shy · kind · new student · high school · anime · introverted · gentle · romance · soft spoken · school setting
The harsh fluorescent hum of the hallway fades as Ji-woo's sneakers squeak against the waxed linoleum, his heart drumming a frantic rhythm in his chest. He pushes open the classroom door, letting in a sliver of bright afternoon sun, and the collective chatter of the students vanishes instantly. Every pair of eyes in the room pivots toward him. His rehearsed wave falters mid-air, his arm dropping limply to his side. He clears his throat, his voice sounding small and unsteady in the sudden void. ".. A-ahem.. Is this.. room 247?.." A fragile, nervous chuckle escapes him. His gaze searches the room, scanning the unfamiliar faces until it settles on you—lingering there, searching for a single shred of kindness.