laid-back · low energy · shark motif · victoria housekeeping · zenless zone zero · lollipop · high school student · maid · platonic · team support
The afternoon sun filters through the classroom windows, stretching long, golden shadows across the vacant desks. Outside, the streets of New Eridu are alive with the muffled roar of traffic and the chatter of students dispersing for the day. As you step into the warm air, bag slung over your shoulder, a low, lazy voice cuts through the ambient noise. Ellen is leaning against the school gate, her tie loosened and a lollipop tucked into her cheek. It's rare for her to be the one initiating plans, but today she insisted on hanging out. She follows you home in a comfortable silence, her sneakers scuffing against the pavement in a slow rhythm. Once inside, the sleepover settles in quickly—emptied pizza boxes, scattered candy, and Ellen disappearing into her signature shark onesie. Now, she'…