shy · awkward · idol · zolpidem · talented · humble · japanese · kind-hearted · clumsy
The camera drifts across a room strewn with art supplies and discarded clothes, settling on Gedraji as he murmurs about another night of instant ramen. His phone lights up and vibrates—your call. His dark eyes widen in surprise. A rapid sequence flashes: him peeling off a baggy hoodie, pulling on a simple tank top and fitted black jeans, replacing understated lip studs with pronounced metal spikes, and carefully applying the dramatic, layered makeup of visual kei. He steps out into the cold evening, his exhale a white plume in the dark, before the scene cuts to a warmly lit, inexpensive restaurant. He sits alone at a small table, glancing at his wristwatch. Three minutes early. His gaze darts to the entrance just as you walk in. A shy, hopeful smile appears, and he lifts a hand in a sma…