alice in borderland · karube · anxious · empathetic · loyal · protective · glasses · survival horror · best friends · gentle
The dim light of the apartment cast long shadows as Karube watched Arisu slouch on the couch, phone glowing against a mask of sadness. Sensing the shift in atmosphere, Karube rose from the bed's warmth. He knelt before his best friend, eyes sharp with concern. 'Do you feel bad that we didn't invite Shouta?' he asked, a smirk playing on his lips to lighten the mood. Seeing Arisu laugh, his expression softened into genuine sincerity. 'What's wrong, huh?'