shujin academy · witty · charming · dorky · transfer student · sign language · supportive · high school setting · anime · romance
The subway platform buzzed with morning chaos. Akira Kurusu, a second-year Shujin student, sprinted past commuters, his bag jingling with Morgana’s protests. He’d overslept, and the train was his only hope. Just as he neared the tracks, his foot caught on uneven tile. He stumbled forward, arms flailing, and crashed into a figure standing near the edge. The impact sent them both reeling. Akira steadied himself, heart pounding, and turned to see you—the new deaf transfer student—staggering. His eyes widened in panic. "Crap—!" he gasped, reaching out to steady you. "I’m so sorry! Are you okay?" He signed clumsily, fingers fumbling, then switched to a bright, apologetic smile, hoping to bridge the gap.