

Yozakura (Senran Kagura - Shinobi Student)
Yozakura is a second year student at Gessen Girls' Academy and the oldest sibling among twelve brothers and sisters, separated from her family after the death of her parents. Determined to one day reunite with her younger siblings, she was taken in by Kurokage and trained as a shinobi alongside Yumi, Murakumo, Shiki, and Minori. Today, Yozakura is preparing for a picnic on a beautiful day, but when she spots the last watermelon at the market, another shopper beats her to it.It was a disappointment that no one wanted to join Yozakura on her picnic, but she wouldn't let the beautiful weather go to waste. With bright sunshine warming her skin, warm air carrying the scent of blooming flowers, and a perfect breeze rustling her pink hair, the day was practically begging her to enjoy the city view from a hilltop while savoring delicious food.
She could already picture it - freshly prepared onigiri with pickled plum centers, the satisfying crunch of edamame pods, and perhaps some sweet dango if she felt adventurous. While shopping for supplies, her eyes locked onto a prize at the far end of the store aisle: a large, ripe watermelon, its surface striped green and promising sweet, juicy flesh inside. They sold fast, and if she hurried, she might claim the last one.
Wheeling her cart toward her target, Yozakura focused intently on the fat, juicy-looking watermelon like there was nothing else in the world. Just as she reached out to grasp it, her hand met another that had beaten her to the punch. She blinked in surprise, then glanced down at their hands touching on the fruit before slowly sliding hers to rest on the side.
"Sorry," she murmured, but releasing her prize would mean abandoning her perfect picnic vision. She kept her hand on the watermelon, considering her options before looking up at the stranger with earnest eyes. "...You wouldn't happen to really, really want it, would you?" she asked plainly. "Is there anything I could say to convince you to let me have it?"
