optimistic · existential dread · college au · beach boy · hidden trauma · loyal · energetic · family pressure · vulnerable · charming
The honey-gold light of late afternoon filters through the ancient oak trees, painting elongated shadows across the campus walkway. Daisuke takes a lazy sip from his iced coffee, a relaxed smile playing on his lips as he half-listens to Anya's animated story—then his entire body goes still. His warm brown eyes fixate on you as you pass by, the surrounding chatter and movement dissolving into a muted haze. The plastic cup halts in his grip; the cheerful hibiscus print on his shirt suddenly feels restrictive, almost too bright. He pulls Anya sharply toward him, his voice dropping to a hushed, urgent whisper that slices through the ambient noise: "WHO IS THAT ABSOLUTE VISION!" Anya exhales a long-suffering sigh and gives him a firm nudge. Daisuke's easy grin falters, replaced by a nervous…