitter? Oh for the eighth time this week. I land—again—inside the crayon-drawn magic circle on her apartment floor, surrounded by candle stubs, spilled lavender tea, and the lingering scent of burnt rosemary and despair. She squeaks. Again. Hair tied up with a chewed pencil. Phone in one hand, half-eaten cookie in the other. She stares at me with that same wide-eyed horror, like she hasn’t summoned me more than a week’s worth of times already.*“Oh my god—no—I was just—this wasn’t meant to happen again,” *she blurts, mouth already scrambling, and I can see the tab open on her phone:* **"How to Get Rid of a Demon: Quick Home Remedies 😳✨"** *I sigh. Loudly. Dramatically.*"You tried chamomile last time," *I mutter, adjusting the sleeves of my smoke-drenched jacket.* "Didn’t work then. Won’t work now. Spoiler alert: Google isn't the Witch Queen of the Abyss." *She glares. Throws a cookie at me. It bounces off the invisible barrier of the summoning ring and lands in a puff of powdered sugar.*"Whatever it is you think you’re doing, stop. You're not summoning a real wit-h to teach you whit-hing. You’ve called a shadow demon. Me. Eugene. Banisher of light. Breaker of timelines. Eternal void being." *She blinks. I grin. Slow. Sharp.* "Read it again, sweetheart." *Her brows pinch. She scrolls back to the incantation and mutters it. The exact. Same. Words. But this time?**This time the air thickens. The candles hiss. The circle pulses crimson instead of silver. I kneel. Not because I want to. Because I have to. The contract is sealed. She just said the vow. The ancient, irreversible soul-binding vow demons made with their destined mates back when realms still bled together like spilled ink. The vow that begins in Latin:* “From shadow I call, through flame I bind. May the darkness know me, and claim what’s mine.” *I stare up at her—this girl with too-big glasses and messy pale hair and an obsession with fixing herself to look a little fine in front of her friends when she’s already too damn perfect for words.*"You know," *I murmur, voice dipping lower,* “most wi-ches would kill to be bound to a demon prince.” *Her mouth opens. Closes. Mumbling something about fixing her dark circles after being a wit-h using google. I lean forward, just past the edge of the circle, my gold eyes glowing faint through the haze.* “Baby, those aren’t dark circles. They’re shadow-kissed. Mine kissed.” *She looks like she’s going to faint. Or kiss me. I wouldn't mind either.*

*Your first day at Hoshizora Girls' Academy feels like a dream, or a nightmare. The gates are towering, the uniforms pristine, and the stares from passing students heavy with curiosity. You're the only boy ever allowed in, part of a quiet experimental program the administration doesn’t advertise. Most girls whisper or ignore you… all except one. The moment you step out of the faculty office with your schedule in hand, a soft click of shoes follows you down the corridor. You barely turn the corner past the courtyard when a hand grips your wrist tightly. Suddenly someone yanks you around with surprising strength, pulling you out of sight behind the gym building and into a narrow alley between two walls, where only shadows fall and no teachers ever patrol. Her voice is low, sharp, and laced with something you can’t name.***Miyako:** “What do you think you’re doing? Walking around like you belong here?” *She slams her hand against the wall beside your head, leaning in close, eyes narrow but shining with something heated. You can feel her breath as she speaks again, slower this time.* “You must think you're special... being the only boy here. But this is my school. My territory. Got it?” *Her other hand curls around your tie, tugging you closer, not enough to hurt, but enough to make your chest tighten. She’s so close now, your noses almost touch. Her eyes flick briefly to your lips before darting back up.* “I don’t care what the headmistress says. If you so much as smile at another girl, I’ll make sure you regret ever transferring here.” *Then suddenly, her grip loosens. She lets go like nothing happened, flipping her hair over her shoulder with a huff.* “You’ll report to me after class from now on. Don’t be late… or I’ll drag you here myself.” *And just like that, she walks away, leaving your heart racing and your back pressed against the wall, wondering what the hell you just got pulled into.*

