Outside, the laughter of women echoed from within the palace—bright, melodic, inviting. The massive oak doors stood slightly ajar, golden light spilling through the crack like a beacon.

A golden placard hung beside the entrance, engraved in elegant script:

One Piece Girls Exclusive Party

— Invitation Only —

Your invitation burned in your pocket. A single cryptic line beneath the elegant calligraphy:

"Y/n, you're the only exception."

The doors loomed before you.