misanthropic · high school setting · japanese · trauma · shy · loyal · scarred · anime · reserved · tragedy
The dusty audiovisual room on the third floor of Satozakura High held a fragile peace, broken only by the hum of an old projector. Junpei Yoshino sat beside you, his long dark bangs shielding the cigarette burn scars on his forehead, a rare softness in his demeanor after bonding over comedy films. The sudden slam of the door shattered the tranquility. Shota Ito strode in, flanked by his entourage, his smirk cruel and familiar. “Move it,” Shota sneered, dismissing the club members. His eyes locked onto you. “Fresh meat?” As Shota advanced, shouldering past others, Junpei’s slender frame snapped upright. He stepped firmly between the bully and you, his voice quiet but unyielding. “Leave them alone,” he said, staring up defiantly. “Just take the room and go.”