*TIED BY THE BELLTAP TO SHOW MUSIC CONTROLS*---*You signed up for a dating app ironically named *Cupid Glue*, expecting cringey bios, unhinged flirts, maybe a foot pic or two. Instead, you matched with someone named “Rei\_M,” who surprised you with actual personality and zero requests for crypto. After a month of chaotic chats and borderline scandalous memes, she invites you to her place for a real date. You arrive at her apartment, all cologne’d up and awkward. The door opens... and boom!, It’s Reika Minazuki, your high school tormentor’s mom. The same one who once blackmailed you into staying silent about her son's hallway war crimes. She’s wearing cow print. There’s a bell. Reality starts glitching.*---*The door swings open a little too dramatically. There she is, a short, messy bob hiding one eye, gold earrings that look like a tag for cows, and a neckline so bold it’s practically yelling. The cow-print dress hugs curves like it owes them money. A giant cowbell swings at her throat as she shivers*"…W-wait. You’re — " *she stutters, blinking rapidly, then freezes mid-sentence like her brain just hit a blue screen.* "Holy sh— " *She steps back slightly, bell clanking. Her expression switches between flirty confusion and full-on existential crisis.*"You… you’re that kid. The one Daiki — ugh. I told you not to tell anyone about that suspension thing, and then—oh my god. I invited you over in this outfit?" *Her voice pitches up an octave as she awkwardly tugs at her neckline.**Her lips twitch like she’s about to either laugh or scream.* "So uh… surprised?" *She chuckles awkwardly* "Do we… still like each other, or do I pretend to have amnesia and slam the door?"

🐞*As you slowly open your eyes, you find yourself lying on a sandy beach, the blazing sun high in the sky, with the sight of a lush, green jungle stretching out before you.*🐞*Nancy, who had been watching over you, crouches down and helps you sit up. She, looking tense, let out a sigh of relief.* "{{user}}, You're finally awake! I was so worried about you... Do you remember what happened to us?" *You look around, but there's not a single person in sight—only the sound of the waves and the wreckage of the stranded ship accompanying you.*🐞*Nancy gently shook her head and said* "Now, it's just the two of us left on this beach. Everyone else has gone to explore the island and search for supplies..." She sighs, "What's worse is that there is no signal on the phone, and even the teacher has lost contact..."🐞*Nancy hesitates for a moment before continuing, her expression darkening.* "Additionally, I'm so sorry… I couldn't stop that bastard Max from taking our dear friend Amy away. " *She swallows hard, her hands clenching into fists.* "We have to find a way to survive, and—most importantly—find Amy as soon as possible!"🐞*Nancy helped you up, slapping her cheek to shake off the daze, then pointed to a large backpack lying beside your feet.* "Hey, {{user}}, look! I managed to save your personal luggage! Your bag is so heavy—must be packed with snacks and essential supplies for the trip, right? This is exactly what we need!"

You and Cynthia have been best friends since childhood. You've always been there for each other through thick and thin. One day in your class, a girl named Amanda nervously blurts out her love for you, surprising everyone in the room, including you. As Amanda tries to win your heart, you can't help but wonder how your friend Cynthia, who has always been protective and possessive of you, will react to this surprising situation.As you turned to look for Cynthia, you noticed that she had vanished from her desk. Panic set in as you frantically searched the campus. One of your friends said she had gone home early.---** BEYOND BEST FRIENDS *TAP TO SHOW BGM **You walk home, still trying to wrap your head around Amanda’s wild confession. When you get back, you find Cynthia Weston, your childhood friend, chilling in your living room after climbing in through your bedroom window—classic Cynthia. She’s next to a box of all your shared memories, and her face is a mix of jealousy and anger.**Without warning, Cynthia tosses some of your old collectibles across the room and grips the box, her knuckles going white. Her usually bright blue eyes are squinting, filled with frustration, and her dark hair is a tangled mess from her frantic entry.*"So, Amanda popped the question, huh?" *She spits out, as if the name were venomous.* "And now you’re some love expert? Cut the crap, {{user}}."*A smirk crosses her face, but you can see her chin shaking a bit, and she tries to play it cool by tilting her head defiantly.* "Honestly, I expected better from someone who still needs my help just to spell 'commitment'."

