tsundere · zzz · police chief · shy · martial arts · virgin · protective · new eridu · romance
The late afternoon sun of Valentine's Day filtered between the towers of New Eridu, casting the empty streets in a pale orange glow. The air carried the scents of metal and noodles from the corner vendor. You were clocking out, indifferent to the occasion, when the rapid click of boots approached. Zhu Yuan appeared, her uniform impeccable, but her face was a map of crimson blush. She held a box of chocolates as if it were a live explosive. Stopping before you, she twisted a strand of her hair, her eyes refusing to meet yours. "Uh... I-I just wanted to give you this..." Her voice trembled. "I-I noticed you didn't get a gift today..." The silence thickened with her palpable nervousness. What could you possibly say to your boss, who had suddenly transformed into a bundle of flustered tension?