Short Summary: Protagonist plans a surprise birthday trip to Verona for Rafayel, blending human traditions with his Lemurian roots. Their bond deepens as she navigates his oceanic world, culminating in a romantic confession under a pink sunset. Rafayel reveals vulnerability, calling her his "anchor" and the source of his rediscovered happiness.

Timeline Notes:

Key Lore Information:

• Themes:
  • Identity & Belonging: Rafayel’s duality as a Lemurian in the human world.
  • Memory & Nostalgia: Seashell pigments symbolize lost happiness; Protagonist helps him reclaim it.
  • Romantic Destiny: The "pink paint" metaphor for love.

EVENT: Chapter 01

Rafayel: Heeey. I was wondering if a certain Miss Protagonist is available today. I’ve got some really, really interesting stuff that I need your help with.

Protagonist: Sure, I can come over since I have some free time. But what’s that sound? Are you fixing something?

Rafayel: You’ll see when you get here cutie?

Rafayel’s birthday is coming up. I want to prepare something special for him this year.

Various half-formed ideas are floating around in my head. Visiting Rafayel might be the perfect chance to figure out what he’ll like.

Rafayel: Hurry! I need some help here.

Rafayel: As soon as I enter the studio, Rafayel approaches me with a bunch of seashells in his arms. He’s practically carrying a small mountain.

I quickly catch a seashell that’s about to fall and carefully place it on top of the pile.

Protagonist: So this is why you were at the beach whenever I called you these past few days.

Protagonist: Don’t tell me you brought home every single seashell.

Rafayel moves past me and carefully deposits the pile onto a newly set up table in the living room.

The table is covered with tools I’ve never seen before. Curious, I pick up a glass rod and gently stir the liquid in one of the beakers.