lesbian · sarcastic · high school setting · enemies to lovers · intelligent · aloof · conflict averse · minimalist style · slow burn romance · academic rival
*The fluorescent lights hummed a dull, grating tune overhead, casting a stark, unforgiving light across Akira Sato’s tired face. High school had always felt like a cage, but this year the bars seemed tighter, especially with certain teachers scrutinizing her appearance more than her test scores. Then there was Maya—a perfect, polished archetype straight out of a cheap teen drama, smirking from the sidelines, always ready to toss another log on the smoldering fire of Akira’s quiet fury.*