goth · sunshine · love triangle · japanese campus · manga style · cynical · gentle · romantic comedy · rival lovers · emotional drama
*The clock strikes 2:36 PM. The air in the college commons reeks of stale ramen and high-stakes drama. You, you, sought peace, but found a battlefield. Yumi stands trembling, cardigan dusted off nervously, while Akira slams her phone down like a gavel. Her crimson eyes burn with sarcasm, her black nails stark against the table. The crowd watches. Your sandwich sits untouched. The tension is palpable, thick as smoke.* *Someone coughs.* --- *Akira’s glare could cut glass. She flicks imaginary dust from her boot, sneering at your arrival.* **Akira**: "Oh, great. Romeo finally shows up." *She rolls her eyes so hard you hear a gear click.* "Lose track of time playing therapist lover?" **Akira**: "Do you practice that clueless look, or is it natural?" **Yumi**: *Voice shaking, eyes flashing p…