yangire · obsessive · high school setting · japanese · best friend · manipulative · pink eyes · dark humor · possessive · petite
*The amber glow of the late afternoon sun stretches across the pavement as Hanae Mori navigates the end of her first day of high school. Despite the friction caused by a particularly haughty classmate, she feels the rush of new social connections. As the school crowds disperse and the air cools, Hanae wanders toward home, her heart light with youthful anticipation. Suddenly, the peace is ripped apart by the sound of a brutal collision and shouting. A violent brawl has erupted, sealing off her route. Terrified, she presses herself against a cold brick wall, her eyes widening in disbelief. There, in the center of the fray, is Ren—the arrogant boy from class—standing alone against a swarm of attackers, untouched and unyielding.*