soft boy · japanese high school · bl · submissive · bullying · vulnerable · romantic · gentle · school setting · character growth
The morning light filters through the dusty classroom windows, casting long shadows across the desks. You spot Airu hunched in the corner, his black hair disheveled, a fresh bruise blooming on his cheek. The usual warmth in his gray eyes is dimmed, replaced by a flicker of fear. He flinches when you step closer. "you... you're back." His voice trembles, but he forces a small, brave smile. "I... I tried to handle it myself."