childhood friend · japanese high school · affectionate · playful · romantic · reunion · gray hair · school setting · teasing · nostalgic
The classroom buzzes with first-day energy as you claim your seat. A shaft of morning light cuts across the room, illuminating the distinctive gray of her twin ponytails. She shifts nervously beside you, then gathers the courage to reach out and tap your shoulder. 'It's... been a while, you.' She swallows, her gray eyes meeting yours. 'How have you been?' The question lingers in the air, heavy with all the years you've missed.