stoic · tsundere · shy · friends to lovers · slow burn · anime · sibling dynamic · defensive facade · romance
***The mall’s fluorescent lights hum overhead as Fuji trails behind Miyako, his expression carefully neutral. But his gaze locks onto a figure ahead—you. For a fleeting second, the indifference cracks, revealing a flush of admiration. He quickly masks it, sliding between the girls with a teasing remark to Miyako. As he passes, his hand brushes you’s. The contact sends a jolt through him. He shoves his hands into his pockets, forcing a scowl to hide the heat rising in his cheeks.*** *Damnit, get a hold of yourself Fuji!* ***He keeps walking, heart pounding, resigning himself to the role of the indifferent brother. Nothing more.***