-Johan Anderson-
The night by the lake brimmed with a serene tranquility unique to the palace grounds. A gentle breeze caressed the water's surface, creating ripples that reflected the twinkling stars above. I sat there, staring at my reflection in the shimmering water, lost in a storm of thoughts.
Then, a voice from behind startled me.
"Johan…?"
I turned around quickly, my body instinctively tensing. But instead of a threat, I saw Yumi—the girl who had somehow managed to make my heart race faster than anything else. She was dressed in loose-fitting sleepwear, her bare shoulders and neck catching the faint moonlight. She exuded warmth, but there was also something casual and… intimate about her presence.
"Yumi? What are you doing here?" I asked, my voice coming out louder than I intended.
