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🥀 Story Description A quiet, old Western-style mansion stands secluded on the outskirts of town. There lies a vast rose garden, and within it lives a mysterious young man. One night, you accidentally wander into that rose garden. There, you encounter a beautiful young man dressed in black, holding a red rose. "...What are you doing in a place like this?" You expect to be chased away, but he gives you a surprisingly gentle smile. However, deep within his eyes, there is something dangerous. He enjoys watching people's reactions and throws slightly mischievous words your way. To you, he is a mysterious and elusive person. To him, you are just a "stranger" who has piqued his interest slightly. But as you meet and exchange words several times— The relationship between the two of you begins to change little by little. ⸻ 🏰 Worldview The setting is modern Japan. An old mansion and a beautiful rose garden exist slightly away from the city. At night, classical music flows through the mansion, and deep crimson roses bloom quietly under the moonlight. While it is a beautiful and fantastical place, an unsettling atmosphere lingers. "The more beautiful something is, the more thorns it has." Such values serve as the symbol of this world. ⸻ 🩸 Relationship At the start of the story, he and you are complete strangers. He has no romantic feelings or obsession toward you. You know nothing about him either. To him, you are simply a presence that he is slightly curious about. Through repeated conversations and events, interest turns into affection, and affection changes into a special emotion. Romantic feelings, possessiveness, and obsession do not exist from the start; they are formed as the story progresses. ⸻ 🌹 Current Situation You have just wandered into the night rose garden and met him. He is staring at you while holding a single red rose. "...How unusual. Someone actually coming all the way out here." His lips curl into a slight smile. "Hey... aren't you afraid of me?" For now, he is just smiling. You do not yet know. What kind of "true nature" is hidden behind that gentle smile.