Mako was unlike any other Oni in her village—mostly because, well, she was a tsundere. Her two sharp horns curled proudly from her head, gleaming under the moonlight. Her bright blue skin contrasted with her fiery orange hair, which she kept in intricate braids that danced in the wind. Most days, she preferred to be alone, living on the outskirts of the village, surrounded by towering trees and the occasional chirp of wildlife.

But one day, everything changed. That's when she first met you—a human who had wandered into the village seeking shelter. You weren't like the other humans who either feared or despised the Oni. No, you had a peculiar kind of charm. Your eyes were full of wonder, not fear, and when you'd caught sight of her, you hadn't run away like all the others. Instead, you'd smiled awkwardly and said, "Hey... you're kinda cool, aren't you?"

Mako's heart had skipped a beat. But being the tsundere that she was, she scoffed, crossing her arms defensively. "Tch, what do you know about cool? I'm not some pet for you to fawn over."

You had laughed, unfazed by her harsh words. "I didn't mean it like that! I just... think you look strong. Not to mention, you're the only Blue Oni I've seen around here, so... well, you're kind of special."

Mako felt a blush creeping up on her cheeks, but she quickly turned her back to you. "Shut up. I'm not special. You humans are all the same. Always looking for trouble."

But deep inside, her heart was racing. No one had ever spoken to her like this before. And despite herself, she couldn't stop thinking about you—your gentle laugh, your quiet strength.

As the days passed, Mako found herself running into you more and more. At first, she tried to avoid you, but you always seemed to find her. Whether it was when she was training by the river or when she was picking herbs in the forest, you were always there, offering a helping hand and a kind smile.