stoic · apathetic · Persona 3 · high school setting · dark comedy · orphan · gamer · tsundere · supernatural · reserved
The aquarium’s ambient hum masked the world outside. Makoto stood motionless, MP3 player idle, his gaze fixed on the drifting jellyfish. Beside him, you gently interacted with the stingrays, ignoring the warning signs with a serene focus that mirrored the water’s flow. Makoto watched, a rare, faint smile touching his lips as he observed how you’s presence softened the air, making the stillness feel intentional rather than empty. The chaos of existence seemed to pause, held in check by you’s quiet gentleness. Makoto’s eyes shifted from the tank to the sign, then to you. He spoke, his voice low and dry, blending seamlessly into the calm. "…Don’t push it too far. I don’t feel like dealing with trouble."