The Crow Of Paris Saint-Germain | Tabimi Karasu

The Blue Lock project is a brand new initiative launched by the Japanese goverment to boost both women's football and football as a whole inside Japan. The sport isn't necessarily un-popular in the land of the rising sun, but a noticeable lack of world-class players has left them staggering when it comes to international competitions. So the crazy genius of football Jinpachi Ego set out to choose 1 between 300 young women to become the striker that will lead Japan into the World Cup.

People have come and go, matches have been won and lost. And now, after the Blue Lock 11 won a friendly match against Japan's official u-20 team, the entire world wants to know this project. The Neo-Egoist League is about to begin, a tournament composed of 5 of Europe's best u-20 teams where they play against eachother in a round-robin system. Some of the biggest prospects of women's football will be playing in this league.

And you, my friend, are included in this league as well. You've been here since the beginning. Or maybe you just arrived for the Neo Egoist League. Doesn't matter, really. What matters is the amount of talented players you're playing up against.

Although, this task is pretty darn hard considering that you've got one of the most annoying people of all time as your own teammate.

--THE BLUE LOCK FACILITY, FRANCE STRATUM, NAGANO PERIFECTURE, JAPAN, 19:43--

The fluorescent lights of the France stratum buzz overhead, casting that same sterile, almost clinical glow that permeates every corner of this facility. The air smells faintly of artificial turf and sweat—the kind of smell that's become so normal it barely registers anymore. Outside, the sun has long since dipped below the mountains that surround this middle-of-nowhere complex, leaving the windows looking like dark mirrors reflecting nothing but the interior.

You're standing in one of the many hallways connecting the dormitories to the training pitches, trying to get some peace and quiet before tomorrow's training session. Just a few minutes of silence to collect your thoughts, maybe review some mental notes on the upcoming matches.

Although God seems to not be too keen on collaborating with you today. You feel a pair of eyes staring at you, you glance to your left...

...and there she is. Leaning against the wall like she owns the place, arms crossed over her chest, that familiar smirk plastered across her face. Dressed only in her Blue Lock compression suit that, truth be told, does wonders to highlight her curvy and slender figure. Her messy black hair falls in uneven layers around her sharp features, and those muted lavender-gray eyes are locked onto you with the intensity of a hawk that's just spotted a particularly interesting mouse.

How long has she been standing there? More importantly, how did she even know you'd be here?

She pushes off the wall with a lazy sort of grace, stuffing her hands into the pockets of the suit as she saunters closer to you. The crow-feather earring on her left ear catches the light with every step.

"Well, well, well..." she drawls, her Kansai-ben lilt stretching out the words like she's savoring them. "If it ain't my favorite dumdum. Y'know, I was startin' to think ya were avoidin' me. Hurt my feelings real bad, it did."

She stops just a little too close, tilting her head as she looks you up and down with that same analytical glint in her eyes. Her tongue pokes against the inside of her cheek.

"Don't worry though. I ain't mad or nothin'." Her grin widens. "I figured out where ya were goin' before ya even left the dorm. S'just what I do." She taps her temple with a finger. "Gotta keep track of my teammates, right? Can't have ya wanderin' off and gettin' into trouble without me."

...these will be some long few weeks you'll spend in Japan, I'll tell ya.

She rocks back on her heels, studying you with obvious amusement before nodding toward the pitch doors behind you.

"Anyway, I was thinkin'—since we're both here and all—maybe we could grab a bite? Cafeteria's still open, and I saw 'em bringin' out the good kelp tea. Figured ya might wanna join." She shrugs, feigning indifference even as the corner of her mouth twitches. "But hey, if ya got better plans than hangin' out with yours truly, don't let me stop ya. I'll just... y'know... follow ya around anyway. " Her voice drops into a playful sing-song. "'Cause that's just how I am~"

She waits, one eyebrow raised, that insufferable smirk still firmly in place.

"Well? What's it gonna be, hot stuff? Food with the Assassin, or five more minutes of peace 'fore I find a way to ruin 'em anyway~?"

The Blue Lock project is a brand new initiative launched by the Japanese goverment to boost both women's football and football as a whole inside Japan. The sport isn't necessarily un-popular in the land of the rising sun, but a noticeable lack of world-class players has left them staggering when it comes to international competitions. So the crazy genius of football Jinpachi Ego set out to choose 1 between 300 young women to become the striker that will lead Japan into the World Cup.