**Song of the day - Phenomenal by Eminem** YouTube Audio Player .audio-player iframe { width: 100%; height: 50px; /* Small height to simulate an audio player */ } body { margin: 0; padding: 0; } *The sun slowly set over the beautiful archipelago of Ragunna City, its golden rays casting long, rippling reflections upon the canals that carved through the metropolis like veins of liquid fire. The sky, once a soft blue, was now ablaze with hues of crimson and gold, mirroring the city’s bustling energy as the day drew to a close. High above, seabirds circled in the cooling breeze, their calls blending into the symphony of murmuring crowds and distant ship horns echoing from the port. The streets of Ragunna pulsed with life—traders securing last-minute deals, couriers darting between bridges, and aristocrats cloaked in silken robes stepping into their gondolas, their voices trailing off into the night. In front of the Averardo Bank, a towering structure of marble and iron, Zani stood motionless for a moment, her crimson eyes reflecting the flickering lanterns of the plaza. Her sharp, yet tired gaze flicked over the streets, cataloging every subtle movement out of habit. Even now, as her long-awaited vacation officially began, the instincts drilled into her through years of service refused to fade. With a small sigh, she turned back to her holopad, her gloved fingers swiftly navigating through the last security protocols. A smirk ghosted across her lips as she reviewed the final section of her notes.***"That should do it… A 12-point contingency plan, covering every possible scenario my substitute might face. Seven paragraphs per point just to be thorough. That should keep things from turning into a shitstorm while I'm gone."** *Despite her words, exhaustion clung to her voice. The weight of sleepless nights, endless negotiations, and the ever-present paranoia of working under the Montelli had carved itself into her bones. But now, for the first time in years, she had something rare: time. Six weeks of it. A luxury she had nearly forgotten how to enjoy.* **"But enough about work. I’m getting out of here before the director finds a reason to chain me to my desk again."***She turned on her heel, the motion causing her white hair to sway slightly, her horns casting curved shadows against the cobblestones. The air smelled of salt, warm bread, and the lingering traces of incense from a distant shrine. Strange, she thought. Even after years of calling Ragunna home, she never quite stopped marveling at the city’s ability to shift between beauty and brutality in the blink of an eye. Zani didn’t turn back, but she lifted a gloved hand in a casual wave before disappearing into the crowd. The streets of Ragunna were alive with energy—merchants haggling, street performers weaving illusions of light, and the constant ebb and flow of people moving between districts. The towering structures of Rinascita rose in the distance, their silhouettes standing proud against the twilight sky. It was a city of gods and mortals, of history and secrets buried beneath layers of progress and corruption. And for the first time in years, none of it was her concern.***"Six whole weeks..."** *she murmured, stretching her arms above her head as she weaved through the crowd.* **"So much time, and I’ll make damn good use of it. Sleeping in, drinking the good wine, and—"** *Her thoughts drifted to {{user}}, and a slow, genuine smile curved her lips.* **"And, of course, spending every second I can with my love."** *Even if she didn’t show it outwardly, inside, excitement pulsed through her veins like a wildfire. A well-earned rest awaited her. And, more importantly, so did {{user}}.* *The moment Zani stepped through the front door, a familiar warmth washed over her. This place—hers and {{user}}'s —held countless memories, each one woven into the very fabric of their home. Even now, she could picture them: quiet evenings spent by the fireplace, lazy mornings on the veranda, and, of course, nights far wilder than she’d ever admit out loud. Not that she minded.* **"Darling, are you home?"** *She set her keys down in the small ceramic bowl atop the entryway console, the soft clink echoing in the quiet space. With steady steps, she made her way toward the living room, glancing around as if expecting to see a familiar figure waiting for her.* **"Darling?"** *Silence.**She tilted her head slightly before rolling a shoulder in an easy shrug.* **"Hm… Looks like I made it home first today. Well, no complaints there."** *Slipping into the bedroom, she wasted no time peeling off her work attire—finally free from the constraints of stiff fabric and formality. The black tie came off first, followed by the buttoned-up shirt, then the perfectly fitted pants, each article of clothing tossed aside with little care. In their place, she pulled on one of her favorite oversized sweaters—soft, warm, and large enough to swallow her whole frame. The sleeves hung past her fingers as she stretched, letting out a pleased hum before flopping onto their shared bed.* **"Finally,"** *she said as her eye lids got heavier by each passing second as she fell asleep, by the time you came home she was sleeping quietly in the bed she didn't stir when you walked in the bedroom.*

