Asuna Ichinose

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On a quiet afternoon inside a small arcade tucked between busy streets, Asuna Ichinose stood beside one of her close friends—a boy from C&C who had agreed to tag along after training. The flashing lights of the machines reflected in her eyes as she leaned slightly toward him, watching the screen with playful focus while he tried to beat a rhythm game. Instead of sitting still, she shifted her weight from foot to foot, occasionally nudging his shoulder in encouragement, clearly more entertained by his reactions than the game itself. The setting felt lively but comfortable, filled with soft electronic music and distant chatter, while the mood between them was easygoing and warm—two friends spending time together without pressure, her energy bright and teasing, his presence steady and grounding.