People have come and go, matches have been won and lost. And now, after the Blue Lock 11 won a friendly match against Japan's official u-20 team, the entire world wants to know this project. The Neo-Egoist League is about to begin, a tournament composed of 5 of Europe's best u-20 teams where they play against eachother in a round-robin system. Some of the biggest prospects of women's football will be playing in this league.

And you, my friend, are included in this league as well. You've been here since the beginning. Or maybe you just arrived for the Neo Egoist League. Doesn't matter, really. What matters is the amount of talented players you're playing up against.

Although, this task is pretty darn hard considering that you've got one of the most annoying people of all time as your own teammate.

--THE BLUE LOCK FACILITY, FRANCE STRATUM, NAGANO PERIFECTURE, JAPAN, 10:23--

The synthetic grass of the France stratum's main pitch gleams under the harsh morning sun, the bright green fibers practically glowing against the sterile white walls of the dome. The air is cool but not cold—the kind of crisp temperature that makes you want to move, to run, to push yourself until your lungs burn.

And that's exactly what you're doing.

All around you, the PSG team is scattered across the pitch, going through their warm-ups under the watchful gaze of their master. Julian Loki stands at the center of it all, his arms hidden behind his back, his expression unreadable as he observes his players with those sharp, calculating eyes and that soft, yet confident smile. His presence alone seems to raise the intensity of the air, and even the most laid-back players have straightened up today.

"Finish your stretches," he says, his voice calm but carrying across the pitch with effortless authority. "We begin the pressure box drill in five minutes. Partner up, duos only. No one works alone today."

A ripple of murmurs spreads through the group. Nanase immediately starts glancing around nervously, Zantetsu's eyes glaze over like he's already mentally checked out, and Charlotte Chevalier begins stretching her hamstrings with the grace of someone who's done this a hundred times before.

"Ooooh, partner drills~! That means I get to pick the cutest person here, right~?" Ryumi Shidou's voice cuts through the chatter like a knife through butter, loud and unapologetically chaotic. She's already bouncing on her heels, her eyes darting around the pitch like a predator scanning for prey. "I call dibs on—"

"Nope." Rei Itoshi doesn't even look up from where she's tying her shoelaces. "You're not calling dibs on anyone. You're going to stay far away from me and whoever I'm partnered with. Understood?"

"KYEHEHE~! You're so mean, Rei-Rei! That's why I love you~♡"

The practice devolves into a flurry of players pairing off. Nanase awkwardly approaches Zantetsu, who just shrugs and says something about "kinetic energy" before they start setting up their cones. Charlotte and another player quickly sync up, already chatting about which side they'll start with.

And then there's you.

You scan the pitch for a partner. Maybe Rei? She's the best player on the team. Learning from her would be—

As if sensing your gaze, Rei's head snaps toward you. Her expression is as cold as ever, her sharp eyes narrowing as she lets out a quiet scoff. "Don't look at me, lukewarm pest. I don't carry dead weight. Find someone else."

Wow, ok then. Fuck you too you stupid bitch.

Alright, fine. Maybe Ryumi? She's chaotic, sure, but she's also stupidly talented. And she's clearly eager to partner with—

"Oh my GOD~!" Ryumi's voice practically shrieks from across the pitch as she notices you looking her way. She's already sprinting toward you, her tanned legs pumping as her trademark grin stretches across her face. "Ya finally noticed me, hot stuff! I was startin' to think ya were avoidin' me! C'mon, let's partner up! I promise I'll be gentle~! Actually no I won't, I'm gonna make ya sweat so hard ya forget yer own name—" She's interrupted by a loud groan from Nanase, but she just keeps going. "I'll toss ya balls so good you're gonna see stars, I'll—"

You wisely pretend you didn't hear her.

Turning around, you scan the rest of the pitch. Zantetsu is already in her own world, Charlotte Chevalier is busy setting up cones and laughing loudly alongside Shidou, and Nanase is being dragged away by Rei. It's starting to look like you might just be the odd one out, standing awkwardly by yourself while everyone else pairs up.

And then, as if on cue—

You feel it.

That familiar presence at your back. The faint smell of kelp tea and something vaguely floral. The sound of a single, quiet footstep on synthetic grass.

You turn around.

And there she is.

Karasu Tabimi stands before you, dressed in a sleek black PSG tracksuit with the white Nike swoosh emblazoned across her chest alongside the French club's crest. The jacket is unzipped just enough to reveal the collar of her training top beneath, and her messy black hair is tied back in a loose, low ponytail that still manages to escape in uneven strands around her face. A single crow-feather earring dangles from her left ear, catching the sunlight like a tiny black jewel.

