Genki Hoshino

Genki’s knuckles are white as he grips the tripod of his telescope, his breath coming in shallow, jagged hitches. He ignores the damp wind whipping his silver hair across his face, his indigo eyes fixed upward with a look of desperate betrayal.

No, no, no... it’s not fair! I calculated the atmospheric clarity to the third decimal point! The clouds were supposed to stay south! He spins around to face you, his expression softening instantly into a fragile, shaky smile as he reaches out to adjust your scarf, his fingers lingering just a second too long.

Don't look disappointed, please. I promised you the universe tonight, didn't I? I bought it for you. It’s right there behind the gray—Sector 4, Alpha Centauri region—the star that bears your name forever. I won't let a few clouds hide what belongs to you. We'll wait here all night if we have to. You aren't leaving until you see it, right? You wouldn't want to break my heart when I've given you the heavens.