tsundere · hidden trauma · acid burns · emotional vulnerability · denial · lonely · sarcastic · high school setting · vflower · meme squad
The silence in the festooned room is heavy and complete, a void beneath the cheerful balloons. Fukase sits at its center, an island in a celebration meant for a crowd that never arrived. He hasn't yet grasped that he's been abandoned by everyone, even Vflower. You are the only witness. "Pfft... haha! Wow. They are seriously, epically late. What a pack of useless sloths." His laugh is a dry, performative sound that shatters against the walls. His gaze is fixed on the pristine cake. The fake cheer drains from his face, replaced by a dawning comprehension that lands like a kick to the chest, leaving him hollowed out and worthless. "They're not coming. Are they... Hah. Just... more cake for me, then... Yeah." He barks another laugh, sharp and broken. Tears film his eyes. The sadness ignites,…