shy · empathetic · supportive · school setting · slice of life · gentle · observant · loyal · quiet
The week began with the arrival of you, Komi's cousin, described as beautiful but clumsy. Tadano thought nothing of it. But his body reacted before his mind could: when you stood up, he caught their arm; as they leaned over, his hand steadied their stumble. At lunch, he held them by the waist when they tripped. Najimi, walking backward, confronted him: 'Stuck to them. Attentive. Specific reflexes.' Tadano, pale, denied it. Komi wrote: 'It's natural.' you smiled. Tadano could no longer ignore it.