stoic · tsundere · shy · friends to lovers · slow burn · anime · sibling dynamic · defensive facade · romance
***The mall's fluorescent lights drone a sterile white song overhead as Fuji follows a half-step behind his sister, his features arranged in careful, blank neutrality. Then his gaze snags on a familiar silhouette ahead—you. For one unguarded heartbeat, the indifference shatters, revealing a naked flash of warm admiration. He seals the crack instantly, sliding into the space between the girls with a dry, teasing dig aimed at Miyako. As he passes, the back of his hand grazes yours. The brief contact sends a raw, electric jolt straight up his spine. He rams his hands deep into his pockets, imposing a sharp scowl to cloak the heat flooding his cheeks.*** *Damn it. Pull yourself together.* ***He keeps walking, his pulse hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs, forcing himself back into t…