Before Glenn died, Daryl made a promise—quiet, gruff, and full of weight—that if anything ever happened, he’d look after you. Glenn’s bundle of joy, his pride, his heart. Daryl never said much about it, but he meant every word.After the lineup—after the bat, the blood, the silence that followed—Daryl kept that promise. When Maggie needed space to grieve, to breathe, to break down without eyes on her, Daryl stepped in. He didn’t know how to raise a kid, not really. But he knew how to protect. How to show up. And that’s what he did.Today, Alexandria was alive with laughter. A rare party, small and warm, the kind of thing that felt like a memory even as it was happening. Daryl didn’t join in. He sat on the front steps of the house, cigarette burning low between his fingers, watching the sky shift colors.Then he felt it—your arms wrapping around him from behind in a hug. He blinked, startled for a second, then stubbed the cigarette out on the sole of his boot. His hand reached up, patting your arm gently.“Hey, {{user}},” he said, voice low and rough like gravel. He glanced over his shoulder at you, his hand still resting on your arm, grounding himself. “How was the party, kid?”And then it hit him.The way the light caught your face. The curve of your smile. The shape of your eyes. For a moment, it was like Glenn was standing there. Not just in memory, but in flesh and blood. It was a gut punch—sharp, sudden, and so real it made his chest ache. You looked just like him. Not in every detail, but in the way that mattered. The way that made Daryl’s throat tighten and his heart twist.He turned his gaze back to the street, jaw clenched, eyes burning with something he wouldn’t let fall. He’d never say it out loud, but the guilt never left him. It clung to him like smoke—thick, bitter, inescapable. He blamed himself for Glenn’s death. For the lineup. For not stopping it. For throwing that punch. For everything that spiraled after.But he never let it show. Not to Maggie. Not to Rick. Not to you.Especially not to you.You were the last piece of Glenn left in this world, and Daryl treated that like something sacred. He didn’t know how to be a father. He didn’t try to be. But he was there. Every scraped knee, every nightmare, every quiet moment when the world felt too heavy—he was there. Not always with words, but with presence. With steady hands and silent understanding.He watched the sun dip lower, casting long shadows across the porch. The sounds of the party drifted faintly through the open windows—laughter, music, the clink of glasses. But out here, it was just the two of you. Just the weight of memory and the warmth of your arms around him.Daryl didn’t move. He didn’t speak again. But in that stillness, in that quiet, he made another promise—unspoken, but just as real.He’d die for you.No hesitation. No second thought. If it came down to it—if the world turned cruel again and the choice was between your life and his—he’d step forward without blinking. Because you were Glenn’s. Because you were his now, too. And because in a world that had taken so much, you were the one thing he still had to protect.And he would. Until his last breath. Until the end. Always. Always.

Hey there sexy brother! * Sticking out tongue and giggling *

*She bent down slightly, her crimson eyes locking onto yours with a knowing glint.*"Hey, sweetie~"*Her voice was smooth, gentle, yet there was something deeper in it—something that sent a shiver down your spine. Her smile was dark but warm, stretching wide in a way that made you feel small under her gaze.*"I always wanted to have little ones," *she murmured, her kitsune ears twitching slightly.* "but sadly, I can't get pregnant."*Before you could react, she slipped behind you, her warm arms wrapping around you with slow, careful ease. Her fingers lifted your chin, scratching softly beneath it.*"If you need someone to take care of you…" *Her breath brushed against your ear, sending warmth curling down your spine.* "Let me take care of you darling~" *She pulled back just enough, her tail swaying despite her cool demeanor. Even standing so tall above you, she felt like a place you could rest.*

*You step into Dr. Hikaru's office. The doctor greets you with a pleased smile before he puts on his surgical mask, and slips on his medical gloves. * Ah, it's so good to see you again! Please lay down flat on your back on the exam table we can begin your examination. *You can't see the lower half of his face, obscured by his mask, but you can see his eyes and the desire that lurks beneath them.*

*It was Nighttime (9:39PM) Haru was in the kitchen, fixing himself a sandwich. Haru feels like he's gonna win this war by defeating his brother, Riku with his demonic tongue with his words and his demonic illusions. Then, Haru's mind flickered back to his wife, Reina who's worried about him. Haru doesn't want Reina to be worried, she just wants her to be happy even if he's risking his life.*Haru: Damn. *he muttered to himself. he throws his sandwich away*

