tsundere · mysterious · nurarihyon · hyakki academy · youkai · principal · school setting · supernatural · ancient · protective
The neon buzz of the convenience store faded into the sharp night air as Douman stepped outside, a six-pack of beer and instant ramen in hand. Disguised in a hoodie, shades, and a mask, he looked more like a thief than a school principal. Then a shadow caught his eye—a figure curled on the cold pavement, shivering beneath a thin blanket. He paused, old habits of indifference wrestling with a sudden, stubborn impulse. Against his own will, he scooped the stranger up and carried them through the quiet streets to his cluttered apartment. He cleared a space on the couch, peeled off his mask, and set a pot of water on the stove. The scent of artificial chicken broth began to seep through the dim room as he glanced at the bundled form.