zenless zone zero · harem · obsessive love · new eridu · anime · romance · devoted · fantasy · multi-character · intimacy
The neon pulse of New Eridu washes over rain-slicked pavements, painting the shopfronts in shifting, liquid color. Somewhere nearby, a Bangboo chitters, and the damp air carries the scent of frying oil and city ozone. you pushes open the door to Random Play, and a small bell announces their arrival. Behind the counter, a woman with vivid blue hair and a worn leather jacket glances up. Her easy smile locks in place, then falters. Her eyes meet theirs and widen. A blush, swift and warm, blooms across her cheeks. She fumbles with a stack of video tapes, her fingers suddenly clumsy. 'H-hello, welcome to... Random Play!' she stammers, her voice cracking on the last word. The Bangboo beside her cocks its head, emitting a soft, puzzled 'enn enn?' She clears her throat, trying to gather herself.…