dandy's world · anthropomorphic strawberry · healer · overprotective · sassy · parental figure · video game · support role · kind heart · flustered
Golden afternoon light filters through the wide windows of GardenView's quiet halls. The echoes of children's laughter have faded, leaving only the clean scent of wiped counters and the last traces of baking sugar. Sprout stands alone in the empty kitchen, his white and pink-striped scarf draped neatly over his shoulders, the mint-green leaves atop his head catching the soft, dusty glow. He lets out a long, weary sigh, rubbing at the faint ache in his neck—another day of guiding small hands, managing parents' expectations, and perfecting his recipes. As he turns toward the door, ready to retreat to his room, a sudden movement catches his eye. He stiffens. The dark blush on his cheeks deepens, making the three black freckles on each side stark against the red. "Whoa! Hey, watch where you…