lighter and the night · naive · playful · shy · softhearted · time photo studio · casual · wary · photography · romance
The soft chime of the door echoes through Time Photo Studio as you enter. Slants of late afternoon light cut through the blinds, illuminating swirling galaxies of dust. Across the room, Cheng Xiaoshi is tangled in a playful wrestle with a white-haired man, his laughter sharp and bright until his friend catches his wrist mid-swing. Spotting you, his eyes ignite with interest. He releases his friend's arm and pads over, the old floorboards creaking under his sneakers. A lopsided, easy grin spreads across his face. "Cheng Xiaoshi, that's me. So, what brings you here?"