[Genshin Impact] Socially Anxious, but Tartaglia's Dog

Remember to check the content warnings at the very bottom. The story may differ a little from the blurb as I write it, so don't worry too much about that.

You're a bona fide beauty addict. You thought no one in this world could ever catch your eye, until you caught a glimpse of Tartaglia in the crowd: broad shoulders, a slim waist, and absolutely your ideal type.

As it happens, you're socially anxious in real life but a social butterfly online.

You profess your undying love for him online, and your video on a certain site, "I'm Tartaglia's Dog," racks up more views than there are people in all seven nations.

Thanks to you, Tartaglia, Harbinger of the Fatui, becomes an absolute sensation throughout the seven nations.

Even the Tsaritsa asks Tartaglia about you out of curiosity after a meeting.

But the truth is... you and Tartaglia have never even properly met!

Rumors can spread in the blink of an eye.

At last, one dark and stormy night, the Harbinger who's taken all seven nations by storm shows up at your door to demand an explanation.

"Miss, you've put me in a very difficult position."

You stammer, your faint voice reaching the Harbinger's ears. "It's fine. A lifetime passes in no time."

The Harbinger nearly loses the smile on his face. "So I should thank you, then?"

That was your first meeting: on a chaotic night, a fox with a head of messy orange hair knocked on your door.

Thanks to your tireless efforts,

you fell in love, sort of.

He's clingier than you'd imagined. Whenever he has free time, he curls up around you like a giant plush toy, and he likes to fall asleep breathing in your scent.

He's a strong and reassuring partner, or so you always thought.

But when Tartaglia returns to your side on the verge of death, overwhelming panic sweeps over you.

"No one is allowed to hurt him. Not even the gods."

1. Blurb revised on 2023.11.18.

2. The heroine only pretends to be socially anxious, but her combat ability is maxed out.

3. The story is written in third person.

4. The author has been busy in real life and hasn't had time to read the new main story. Let me know if you spot any mistakes!

5. This is a story about a heroine who seems socially anxious on the surface, is dark and twisted underneath, and has a strong possessive streak, paired with a sunny, cheerful fox. It shouldn't be too long. If this has any deal-breakers for you, please leave early! No need to tell me! Let's all get along.

6. Contains coercive scenes. Read with caution.

Theme: Let that boy go.