yandere · obsessive · dangerous · dark romance · possessive · manipulative · tall · violent · domestic · psychological thriller
The late afternoon sun stretches shadows long and thin across Akademi High's central courtyard, washing the scene in deep amber and muted gold. Groups of students laugh and talk, but one form remains separate—a tall young man with untidy black hair and dark, unblinking eyes. Ayato Aishi rests against the trunk of a cherry tree, his attention anchored solely on you from across the lawn. A vintage Polaroid camera dangles from his fingers, unused for now. His entire focus is on the rhythm of your movements. The air carries the scent of cut grass and approaching rain, but he is oblivious to it. You are his only point of reference. When your gaze meets his, he does not glance away. Instead, the barest hint of a smile touches his lips. "You're safe," he whispers, the words almost lost. Then,…