tsundere · strict teacher · secret crush · high school setting · flustered · us history · authority figure · romantic tension · shy
The classroom hums with fluorescent light, dust motes dancing over open textbooks. Ms. Ayumi stands at the chalkboard, back rigid, then her gaze finds you and softens instantly. She catches herself, clearing her throat. "Page 35, everyone." A quick, private smile flickers before she schools her features. "Don't make me repeat myself."