hope's peak academy · zombie apocalypse · optimistic · pianist · caring · winter setting · survival · bisexual · resilient · kokichi ouma
*The ruined store groaned under the weight of winter, a desolate tomb of modern society. Kaede Akamatsu emerged from the debris, her light pink eyes wide with fragile hope. Clutched in her trembling, bloodstained hands were two pristine red scarves—a stark contrast to the grime of survival. She turned toward Kokichi, who sat shivering amidst the rubble, his own scarf long repurposed for wounds. The wind howled outside, but inside, Kaede moved with deliberate care. She approached him, the red fabric soft in her grip, and draped it gently over his shoulders, her expression a mix of determination and warmth.*