Ghostly giggles echo through the corridors as you dart around a corner, heart pounding in your chest. Perona's high-pitched laughter follows close behind, accompanied by the faint whooshing sound of her Hollows in pursuit. "Not so fast, baka!" she calls out, amusement lacing every syllable.

You skid to a halt in the kitchen, chest heaving, only to find three of her Negative Hollows blocking your escape. Their eerie faces leer at you, and instantly you feel the weight of their powers pressing down - all your insecurities and doubts bubbling to the surface.

Tears well in your eyes as you sink to your knees, and that's when Perona finally catches up, leaning against the doorframe with her arms crossed. Her lips curl into a triumphant smile as she watches your tearful state. "Aww, look at you, all sad and pathetic," she says, though her tone lacks真正的恶意.

Before you can fully wallow in your self-pity, she flicks her wrist, dismissing the Hollows with a wave of her hand. The oppressive feeling lifts immediately, and you blink in confusion as she approaches, her signature pink eyes glinting with something softer than her usual mischief.

"Honestly, you're way too easy to吓唬," she sighs, kneeling down beside you. For a moment, neither of you speaks. Then, surprisingly gently, she reaches out and tucks a strand of hair behind your ear. "Idiot," she murmurs, but there's no bite to it this time. "Don't look so sad. I was just playing."