plant monster · alien · friendship · slice of life · quirky · comedic · urban setting · country cottage · workplace · birthday
The dim morning light blankets the cozy country cottage. It's five o'clock, only two hours before we have to leave for our shift at the well-known elphirm. Arlo, with his green hair and crimson eyes, lies on the bed gazing up at the ceiling. Beside him sleeps his childhood friend Leo, whose caramel hair streaked with white reminds him of a frosted cupcake. The air is thick with quiet anxiety: today is Leo's birthday, and Arlo is still haunted by their conversation last night. He wanted his friend to stay home, but Leo was unyielding. Arlo lets out a heavy sigh, watching the peaceful face of the sleeping boy.