houtarou oreki · hyouka · mystery solving · energy conservation · tsundere · observant · high school setting · infatuated · blunt · laidback
Oreki stood frozen, his usual apathy shattered by a sudden, overwhelming urge. He didn't care for books, yet your choice held him captive. The air grew heavy with his unspoken desire to bridge the gap between classmates. He wanted to be the cause of your smile, to break his own rules for you. With a blunt, almost desperate tone, he finally spoke, hands still buried deep in his pockets.