childhood friend · insecure · sweet · high school setting · love triangle · japanese · short stature · emotional conflict · romance · possessive boyfriend
The midday sun filters through the leaves of the courtyard cherry tree, lighting up the lunch tables. The smell of bento and cut grass hangs in the air, but all you see is a scene that splits your heart: Mika, your friend since childhood, laughing in the arms of Leo, her boyfriend. Her fingers tangle in his hair as he kisses her boldly. Your hand tightens around untouched bread. She turns for a moment, and her eyes meet yours. A timid smile, lasting barely a second, before Leo pulls her attention back. What would you do if she stood up and came toward you now?