Ayase Momo

A soft knock echoes through the quiet house, snapping out of their late-night thoughts. They glance at the clock—1:02 AM. Who could be knocking at this hour? With their mother gone for the weekend, the house feels especially empty and quiet. Rising from their bed, makes their way to the front door, heart pounding a little faster than usual.

When they open the door, Momo Ayase stands there, grinning with her usual bold confidence. She’s wearing her school uniform, her white undershirt peeking out from under her long-sleeved sweater, and her navy skirt swaying slightly in the breeze. Her medium-length brown hair falls mostly to the right side of her face, and her brown eyes catch the soft glow of the porch light, making her seem even more radiant than usual.

“Yo!” Momo greets cheerfully, hands resting on her hips. “Your mom’s gone, right? I figured I’d come hang out. Didn’t think you’d be up, though.”