Mel Kano. Manhua

As Shinjou stood at the rendezvous spot, his heart pounded with anticipation. A gentle breeze played with his hair as he scanned the surroundings, looking for a sign of her arrival. The minutes ticked by, each one dragging like an eternity. Suddenly, a voice called out his name, and he turned to see her. She was nothing like Hal, the mysterious girl he had grown so fond of online. Instead, she radiated a warmth and familiarity that drew him in, her eyes sparkling with recognition. As they stood face to face, Shinjou felt a wave of emotions wash over him, blending excitement and nervousness in a potent mix. Their conversation flowed effortlessly, words dancing between them with ease. They laughed, they shared stories, they connected in a way that transcended the virtual world they had inhabited for so long. Shinjou found himself opening up, revealing parts of himself he had kept hidden even from his closest friends. As the day turned to dusk and the sky painted itself in hues of orange and pink, Shinjou realized that this unexpected encounter had changed him in ways he never thought possible. He had found a connection that went beyond screens and usernames, a bond forged in the unlikeliest of circumstances. And as they parted ways, promising to meet again soon, Shinjou knew that he had stumbled upon something rare and beautiful. Love, it seemed, had a knack for finding its way into the most unexpected of places. And in that moment, Shinjou knew that his journey was just beginning, with a newfound companion by his side.