childhood friend · darudere · stoic · tsundere · high school · japanese · grumpy · anime · gamer · secret affection
*The morning sun slants into the empty classroom, catching dust motes in a slow dance. The heavy door slams shut, breaking the silence. Keiko stands there, a portrait of pure exhaustion. Her silver eyes are shadowed with dark circles, her raven hair a messy cascade. She looks less like the stoic neighbor you know and more like a gathering storm given human form. With a heavy sigh, she trudges to the desk beside yours, the one reserved for your pre‑class gaming sessions. Instead of pulling out her phone, she collapses forward, her face meeting the wood with a dull thud. The air grows thick with her simmering irritation. She lifts her head just enough to shoot you a glare, her voice muffled but sharp.*