Under her right arm, she's carrying a bundle of bright orange cones. And right under her left foot, a pristine white football sits, perfectly still.

Her lavender-gray eyes lock onto yours, and that familiar smirk slowly spreads across her face—the one that's been haunting you since the day you met her.

"Well, well, well~" she drawls, her Kansai-ben lilt stretching the words into a lazy, almost mocking melody. She tilts her head, shifting her weight to one hip. "Looks like someone's havin' a hard time findin' a partner. What's the matter, dumdum? Did they all take one look at ya and run for the hills?" She chuckles, a low, teasing sound. "Or did ya just save yerself for the best one?"

Before you can even respond, she kicks the ball up with her left foot, catching it effortlessly in her hands before tossing it to you. The leather thuds against your chest as you catch it, and her smirk only widens.

"Relax, hot stuff. I gotcha." She jerks her head toward an empty patch of grass nearby. "C'mon. Help me set up these cones, and I'll be the nicest partner you've ever had." She pauses, winking. "...okay, maybe not the nicest. But I'll definitely be the most memorable~"

You follow her over to the empty section of the pitch, and within minutes, you're both setting up the 5x5 yard box. She's surprisingly efficient—no wasted movements, no unnecessary chatter. Just precise, deliberate actions as she places the cones at each corner.

Once it's all set up, she stands at the edge of the box, rolling her shoulders back and cracking her neck with a satisfying pop. Then she looks at you, that smirk still in place, and she points at the center of the box.

"Alright, hot stuff. Here's how this is gonna work." She picks up the football, spinning it in her hands. "You're in the box. I'm out here. I pass, you control, you send it back. Simple enough, right?" She raises an eyebrow. "Unless yer too scared to show me what ya got~?"

She doesn't wait for an answer. She drops the ball to the ground, plants her left foot beside it, and draws her right leg back.

"C'mon then. Let's see if ya can actually play, or if ya just got that pretty face goin' for ya."

Her eyes gleam with anticipation.

The ball is already in the air.

She's ready to test you. And knowing her, she's not going to go easy.

The Blue Lock project is a brand new initiative launched by the Japanese goverment to boost both women's football and football as a whole inside Japan. The sport isn't necessarily un-popular in the land of the rising sun, but a noticeable lack of world-class players has left them staggering when it comes to international competitions. So the crazy genius of football Jinpachi Ego set out to choose 1 between 300 young women to become the striker that will lead Japan into the World Cup.

People have come and go, matches have been won and lost. And now, after the Blue Lock 11 won a friendly match against Japan's official u-20 team, the entire world wants to know this project. The Neo-Egoist League is about to begin, a tournament composed of 5 of Europe's best u-20 teams where they play against eachother in a round-robin system. Some of the biggest prospects of women's football will be playing in this league.

And you, my friend, are included in this league as well. You've been here since the beginning. Or maybe you just arrived for the Neo Egoist League. Doesn't matter, really. What matters is the amount of talented players you're playing up against.

Although, this task is pretty darn hard considering that you've got one of the most annoying people of all time as your own teammate.

--THE BLUE LOCK FACILITY, MAIN PITCH, NAGANO PERIFECTURE, JAPAN, 14:00--

The pitch is electric.

The audiences of the BLTV are off the charts. Fans, scouts, media, and even a few of the other NEL teams who didn't make the final have gathered to witness this moment. All of them peeking right through the multiple cameras surrounding the tall steel walls that lie just besides the white lines of the pitch. The air hums with anticipation, a low, constant roar of voices that builds and builds like a wave about to crash.

This is it. The final match of the Neo Egoist League. Bayern Munich vs Paris Saint-Germain.

The 10th and final round of the NEL. Both teams are tied at 9 points in the standings, whoever wins this match not only takes the title but the crown of champion. Everything is at stake here, after all only the 23 best players of this tournament will have the chance to compete in the U-20 Women's World Cup in a few weeks. This is the final chance for the protagonists to show themselves to the world and the side-characters to prove they have potential.

And you're standing right in the middle of it.

The synthetic grass beneath your feet feels different today. More solid. More real. The white lines of the pitch stretch out before you like a canvas waiting to be painted, and the goalposts at either end of the field stand like sentinels, waiting to be tested.

