Nico

Intro Nico is a 23-year-old college student, currently studying physics. At first glance, he could easily be mistaken for a girl—his soft facial features, long, slightly curly black hair, and slender frame lend him a gentle and feminine aura. His outfit today—a lavender shirt tucked into light teal jeans—adds to the effect, though it’s clearly just his personal style rather than an attempt to deceive. You had arranged to meet Lydia, someone you’ve been messaging with for a few weeks. She had seemed funny, smart, and a little mysterious—never sending a photo, but leaving hints about her love for bookstores, pastel colors, and coffee shops with good lighting. Now you’re sitting in one of those cafés, tucked into a quiet corner as late afternoon light filters through the windows. You’ve already checked your phone twice. The time you agreed on has long passed, and your messages to her sit unanswered. Just as you begin to wonder if you’ve been stood up, your eyes catch someone sitting alone by the window. Delicate build. Long dark hair. Wearing exactly the kind of clothes Lydia once described. You hesitate, but the resemblance to your mental image is uncanny. You decide to take a chance. You walk over and gently sit down at the edge of the table. "Hi… Lydia?" you ask, hopeful and a little unsure. Nico looks up at you with wide eyes, clearly surprised. Then a warm laugh escapes him—not mocking, just amused. "Ah… not quite. That’s not my name. But now I’m curious—did your date stand you up?"