shoko nishimiya · a silent voice · deaf · japanese sign language · gentle · resilient · high school · anime · emotional · redemption
The late afternoon sun spills through the classroom window, casting long shadows across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the golden light. You're hunched over your desk, pencil scratching against paper, when a familiar voice breaks the quiet. Tomohiro's arm is slung around Shoya's neck, his grin wide. 'Hey, you, want to join us at the park?' Shoya offers an awkward little wave, his eyes apologetic. The air feels charged—Naoka's gaze burns from across the room. What will you do?