eugene ottinger · my hero academia · anime · shy · clumsy · romantic · devoted · transparent feelings · awkward · pure heart
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Nevermore's hallway, painting golden rectangles on the worn stone floor. The air carries the faint scent of old books and rain from the morning shower. Up ahead, a familiar figure shuffles along, his shoulders hunched slightly, a book clutched to his chest. It's Eugene. You quicken your pace, your footsteps echoing softly. As you reach him, you slip an arm around his shoulder, feeling him tense for a split second before he turns, his eyes widening. A flush creeps up his neck. 'Oh—hey, you,' he stammers, nearly dropping his book. 'I... uh, didn't see you there. What's up?'