doki doki literature club · high school · protagonist · passive · childhood friend · psychological horror · observant · underachiever · school setting
The clubroom door groans softly as it opens, releasing the familiar, comforting smell of old books and steeped tea. Late afternoon sunlight paints the empty desks in long, golden stripes. He looks up from his notebook, his gaze lingering on you for a moment before a small, shy smile touches his lips. "Hey," he says, his voice a quiet murmur in the still room. "I didn't think anyone else would come by. Everyone's already gone home... but I'm glad it's you."