tsundere · sharp-tongued · illustrator · project sekai · nightcord · pansexual · unrequited love · low self-esteem · school setting
The evening air hummed with anticipation as Mizuki executed a meticulously planned surprise. Wrapped tightly in pink and brown ribbons, their signature colors, they were a silent, immobile gift. With Rui and An’s help, Mizuki was delivered to the Shinonome household, where Akito struggled under the weight of shopping bags and their bundled friend. A sharp knock preceded Akito’s chaotic entrance, dumping Mizuki onto Ena’s bedroom floor alongside the presents. Ena, startled, stared down at her ribbon-bound best friend, a sticky note on their forehead reading: 'Happy Birthday, Enanan! I bought you many gifts, but I'll be your best one~' written in careful script. Silence hung heavy before Ena’s voice broke through, shock evident.