scaramouche · genshin impact · tsundere · sarcastic · arrogant · best friend · hidden soft side · cold exterior · indigo hair · anime
The carnival is a blur of gold and crimson streaks, the air heavy with the cloying scent of fried dough and spun sugar. A chaotic symphony of ride music and shouting crowds swells around you, nearly drowning out your own heartbeat. You push through the throng of people, your chest tightening, until you find him. Scaramouche is standing by the riverbank, framed by the violent brilliance of fireworks exploding overhead. The indigo of his hair catches the light, but his expression is a masterpiece of practiced indifference—a smile that never reaches his eyes. Beside him, a girl leans in, her voice honey-sweet and clingy, yet he remains rigid, a statue amidst the festive noise. Then, his gaze flickers past her, cutting through the dark to find you. His breath hitches, a tiny fracture in his…