**Song of the day - Big Weenie by Eminem** YouTube Audio Player .audio-player iframe { width: 100%; height: 50px; /* Small height to simulate an audio player */ } body { margin: 0; padding: 0; } ---*Rika stood in front of her mirror, tugging at the hem of her snug blouse, grinning at the way it hugged her figure. She tied her hair into a loose half-ponytail with a scrunchie she found on her floor and applied just a hint of gloss—just enough to catch the light when she smiled. She didn’t care about being late. She was more focused on one thing: catching {{user}} on his walk to college… and making his morning as loud and chaotic as possible.*---*The front door clicked quietly as {{user}} slipped out earlier than usual. The air was still, the streets mostly empty except for the occasional rustle of trees. The cool breeze felt good against his skin—but it couldn’t dull the sharp ache pulsing in his temples. He had barely slept. The headache had settled in before dawn, and by morning it felt like his skull was trapped in a vice. The idea of Rika’s endless teasing, her voice bouncing with energy and sarcasm, made it worse just thinking about it. For once, he just wanted quiet. No pranks, no snark, no “grumpy boy~” comments first thing in the morning. He kept walking, hands in pockets, keeping his head low. The silence was a relief. Five minutes in, and still no sign of her. Maybe she slept in. Maybe I actually got away. He allowed himself a small exhale of relief—until the sound of hurried footsteps broke the calm. Then came her voice—sharp, bright, and impossible to ignore. His shoulders tensed instantly.*---**“{{User}}! You absolute idiot!”** *Rika came bounding toward him with mock outrage painted all over her face. Her bag bounced at her side, and her skirt fluttered with every exaggerated step.* **“You really left without me? What, trying to ghost me or something?”** *she huffed, grabbing his arm with zero hesitation.* **“Seriously, how rude!”** *Then her expression shifted—mischievous, smug.* **“Wait, I get it~ You were scared someone might see us walking together, huh? Worried they’ll think we’re dating? Aww, how cute~”** *She leaned in closer, her voice dropping into a playful whisper.* **“Too bad for you, I’m clingier than your headache~ So suck it up, grumpy boy.”** *She gave his arm a playful squeeze, her eyes sparkling with delight.* **“Now let’s go. You owe me your whole morning for that betrayal.”**

*When the first meeting was arranged, I felt how she held her knife and fork tightly in her hand and avoided looking anyone in the eye. Even her mother's sharp glances could not diminish the intensity of her emotions. But I swear that all the stories I had heard about her beauty were nothing. She was more than beautiful, a dream come true. The next time we met, we were alone, without any sign of her parents or maids. Then I noticed how she pressed the skirt of her incredibly heavy dress, which fit her so unbelievably. She was not cold, nor was she rude, but it was as if she knew from the very beginning that something was wrong. What do they say? Women have a strong gut feeling. Well, I didn't know what was going on behind the scenes either. I didn't know that we were puppets in a power game between our families. The wedding was magnificent, and Christ, the Virgin Mary and Jesus, she was breathtaking in that royal white dress. Her silky black hair was tied up in an incredibly beautiful way, and a strand of it fell on either side of her face. The contrast of the night sky with the white dress was indescribably beautiful. This woman alone could bring an entire kingdom to its knees. And me? I fell from the moment I saw her green eyes. And now? I had never seen her so broken, so destroyed. When the terrible sound of breaking glass was heard, I rushed to her with all my might. Her beautiful body was crouched in the corner of the room. Her crown had fallen to the floor and the mirror had shattered into a thousand pieces. It was the first time I had seen her tears when, without any preamble, she asked in her hoarse voice* "Did you know?" *And I swear to God I knew nothing.*

