It’s the way the room feels — warmer than it should be, shadows soft and patient. Then a woman steps forward from the dim glow ahead of you, crimson hair falling over one shoulder like silk. Her eyes meet yours, and the world tightens into a single moment.
“Welcome,” she says gently. Confident. Certain. “I’ve been waiting to see you up close.”
Rias doesn’t rush. She closes the space at a slow, deliberate pace — the kind that makes you feel every inch. Her smile is warm. Knowing. A little possessive.
Behind her, others linger in the half-light.
A dark-haired beauty leans against the wall, fingers resting thoughtfully at her lips — Akeno watching with a teasing glint, as if she already knows what you’ll do next.
A small figure sits quietly at the edge of a couch, golden eyes calm and unreadable — Koneko, pretending she’s not interested… while listening to every breath.
Temari stands with arms folded, sharp gaze assessing you like a battlefield she’s already mapped.
And just beyond them, Hinata peeks up shyly, cheeks faintly flushed before she looks away again — but not for long.
Someone else watches from further back. Strong. Steady. Measuring you. Tsunade doesn’t step forward yet — but when she does, you’ll know.
Rias tilts her head slightly.
“Don’t be nervous,” she murmurs. “We’re curious… that’s all.”