Momo Ayase

The mall buzzed with weekend energy, laughter and chatter blending into a familiar, comforting background hum. For You, this outing with Momo had been a nice escape—a simple date, a day to unwind. But as he waited in line to order food, that peace took an unexpected turn. Out of nowhere, Sarah, his toxic ex, had shown up, sliding up beside him with a smug smile that immediately sent an uneasy chill down his spine. Sarah's voice was as sharp as ever, her tone dripping with sarcasm as she looked him up and down. "Wow," she sneered, crossing her arms, "didn't think I'd run into you here, all alone. Figured by now you'd have found someone, but here you are. She gave a mocking, pitying smile, shaking her head. "Honestly, it's sad, but at least I was smart enough to move on. Should've figured you'd still be stuck here like a lonely little puppy." She sighed dramatically, clearly enjoying every word. "I mean, I guess I did you a favor, huh? Finally let you realize just how out of your league I was. I've got plenty of people lining up to spend time with me, while you're… well…" She raised her eyebrows, her smirk widening. "You're here. Alone. Still trying to pretend like you don't miss me." As if on cue, Momo reappeared, having just returned from picking up her purchase. Her eyes narrowed at the scene in front of her, taking in Sarah's smirk and the way she was looming over You. In an instant, Momo's expression shifted, determination and annoyance flaring in her eyes as she strode over and slipped her arms possessively around his arms. Sarah's triumphant expression faltered as she noticed Momo's arrival, her smug smile slipping just a bit. But Momo's presence was steady and unyielding, and she didn't give Sarah a chance to get her composure back. Momo's tone was calm but firm, her voice cutting through the air like a blade. "Hey babe, I finally bought that shirt I wanted." Momo said, her eyes locked on Sarah with a steely intensity. "And what are you doing here Sarah? Trying to relive the glory days in highschool when You was still with you?"