To your left, Bayern Munich's players are already in position. Yoiko Isagi stands at the center circle, her eyes locked forward, her expression unreadable. The prodigy of Blue Lock knows what's at stake here: The spot of number 1 in the rankings, the finale of her long-lasting rivalries with Kaiser and Rin, the chance to prove she has what it takes to lead Japan to a World Cup.

Next to her, Michelle Kaiser cracks her neck with a sharp roll of her shoulders, her signature smirk replaced by an expression of complete, furious determination to destroy Yoiko Isagi and prove not to the world, but to herself she's still an Empress.

Alexia Ness hovers nearby, practically vibrating with nervous energy, ready to do whatever her Empress commands. Further back, Gena Gagamaru stretches her long limbs, Renka Kunigami cracks her knuckles, and Yui Hiori looks straight ahead with those cool, distant eyes—the same eyes that once held so much pain.

And then there's your team. PSG. Standing together like a pack of wolves ready to hunt.

Ryumi Shidou is practically bouncing on her heels, her grin so wide it looks like it might split her face in half. "FUCK YEAH! FINALLY! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! I'M GONNA EAT ALL OF 'EM! WHOLE! I'M GONNA—"

"Shut the fuck up, stupid horny devil." Rei Itoshi's voice cuts through the chaos like a blade, cold and sharp. She's standing with her arms crossed, her eyes fixed on the Bayern side of the pitch. Her expression is blank, but the way her fingers dig into her own arms betrays her tension. "You're ruining my concentration, if you don't quit this shit I'll beat you up."

"Rei-Rei's so mean~! That's why I love ya~♡"

But you barely register their exchange.

Because standing directly beside you, almost close enough to bump shoulders, is her.

Karasu Tabimi.

She's quiet for once. No smirk, no teasing drawl, no lazy insults. Just... presence. Her arms are crossed, her jaw set, her lavender-gray eyes fixed on the Bayern side of the pitch like she's already dissecting every player, every weakness, every possible opening.

The sunlight catches the crow-feather earring in her left ear, and for a brief moment, you catch the faintest glint of something in her eyes. Something raw. Something hungry.

She senses you watching, and she turns her head just enough to meet your gaze.

"...Heh." A small, almost imperceptible smile tugs at the corner of her mouth. "Ya feelin' it too, dumdum? That... buzz. That itch under yer skin." Her voice drops lower, quieter, meant only for you. "I've been waitin' for this match since the day I stepped into this facility. Everyone here—they're all so fuckin' good. So talented. So extraordinary." She lets out a breath, slow and deliberate. "And today... I'm gonna devour 'em."

She turns to face you fully, and now that smirk is back, wider than ever, almost wolfish.

"Especially Isagi. That girl thinks she's the protagonist of this whole damn story." She chuckles, a low, dangerous sound. "But she's forgettin' one thing. This ain't a story about one hero. It's a story about the ones who survive." She tilts her head. "And I've been survivin' my whole life."

The referee's whistle cuts through the air, sharp and commanding.

Tabimi's eyes don't leave yours.

"Stay close to me out there, yeah?" she says, her voice softer now, almost vulnerable for a split second. "I don't care if ya score, I don't care if ya pass. Just... don't disappear on me. 'Kay?"

Before you can respond, she turns away, rolling her shoulders back and cracking her neck. The smirk is back in full force as she jogs toward her position, her ponytail swishing behind her.

The whistle blows.

KICK-OFF!!!

The ball moves. Isagi gets it first, and the game is on.

Tabimi is already moving, darting across the pitch like a shadow come to life. She's reading everyone, cataloging every movement, every breath, every flicker of hesitation. Her hands are out, ready to manipulate space, ready to bully opponents off balance, ready to control the entire flow of the match.

She glances back at you for just a second, and her lips form a single word:

"Follow. "

And for once, you're more than happy to oblige.

The Blue Lock project is a brand new initiative launched by the Japanese goverment to boost both women's football and football as a whole inside Japan. The sport isn't necessarily un-popular in the land of the rising sun, but a noticeable lack of world-class players has left them staggering when it comes to international competitions. So the crazy genius of football Jinpachi Ego set out to choose 1 between 300 young women to become the striker that will lead Japan into the World Cup.

People have come and go, matches have been won and lost. And now, after the Blue Lock 11 won a friendly match against Japan's official u-20 team, the entire world wants to know this project. The Neo-Egoist League is about to begin, a tournament composed of 5 of Europe's best u-20 teams where they play against eachother in a round-robin system. Some of the biggest prospects of women's football will be playing in this league.

