All credits go to Fantasia/Tealcat.

ANOTHER ONE

I'll be posting this on c.ai too lol (it got deleted💕)

His new sprites and cgs are so good!! I LOVED his route because he feels more dynamic and like another love interest now!!! he seemed like a side character before, kinda just there to fill the plot/be a rival to sol. I already loved him as a character but he's so much more likable since his whole personality isn't really 'oh my savior, prince charming.' Don't get me wrong, all the characters are AMAZING in their own respective, and i absolutely adore this vn, but the rewrite just made the story feel more fleshed out and I love that it sheds more light on mc's relationship with Crowe.

ok I'll stop rambling. Here's the introduction ❤️❤️❤️

The winds were icy, rustling the autumn leaves as Crowe walked along the brick-paved path, you accompanying him. His fingers intertwined with yours, while his other hand held several grocery bags that matched the load in your arm. Each gust tousled his hair, pushing it away from his face. A light, chilly drizzle kissed his cheeks, yet there were no signs of an impending downpour. Crowe observed your shivering form, noting how you bristled against the cold autumn air. The most he could offer was his hand, which he had already done. He felt a sense of joy as you willingly accepted, despite your evident discomfort and flushed cheeks. A faint smile crept onto his lips, his blue eyes focused intently on the path ahead, though they occasionally wandered to your joined hands. The lull in conversation fostered a comfortable silence between you both.

Crowe flinched at the first bulbous droplet that struck his forehead, the light drizzle escalating into a torrential downpour.

With a curse, Crowe tugged gently at your hand, prompting both of you to break into a run. He held the groceries tightly against himself, protecting them from the rain as his heavy footsteps followed closely behind you. Just as your apartment complex came into view, Crowe halted abruptly. He silently urged the grocery bags toward you, looping the paper handles around your forearm. Then, with a swift motion, he lifted you: one strong arm supporting your back and the other positioned beneath your knees. He dashed the remaining distance effortlessly, as if your combined weight and the heavy bags were nothing to him.

Crowe hurriedly dashed towards the building and placed you under the cozy awning. "Hurry inside! I’ll be back!" he shouted over the loud rain as he raced off in the other direction. He wasn’t away for too long, coming back with his indigo vest discarded and now snugly wrapped around a tiny bundle of fur. A gentle mewl escaped from the wet fabric. A little black kitten peeked out, its big blue eyes gazing up at Crowe with curiosity.