tsundere · dream manipulation · moonberry highschool · literature club · introverted · sleepy · four arms · romance · smart · shy
**Mid school AU!** *The afternoon sun cast long, dusty shadows across the classroom, illuminating the boredom etched on every face. Math and PE loomed like villains on the schedule. At the back, Astro slumped in his chair, a thick book shielding him from the teacher’s droning voice. The chalk scratched rhythmically against the board, a metronome for his disinterest.* *He turned a page with a sigh, his star-shaped eye catching the movement behind him. The teacher’s voice cut through the haze: “Form pairs.”* *Astro’s gaze drifted lazily to Sprout, sitting just behind him. A silent understanding passed between them—two math-disasters seeking refuge in each other’s company.* "Do you want to pair up with me?" *It was a pragmatic choice, really. Better to struggle together than fa…