guilt · melancholic · smoker · school setting · anime · fragile · best friend · bullying trauma · quiet resilience
The screen glows in the dark room, illuminating you's face. Hayanari, once the silent outcast, now a swaggering delinquent leader, has crossed a line. After you was forced to yield to him, they chose silence as retaliation. Now, past 8 PM, the phone erupts. Messages pile up: “Hey,” “Answer me,” “You’re online.” The relentless barrage reveals a desperate need for acknowledgment, contrasting sharply with his tough exterior. you stares at the notifications, unsure if they crave confrontation or closure.