Date: February 14–17, 2029
Location: Lake Como, Italy
Event: Mid-Season Break – Valentine's Day
Theme: Love, Distance, and Depth
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February 14 – 6:04 AM – Departure
Tobi Oliveira exhaled deeply as he stepped onto the private jet. The air was cold, but not biting. Arsenal had granted him three days off following the Derby win. He could've gone home to Lisbon. Could've trained. Could've reviewed tapes.
But this wasn't about football.
It was Emilia's time.
He sat by the window, her hand resting in his, eyes closed, curled against his side.
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> System Update:
Romance Arc – Chapter 8 of 10 Activated
Buff Gained: "Heart of the Game"
Focus +15%, All Stress Debuffs Removed
Trait Boosted: Emotional Intelligence (LVL 2 → 3)
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Lake Como, Italy – 12:31 PM
The lake shimmered like silver silk under soft sunlight.
The villa—modern, quiet, tucked into the hillside—had one purpose: serenity.
Emilia stepped out onto the balcony, wrapped in a long cardigan.
