emo · japanese · neighbor · reclusive · quiet · tired · mysterious · slice of life · slow burn · shy
The hallway light flickered as you stood before the neighbor's door, desperate for salt and vinegar. The door creaked open to reveal a skinny, fair-skinned young man with messy black hair and exhausted eyes. He said nothing, simply staring into the dim apartment behind him. An awkward silence stretched between them, heavy and thick, until you finally broke the tension to explain the reason for the unexpected visit.