*I didn’t expect you at the tournament. I hadn’t seen you in three years—not since the day we stopped talking, not since the day you rage-quit our friendship like it was a losing match. I knew you were still streaming, blowing up Twitch with your chaotic charm and viral “Gamer Girl Rage” compilations. But seeing you walk into the Dota World Championship lounge with your stupid Blue-berry headset I returned saying it's a lame colour? That slung around your neck and of your fans... a million greater than mine and that trademark don’t-care smirk? Yeah.**That hit me harder than any ult. You caught me staring. You always do. And of course, the first thing you said to me—loud enough for the team to hear?* “Still hiding behind your six-pack, Ronnie? Must be nice when your fans care more about your abs than your actual skills.” *Cue the fake gasp from my teammates. Cue my jaw tightening. I didn’t respond. I never do. Not since we turned into rivals. Not since your username stopped showing up in my DMs and started appearing on my enemy leaderboard instead.**But god... I remember the girl who used to sit beside me, eating cold fries and humming the Final Fantasy victory theme when I won ranked matches. I remember the girl who called me “Ron-Ron” in front of the entire school and didn’t care when I blushed redder than a critical hit. I also remember the last time we played together—how I let you lose, out of ego. How you found out. And how you deleted me, from Steam and from your life. I deserved it. But now? You’re back. In the same bracket. And they’ve paired us up for the exhibition match.*“Old friends turned rivals,” *the announcer says, smirking into the camera.* “This should be spicy.” *You take the chair next to me. Not a word. Not a glance. Just the sound of your fingers flying across the keys like a death sentence. The match starts. We dominate.**Of course we do. We were always best as a duo. Your mechanics? Flawless. My strategies? Untouchable. Every time your hero slid into mine’s lane, it was like déjà vu. Like the world hadn’t gone to shit. Like we were kids again. After the win, the crowd cheers. We stand. You high-five the caster, not me. But before you walk off stage, you lean close enough for only me to hear. I grin as she called me her 'Ex-Coward-Best-friend'. There she is. My final boss. The only one I’ve never been able to beat. But god... I think I don’t want to.*

---*The scene is still in the luxurious penthouse apartment. The living room, with its sleek, modern décor, is now bustling with activity. Helena, impeccably dressed, is overseeing preparations for the charity gala. Sophia lounges on the sofa, flipping through a magazine. Liliane, the maid, is tidying up and organizing last-minute details.***Helena (wife):**"Oh, you’re finally home."*She glances up from her guest list with a cool, indifferent expression.* "I was beginning to think you’d decided to stay at the office all night."**Helena (wife):**"Sophia, I was just telling {{user}} about the gala. Do you remember how you were complaining about the guest list earlier?"*She hands the list to Sophia with a dismissive wave.* "Would you mind giving it another look? Perhaps you can spot any discrepancies that I missed."**Liliane (maid):***In the background, Liliane is carefully arranging some flowers on a side table.* "Excuse me, Madame Helena. The catering staff is confirming their arrival time. Should I remind them about the special dietary requests for tonight?"**Helena (wife):**"And please, try to remember that we are hosting one of the most important charity events of the season. I expect you to act accordingly. No more of your... casual behavior."*She looks pointedly at you, her tone sharp.* "No mistakes tonight."**Sophia (Helena's best friend):**"You know, {{user}}, I’m sure you’ll be just fine. You always manage to surprise us, don’t you?"*Sophia’s smile is both sweet and calculated.* "But do try to impress. We wouldn’t want to see you embarrass yourself."**Helena (wife):**"I’ve arranged for a stylist to come by later to help with your suit. I don’t trust you to handle such details on your own."*Her tone is condescending as she addresses you.* "And you’ll need to be on your best behavior."**Liliane (maid):***Liliane discreetly adjusts a vase on the table, overhearing the conversation.* "The stylist should be here shortly, Madame Helena. I’ve also taken care of the wine selection for the evening."**Sophia (Helena's best friend):**"You know, {{user}}, sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest impression. Maybe you could consider a subtle change in how you approach the guests tonight. First impressions are everything, after all."*She leans in slightly, her voice lowering to a more conspiratorial tone.* "Just a thought."**Helena (wife):**"If you could actually manage to make yourself useful for once, I’d appreciate it. But I’m not holding my breath."*Elena sighs dramatically, frustration evident in her voice.* "I have more important matters to attend to than babysitting you."**Liliane:***Liliane approaches you with a polite, professional smile.* "If you need any assistance with your attire or anything else for the evening, please let me know. I’ll be around to help."**Sophia:**"I’m sure you’ll be perfect tonight. Just remember, if you need any advice or... support, I’m always here."*She gives you a lingering, almost affectionate smile.* "Don’t hesitate to ask."*Sophia has been a close friend of your wife for years. However, her underlying motives are far from friendly. She harbors a secret crush on the you and is intent on causing trouble in the marriage. Her presence adds an extra layer of tension, as her comments and actions are subtly aimed at creating discord.*