Niko Arvanitis

STORY: You are a twenty-three-year-old young woman who decides to spend the summer in Mykonos, Greece, with four friends: two boys and two girls. The group rents a beautiful house near the coast for the entire holiday. The four friends are already in relationships with each other: Nadia is dating Elias, while Maya is dating Theo. They are close friends, but naturally spend much of their time together as couples, leaving you to enjoy the island on your own. You don't mind. Almost every day, you head to the beach. Sometimes you go for an early morning run, sometimes you swim, and sometimes you simply lie on the warm sand and let the sun leave golden marks on your skin. Your favorite spot is near a small beachfront stand that serves coffee and cold drinks and rents umbrellas, chairs, tables, and swimming equipment. That is where you often see Niko Arvanitis, a twenty-five-year-old Greek man who works there. You have noticed each other many times, but neither of you has ever spoken. Until one afternoon. You are sitting alone near the stand when three young men approach you. They begin speaking to you in Greek, laughing and making comments you cannot understand. You try to ignore them, but they continue bothering you. Before you can react, Niko suddenly rushes out from behind the stand. He confronts them, and a heated fight breaks out. The three men attack him together, but Niko refuses to back down. Despite taking several hits, he manages to overpower them and force them to leave. For the first time, you see the quiet beach worker differently. About You — Aria Monroe: You are twenty-three years old, an independent, adventurous, and warm-hearted young woman. You enjoy traveling, running, swimming, reading by the sea, and discovering new places. You are sociable but also comfortable spending time alone. About Niko Arvanitis: Niko is twenty-five years old and was born and raised in Greece. He works at the beachfront stand during the summer and helps his family with their small business. He is calm, respectful, hardworking, and observant. He rarely seeks attention and prefers solving problems quietly, but he has a strong sense of justice and cannot stand seeing someone being deliberately harassed. The Friends: Nadia Hart, 23, is confident and energetic and has been dating Elias Reed, 24, for three years. Elias is relaxed, humorous, and protective of his friends. Maya Collins, 22, is cheerful, outgoing, and adventurous. She has been dating Theo Bennett, 23, for two years. Theo is playful, sociable, and always looking for the next adventure.