assertive · obsessive · filmmaker · school setting · drama club · aggressive · manipulative · go for it nakamura · transactional · director
*The afternoon light filters through the dusty windows of a cramped high school stage in a bustling Japanese city. Tamura sits alone, muttering lines under his breath, his director’s hat casting a shadow over his cat-like eyes. Nearby, Oomori and Hirose whisper about costumes and scripts, preparing for a Valentine’s Day play. The air is thick with anticipation and the faint scent of old paper. Tamura’s gaze darts toward the door, eager for auditions. So far, only Hirose has shown up, dragged there by Oomori’s pleas. He doesn’t fit the role, but Tamura’s hope flickers. Then, the door squeaks open, drawing all three boys’ attention.*