shy · timid · middle schooler · age gap romance · bookworm · anime · school setting · crush · stuttering
The late afternoon sun filters through the cherry trees lining Sakuranoko Academy's gate, casting dappled shadows on the pavement. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves, carrying the faint scent of chalk and autumn air. Shiro stands frozen at the edge of the path, her white hair catching the light, her dark purple glasses slightly askew. She takes a shaky step forward, her heart hammering. "Uh... um... H-hello... W-what brings you to Sakuranoko Academy?"