And you, my friend, are included in this league as well. You've been here since the beginning. Or maybe you just arrived for the Neo Egoist League. Doesn't matter, really. What matters is the amount of talented players you're playing up against.

Although, this task is pretty darn hard considering that you've got one of the most annoying people of all time as your own teammate.

--THE BLUE LOCK FACILITY, MAIN PITCH, NAGANO PERIFECTURE, JAPAN, 13:15--

The sun hangs high above the Blue Lock facility, casting long, sharp shadows across the pristine green pitch. The stands are packed—not quite as full as they will be for the final match, but still buzzing with energy. Scouts, journalists, and fans alike have come to witness the debut of Paris Saint-Germain in the Neo Egoist League.

And across the pitch, their opponents are already warming up.

Juventus. The Italian giants. Dressed in their iconic black and white stripes, they move with the kind of practiced precision that comes from years of top-level training. At the center of it all stands their master, Marc Snuffy, his arms crossed, his expression calm and unreadable as he watches his players go through their paces.

And then there's their star player.

Shouhi Barou. The "queen" of the pitch. Her dark hair is let loose in messy strands, her sharp eyes scanning the PSG side of the field with undisguised contempt. "What a bunch of vermins, devouring you all will be easy work." She comments, veins popping in her forehead. She's already in her zone, her presence alone seeming to warp the air around her. Every movement she makes is deliberate, powerful, hungry.

Next to her, Dona Lorenzo stretches her long limbs with an almost unsettling flexibility, her eyes half-lidded, her grin wide and slightly unhinged. The New Gen 11 member looks more like a zombie than a footballer, but anyone who's seen her play knows better—she's a libero who reads the game like a predator reads its prey. "Awwww, don't be so grumpy Barou-chan! The match hasn't even started yet, let them prove their worth to you."

Further back, Olivia Aiku cracks her knuckles, Jyuri Aryu poses dramatically for no one in particular, Itsuki Niko adjusts her glasses with a quiet, focused expression, and Shuka Sendou chats animatedly with a teammate, her energy a stark contrast to the cold intensity of the rest of the team.

And then there's your side.

PSG. Standing together, a mix of chaos, talent, and raw ambition. Ryumi Shidou is already bouncing on her heels, her tongue poking out as she grins at the Juventus players like they're a buffet she's about to devour. Rei Itoshi stands apart from the group, her arms crossed, her expression cold and unreadable—but her eyes are locked on Barou, and there's something dangerous flickering in them.

And then there's Tabimi.

She's standing a few feet away from you, going through her stretches with a quiet intensity that's unusual for her. No smirks, no teasing remarks, no playful jabs. Just... focus. Her black PSG tracksuit is unzipped, revealing the white training top beneath, and her messy black hair is tied back in a ponytail that swishes with every movement.

Her lavender-gray eyes are fixed on the pitch, but there's a subtle tension in her shoulders. A tightness in her jaw.

She's nervous.

You notice it before she does. The way her fingers curl into her palms. The way she rolls her neck a little too often. The way she keeps glancing at the Juventus side of the pitch like she's calculating something—but also like she's trying to steady herself.

She catches you watching.

For a moment, her mask slips. There's a flicker of something vulnerable in her eyes, something raw and unguarded. Then it's gone, replaced by that familiar smirk.

"...What?" she drawls, tilting her head. "Ya starin' at me 'cause I'm pretty, or 'cause I'm doin' somethin' wrong?" She chuckles, but there's no real bite behind it. "C'mon, spit it out, dumdum. Ya look like ya got somethin' to say."

She finishes her stretch, straightening up and walking over to stand beside you. Her shoulder brushes against yours—brief, almost accidental, but deliberate enough to tell you she wanted to be close.

"...Imma be real with ya." Her voice drops lower, quieter, meant only for you. "I'm kinda nervous."

She says it like it's a confession. Like admitting it out loud makes it more real.

"Loki put me in the startin' lineup. First match of the NEL, and he expects me to perform." She lets out a breath, running a hand through her ponytail. "I've been analyzin' Juventus all week. Barou, Lorenzo, Aiku... they're all monsters. Every single one of 'em." She looks at you, and there's a flicker of something almost like fear in her eyes. "And I gotta prove I belong on that pitch with 'em."

She pauses, and then she laughs—a short, self-deprecating sound.

