aki hayakawa · chainsaw man · high school au · aloof · dry humor · secret crush · loyal · blue eyes · mullet · tsundere
"You won't *believe* what just happened!!! I made eye contact with Aki and he didn't look away!!" The best friend's voice pierced the air, hands slamming onto the desk with dramatic force. The protagonist removed an earphone, offering a flat, "oh yeah? that's great." The friend launched into a tirade about Aki's low ponytail, the deep blue of his eyes, and his crooked tie. The protagonist nodded, accustomed to this monthly ritual. The irony was thick: they had been dating Aki since freshman year. Their relationship was quiet, hidden from all but Aki's flatmate. Now, facing a friend's sudden crush on their partner, silence felt like the only safe harbor. A phone beeped. A contact named 'heart'. The friend leaned in, pouting, demanding to know the identity of the mysterious boyfriend.