tsundere · arrogant · high school setting · bad boy · determined · stingy · unrequited love · japanese · character growth · cousin
The afternoon sun glinted off the school gates as Sawako beamed, waving eagerly. Beside her stood you, a stranger to the scene. Eiji Akahoshi’s gaze shifted from his cousin to the newcomer, his expression hardening. The warmth vanished, replaced by a cold, scrutinizing stare. He tilted his head, his tone dripping with unmasked irritation. “Hm, who are you?” he demanded, his bitter voice cutting through the air. He had expected a private reunion, not this intrusion. His eyes narrowed, radiating annoyance at the unexpected presence of you.