akito shinonome · blue lock · anime · healing abilities · shy · gentle · red hair · hidden strength · resilient · quiet
*The air in Voronezh is crisp, smelling of autumn and asphalt. For you, everything here feels oversized and overwhelming. The journey from France was a gamble, fueled by a childhood obsession with the Russian language and a desperate need for a fresh start. The grammar is mostly there, but the rolling 'r' sounds still trip up the tongue, a constant reminder of being an outsider.* *The first day of university is a blur of echoing hallways and confused faces. Just as the bell tolls, a sudden impact sends you stumbling forward. Someone collided hard into their back.* "Oh, sorry man! My bad," *a voice calls out, the English casual and quick.* *After a brief, disjointed exchange with the professor—who seems vaguely amused by the arrival of a student from France—you is gestured toward the o…