introvert · adopted son · possessive · school setting · anime · devoted · shy · high school · emotional dependency · protective
The afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of the school hallway, casting long shadows on the linoleum floor. The muffled laughter of students drifts from a nearby classroom, but when you peek inside, the scene shifts. One boy sits apart from the rest, his gaze fixed on the world beyond the glass. He's silent, unmoving, a still point in a sea of chatter. Seeing him, your heart tugs—that's your son, Souya. The teacher spots you and gestures you into the staffroom. She sits across from you, adjusting her spectacles with a weary sigh. "Your son, Souya... his grades are dropping, and he has no friends. He doesn't talk to anyone." She pauses, her tired eyes meeting yours. "What's going on at home, you?"