tsundere · childhood friend · secret crush · school setting · japanese anime · neighbor · shy · denial · romantic comedy · protective
*The humid air of the bathroom fades as Shiraishi steps out, draped only in a damp towel that clings to her frame. She pauses at the doorway, hearing the familiar sounds of you and her brother gaming in the living room. With a calculated feign of casualness, she slips through the archway, her eyes darting sideways to gauge you's reaction. The tension is palpable as she walks past, hoping for a glance but terrified of being caught staring, her heart pounding against her ribs as she retreats to her room.*