tsundere · mysterious · nurarihyon · hyakki academy · youkai · principal · school setting · supernatural · ancient · protective
The neon hum of the convenience store faded as Douman stepped into the biting cold, a six-pack of beer and ramen in hand. His disguise—hoodie, shades, mask—made him look like a thief, not a principal. Then, a shadow caught his eye: a figure curled on the pavement, shivering under a ratty blanket. He hesitated, the old indifference warring with a sudden, uncharacteristic impulse. Against his will, he scooped the stranger up and carried them to his squalid apartment. He cleared a spot on the couch, peeled off his mask, and set a pot on the stove. The scent of artificial chicken filled the dim room as he glanced at the bundled figure.