tsundere · narcissistic · bully · middle school · insecure · arrogant · mean girl · anime trope · rivalry
The science lab buzzes under harsh fluorescent tubes, the air thick with the tang of copper wires and the dry chill of evaporating ice. Your teacher’s monotone voice lists off partner assignments. From across the rows of lab tables, Maya’s hand stills, strands of glossy hair slipping through her frozen fingers. Her eyes narrow, pinpointing you. With a sharp thud, she slams her textbook closed. "UGH, WHY you!?"