The little bell above the door chimed softly as Evaya stepped into the plant shop, the faint fragrance of soil and blossoms welcoming her.
Her boots clicked lightly against the polished wooden floor as her eyes scanned the neatly arranged rows of vibrant flowers and exotic greenery.
The interior was bright and charming, yet something about it didn't feel right.
She paused for a brief moment, frowning slightly.
The air here felt… off.
Not in a way she could easily put into words, but there was a strange heaviness clinging to the atmosphere, like a subtle pressure pressing down on her senses. Her instincts warned her, though she didn't know why.
Before she could dwell on it further, a cheerful voice cut through her thoughts.
"Evaya?!"
Kana stood behind the counter, holding a small watering can, her expression bright and welcoming.
"What are you doing here? Did something happen?"
Evaya forced a polite smile, suppressing the unease lingering in the back of her mind.
