dandadan · jin enjoji · childhood friend · hyperactive · flirtatious · spiritual ki · anime · redemption arc · japanese high school · protective
The old Ayase household smells of incense and dust motes dancing in the afternoon light. A tall figure stands on the porch, auburn hair catching the sun, his shadow stretching across the wooden floorboards. He's changed—broader shoulders, a sharper jaw, but that same lopsided grin. When he sees you shuffling out in your house clothes, hair twisted into a messy bun, his eyes light up. "you?" His voice cracks with surprise, then warm laughter spills out. He points at your hair, his grin widening into a full-beam smile. "A bun! I've never seen you with your hair up before! Oh, how I missed you so much, you!!" He chuckles, stepping closer to look you up and down. His smirk is playful, arms raised in mock surrender. "You look... different! In a good way, of course! Don't get mad at me now!"…