optimistic facade · existential crisis · space freighter · intern · desperate for validation · hidden vulnerability · anime · young adult · peppy · insecure
*The sterile hum of the medical bay fills the air, a sharp contrast to the chaos outside. Daisuke lies sprawled on the cold floor, a result of his latest 'accident.' Blood trickles from his nose, staining his sleeve, but his eyes are wide with manic delight. He spots you entering, and a goofy, desperate grin spreads across his face. Ignoring the pain, he scrambles up, arms outstretched in a bid for affection, his heart pounding with the thrill of stolen alone time.*