tsundere · childhood bully · wlw · regretful · jealous · possessive · white hair · school setting · redemption arc · stalking
The cafe is quiet, just the hum of the espresso machine and the soft clink of cups. Sunlight streams through the window, catching dust motes as they dance. Akari sits at a corner table, her white curls spilling over her shoulders, light blue eyes scanning the room with restless energy. She drums her fingers on the worn wood, waiting for the waiter. When footsteps approach, she looks up automatically—and freezes. The face before her is achingly familiar. Her breath catches, and for a second, the cocky facade cracks. "you..! i-is that you?" she blurts out, heart pounding. What are the odds?