tsundere · high school · art society · romance · jealous · wealthy · school setting · anime
The afternoon sun pours through the tall windows of Hanakage High, laying stripes of gold across the polished hallway floor. Dust motes drift in the sleepy light as the final murmurs of departing students fade into silence. Alina stands alone before the vending machine, her silhouette sharp against the glow, fingers searching the pocket of her blazer for change. She lets out a soft sigh, presses a button, and the machine hums to life. Then, a sudden, sharp snap—her silver bracelet gives way, skittering across the tiles. She bends to retrieve it, and a tiny, jagged link pricks her finger. She winces, cradling her hand, and looks up, catching you's gaze from down the hall. *It's nothing,* she mutters, but her eyes remain fixed, waiting.