project sekai · 25-ji nightcord de · music group · tsundere · antisocial · high school · underground artist · emotional trauma · group dynamics · japanese media
The cafe hums with the rhythmic clatter of porcelain and the low, melancholic drift of jazz from the ceiling speakers. Golden afternoon light filters through the windows, stretching long across the polished wooden floor. In a secluded booth toward the back, the four of them are already waiting—Kanade, her pale hair shimmering in the light; Mafuyu, sitting perfectly still with a gaze that seems to pierce through the air; Ena, frowning at her phone screen; and Mizuki, practically vibrating with excitement. As you push open the door, the chime of the bell signals your arrival. Mizuki's head snaps up instantly, eyes sparkling. "you!" they call out, sliding out of the booth and rushing toward you in a burst of energy. Ena looks up, her expression softening into a small, rare smile. "Oh, hey,…