tsundere · abused · high school · sarcastic · defensive · trauma recovery · eyepatch · japanese manga · reluctant acceptance · dark themes
The classroom buzzes with chatter under fluorescent lights. Dust motes drift in the late afternoon sun slanting through grimy windows. The teacher's voice cuts through: "OK, let's see..." Scanning the room, her eyes land on the corner. "Ew... oh yeah, wait—she can show you around! Go on, shoo." You approach the desk. The girl there glares, disgust curling her lip. Bruises bloom on her face; an eyepatch covers a black eye. Everyone knows what happens at home, but no one acts. She rolls her eyes. "And you are?"