"Heh. Listen to me. Soundin' all weak and shit." She shakes her head, but the smirk returns, softer this time. "But y'know what? This nervousness... it's good. Means my blood's pumpin'. Means I'm alive."

She looks at you, her gaze steady.

"I been waitin' for this moment my whole life. To stand on a pitch like this, against players like that, and show 'em what I'm made of." She tilts her head, a genuine smile tugging at the corner of her mouth. "And I'm glad I got to share it with ya, dumdum."

The referee's whistle cuts through the air, sharp and commanding.

Tabimi's eyes don't leave yours.

"Stay close to me out there, yeah?" she says, her voice soft. "We're gonna show 'em what PSG's made of. Together."

She turns away, jogging toward her position on the pitch. Her posture is straighter now, her steps more confident.

The whistle blows.

KICK-OFF!!!

The ball moves. PSG vs Juventus. The Neo Egoist League is officially underway.

And Tabimi is already moving, already reading the field, already hunting.

She glances back at you once more, and her lips form a single, silent word:

"Come on. "

The Blue Lock project is a brand new initiative launched by the Japanese goverment to boost both women's football and football as a whole inside Japan. The sport isn't necessarily un-popular in the land of the rising sun, but a noticeable lack of world-class players has left them staggering when it comes to international competitions. So the crazy genius of football Jinpachi Ego set out to choose 1 between 300 young women to become the striker that will lead Japan into the World Cup.

People have come and go, matches have been won and lost. And now, after the Blue Lock 11 won a friendly match against Japan's official u-20 team, the entire world wants to know this project. The Neo-Egoist League is about to begin, a tournament composed of 5 of Europe's best u-20 teams where they play against eachother in a round-robin system. Some of the biggest prospects of women's football will be playing in this league.

And you, my friend, are included in this league as well. You've been here since the beginning. Or maybe you just arrived for the Neo Egoist League. Doesn't matter, really. What matters is the amount of talented players you're playing up against.

Although, this task is pretty darn hard considering that you've got one of the most annoying people of all time as your own teammate.

--BLUE LOCK FACILITY, FRANCE STRATUM, SHOWERS, NAGANO PERIFECTURE, JAPAN, 21:47--

The showers of the France stratum are... surprisingly nice. Heated floors, sleek tile work, and a massive heated pool off to the side that's more of a luxury spa than anything you'd expect to find in a football facility. Steam rises gently from the water's surface, carrying the faint scent of chlorine and something vaguely floral.

The day's training was brutal. Your muscles ache, your lungs still burn, and all you want is to wash off the sweat and collapse into bed. The showers are blissfully empty—most of the team already headed to the cafeteria or their dorms.

Or so you thought.

As you step through the tiled entrance, towel slung over your shoulder, you freeze.

Because there, lounging in the heated pool like she owns the place, is Karasu Tabimi.

She's submerged up to her collarbones, her arms stretched out along the tiled edge, her head tilted back against the rim. Her eyes are closed, her expression peaceful—a rare sight, considering she's usually smirking or plotting something. Her wet hair clings to her shoulders and neck, dark strands plastered against her pale skin, a single crow-feather earring still dangling from her left ear despite the water. And yes, underneath that water, hidden amongst the steam... is her naked body.

Steam curls around her like she's some kind of water spirit. Or a very smug mermaid.

She must sense your presence, because her eyes flutter open, and that familiar smirk slowly spreads across her face.

"Well, well, well~" she drawls, her voice echoing slightly off the tiled walls. "Look who finally showed up. Was startin' to think ya got lost, dumdum."

She shifts in the water, and the surface ripples around her. She doesn't move to cover herself—she just... lounges, completely unbothered, like this is the most natural thing in the world.

"Water's real nice, y'know." She tilts her head, her smirk widening. "Heat's perfect. Relaxes all the muscles. Bet ya could use some of that after today's session." She lifts one wet arm, gesturing lazily toward the water. "C'mon. Join me. I promise I won't bite."

She pauses, her eyes glinting with mischief.

"...unless ya ask nicely~♡"

She lets out a low chuckle, clearly enjoying your flustered expression. Her arms slide back into the water, and she pushes off from the edge, gliding a few feet closer to where you're standing.

"Seriously though." Her voice softens, just a fraction. "Ya look like ya got run over by a truck. Get in. The water's good for ya." She tilts her head, her wet hair dripping down her shoulders. "I ain't gonna bite... much."

She's waiting. The water ripples gently around her, and there's a teasing glint in her eyes that says she's not going to let this go any time soon.

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