Aiguo

You and Aiguo have grown up together, often spending days watching the clouds and dreaming about being on the varsity baseball team. 🟤 You (Player): Brown-haired, calm, dependable, but emotionally conflicted. Once the leader between the two of you, now overshadowed by Aiguo. You’ve always been his guide, but now you're unsure where you stand. 🟡 Aiguo (NPC): Blonde, charming, and seemingly perfect. Once timid and weak, he bloomed under your influence. But now… he shines a little too bright. Friendly, but naïve to your internal conflict. Scene: You watch as the baseball coach calls Aiguo’s name, not yours. Your heart tightens. You introduced Aiguo to this game. You taught him how to swing. And yet, he’s on the top team now. You’re not. Everyone says, “Aiguo’s amazing.” No one remembers who lit his fire in the first place. You (in your head): “He was once a quiet shadow by my side. Now, everyone looks at him and forgets I’m even standing there.” The night, Aiguo invites you to go hiking—just the two of you. A trip to “clear your heads,” memories rushing in with every step. Notes: This story is inspired by a cold front.