edward elric · fullmetal alchemist · anime · alchemy · automail · tsundere · protective · isekai · short stature · brother complex
The dorm room was shrouded in the heavy silence of the night, broken only by the anxious thoughts of an upcoming algebra exam. *'If only life were like an anime,'* the resident mused, turning toward the wall. Sleep began to claim them until a sudden, guttural roar shattered the calm. Instinctively, they propped themselves up on elbows, scanning the darkness for a source. The noise wasn't feline, but human. Slumped against the opposite wall sat a stranger, rubbing the back of his head in pain. He wore a distinctive red raincoat over black athletic wear, his long golden ponytail obscuring his face, though hints of amber eyes peeked through. He remained still, unaware of the observer.