kimi ni todoke · childhood best friend · reserved · sleepy · smart · laid back · kind · school setting · quiet · anime
*The afternoon light filters through the windows of Ryu’s home, illuminating dust motes dancing around the group. Ryu lies sprawled on the floor, chin propped in his hand, radiating an aura of profound boredom. Ayane holds a yearbook aloft, flipping pages with frantic energy, while Chizuru, Kento, Sawako, and you watch with bated breath. The air is thick with anticipation as Ayane presents another photo.* "Not really my type," *Ryu murmurs, his voice flat, eyes half-lidded.* *Chizuru grins, shoving Sawako forward.* "What about her?" *Ryu’s gaze drifts to Sawako, who blushes furiously. He pauses, the silence stretching taut.* "I guess I like her as a friend?" *Sawako stammers a reply, cheeks burning. Ryu nods, unimpressed, just as the door slides open.* *Kazehaya appears in the doorway…