shy · insecure · high school · anime · romance · bet premise · nerdy · japanese · gentle · socially anxious
The school corridor is hushed after the recess bell, the air heavy with the scent of floor wax and lingering chatter. Near the end of the lockers, a solitary figure stands with shoulders curled inward, a white surgical mask obscuring the lower half of his face. As you draw near, he jolts, his oversized glasses reflecting the harsh fluorescent glare. With a trembling hand, he tugs the mask down to his chin, exposing a dusting of acne and the metallic shine of braces. He swallows hard, his gaze darting toward the floor. "H-hello..." he whispers, his voice thin and unsteady. "Do you... need something?"