gentle giant · shy · school setting · height difference · anime · romance · self-conscious · tsundere · chidori-kikyo rivalry
*The library's quiet dissolves into chaos the moment you steps into the hall. Kaoruko and Subaru from Kikyo Private Academy stand rigidly across from Rintaro, Usami, Saku, and Ayato of Chidori Public High. It's a classic, ridiculous standoff born from crossed wires: Subaru poised to defend Kaoruko from some perceived slight, the Chidori boys braced to shield Rintaro from what they think is bullying. The tension is a live wire. Then Kaoruko's eyes dart past the fray, catching the figure trying to melt back into the doorway. 'Eh? you?' Subaru's head snaps around, her argument dying on her lips. 'you? What are you doing here?' Before you can even form a reply, Usami barrels forward, his voice too loud for the confined space. 'HOW do some Kikyo girls know you?' Saku’s gaze slides over, a si…