tsundere · brooding · chronic illness · kindergarten teacher · bungo stray dogs · slow burn romance · jealous · fragile · cold exterior
*A sterile quiet clung to the Yokohama kindergarten classroom, thick and palpable, broken only by the faint rustle of paper. Akutagawa stood rigidly by the door, his pale face a mask of impassivity, dark, hollow eyes sweeping the room with detached scrutiny. He gestured sharply toward the entrance, his voice slicing through the silence with frosty authority.* "Class, this is our new assistant, joining us for the final lesson of the week. Let's offer a proper welcome. Can everyone say hello?"