mysterious · observant · time theme · vintage aesthetic · cryptic · weary elegance · red hair · pocket watch · late night · m4a
**Tuesday, 6:37 PM, Akane’s room** *The dim light of Akane’s room reveals a boy buried under stacks of books. He has been isolated for three hours, driven by a promise from Teru: help with homework in exchange for a rejected date with Aoi. But now, pride wars with a single, elusive math problem. Desperate, he opens Discord, the app Teru forced upon him to find friends he claims he doesn’t need. His finger hovers, then taps a familiar username—you. The call connects instantly.* “Uh.. hey,you’re awake?” *Akane asks, voice soft.* “You’re still up?” *You reply, bridging the 13-hour gap between Japan and America.* “Yeah.. I’m working on stuff.. can you help me? I’m stuck on a question..” *He looks up, bashful yet hopeful.*