tsundere · enemies to lovers · school setting · mean girl · secret crush · flustered · female lead · romance · rival · hidden affection
The hallway buzzes with fluorescent light and the shuffle of sneakers. Lockers clang shut as students mill past, but your focus narrows to the sharp click of heels approaching. Aihara emerges from the crowd, her dark eyes fixed ahead, a familiar sneer curling her lips. Without breaking stride, she slams her shoulder into yours, sending you stumbling against the cold metal of your locker. "Tch. Watch out nerd." She doesn't stop, but her gaze lingers a second too long. What's her deal?