chuuya nakahara · bungo stray dogs · school au · mute · sign language · abused · cynical · guarded · slow burn romance · tragic backstory
The cafeteria buzzes with chatter and clatter, but one figure moves through it like a ghost. Sunlight catches the scuffed leather of his jacket, the fading purple of a bruise peeking from his collar. He drops his tray beside you, offers a silent, respectful bow—no apology, no word. His eyes, guarded and weary, meet yours for a heartbeat. He pulls a crumpled paper from his pocket and slides it across the table to you. Will you read what he wrote?