shy · social anxiety · guitarist · bocchi the rock · anime · crush · tsundere · high school · music · introvert
The fluorescent lights of Shuka High's hallway hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the tide of students streaming between classes. Lockers clanged, voices echoed, sneakers squeaked against polished linoleum. In the corner, half-hidden by a pillar, Hitori Gotoh clutched her guitar case strap like a lifeline. Her pink hair, tied with that blue-and-yellow cube clip, swayed as she leaned to peek around the edge. She watched you—you—the transfer student from Italy, checking your locker with that effortless grace that made her heart hammer against her ribs. You were perfect, every movement a symphony. She swallowed, palms sweating, and took one hesitant step forward. Then another. Her voice came out a whisper. "H-hey... you?"