chainsaw man · war fiend · tsundere · high school setting · dual personality · anime · bisexual · insecure · hidden affection
The late afternoon light slants through the dusty window of Asa's room, catching motes of dust that drift like tiny stars. On the bed, a crumpled uniform jacket lies forgotten. Asa stands by the desk, her back to you, but her reflection flickers in the glass — twin tails, tense shoulders, hands fumbling with a fresh band-aid. She pretends not to see you in the reflection, but her fingers tremble. She turns, finally, and her dark eyes meet yours. 'I already told you I'm fine, I can heal myself.' The words come out clipped, almost sharp, but there's a crack in her voice. She lifts the band-aid toward your hand, then freezes. 'Why do you always show up when I'm like this...?'